Another aspect of the international dynamics is being elaborated through the concept of sustainable development that is spreading round the globe, especially since the 1992 Earth Summit of Rio. Developing a sustainable economy is the principal objective. To accomplish this goal, several projects are being attempted in many countries; from a modest biofood co-operative to a sustainable economy for an entire village or territory. Charlevoix has advanced its position within the global network for the purpose of creating activities and events. As a first step, there were contacts and meetings in France for such a purpose. However, the scope of the work proved to be more challenging than previously imagined and we were forced to push back this aspect of the development to a later date.