NOVEMBER UPDATE
* GEC Network Vision launched
* Oxfam, CUSP, Libelula and FNI join GEC
* Green Economy Barometer 2016 now out
CONVENOR UPDATE
An update from Oliver Greenfield Recently political parties in Switzerland put forward an initiative for green economy that aimed to make the economy use its natural resources more efficiently both at home and abroad. Initially the policy package was well received by the public, but ultimately it was defeated because voters decided they could not trust the Left with economic reform. On reflection, supporters of the initiative realised that they needed, 1. More visible support from credible entrepreneurs, and 2. A more compelling narrative for young people.
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UPDATE: GEC Global meeting
This summer over 200 organisations from the GEC network gathered in London to answer ‘what is the status of the transition?’. Check out the conclusions in this quick Prezi.
NEW JOINERS:
We are thrilled to welcome Oxfam, the Centre for Sustainable Prosperity, Libélula and Foro Nacional Internacional to the Coalition.
REPORT: ‘4 out of 10’ says GEC
What is the status of the transition to green economies? Check out the Green Economy Barometer 2016. Read more…
UPDATE: GEC Network Vision 2016 – 2020
Our goals, projects, and theory of change. Read more…
HIGHLIGHTS:Green Economy Dialogues
In India,Development Alternatives kicked off a nation-wide debate on what kind of economic change is needed to deliver the SDGs. Read more.…
Check out how our hub in South Africa,is connecting entrepreneurs with investors for a green economy in this neat video…
UPDATE: Civil society welcomes UNEP plans to measure green finance