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CONVENOR UPDATE
An update from Oliver Greenfield, GEC Convenor
Is this the political champion we have been waiting for – Macron? The Paris Agreement on climate change was a tipping point, and in no small part greatly benefited from the extraordinary political preparations of the French government. It was therefore impressive to see President Macron respond to President Trump with his “Make the Planet Great Again” speech.
But can Macron back up his rhetorical commitment with real action? Read more…
Oliver Greenfield
Convenor, Green Economy Coalition
Highlights from our website
Our new website has now been live since the start of September, and thanks to you guys is quickly becoming the biggest green economy hub for civil society on the web. In the first few weeks alone, we’ve got guest authors from across the worlds of civil society, academia and business providing news & comment, as well as original case studies, blogposts and infographics – take a look and let us know what you think.
HIGHLIGHTS
Green Economy: a primer
Everyone’s talking about the “green economy” – but what does that term really mean? Our new primer charts the meaning of different meanings of green economy, its history as a concept, and where it’s heading next – with lots of links for further reading. Check it out!
CASE STUDY New jobs, safe ecosystems
For the past twenty years, South Africa’s ground-breaking Working for Water Scheme has been tackling poverty, unemployment and ecological degradation – all at the same time. Learn more…
BLOG Life after coal
Cindy Winland, a Senior Fellow at the Delta Institute, traveled to Germany to see the energiewende up close: former coal mining towns adapting to a fossil-free future. Read more…
BLOG The SDGs are good enough
The International Institute of Sustainable Development’s Mark Halle questions whether the international aid community has its priorities straight when it comes to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more…
OUR 5 THEMES
We believe the transition to a fair, green economy requires action in 5 interrelated areas. Learn more about our themes:
- Valuing nature
- Tackling inequality
- Greening economic sectors
- Reforming finance
- Measuring & governing
EVENT GEC Global Meeting 2017
How can small entrepreneurs and local business help to drive the transition to the fair, inclusive, green economies that we need? This November, we’ll be bringing together business, academia, civil society and government to answer this question, at the annual Green Economy Coalition Global Meeting, held in Trinidad, from the 1st – 3rd November 2017. Book your place…
EVENT World Forum on Natural Capital
Business leaders, government representatives and environmental experts from around the world will gather in Edinburgh on the 27-28th November for the third World Forum on Natural Capital – and the Green Economy Coalition are proud to be an official partner for the event. Claim 20% off your tickets using the code 2017GEC20%: Find out more…