The accountancy profession has an important role to play in the shift to a green economy says Gordon Hewitt, Sustainability Advisor, ACCA Continue reading
The role of accountants in the shift to a green economy
Welcome to Global Transition 2012
The Global Transition 2012 is an international network of organisations and leading thinkers from the Global North and South that aims to catalyse a ‘Global Transition’ to the desirable and beneficial economy that we aspire to. Continue reading
Rio, a unique opportunity for a Global Transition
The Earth Summit in Rio, June 2012, with its focus on the green economy, offers a unique opportunity to develop a global roadmap on how to achieve a Global Transition argues campaigner, author and nef Fellow, Andrew Simms Continue reading
Global mechanism for science on sustainable development challenges
Gisbert Glaser from the International Council for Science (ICSU) explores why we need unprecedented levels of harnessing science through international cooperation. Continue reading
Video: Ecosystem economics – can we put a price on nature?
Watch the video of the first Earth Debate held at London’s historic Natural History Museum where leading experts highlighted the importance of both recognising the value of nature, and putting this into a language that decision-makers understand. Continue reading
Between social and planetary boundaries
Just as there are planetary boundaries, so too there are social boundaries, below which lie unacceptable human deprivations. Between these social and planetary boundaries lies a space, says Kate Raworth. This is the safe and just space for humanity. Continue reading
Is doughnut economics too Western? A critique from Latin America
The civil society programme in Rio+20 should not focus simply on fixing the superficial problems of development, says Eduardo Gudynas, it is necessary to look for alternatives to the entire body of ideas about development. Continue reading
The Public Trust Doctrine & Rio+20
The Public Trust Doctrine (PTD) provides a simple mandate that governments must manage common natural resources in the sole interest of their citizens. Here a group of academics and campaigners argue for its incorporation into the Rio+20 talks. Continue reading
Video: Beyond GDP – how can we measure progress?
Watch the video of the second Earth Debate held at London’s historic Natural History Museum where leading experts discuss GDP and alternatives ways to measure progress. Continue reading
Life Beyond Growth: A revolution in how we think about progress
A new report declares decisively, there is life after growth. More and more countries are seriously questioning GDP and traditional economic growth as their default definition of “progress.” Continue reading
Green economy: new jobs for a new generation?
Hanna Thomas from the Green Jobs Alliance explores the first steps to combat youth unemployment Continue reading
Video: Looking back, pushing forward
Watch leading sustainability pioneers who helped frame the original United Nations’ Earth Summit reflect on the past 20 years and discuss their hopes for the future. Continue reading
Starting from Zero: What can Rio+20 offer small-scale farmers?
The focus of the Zero Draft on water is welcomed says development NGO Progressio, but it is now time to turn rhetoric into reality. Continue reading
Planning the Blue Economy for Public Benefit
Using cod fishing in the North Sea as an example, nef Researcher, Rupert Crilly asks: how should public resources be allocated for public benefit? Continue reading
Is the “Green Economy” the new Washington Consensus?
In this provocative post, Christophe Aguiton; researcher, unionist and member of ATTAC asks: is the “Green Economy” the new Washington Consensus? Continue reading
ATLAS: making new maps for an island planet
This month sees the launch of ATLAS, a project that makes space for us to consider the practical and ethical challenges presented by globalisation and global environmental change. Continue reading
Revisiting our limits
It’s 40 years since the publication of The Limits to Growth. In Europe and in China, writes Patrick Schroeder, a new wave of thinkers and decision-makers are beginning to revisit its core message. Continue reading
DECENT AND GREEN JOBS WITH A JUST TRANSITION
Generating millions of new green and decent jobs and transforming existing ones into more greener and more decent ones could be one of the most positive consequences of a Rio+20 summit, says Anabella Rosemberg of the ITUC Continue reading
Is Green Growth Possible? Apparently not
nef’s (the new economics foundation) senior economist, James Meadway reviews a new working paper from UNCTAD that argues ‘green growth’ is a fallacy. Continue reading
A holistic approach to nature and livelihoods
Indigenous resource management systems provide a rich array of experiences, expertise, and practices that can significantly contribute to protecting biodiversity, food security, and sustainable livelihoods in indigenous communities. Continue reading
A High Commissioner for Future Generations at Rio+20
UN member states should commit to the creation of a High Commissioner for Future Generations at Rio+20, says Halina Ward from the Foundation for Democracy and Sustainable Development Continue reading
[VIDEO] European Union perspective on Rio+20
In light of the upcoming Rio+20 summit, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, the environmental experts of EU policy broadcaster viEUws.eu met with prominent policy makers in the field to discuss some of the most pressing environmental issues from … Continue reading
Taking the Plunge: Synthesis of Dialogue #2
Stakeholder Forum President, Derek Osborn, synthesises the outcomes of The Global Transition 2012 Dialogue #2 held at Pace University over the weekend. Continue reading
Appropriate Technology is A Necessary Part of the New Green Economy
Ashwani Vasishth from Ramapo College of New Jersey argues that Appropriate Technology is the proper vehicle for moving the new green economy forward. Continue reading
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: an Incompatibility in Practice
Alejo Etchart Ortiz, analyzes the implications of economic growth in sustainable development, arguing that the goal of economic policy cannot be growth-oriented. Continue reading
Birthing the New Economy, Hospicing the Old
Rick Heller reflects on the Transtion to a New Economy Conference held last weekend at Harvard Continue reading
Towards a Green Economy: Leadership for The Clean Revolution
In order to reach the visionary ideal of a green economy, we’ll need a Clean Revolution across the globe says the Climate Group’s CEO, Mark Kenber Continue reading
Well-being takes the global stage
nef (the new economics foundation) researcher, Sagar Shah discusses the high-level meeting on happiness and well-being hosted by the United Nations yesterday Continue reading
Nature on the market? The World Bank at Rio +20
The World Bank is is attracting criticism from civil society groups for its approach to ‘green growth’, says Bretton Woods Project researcher, Tom Fry Continue reading
Mapping the global transition to a new economics
A new website shows the worldwide emergence of a new economy, one that puts people and planet first. Continue reading
UNITAR and UNEP Launch E-learning Course on Green Economy
As countries are being increasingly attentive to new patterns of development, the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have recently announced a new e-learning course entitled “Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts, … Continue reading
Sustainable Energy for All. What the developed world needs to do.
In order to achieve the primary goal of SE4ALL – universal access to modern energy services – generous support from the North is needed says Derek Osborne Continue reading
The role of accountants in the shift to a green economy
The accountancy profession has an important role to play in the shift to a green economy says Gordon Hewitt, Sustainability Advisor, ACCA Continue reading
Sustainable Energy for All. What the developed world needs to do.
In order to achieve the primary goal of SE4ALL – universal access to modern energy services – generous support from the North is needed says Derek Osborne Continue reading
[VIDEO] European Union perspective on Rio+20
In light of the upcoming Rio+20 summit, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, the environmental experts of EU policy broadcaster viEUws.eu met with prominent policy makers in the field to discuss some of the most pressing environmental issues from … Continue reading
UNITAR and UNEP Launch E-learning Course on Green Economy
As countries are being increasingly attentive to new patterns of development, the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have recently announced a new e-learning course entitled “Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts, … Continue reading
About Us
Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future, nef (the New Economics Foundation) and New Economics Institute are working in partnership to catalyse the Global Transition 2012 initiative.
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The first and second Global Transition Dialogues have been made possible by the generous support of the VELUX Foundations; and the broader initiative activities are made possible by the generous support of the Ford Foundation
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