GEC February Newsletter: Meet the GEC's new Convenor, and explore how Peru's green enterprises are driving sustainability ????

As we step further into 2025, the Green Economy Coalition is embracing change, innovation, and fresh leadership. In this month's newsletter, we're thrilled to introduce Carina Bachofen as our new Convenor, bringing fresh vision and strategic direction to the GEC.

We also celebrate the expansion of our network with new GEC members joining the Coalition, and highlight the transformative role of green enterprises in Peru, showcasing how small businesses are shaping a fairer, more sustainable economy. Read on for the latest updates and insights!

BLOG | Welcoming our new Convenor, Carina Bachofen

We're excited to welcome Carina Bachofen as the Green Economy Coalition's new Convenor! With over 18 years of experience in climate, development, and humanitarian work, Carina brings a wealth of expertise to lead the GEC into its next chapter. Learn more about her vision for a fair and green economy here...

BLOG | Unlocking Green Enterprise potential in Peru

Across Peru, green enterprises are leading the transition to a fairer, more circular economy. From sustainable farming to eco-innovation, these businesses are proving that economic growth and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. But what challenges do they face, and how can we help them scale? Learn more in this guest blog from Alasdair Brown here...

BLOG: Writing a sustainable future - fiction for climate action

Professor of Sustainable Business Denise Baden explains how her latest novel uses fiction to explore climate facts: "As the political and media landscape becomes increasingly toxic and flooded with misinformation, citizens’ assemblies offer a promising upgrade to our democracy. Calm, considered, informed by experts, representative and relatively free from vested interests – all they lack is power." Read more...

Welcome to our new GEC members!

Finally, we're delighted to welcome to the Coalition five new members: The Solar Stewardship Initiative, Positive Money, the Center for Rural Empowerment and Agricultural Transformation (CREATS), Agritech Empowerment Network Kenya, and the Institute for Global Prosperity, all of whom joined the GEC at the start of 2025. We're excited to work with them - and if your organisation is interested in joining, do get in touch.

The Green Economy Coalition is the largest global alliance of organisations working on a green and fair economy. Learn more at www.greeneconomycoalition.org