The Global Commons Alliance (GCA) is a growing coalition of scientists, philanthropists, businesses and innovators, inspiring new ideas and action to safeguard what’s common and precious to us all: the global commons. Our mission is to mobilize citizens, companies, cities and countries to accelerate systems change, and become better guardians of the global commons.

 

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GLOBAL COMMONS ALLIANCE COMPONENTS

Our five-part formula for systems transformation

1

Earth Commission

Science

A global team of leading natural and social scientists pioneering a first of its kind scientific framework defining safe and just boundaries for people and the planet.

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2

Science Based Targets Network

Targets

A collaboration of global non-profits translating the latest interdisciplinary science into targets for companies and cities.

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3

Earth HQ

Media

Earth HQ is the megaphone, media platform and worldwide public mobilization hub supporting the work of the Global Commons Alliance.

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4

Systems Change Lab

Systems Change

Systems Change Lab monitors, learns from and mobilizes action toward the transformational shifts needed to protect both people and the planet.

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5

Accountability Accelerator

Accountability

The Accountability Accelerator works with over one hundred organizations with expertise in data and standards setting, benchmarking, campaigns and regulation to build a system of accountability that holds companies responsible for science-based targets and broader environmental performance.

TAKE ACTION

The accelerating climate and environmental crises are deeply rooted in our current economic systems. The way out of these crises requires extraordinary, systems-wide tranformations both in our economy and in the management of all global commons, within a very short timeframe. These changes cannot be achieved by one group of actors or one sector alone.

Here’s how you can join and support the movement:

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“If done right, we can turn the tragedy of the global commons into an opportunity. Safeguarding the global commons is the wisest investment that can be made.” Naoko Ishii
Director, Center for #GlobalCommons, University of Tokyo and former head of the Global Environment Facility

Global Commons Alliance Partners

We are an alliance driving collaboration, innovation and funding, currently formed of 5 core components and over 70 partners. Everything we do is co-created but retains a single-minded focus – to enable all of us to safeguard the global commons.

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