The Global Commons Alliance (GCA) is a network of organizations working together to ensure that societies and the global economy thrive, sustained by healthy global commons, on a stable planet. Our mission is to empower citizens, cities, companies and countries to become effective stewards of the global commons.
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GLOBAL COMMONS ALLIANCE COMPONENTS
Our five-part formula for systems transformation
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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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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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Systems Change Lab
Systems Change
The Systems Change Lab leverages data, analysis, expertise, and networks to accelerate the systems changes we need.
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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:
Take Action
“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
The Global Commons Alliance is a growing network of the most forward looking organizations in philanthropy, science, business and advocacy, working to transform the global economy to operate within safe and just boundaries for planet and people.
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