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Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-18T12:45:13Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change.

=== Inside Track ===

''Inside Track'' is a quarterly magazine published by the Green Alliance. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, ''Inside Track'', dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by ''Inside Track'', with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as [[the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change]] and [[the Big Response project]] which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== IV) Climate and Energy Futures ==

The Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as ''Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field.

=== Carbon Capture Storage (CSS) ===

Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the Green Alliance in this field, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

The Big Response Project: http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/The%20Big%20Response%20project%20report.pdf

''Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' publication: http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4762

== V) Green Living ==
This theme relies on communication between the Green Alliance, the government, businesses and NGOs. The Green Alliance aim is to convince all three main parties in British government that environmentally friendly policies are favourable and prosperous. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/greenliving/]", "Green Living, accessed 16 November 2010.</ref>

=== Hot Air to Happy Endings ===
This publication investigates the messages conveyed by politicians in speeches and statements. It aims to identify how using this medium could help garner public support for policies agreed between them.

=== Bringing it Home ===
This policy strand is designed to allow policy makers to identify how to popularise their environmental policy within British society.

=== Green Living Consortium ===
This consortium is made up of third sector and private sector groups aiming to cooperate to promote their environmental policies. <ref>"[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/designingoutwaste/]", "Designing Out Waste." </ref>

== VI) Designing Out Waste ==
The Green Alliance aims to decrease the ecological footprint of modern society by creating improved waste and resource policies.

=== Why Does Waste Matter? ===
This is an introductory publication which investigates the environmental impact which waste has. The current use of finite resources is studied and critiqued as alternative methods are seen as the best way forward.

=== Designing Out Waste Consortium ===
A group of 10 businesses who are supporters of the Green Alliance are working with them in regards to material consumption and total waste. The Green Alliance aims to streamline waste within the private sector seeing this as integral to a greener society.

=== Cool Products for a Cool Planet ===
The Green Alliance is trying to get minimum environmental requirements placed on goods within the EU. They want this to be met in the functioning of the goods and in their production also.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-17T13:48:53Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The Green Alliance has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf):

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]] (http://www.existinghomesalliance.org/), who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coaltion Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘''civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change''’ as ‘''politicians and businesses are not up to the job''’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (December 2008), ‘''he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders''’.

More about the Third Sector can be read here: [[Globalisation: Green Alliance: ideology and aims]].

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf) as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We’ve Reached The Moment of Truth on Climate Change'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘''comprehensive agreement on climate change''’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

Future proof: an electricity network for the 21st century (2010): (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf). Accessed 02.11.10

The Guardian: Spending review: green policies checklist: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239. Accessed 26.10.10

Green Alliance in association with Ernst & Young ‘Green Investment Bank’ report (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf. Accessed 26.10.10

The Last Parliament: priorities for urgent action on climate change: Report (2010): (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). Accessed 29.10.10

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-17T13:46:52Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network <ref> Future proof: an electricity network for the 21st century (2010): (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf). Accessed 02.11.10 </ref>:

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]] (http://www.existinghomesalliance.org/), who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coaltion Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘''civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change''’ as ‘''politicians and businesses are not up to the job''’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (December 2008), ‘''he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders''’.

More about the Third Sector can be read under [[Globalisation: Green Alliance: ideology and aims]].

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf) as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We’ve Reached The Moment of Truth on Climate Change'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘''comprehensive agreement on climate change''’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

<ref> Future proof: an electricity network for the 21st century (2010): (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf). Accessed 02.11.10 </ref>

The Guardian: Spending review: green policies checklist: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239. Accessed 26.10.10

Green Alliance in association with Ernst & Young ‘Green Investment Bank’ report (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf. Accessed 26.10.10

The Last Parliament: priorities for urgent action on climate change: Report (2010): (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). Accessed 29.10.10

Globalisation:Green Alliance

2010-11-17T13:43:36Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* History "25 years of Green Alliance", Accessed 08.11.10 */

Marie-Louise Apostolescu
Rebecca Hogg
Barry Strain

== Videos ==

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<youtube size="small" align="right" caption="S.Hale's speech">nhcAde9IEGw</youtube>

<youtube size="small" align="right" caption="The Last Parliament">KQtzaURPkio</youtube>

== History <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Our_Work/LookingBackThinkingForward.pdf 25 years of Green Alliance]", Accessed 08.11.10 </ref>==

Green Alliance was created in 1979 and Mr Maurice Ash, its then chairman, said: “We’re a bunch of optimists. We’re not the doomsters. We believe in the possibilities of the future...”. At the beginning it was a small group of people but very soon they started lobbying on new issues. In effect, GA has achieved many “firsts” as they say in their 25th anniversary report <ref> “[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Our_Work/LookingBackThinkingForward.pdf 25 years of GA]” , Accessed 16/11/10 </ref>

In 1983 Green Alliance lobbied for the Environmental Impact Assessment which was adopted in the 1990s. In 1984, they made political parties to present their first environmental policy statements. Three years later, GA raised for the first time the issue of Genetically Modified organisms (GM). In the same period, they combined businesses’ with environmental groups’ agendas. In the 1990s they gathered Eastern and Western European NGOs and lobbied for the first White Paper on environment in UK. Then, in 1992 the government promised GA to ratify the Rio Convention on Biodiversity. Two years later they lobbied for a more powerful Environment Agency in the UK. Furthermore, they hosted Tony Blair’s first “green speech” in 1995 then in 2000 as PM. In 1997 GA launched Green Globe Task Force as an independent group focusing on international environment issues.

== People ==
Green Alliance gathers three types of members <ref> "[http://greenalliance.org.uk/ Staff]", Accessed 07.11.10 </ref>. It has a permanent staff (director, paymaster, etc.) that is in charge with administrative and communication tasks. Twelve trustees meet quarterly to supervise the programmes and eight associates (professors and consultants in specific areas) who work on an ad-hoc basis but have strong links with GA.

For more details, see following page: [[Globalisation:Green Alliance: Staff]]

==Suggestions for sub-pages==

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Ideology and aims]]

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Funding and connections]]

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Lobbying activities and influence on policy]]

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Views on climate change]]

== Contact Information ==

http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/

Green Alliance

36 Buckingham Palace Road

London SW1W 0RE

Tel (44) 0 20 7233 7433

Fax (44) 0 20 7233 9033

== Notes ==
<references/>

== useful links ==
Not a permanent section

http://ashdenawards.blogspot.com/2010/10/nef-wwf-and-green-alliance-respond-to.html

http://prohealthlife.com/the-importance-of-childrens-participation-in-environmental-issues.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2010/oct/20/spending-review-green-checklist

http://world-news.tk/whats-on-the-green-agenda

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/earth/future-of-energy/7892103/Shell-Age-of-Energy-event-Matthew-Spencer.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/earth/future-of-energy/7889717/Shell-Age-of-Energy-event-Matthew-Spencer-video.html

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmenvaud/445/445we03.htm

http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/green_all_spch/green_all_spch.aspx

http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/pages/alice-owen-speech-to-green-alliances-local-government-and-climate-change-summit.html

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.dti.gov.uk/ministers/speeches/hewitt140703.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/feb/07/green-alliance-deficit-energy-carbon

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-17T13:41:24Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf):

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]] (http://www.existinghomesalliance.org/), who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coaltion Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘''civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change''’ as ‘''politicians and businesses are not up to the job''’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (December 2008), ‘''he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders''’.

More about the Third Sector can be read under [[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Aims & Ideology]].

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf) as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We’ve Reached The Moment of Truth on Climate Change'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘''comprehensive agreement on climate change''’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

Future proof: an electricity network for the 21st century (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf. Accessed 02.11.10

The Guardian: Spending review: green policies checklist: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239. Accessed 26.10.10

Green Alliance in association with Ernst & Young ‘Green Investment Bank’ report (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf. Accessed 26.10.10

The Last Parliament: priorities for urgent action on climate change: Report (2010): (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). Accessed 29.10.10

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-17T13:39:02Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network <ref> (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf) </ref>:

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]] (http://www.existinghomesalliance.org/), who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coaltion Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘''civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change''’ as ‘''politicians and businesses are not up to the job''’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (December 2008), ‘''he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders''’.

More about the Third Sector can be read under [[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Aims & Ideology]].

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian <ref> (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239) </ref>, Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank <ref> (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf) <ref/> as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We’ve Reached The Moment of Truth on Climate Change'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘''comprehensive agreement on climate change''’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

Future proof: an electricity network for the 21st century (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf. Accessed 02.11.10

The Guardian: Spending review: green policies checklist: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239. Accessed 26.10.10

Green Alliance in association with Ernst & Young ‘Green Investment Bank’ report (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf. Accessed 26.10.10

The Last Parliament: priorities for urgent action on climate change: Report (2010): (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). Accessed 29.10.10

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-17T13:37:37Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network <ref> (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf) </ref>:

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]] (http://www.existinghomesalliance.org/), who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coaltion Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘''civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change''’ as ‘''politicians and businesses are not up to the job''’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (December 2008), ‘''he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders''’.

More about the Third Sector can be read under [[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Aims & Ideology]].

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian <ref> (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239) </ref>, Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank <ref> (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf) <ref/> as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We’ve Reached The Moment of Truth on Climate Change'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change <ref> (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament) </ref>. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘''comprehensive agreement on climate change''’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency <ref>(http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753) </ref>. Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

Future proof: an electricity network for the 21st century (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf. Accessed 02.11.10

The Guardian: Spending review: green policies checklist: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239. Accessed 26.10.10

Green Alliance in association with Ernst & Young ‘Green Investment Bank’ report (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf. Accessed 26.10.10

The Last Parliament: priorities for urgent action on climate change: Report (2010): (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). Accessed 29.10.10

Globalisation:Green Alliance

2010-11-17T13:34:03Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Marie-Louise Apostolescu
Rebecca Hogg
Barry Strain

== Videos ==

<youtube size="small" align="right" caption="Lib-Dem conference">A-hzj6E9wl4</youtube>

<youtube size="small" align="right" caption="S.Hale's speech">nhcAde9IEGw</youtube>

<youtube size="small" align="right" caption="The Last Parliament">KQtzaURPkio</youtube>

== History <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Our_Work/LookingBackThinkingForward.pdf 25 years of Green Alliance]", Accessed 08.11.10 </ref>==

Green Alliance was created in 1979 and Mr Maurice Ash, its then chairman, said: “We’re a bunch of optimists. We’re not the doomsters. We believe in the possibilities of the future...”. At the beginning it was a small group of people but very soon they started lobbying on new issues. In effect, GA has achieved many “firsts” as they say in their 25th anniversary report <ref> “[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Our_Work/LookingBackThinkingForward.pdf 25 years of GA]” , Accessed 16/11/10 </ref>

In 1983 GA lobbied for the Environmental Impact Assessment which was adopted in the 1990s. In 1984, they made political parties to present their first environmental policy statements. Three years later, GA raised for the first time the issue of Genetically Modified organisms (GM). In the same period, they combined businesses’ with environmental groups’ agendas. In the 1990s they gathered Eastern and Western European NGOs and lobbied for the first White Paper on environment in UK. Then, in 1992 the government promised GA to ratify the Rio Convention on Biodiversity. Two years later they lobbied for a more powerful Environment Agency in the UK. Furthermore, they hosted Tony Blair’s first “green speech” in 1995 then in 2000 as PM. In 1997 GA launched Green Globe Task Force as an independent group focusing on international environment issues.

== People ==
Green Alliance gathers three types of members <ref> "[http://greenalliance.org.uk/ Staff]", Accessed 07.11.10 </ref>. It has a permanent staff (director, paymaster, etc.) that is in charge with administrative and communication tasks. Twelve trustees meet quarterly to supervise the programmes and eight associates (professors and consultants in specific areas) who work on an ad-hoc basis but have strong links with GA.

For more details, see following page: [[Globalisation:Green Alliance: Staff]]

==Suggestions for sub-pages==

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Ideology and aims]]

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Funding and connections]]

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Lobbying activities and influence on policy]]

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Views on climate change]]

== Contact Information ==

http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/

Green Alliance

36 Buckingham Palace Road

London SW1W 0RE

Tel (44) 0 20 7233 7433

Fax (44) 0 20 7233 9033

== Notes ==
<references/>

== useful links ==
Not a permanent section

http://ashdenawards.blogspot.com/2010/10/nef-wwf-and-green-alliance-respond-to.html

http://prohealthlife.com/the-importance-of-childrens-participation-in-environmental-issues.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2010/oct/20/spending-review-green-checklist

http://world-news.tk/whats-on-the-green-agenda

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/earth/future-of-energy/7892103/Shell-Age-of-Energy-event-Matthew-Spencer.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/earth/future-of-energy/7889717/Shell-Age-of-Energy-event-Matthew-Spencer-video.html

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmenvaud/445/445we03.htm

http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/green_all_spch/green_all_spch.aspx

http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/pages/alice-owen-speech-to-green-alliances-local-government-and-climate-change-summit.html

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.dti.gov.uk/ministers/speeches/hewitt140703.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/feb/07/green-alliance-deficit-energy-carbon

Globalisation:Green Alliance

2010-11-17T13:32:44Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Marie-Louise Apostolescu
Rebecca Hogg
Barry Strain

== Videos ==

<youtube size="small" align="right" caption="Lib-Dem conference">A-hzj6E9wl4</youtube>

<youtube size="small" align="right" caption="S.Hale's speech">nhcAde9IEGw</youtube>

<youtube size="small" align="right" caption="The Last Parliament">KQtzaURPkio</youtube>

== History <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Our_Work/LookingBackThinkingForward.pdf 25 years of Green Alliance]", Accessed 08.11.10 </ref>==

Green Alliance was created in 1979 and Mr Maurice Ash, its then chairman, said: “We’re a bunch of optimists. We’re not the doomsters. We believe in the possibilities of the future...”. At the beginning it was a small group of people but very soon they started lobbying on new issues. In effect, GA has achieved many “firsts” as they say in their 25th anniversary report <ref> “[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Our_Work/LookingBackThinkingForward.pdf 25 years of GA]” , Accessed 16/11/10 </ref>

In 1983 GA lobbied for the Environmental Impact Assessment which was adopted in the 1990s. In 1984, they made political parties to present their first environmental policy statements. Three years later, GA raised for the first time the issue of Genetically Modified organisms (GM). In the same period, they combined businesses’ with environmental groups’ agendas. In the 1990s they gathered Eastern and Western European NGOs and lobbied for the first White Paper on environment in UK. Then, in 1992 the government promised GA to ratify the Rio Convention on Biodiversity. Two years later they lobbied for a more powerful Environment Agency in the UK. Furthermore, they hosted Tony Blair’s first “green speech” in 1995 then in 2000 as PM. In 1997 GA launched Green Globe Task Force as an independent group focusing on international environment issues.

== People ==
Green Alliance gathers three types of members <ref> "[http://greenalliance.org.uk/ Staff]", Accessed 07.11.10 </ref>. It has a permanent staff (director, paymaster, etc.) that is in charge with administrative and communication tasks. Twelve trustees meet quarterly to supervise the programmes and eight associates (professors and consultants in specific areas) who work on an ad-hoc basis but have strong links with GA.

For more details, see following page: [[Globalisation:Green Alliance: Staff]]

== Funding ==

==Suggestions for sub-pages==

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Ideology and aims]]

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Funding and connections]]

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Lobbying activities and influence on policy]]

[[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Views on climate change]]

== Contact Information ==

http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/

Green Alliance

36 Buckingham Palace Road

London SW1W 0RE

Tel (44) 0 20 7233 7433

Fax (44) 0 20 7233 9033

== Notes ==
<references/>

== useful links ==
Not a permanent section

http://ashdenawards.blogspot.com/2010/10/nef-wwf-and-green-alliance-respond-to.html

http://prohealthlife.com/the-importance-of-childrens-participation-in-environmental-issues.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2010/oct/20/spending-review-green-checklist

http://world-news.tk/whats-on-the-green-agenda

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/earth/future-of-energy/7892103/Shell-Age-of-Energy-event-Matthew-Spencer.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/earth/future-of-energy/7889717/Shell-Age-of-Energy-event-Matthew-Spencer-video.html

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmenvaud/445/445we03.htm

http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/green_all_spch/green_all_spch.aspx

http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/pages/alice-owen-speech-to-green-alliances-local-government-and-climate-change-summit.html

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.dti.gov.uk/ministers/speeches/hewitt140703.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/feb/07/green-alliance-deficit-energy-carbon

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-17T13:29:30Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf):

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]] (http://www.existinghomesalliance.org/), who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coaltion Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘''civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change''’ as ‘''politicians and businesses are not up to the job''’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (December 2008), ‘''he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders''’.

More about the Third Sector can be read under [[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Aims & Ideology]].

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf) as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We’ve Reached The Moment of Truth on Climate Change'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘''comprehensive agreement on climate change''’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

Future proof: an electricity network for the 21st century (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf. Accessed 02.11.10

The Guardian: Spending review: green policies checklist: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239. Accessed 26.10.10

Green Alliance in association with Ernst & Young ‘Green Investment Bank’ report (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf. Accessed 26.10.10

The Last Parliament: priorities for urgent action on climate change: Report (2010): (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). Accessed 29.10.10

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-17T13:23:13Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf):

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the Energy Saving Trust, UK Green Building Council, the Housing Corporation, and Sustainable Development Commission called the Existing Homes Alliance, who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, New Environmental Coaltion Targets Existing Homes, Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’ as ‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an ENDS report (December 2008), ‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’.

More about the Third Sector can be read under [[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Aims & Ideology]].

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf) as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, We’ve Reached The Moment of Truth on Climate Change, The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

Future proof: an electricity network for the 21st century (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf. Accessed 02.11.10

The Guardian: Spending review: green policies checklist: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239. Accessed 26.10.10

Green Alliance in association with Ernst & Young ‘Green Investment Bank’ report (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf. Accessed 26.10.10

The Last Parliament: priorities for urgent action on climate change: Report (2010): (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). Accessed 29.10.10

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-17T13:20:45Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf):

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the Energy Saving Trust, UK Green Building Council, the Housing Corporation, and Sustainable Development Commission called the Existing Homes Alliance, who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, New Environmental Coaltion Targets Existing Homes, Press Association Mediapoint).

=== The Role of Local Communities ===

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’ as ‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an ENDS report (December 2008), ‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’.

More about the Third Sector can be read under [[Globalisation: Green Alliance: Aims & Ideology]].

=== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ===

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf) as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, We’ve Reached The Moment of Truth on Climate Change, The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

=== The Last Parliament ===

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

Future proof: an electricity network for the 21st century (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf. Accessed 02.11.10

The Guardian: Spending review: green policies checklist: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239. Accessed 26.10.10

Green Alliance in association with Ernst & Young ‘Green Investment Bank’ report (2010): http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/ErnstYoung_GIB_Report_Key_Findings.pdf. Accessed 26.10.10

The Last Parliament: priorities for urgent action on climate change: Report (2010): (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4752&terms=The+Last+Parliament). Accessed 29.10.10

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T16:15:45Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 */

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coalition Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We've Reached The Moment of Truth'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
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Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T16:14:58Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 */

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coalition Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian(http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We've Reached The Moment of Truth'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T16:13:48Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Existing Homes Alliance */

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coalition Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We've Reached The Moment of Truth'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T16:12:33Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coalition Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We've Reached The Moment of Truth'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T16:11:15Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Emily Beament, ''New Environmental Coalition Targets Existing Homes'', Press Association Mediapoint]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian <ref>([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]) <ref/>, Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, ''We've Reached The Moment of Truth'', The Independent), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency <ref/>([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]) <ref/>. Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T16:07:01Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian ([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency ([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T16:06:18Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]] (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf Accessed 02.11.10) <ref>:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian ([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency ([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T15:53:10Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy */

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]] (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf Accessed 02.11.10) <ref>:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian ([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency ([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T15:52:19Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Electricity Networks */

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]] (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf) Accessed 02.11.10 <ref>:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian ([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency ([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T15:51:01Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Notes */

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian ([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency ([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T15:49:46Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Electricity Networks */

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian ([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency ([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T15:49:07Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy */

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:
1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian ([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency ([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-16T15:45:48Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy */

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]] (http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/Future%20proof%20electricity%20network%20for%2021st%20century.pdf) <ref>:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian ([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency ([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-15T14:33:47Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to [[future proof the electricity network]]:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the [[Energy Saving Trust]], [[UK Green Building Council]], the [[Housing Corporation]], and [[Sustainable Development Commission]] called the [[Existing Homes Alliance]], who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the [[Climate Change Bill]] calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions ([[Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament]]).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, [[Stephen Hale]] (director) argued that ''‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’'' as ''‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’'' of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the [[Third Sector]] has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an [[ENDS]] report (2008), ''‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’''.

More can be read about the impact of the [[Third Sector]] theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for [[DEFRA]], the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian ([[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239]]), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the [[20th October 2010]] as a threat to the [[Department of Energy and Climate Change]] and the [[Department of Business]], both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a [[Green Investment Bank]] as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a [[renewable heat incentive (RHI)]] will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called [[The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change]]. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, [[Trevor McDonald]] states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency ([[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753]]). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-15T14:27:19Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network:

1. Work towards the future

2. Maintain and increase investments

3. Reform charges for users

4. Make demand more flexible

5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps

6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the Energy Saving Trust, UK Green Building Council, the Housing Corporation, and Sustainable Development Commission called the Existing Homes Alliance, who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’ as ‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an ENDS report (2008), ‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’.

More can be read about the impact of the Third Sector theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

== Notes ==

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-15T14:24:57Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network:

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===

In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the Energy Saving Trust, UK Green Building Council, the Housing Corporation, and Sustainable Development Commission called the Existing Homes Alliance, who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament).

== The Role of Local Communities ==

As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’ as ‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an ENDS report (2008), ‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’.

More can be read about the impact of the Third Sector theme here.

== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ==

The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

== The Last Parliament ==

In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-15T14:23:05Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, the organisation carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally. The projects undertaken by the Green Alliance are aimed to provide a basis upon which governmental action can be taken on environmental issues.

== Recent Projects – The Case for Renewable Energy ==

=== Electricity Networks ===

The Green Alliance is working towards a sustainable future for the UK. In 2010, the organisation published two reports in order to push the government towards acting upon creating a sustainable future through reformation of environmental policy. One proposal was the reformation of the electricity network and the introduction of electric vehicles as the alternative solution to fuel-powered transportation. The GA has outlined six key principles to future proof the electricity network:

1. Work towards the future
2. Maintain and increase investments
3. Reform charges for users
4. Make demand more flexible
5. Prepare for electric vehicles, microgen and heat pumps
6. Make distribution networks more Intelligent.

The UK and other European countries have recently reviewed policies on the introduction of electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and public transportation purposes. The Green Alliance has proposed that a mass shift towards electronic powered motoring is in sight, claiming that low carbon emissions would be a major benefit to the environment and economy in the UK.

=== Existing Homes Alliance ===
In 2008, the Green Alliance formed a coalition with the Energy Saving Trust, UK Green Building Council, the Housing Corporation, and Sustainable Development Commission called the Existing Homes Alliance, who claimed they would like to see visible government action being taken on tackling climate change by means of cutting energy costs for home owners. The UK’s existing housing stock is responsible for 25% of the country’s total carbon emissions, which the organisation would like to be reduced by means of overhauling the energy output across the urban areas of the UK. Whilst the Climate Change Bill calls for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, the Green Alliance and other green campaign groups are pushing for action to be taken now, in order to reach an 80% cut in emissions (Press Association Mediapoint, 03/06/2008, Emily Beament).
=== The Role of Local Communities ===
As reported in the Local Government Chronicle (20/08/07), the Green Alliance would like to see an increase in the quality of local council action taken on the environment. Fuel poverty is an example of one core issue that the Green Alliance is pushing for local councils to address and act upon, as well as the national government. However, in 2008, Stephen Hale (director) argued that ‘civil society is the last and best hope for avoiding disastrous climate change’ as ‘politicians and businesses are not up to the job’ of tackling the issue quickly and effectively. Evidently, the direction that the Green Alliance is taking in terms of influencing climate change lies in their support of a community approach. Speaking in the same interview, Mr. Hale projects that there are insufficient resources in order to implement visible change, claiming that politicians themselves cannot implement change without the interest of the public. This is where the Green Alliance’s ‘theme’ of the Third Sector has played a role in prompting community discussion, debate, and action in order for the public to have their say in how to tackle climate change.
As reported in an ENDS report (2008), ‘he [Stephen Hale] sees this third sector leadership as having four dimensions. The first is national leadership by nation-wide organisations; second comes action at more local levels, from neighbourhoods through to entire regions, sometimes with local councils being strongly involved, particularly those suffering coastal erosion or water shortages. The third dimension concerns low-carbon lifestyles, with people clubbing together to track and reduce their household emissions through changes in shopping, travel and energy consumption. Fourth is building links with similar voluntary networks across international borders’.
More can be read about the impact of the Third Sector theme here.
=== The Impact of the Governmental Budget 2010 ===
The commencement of the 2010 governmental spending cuts has made campaigning for a greener future a more difficult task to achieve for the Green Alliance and other environmental groups. With cuts in funding for DEFRA, the organisation has a challenging future ahead in pushing for policy reform. Writing in The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/2010/oct/19/spending-review-chancellor-green-promises?intcmp=239), Stephen Hale voiced his concern over the impact of the spending cuts that were announced on the 20th October 2010 as a threat to the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Department of Business, both of which are essential to the survival and promise of the coalition government’s green policies. For example, the Green Alliance have supported the idea of a Green Investment Bank as an ideal alternative to subsidising climate change opportunities through ‘green investments’. The outcome of this idea in the spending review has been negative for the Green Alliance, whereby existing government money will be used as the alternative solution to investing in environmental capital. However, a renewable heat incentive (RHI) will come into play under the coalition proposals, whereby £400 million will be made available to deliver cost- and energy-efficient savings for homeowners. Coinciding with the 2010 proposal for renewable energy, it seems likely that the government has addressed this issue, but not the exact proposals put forward by the Green Alliance. The organisation has voiced that the UK must take a tough stance within a European political context to enhance the country’s urgent need for renewable energy (Stephen Hale, The Independent, 12/03/08), reinforcing the need for climate change within a more global context. Mr. Hale has stated that in order to work towards a green future, Britain must generate 45% of its electricity as renewable energy, as opposed to the current 5%. Previously this target stood at 15%, which was not reached. The current economy will however allow room for development in certain areas, and it seems that renewable energy is on the agenda, however with delayed progress.

=== The Last Parliament ===
In March 2010, the Green Alliance, in collaboration with external green lobbyist groups, produced a report called The Last Parliament – Priorities for Urgent Action on Climate Change. The aim of this report was to influence the government to push for climate change policies that would have a long-lasting impact for UK communities. Speaking in a promotional video of the Green Alliance vision, Trevor McDonald states the case for the Parliament to take action immediately on the case of climate change. Expressed in the report is the need for the UK to work in collaboration with the EU towards a ‘comprehensive agreement on climate change’ which fits in with the organisation’s support for climate change in a broader context. The organisation has further pushed for politicians to take an interest in setting out a green agenda for low-carbon infrastructure renewal that will foresee a greener future based on detailed planning and cost efficiency (http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4753). Support for climate change is further acknowledged in the Green Alliance’s report, calling for politicians to build the interest of communities in acting on climate change activity. The need for visibility is also emphasised, encompassing the Green Alliance’s holistic approach towards the nation delivering climate change.

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change

2010-11-14T16:38:39Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Climate change is one of the core issues that the Green Alliance is concerned with. In accordance with governmental policy, GA carries out research and has made proposals in order to create a sustainable future for the UK, both economically and environmentally.

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:35:05Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Notes */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change.

=== Inside Track ===

''Inside Track'' is a quarterly magazine published by the Green Alliance. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, ''Inside Track'', dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by ''Inside Track'', with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as [[the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change]] and [[the Big Response project]] which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== IV) Climate and Energy Futures ==

The Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as ''Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field.

=== Carbon Capture Storage (CSS) ===

Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the Green Alliance in this field, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

The Big Response Project: http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/The%20Big%20Response%20project%20report.pdf

''Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' publication: http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4762

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:34:35Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Notes */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change.

=== Inside Track ===

''Inside Track'' is a quarterly magazine published by the Green Alliance. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, ''Inside Track'', dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by ''Inside Track'', with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as [[the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change]] and [[the Big Response project]] which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== IV) Climate and Energy Futures ==

The Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as ''Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field.

=== Carbon Capture Storage (CSS) ===

Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the Green Alliance in this field, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

The Big Response Project: http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/The%20Big%20Response%20project%20report.pdf
''
Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' publication: http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4762

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:34:00Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Notes */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change.

=== Inside Track ===

''Inside Track'' is a quarterly magazine published by the Green Alliance. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, ''Inside Track'', dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by ''Inside Track'', with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as [[the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change]] and [[the Big Response project]] which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== IV) Climate and Energy Futures ==

The Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as ''Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field.

=== Carbon Capture Storage (CSS) ===

Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the Green Alliance in this field, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

The Big Response Project: http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/uploadedFiles/Publications/reports/The%20Big%20Response%20project%20report.pdf

Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century: http://www.greenalliance.co.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4762

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:30:18Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* IV) Climate and Energy Futures */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change.

=== Inside Track ===

''Inside Track'' is a quarterly magazine published by the Green Alliance. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, ''Inside Track'', dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by ''Inside Track'', with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as [[the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change]] and [[the Big Response project]] which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== IV) Climate and Energy Futures ==

The Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as ''Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field.

=== Carbon Capture Storage (CSS) ===

Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the Green Alliance in this field, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:28:27Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* III) Third Sector */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change.

=== Inside Track ===

''Inside Track'' is a quarterly magazine published by the Green Alliance. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, ''Inside Track'', dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by ''Inside Track'', with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as [[the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change]] and [[the Big Response project]] which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== IV) Climate and Energy Futures ==

Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as ''Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:25:05Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* IV) Climate and Energy Futures */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, ''Inside Track'', dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by ''Inside Track'', with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as [[the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change]] and [[the Big Response project]] which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== IV) Climate and Energy Futures ==

Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as ''Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century'' highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:24:16Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* III) Third Sector */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, ''Inside Track'', dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by ''Inside Track'', with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as [[the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change]] and [[the Big Response project]] which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== IV) Climate and Energy Futures ==

Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:22:49Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Climate and Energy Futures */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, Inside Track, dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by Inside Track, with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change and the Big Response project which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== IV) Climate and Energy Futures ==

Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:22:25Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Third Sector */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== III) Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, Inside Track, dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by Inside Track, with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change and the Big Response project which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== Climate and Energy Futures ==

Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:21:40Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Third Sector */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

== Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, Inside Track, dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by Inside Track, with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change and the Big Response project which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== Climate and Energy Futures ==

Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:21:00Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* EU Budget Reform */

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:20:38Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* IV) Climate and Energy Futures */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

3. === '''III) Third Sector''' ===
The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, Inside Track, dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by Inside Track, with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change and the Big Response project which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== Third Sector ==

The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, Inside Track, dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by Inside Track, with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change and the Big Response project which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:19:27Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* III) Third Sector */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

3. === '''III) Third Sector''' ===
The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, Inside Track, dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by Inside Track, with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change and the Big Response project which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

=== '''IV) Climate and Energy Futures''' ===
Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:18:53Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Climate and Energy Futures */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

=== '''III) Third Sector''' ===
The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, Inside Track, dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by Inside Track, with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change and the Big Response project which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

=== '''IV) Climate and Energy Futures''' ===
Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:18:20Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* Third Sector */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

=== '''III) Third Sector''' ===
The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, Inside Track, dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by Inside Track, with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change and the Big Response project which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

=== '''Climate and Energy Futures''' ===
Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims

2010-11-14T16:17:41Z

Rebecca Hogg: /* EU Budget Reform */

Green Alliance's (GA) targets and ideas are divided in six themes.

== I) Political Leadership ==
This theme is focusing on how Green Alliance influences and guides political action coping with climate change. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/politicalleadership/ Political Leadership] , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== Climate Leadership Programme ===
The NGO has started a programme – the Climate Leadership Programme <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=4613 Climate Leadership Programme]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> – in which it presents its ideology to future MPs and trains them how to manage environmental questions.
The first phase took place between November 2009 and March 2010 and its aim was to educate and train the new MPs how to tackle climate change and other environmental questions. 3 different sessions were organised: one for the Labour, one for the Conservative candidates and one for the Liberal-Democrats candidates.
The second phase began on June 30th with a special event where a report was released and it continues this autumn with other sessions for new MPs.

=== Last Parliament <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/lastparliament/ Last Parliament]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> ===
This report is issued from the second phase of the Climate Leadership Programme. Inside, GA calls for action, as soon as possible. The newly elected Parliament is thought to be the last one before it is too late to act.

=== The New Commandments of the Climate Change Strategy ===
In this publication, [[Stephen Hale]], the previous GA director, expressed his view on the climate change strategy. It is specified that this ideology belongs to him and might not be exactly the same for GA, but globally, the ideas are very similar.

=== Ask the Climate Question ===
In concert with seven other environment associations, GA organised a campaign where candidates at the general election from May 2010 answered questions about environmental issues. 3 videos are available on Youtube.

=== Green Standard Coalition ===
Gathering eight major environment groups, this project was built to guide and shape the political debate on climate change.

== II) Sustainable Economy ==
This is the second theme of GA's ideology. It deals with economic levers that can accelerate the transition to a low carbon society. Four projects are presented. <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/sustainableeconomy/ Sustainable Economy]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>

=== The Green Investment Bank ===
[[Ernst and Young]], together with GA, [[E3G]] and [[Transform UK]] released on October 13th a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Capitalising%20the%20Green%20Investment%20Bank.pdf GIB report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref> where they demand the creation of a Green Investment Bank (GIB). According to their data, a GIB is necessary to cover a £400 billion gap until 2025 in the energy sector.

=== Green Taxes ===
GA edited a report <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/uploadedFiles/Themes/Sustainable_Economy/Making%20aviation%20pay%20its%20way%20-%20final%20(2).pdf Taxing Aviation]" , Accessed 06.11.10] </ref> about taxing airline companies. Their aim is to change the way state taxes: more “green taxes” and less taxation on jobs, incomes and profits.

=== Low Carbon Skills ===
In this subsection, the NGO presents its ideology about an alternative policy on unemployment and environmental problems.

=== EU Budget Reform ===
A broader aim is to change EU's policy on environmental questions. GA produced a report, Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe <ref> "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4667 Unlocking a Low Carbon Europe Report]" , Accessed 06.11.10 </ref>, in which it presents the way to reach this goal.

=== '''Third Sector''' ===
The Green Alliance is a big supporter of the third sector which is comprised of voluntary organisations, charities, co-operatives and trade unions with a concern for environmental sustainability and the social wellbeing of communities. These organisations are politically and economically influential on UK governmental policy, and are essential in the push for climate change. In response to The Big Society idea proposed by David Cameron, the GA has released an issue of their quarterly magazine, Inside Track, dedicated to the discussion of this policy and the impact it will have on climate change policies. The Green Alliance could be said to act as the bridge between the third sector and the ‘political experts’, as demonstrated by Inside Track, with contributions from both parties. The organisation also hosts projects that are designed to facilitate the relationship between the government and the third sector, such as the joint ministerial and third sector task force on climate change and the Big Response project which aims to bring organisations under the umbrella of environmental sustainability awareness.

=== '''Climate and Energy Futures''' ===
Green Alliance is currently working on ways to develop infrastructure of the country in order to maintain a low carbon future for the UK. The main areas of concern are electricity networks, provision of low carbon heat, transport appraisal, and market reform. The backbone of these current projects calls for policy considerations and reformation of the British economy and environmental security for the future. Various publications in 2010, such as Future Proof: an electricity network for the 21st century highlights the proposals that the organization has made in light of the concerned field. Carbon Capture and Storage is a recent programme that has been undertaken by the GA, whereby research into how pre- and post-combustion technologies can incorporate this technique by means of tweaking governmental policies concerning climate change.

== Notes ==
<references/>

Stephen Hale's pamphlet: http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea_p.aspx?id=4841

Ask the Climate Question videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/askaclimatequestion#p/c/F8BC387BAE0E75E3

Green Standard Coallition: http://www.thegreenstandard.org.uk/

Globalisation:Green Alliance

2010-11-09T15:37:26Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Globalisation:Green Alliance

2010-10-12T11:54:08Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Marie-Louise Apostolescu
Rebecca Hogg

== History ==
[[Globalisation: APPC]]

== People ==
=== Staff ===

Matthew Spencer is the director of the Green Alliance. <ref> Matthew Spencer, "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=310]" , accesed 05.10.10 </ref>

Tamsin Cooper - deputy director

Louise Humphrey - head of resources

Richard Booth - events co-ordinator

Rachel Cary - senior policy adviser

Karen Crane - senior communications manager

Josie Evetts - PA to the director and office manager

Chris Hewett - associate

Hannah Hislop - senior policy adviser

Hannah Kyrke-Smith - policy team assistant

Chris Littlecott - senior policy adviser

Laura Mackenzie - policy adviser

Amy Persson - senior policy adviser

Rebekah Phillips - senior policy adviser

Edward Robinson - media and communications manager

Sylvia Rowley - policy adviser

Faye Scott - senior policy adviser

Marta Silva - book-keeper

Laura Williams - fundraising manager

=== Trustees ===

Robin Bidwell (Chair). Robin is also executive chairman of Environmental Resources Management (ERM), London

Philip Parker (Hon. Treasurer).

Tom Burke CBE (services to the environment).

Ben Caldecott - Ben is head of UK & EU climate change and energy policy at Climate Change Capital (CCC), an environmental investment banking group.

Zac Goldsmith - Zac is former editor and current director of ''The Ecologist'' magazine. In these roles he has launched campaigns on climate change, GM food and pesticides.

Alistair Keddie CB - Alisdair works with several private and public sector organisations on strategic business development and organisation, concentrating on the areas of innovation and sustainable development.

Dorothy Mackenzie - Dorothy is director and co-founder of Dragon Brands, an independent, international brand agency.

Deborah Mattinson CEO (Opinion Leader Research) - Deborah is also one of Britain’s leading practitioners of issue-based research and consultation.

Dame Julie Mellor - Julie is a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) in their public sector consulting practice

Derek Osborn CB - Derek is a currently non-executive director of Severn Trent PLC, and chair of Jupiter Global Green Investment Trust.

Dame Fiona Reynolds CBE - Since 2001 Fiona has been director-general of the National Trust.

Sophia Tickell - Sophia is the co-founder and Director of Meteos Ltd., a company which supports businesses to respond creatively to the challenges and opportunities of environmental and social sustainability. She is also a non-executive director of SustainAbility.

=== Associates ===

Ian Christie - Ian is an independent adviser, researcher, teacher and writer on sustainable development and environmental issues on a national basis. He is currently a visiting professor at the Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey.

Chris Church - Chris independently works on researching the ways in which policy and practice around issues of climate and sustainability can be made into actions at the local and community level in the UK.

Julie Hill - Julie works with Green Alliance on projects including waste, producer responsibility, procurement and product policy. She is also a past director of the company (1992-1997).

Jiggy Lloyd - Jiggy is a consultant in public policy, corporate strategy and sustainable development. She works independently.

Stuart Singleton-White - Stuart is currently a non-executive Director and Deputy Chairman of Reading Transport Limited which provides public transport services through Reading Buses, Newbury Buses and Goldline Travel.

Derek Smith - Derek is a director of SD Analytica Ltd, a consultancy specialising in the business impact of sustainable development across the UK.

Sheila Watson - Sheila is director of environment at the FIA Foundation, a UK Charity committed to promoting international sustainable mobility.

Rebecca Willis - Rebecca is an independent researcher and vice-chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission.

== Funding ==

==Suggestions for sub-pages==

Just suggestions - feel free to change/add to this - although it is recommended that you create several main pages linked to from this main project page so group members can edit simultaneously.

[[Globalisation:Green Alliance: Ideology and aims]]

[[Globalisation:Green Alliance: Funding and connections]]

[[Globalisation:Green Alliance: Lobbying activities and influence on policy]]

[[Globalisation:Green Alliance: Views on climate change]]

== Web site ==
http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/

== Notes ==

Globalisation:Green Alliance

2010-10-08T10:44:54Z

Rebecca Hogg:

Marie-Louise Apostolescu
Rebecca Hogg

== History ==
[[Globalisation: APPC]]

== People ==
=== Directors ===
Matthew Spencer is the director of the Green Alliance. <ref> Matthew Spencer, "[http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=310]" , accesed 05.10.10 </ref>

== Funding ==

== Web site ==
http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/

== Notes ==