GPSG – Green Politics Standing Group

Info:  The ECPR Green Politics Standing Group was formed in 1991 by Dick Richardson to stimulate research into Greeen politics, and act as an international networking facility for academics working in any area of environmental politics.

The GPSG aims to organize at least one workshop at each of the annual ECPR Joint Sessions and a section at the bi-annual ECPR General Conference, bringing together new and established reseachers in Green politics. The Group also organizes a series of meetings and workshops outside the framework of the Joint Sessions and General Conferences, sponsors an annual Summer School on Environmental Politics & Policy held at Keele University, and runs an electronic discussion and information list.

At the 2006 annual meeting of the GPSG (held during the Joint Sessions), Chris Rootes - who had tirelessly run the GPSG since 1996 - stepped down as Convenor to concentrate on other projects. A new Steering Committee was subsequently elected to develop and expand communication between Green politics teachers and researchers in the international academic and practioner communities.

green alliance

Info:  We understand political decision-making and have helped to change policy bringing climate change and environmental issues into the mainstream.

While not a formal alliance we work closely with partners in the third sector, business and other spheres to advocate proposals influential on all sides of the political spectrum.

Our activities include research, advocacy and convening high-profile events with senior politicians and key influencers.

Based in London, Green Alliance has permanent staff, part-time voluntary intern positions and associates. Green Alliance is a charity and company limited.

Green Party

Info:  The Green Party of England and Wales is a growing political movement promoting social and environmental justice through campaigns, direct action and the electoral process.

Greenpeace UK

Info:  Greenpeace stands for positive change through action. We defend the natural world and promote peace.

We investigate, expose and confront environmental abuse by governments and corporations around the world.

We champion environmentally responsible and socially just solutions, including scientific and technical innovation.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. We organise public campaigns:

-  for preventing climate change by ending our addiction to polluting fuels and promoting clean, renewable and efficient energy
-  for the protection of oceans and ancient forests
-  for the elimination of toxic chemicals
-  against the release of genetically modified organisms into nature
-  for nuclear disarmament and an end to nuclear contamination.

Green Pepper

Info:  Eco friendly living and environmental issues.

Network of Engaged Buddhists - NEB

Info:  Transforming the self and transforming the world are indivisible. Engaged Buddhism asks “how can Buddhism wisdom contribute the social and ecological issues of our time?”

Engaged Buddhism is founded on the belief that genuine practice requires an active involvement in society. It integrates the practice of Buddhism with social actions for a healthy, just and peaceful world. It is the integration of spiritual and social transformation, the joining of inner meditative life and outer activism. It is a spiritual life that has both inner wisdom and integrity as well as compassionate care for the world around us. Engaged Buddhism combines the cultivation of inner peace with active social compassion in a mutually supportive and enriching practice.

Philobiblon

Info:  Natalie Bennett: I'm a writer and journalist based in London, founder of the Carnival of Feminists, books editor on Blogcritics.org, and a Green Party member. You can find more about me on my personal website. You will find my theatre and arts reviews on My London Your London and similar items on My Paris Your Paris.

PRASEG

Info:  PRASEG, the Associate Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group, is the cross party group for UK politicians and senior industry stakeholders that exists to promote sustainable energy issues in Parliament and the wider political community.

We hold regular events in Westminster to discuss policy barriers to the development of the market for sustainable energy technologies - renewables, energy efficiency and combined heat and power. We have over 126 parliamentary members and 250 industry members.

remember saro - wiwa

Info:  Remember Saro-Wiwa is a coalition of organisations and individuals which aims to create a Living Memorial to activist and writer Ken Saro-Wiwa in London, using art and activism to raise awareness and campaign for environmental and social justice in the Niger Delta.