Green Economy Critical Perspectives
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This is a space for discussing women's critical perspectives on the "green" economy.
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Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2012
There is concern that post Rio+20 "Green" Economy activities might be used and misused to green-wash existing unsustainable economic practices that lead to inequities and infringe on the rights of effected peoples and future generations. Should Rio+20 not fundamentally aim to transform the current economic paradigm?
This is a space to discuss the potential impacts on women of the proposed expansion of the "green" economy. What does a genuinely sustainable economy look like? How can Rio+20 support the role of women in initiatives and projects that contribute to sustainable food systems and livelihoods? Are "green" technologies part of the solution?
Click here for information about the recent Rio+20 side event, Women Perspective on the Green Economy.
From Sustainable Development to Green Economy - What Does This Mean for Women?
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Comment by Genny LaMorgan on June 15, 2012 at 10:47am -
I believe that as women are rising around the world, the next consumer demand will be for "woman made products." There is great opportunity for women entrepreneurs if we have access to the marketplace both locally and on the internet. " Market Access is a critical issue and important for funding to be focused in this direction.
At GreenWomanStore.com we are working in this direction, and I am happy to collaborate with women entrepreneurs worldwide. One of our goals is to be able to provide scholarships to women scholars and women in green business to attend int'l gatherings on Sustainable Development, Peace and Women. We are not there yet, but I know personally the value of scholarships, and of having grassroots women testifying at these gatherings. There is a lot of evidence from ancient and existing women-centered cultures that can be applied today to benefit all.
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Comment by Genny LaMorgan on June 15, 2012 at 12:34pm
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I agree, Mahfuja. Education is the first resource necessary for women, then financial support and market access.
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The Women's Major Group (WMG) was created as one of nine Major Groups after the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro. This list serve is for members of the Women Major Group following the Post Rio+20 process (Financing SD, SDGs-post2015) as well as for members of the Women Major Group following Environment processes (UNEP). The Operating Partners (OPs) of the Post Rio+20 process that coordinate the group rotate periodically. The current WMG OPs are Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF) and Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN) supported by a core group including the Women's Environment and Development Organization(WEDO) and Global Forest Coalition (GFC).
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