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We are a partnership enabler, bringing together various actors to facilitate collaboration and contribute to the green economy.
" Shifting towards a greener economy provides greater opportunities for governments, investors and businesses at the same time addresses environmental sustainability and economic growth challenges. "
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer
Chairman, WGEO
GOVERNANCE
WGEO has been established with a pioneering organizational and institutional structure employing innovative operating procedures. As a multi-stakeholder institution, WGEO members, including the private sector and other stakeholders, are accorded a voice in decision-making processes. The organization comprises a three-tier structure the Assembly, the Council and the Secretariat. The Assembly is composed of State Members and RIEIOs.
Read MoreABOUT world green economy organization
The World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) emerged in response to the priorities and concerns identified from Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012 as an organization intended to support emerging global actions towards the green, low-carbon, climate-resilient development model.
WGEO seeks to promote the widespread acceptance and increased importance of the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, by linking financing, technology and capacity-building.
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We are seeking big picture thinkers who want to have a tangible, long-term impact and who are driven by making a difference.
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WGEO offers membership to organizations, entities and institutions championing green economy action and sustainable development. Members can be public and private entities or organizations – including those associated with the financial sector, academia, youth, civil society and international organizations – who want to have to tangible, long-term impact and are driven to facilitate the transition to a green economy.
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