Renewing Environmentalism
A new generation of environmentalists
The challenge of sustainable development requires fresh thinking and concerted action from a new generation of environmentalists. The following articles and resources are part of E3G’s attempt to stimulate discussion on the renewal of environmentalism – let us know your perspective.
By Tom Burke
www.climatestrategy.org newsletter 66 presents a critique of the traditional ‘common cause’ approach environmentalists have taken to engaging the public with their cause.
I think this paper is something everyone involved in campaigning should read. It is the best analysis I have read of why the environment community is losing public opinion on climate change. It is a great antidote to the
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By Chris Littlecott
The Independent on Sunday today carried an excellent piece by veteran environmental journalist Geoffrey Lean today, in which he teases apart the increasingly green appearance of UK politicians.
The article, , points out that even Boris Johnson has made efforts to shake off his previous
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By Chris Littlecott
Back in the early days of E3G, we produced a short introductory manifesto to describe who we were and what we were trying to do.
Much of the institutional information that document contained has now been superseded as E3G itself has evolved and grown.
But our analysis of the reasons why a new approach was required has stood the test of time rather better.
Here below is a snapshot of our
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By Chris Littlecott
Since his election as Conservative Party leader, David Cameron has been trying to reposition his party in the centre ground of British politics.
One of his strategies has included placing a much greater emphasis on the environment and climate change. He has also cycled (occasionally) to the House of Commons, and replaced the Party’s Torch logo with an image of an Oak tree.
BBC Radio 4
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By Tom Burke
Tom Burke, formerly Director of Green Alliance from 1982 to 1991, gave an address to the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Green Alliance on 24th February 2005.
His address doesn’t just focus on the history of Green Alliance - it also encompasses the wider history of environmentalism and the political challenges ahead.
Address to Green Alliance 25th Anniversary
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