Green Alliance is a charity and an independent think tank focused ambitious leadership for the environment in the United Kingdom (UK). They have a track record of over 30 years, working with the most influential leaders from the NGO, business, and political communities. Their work generates new thinking and dialogue, and has increased political action and support for environmental solutions in the UK.
The organisation has six main strategic themes around which its work is based: political leadership, green living, climate and energy futures,designing out waste, third sector, and sustainable economy.
It was founded in 1979. Individuals involved early on with Green Alliance include Maurice Ash, Tim Beaumont and Tom Burke. The current director Matthew Spencer was previously head of government affairs at the Carbon Trust and is a member of the government's Renewables Advisory Board.
Green Alliance's staff is based in central London. It has an individual membership of approximately 400, including environment professionals and well known personalities. Around 20 major companies belong to its Business Circle scheme. Inside Track is the quarterly magazine for Green Alliance supporters. It features articles by prominent commentators on environmental policy issues.
In 2009 Green Alliance was voted for the 'Think Thank of the Year' at the Public Affairs News Awards.
Read more about Green Alliance: Influencing Policy, Expert Opinion, Board, Associates
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