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The report details a multi-stakeholder forum focused on transitioning West Virginia from a coal-dependent economy to a diversified one. It identifies key assets such as natural gas, tourism, and a strong workforce, while highlighting the need for state-level leadership and policies like the proposed West Virginia Future Fund. The document emphasizes the role of innovation, STEM education, and energy efficiency in creating sustainable, high-quality jobs.

The Convivialist Manifesto advocates for an 'art of living together' based on principles of common humanity, sociality, and individuation to replace the current global order. It argues that humanity faces self-destructive 'entropical' and 'anthropogenic' threats due to the unlimited accumulation of power and a failure to manage rivalry and violence. The manifesto calls for a transition toward 'prosperity without growth,' the implementation of maximum and minimum wages to curb extreme wealth and deprivation, and a restorative relationship with nature where humanity gives back as much as it takes.

The document advocates for a 'Renaissance of Industry for a Sustainable Europe' (RISE) strategy, asserting that Europe's industrial competitiveness depends on a low-carbon transformation. The author proposes a four-pillar approach: an innovation and efficiency offensive (including energy efficiency feed-in tariffs and expanded ecodesign legislation), increased investment in R&D, leveraging the internal market for green demand, and enhancing workforce skills in STEM and vocational training. The author criticizes current EU financial frameworks for cutting strategic research and SME funding while calling for a specific 'Southern RISE' strategy to integrate Southern European economies into global value chains.

The authors critique current European economic strategies as failing socially and environmentally, advocating instead for a 'green conversion' of industry. Drawing on the 1970s Lucas Aerospace and LIP factory examples, they propose shifting production from energy-intensive consumption to resilient products through worker-led innovation and democratic work organization. The paper suggests implementing 'Ecological Enterprise Zones' in post-industrial areas of Britain and refocusing EU convergence funding to support circular economies and social ownership, arguing that moving away from corporate profit-driven models is essential for achieving a sustainable, low-energy economy.

The document proposes the 'Reindustrialization of Industry in a Sustainable Europe' (RISE) strategy to transition the European Union toward a low-carbon economy. It argues that industrial competitiveness is dependent on this transition and suggests specific measures including innovative financing for energy efficiency, legislative ecodesign, increased R&D investment, and the integration of Southern European economies into the single market. The author criticizes current EU financial frameworks for cutting strategic areas like SMEs and research while continuing to fund projects like the ITER fusion reactor.

The document proposes the RISE strategy to revitalize European industry by focusing on energy and resource efficiency, green technologies, and innovation. It argues that industrial competitiveness is impossible without a low-carbon transformation and criticizes current EU budget cuts in strategic sectors like Horizon 2020 and COSME. The author suggests specific financial mechanisms, such as feed-in tariffs for energy efficiency and eco-efficient loans, alongside legislative measures like ecodesign to reduce energy imports and costs.

The text advocates for 'convivialism' as a necessary alternative to current global social and economic organization, which it views as potentially self-destructive. It proposes a framework based on four core principles—common humanity, common sociality, individuation, and controlled opposition—to guide moral, political, ecological, and economic decisions. Key proposals include the implementation of a basic income for the poor and a maximum income for the wealthy, a shift toward 'prosperity without growth', and the relocalization of activities to preserve the environment and social bonds.

The Compendio del Manifiesto Convivialista argues that humanity's technical and material wealth has not increased happiness and instead threatens survival through 'entropic' and 'anthropic' threats. It proposes 'convivialism'—an art of living together that prioritizes social relations and nature over the accumulation of power. The manifesto outlines a doctrinal minimum based on four principles: common humanity, common sociality, individuation, and controlled creative opposition. It advocates for a 'prosperity without growth,' the establishment of minimum and maximum incomes to curb extreme inequality, and a reciprocal relationship with nature where humans return as much as they take. The text calls for the localization of economies and the elimination of unemployment to counter the destructive dynamics of globalization.

The report outlines a framework for an Agricultural Water Security Market (AWSM) in southwestern Manitoba, designed to mitigate the impact of the expanding oil and gas sector on regional water security. The proposed market would enable companies to achieve 'water neutrality' by purchasing offsets that fund the creation of water retention sites, which in turn support groundwater recharge and provide co-benefits like flood mitigation and nutrient retention. The document analyzes 11 national and international water trading models to inform the AWSM's design, which is intended to start as a voluntary system based on corporate social responsibility before potentially transitioning to a regulated market. It estimates a potential water storage supply of 6,287 cubic decametres against an annual oil and gas demand of 400 to 600 cubic decametres. The report identifies key potential actors, including the Oil Producing Municipalities of Manitoba and Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, and examines the provincial and federal legislative frameworks that could support the market's operation.

The 'HALF THE OIL' plan outlines a pathway for the United States to halve its projected oil use by 2035. The strategy relies on two main pillars: efficiency (improving passenger and commercial vehicles, and retrofitting buildings) and innovation (scaling electric vehicles, cellulosic biofuels, and smart transportation systems). The plan argues that these steps will save billions of dollars, reduce pollution, and establish U.S. leadership in transportation technology.

The author contends that current EU crisis management is a 'patchwork' where binding austerity rules are imposed on Member States while the responsibility for economic growth and unemployment remains national. To resolve this, the document proposes a federal structure characterized by a substantially increased EU budget, the mutualisation of debts through 'Eurobonds', and the implementation of EU-wide taxes following tax harmonisation. Central to this transition is the empowerment of the European Parliament with sole legislative initiative and budgetary sovereignty to ensure democratic legitimacy.

The author contends that the current European crisis cannot be solved with less federalism, but rather through a renewed federalist pact that balances autonomy, cooperation, and solidarity. Using Belgium as a model, the text proposes the creation of federal districts for elections to foster a common vision and the implementation of a common industrial policy and the IRENE project to strengthen EU climate policy.

The report examines the systemic failures of conventional finance, specifically citing the Enron bankruptcy, the subprime mortgage crisis, and the Greek debt crisis, as evidence of the dangers of excessive leverage and opaque derivatives. It proposes Islamic finance as a sustainable alternative, grounded in Sharia principles such as the prohibition of riba (interest), gharar (uncertainty), and maisir (speculation). The author argues that the Islamic requirement for asset-backed financing and profit-loss sharing aligns financial incentives with the real economy, potentially preventing the types of market failures seen in conventional banking.

The report argues that current international climate targets often rely on incoherent 'effort-sharing' models rather than ethical budget-sharing. It proposes a framework where the global greenhouse gas budget to 2050 is back-calculated from 1990 and divided among nations based on their 1990 share of the global population. Under this model, the EU would have a budget of 204 billion tonnes, of which 57% was used by 2012. The author advocates for international emissions trading of fossil and industrial CO2 to reconcile national responsibilities with cost-effective abatement opportunities. For the EU, the report suggests a domestic trajectory aligned with the 2050 Low Carbon Roadmap (-25% by 2020, -40% by 2030, -60% by 2040, and -80% by 2050) as a minimum unilateral commitment.

The report proposes an Agricultural Water Security Market (AWSM) for southwestern Manitoba to mitigate potential water shortages caused by climate change and industrial demand. Under this model, the oil and gas sector would purchase water quantity offsets by funding the creation of water retention sites, which enhance regional water security through groundwater recharge and increased surface water access.

The 'Half the Oil' plan proposes reducing U.S. oil use by over 11 million barrels per day by 2035. This is to be achieved through efficiency gains in vehicles and buildings (saving nearly 8 million barrels per day) and innovations such as electric vehicles and biofuels (saving over 4 million barrels per day).

The Jakarta Declaration, issued by representatives from several Asian nations, argues that access to environmental information is critical for public health and pollution control. It calls for the operationalization of Freedom of Information (FOI) laws, the adoption of proactive disclosure requirements for air and water quality, and the creation of mandatory pollutant release and transfer registers. The document emphasizes that environmental data, including emissions from private and state-owned corporations, should not be restricted by claims of commercial confidentiality when it relates to public health.

The document outlines a proposed carbon tax for South Africa, starting at R120 per tCO2-eq in 2015 with annual increases of 10% through 2019. It argues that a carbon tax is more suitable than an emissions trading system (ETS) in the short term due to the oligopolistic nature of the domestic energy sector. The design includes a basic tax-free threshold of 60%, with additional allowances for trade-exposed and process-emission sectors, and the possibility of using carbon offsets to reduce tax liability. Economic modelling suggests the tax would have a largely neutral impact on GDP and employment if revenues are recycled effectively through tax shifting or government investment. The paper also details complementary flagship programmes in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and public transport to support a just transition.

The FY 2014 budget proposal emphasizes investments in clean energy and energy efficiency, proposing a 30 percent increase in clean energy technology funding across all agencies to approximately $7.9 billion. Key initiatives include a $2 billion Energy Security Trust to reduce oil dependence, a $200 million 'Race to the Top' program for grid modernization and energy efficiency, and significant funding increases for the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The budget also proposes $2 billion for a satellite system to improve climate modeling and calls for the elimination of $4 billion in fossil fuel subsidies.

The Obama Administration's FY 2014 budget proposal emphasizes investments in clean energy and energy efficiency, proposing a total of approximately $7.9 billion for clean energy technology programs across all agencies. Key highlights include a $2 billion Energy Security Trust to reduce oil dependence, a $200 million 'Race to the Top' program for grid modernization and energy efficiency, and significant funding increases for the Department of Energy's (DOE) renewable energy programs. The budget also proposes $2 billion for a satellite system to improve climate modeling and weather forecasts, while calling for the elimination of $4 billion in fossil fuel subsidies. Substantial allocations are directed toward vehicle technologies, building efficiency, and international climate resilience through the Department of State.