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This conference report from the Green Economy Coalition details discussions held at Wilton Park in February 2014 regarding 'Real Green Economies'. The document critiques the macro-economic, top-down models of 'green growth' promoted by international institutions, arguing that they often ignore social justice and the needs of the poor. It advocates for a transition based on diverse, community-led pathways and the integration of social equity into green policy from the outset.

This research paper examines the social dimensions of vulnerability to climate change in the UK, arguing that adaptation strategies often overlook the distribution of vulnerability among marginalized groups and may inadvertently reinforce existing inequalities.

A guide produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Holy See's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si’. It outlines the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social injustice, advocating for a fundamental transformation of economic and social systems away from fossil fuel dependency and over-consumption toward stewardship and care.