One Planet Economy Network (OPEN)

Every generation faces new challenges, and sometimes these challenges are so great that they ‘define our time’. Living in a world with environmental limits is ours. Never before has humanity had to come face to face with the unintended consequences of its past endeavours, which are so global in scale and require such a united effort to address. The threats of global climate change and resource depletion are now real – there is daily evidence of de-forestation, advancing deserts, melting ice-caps, sea level rise, water conflicts and runaway urbanization. To address these challenges, the UK Government has highlighted the concept and goal of a One Planet Economy, and the evidence base needed to support it.

However as yet, the government has not clearly defined a One Planet Economy or provided evidence or policies to help achieve it.

This is where the One Planet Economy Network (OPEN) aims to contribute. The final output of the Ecological Budget UK project is the One Planet Economy Network. Taking its cue from the UK government commitments, the initial consultation and accompanying technical reports outlines the road ahead to achieving a One Planet Economy.

This is going to be hugely challenging, which is why WWF is entering into a consultation process for this work. We welcome your views and comments - especially if you are able to contribute to the research, modelling or policy under the One Planet Economy theme. Closing date for the consultation is 17:00 Friday 31^st October. A workshop, based upon the consultation will be held on 15^th November.