Decentralized

Act-Tank & Global Network

A catalyst for evidence-based solutions that promote community resilience and thriving

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multi-disciplinary

Professional Network

A decentralized think-tank & global network for a climate smart
inclusive economy

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GIES is a global multi-disciplinary professional network founded on a common vision for urgent action towards a climate-smart economy with shared prosperity. GIES serves as a knowledge and resource connector to catalyze effective solutions to pressing problems faced by communities around the world.

GIES is a global multi-disciplinary professional network founded on a common vision for urgent action towards a climate-smart economy with shared prosperity. GIES serves as a knowledge and resource connector to catalyze effective solutions to pressing problems faced by communities around the world.

Aggregate

GIES aggregates data, scientific evidence, experiences and best practices

Analyze

GIES’ experts carry out analysis of relevant evidence, experiences and data to create actionable insights

Catalyze

Leveraging data, analysis and its global network, GIES catalyzes sustainable solutions in communities around the world

ABOUT GIES

MISSION & GOALS

GIES’ mission is to support the development of a climate-smart economy that contributes to shared prosperity and thriving in communities around the world.

HISTORY

In 2020, during the pandemic, GIES’ founders were asked to support social entrepreneurs by connecting them to quality resources, training, and funding to help sustain their missions. Initially skeptical, they discovered a lack of integrated platforms for sharing best practices and resources, as existing efforts were siloed. Recognizing the need for transdisciplinary, multi-sectoral approaches in a complex, interconnected world, GIES was founded to bridge this gap and harness emerging technologies for greater impact

PHILOSOPHY

Trees in a forest are interconnected through mycelium, sharing resources to ensure the entire ecosystem thrives. Similarly, human society is deeply interconnected, and crises or scarcity affecting some will ultimately impact all. Today’s scientific advancements provide us with our version of mycelium—technology—which holds the potential to democratize access to resources. However, technology alone is not enough; realizing its potential requires human intention, collaboration, and collective action. GIES is built on the conviction that technology combined with the human spirit can enhance access to information, education, markets, and financing to empower entrepreneurs and communities worldwide, creating opportunities for future generations to flourish.

a BRIEF ABOUT

Our Work

GIES is a decentralized think-tank & global network that fosters climate-smart inclusive economic development through capacity building, ecosystem building and social enterprise building, through the following activities:

Aggregation and mapping of data and resources pertaining to climate-smart inclusive economic development.
Analysis and thought leadership
Depository and analysis of best practices from around the world
Curriculum development, training, and educational offerings
Multi-stakeholder convenings
Fostering innovative social entrepreneurial solutions
Evidence-based toolbox for communities to build resilience and community wellbeing ground-up