
Decentralized
Act-Tank & Global Network
A catalyst for evidence-based solutions that promote community resilience and thriving
Learn More
multi-disciplinary
Professional Network
A decentralized think-tank & global network for a climate smart inclusive economy
Learn MoreGIES 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.
Analyze
Catalyze
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
The Team









