WORD FROM THE TEAM

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Dear Members and Friends,

GES is a Swiss non-profit organization, and through its combination with a social network, a new kind of Think & Act Tank.

Causes for environmental problems should not be regarded individually, as a problem often results from a combination of many factors. GES points out holistic coherencies and supports the search and implementation of solutions.

We cannot stop global growth but we can ensure that it happens in harmony with nature. We therefore tackle the vicious circle of inaction between consumers, the industry and politics and foster environmental education and innovation.

GES shows the necessity to foster sustainable development and minimize the consumption of energy and natural resources wherever possible. By comprehending economic and social aspects, GES aspires to reduce the degree of negative impacts on nature and people, in order to accomplish environmentally acceptable growth.

As many of you know we have changed our system and are still in the Beta phase, so please be patient concerning the Pool of Experts, Blogs and Forums, we are working on these sections, but gave priority to the Articles and Membership first.

We welcome you to our new site and look forward to seeing you in active exchange with your fellow Members.

Enjoy being with friends!

Your GES-Team

 
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GES-Advisory Board:

Bertrand Piccard

piccardCaptain of the Breitling Orbiter; President and Pilot of the Solar Impulse Project. Solar Impulse is the first solar-powered airplane that will fly only with solar energy at night, as well as during the day. It has been developed to fly around the world in order to promote the cause of renewable energy.

Lord St. John of Bletso

st_johnChairman of OCRA, President of the Friends of Television Trust for the Environment, Member of UK and EU sub-committees on a range of energy- and environment-related subjects, Director of Clean Tech Finance Ltd

Dr. Marcelo de Andrade

andradePresident of the Earth Council Alliance (ECA), Founder of Pro Natura International.

Peter E. Merian

merianDirector of the Swiss National Insurance;  former CEO of Bank Sarasin; founding member of the Global Environmental Society
 

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