Emily Benson

Emily Benson is Director for Engagement for the Green Economy Coalition (GEC), the world’s largest alliance of organisations committed to accelerating the transition to green, fair economies. She leads on developing the policy narratives, stories of transition, and communication strategies for the GEC and it’s 50+ members around the opportunities for a green economic reform. She works across the major themes of a green economy transition including financial system reform; tackling inequality; valuing nature; economic sector reform; and governance. Before joining the GEC, Emily was Head of Engagement at Stakeholder Forum, an organisation supporting global democracy in UN and international processes.