Advancing green
principles & politics
Today’s dominant economic models fail to reflect the relationship between humans and nature.
Unsustainable production and consumption patterns have depleted and polluted our environment on an unprecedented global scale. To make matters worse, most of the world’s population live in countries with undemocratic regimes where governments are failing to guarantee sustainable societies. Participatory democracies are key in the fight against climate change and social injustice.
The world needs thriving green parties that can turn Green principles into action, driving change towards sustainable and democratic societies.
We’re on a
mission
To accelerate the transition to sustainable democratic societies by amplifying Green political organisations and strengthening political systems through Green principles.
Why partner with us?
Innovative Approaches
Together with our partners, we develop new approaches to transition into sustainable democratic societies.
Holistic Perspective
We strengthen democracies by connecting Green actors from different sectors to work together on common agendas.
Collaborative Philosophy
We collaborate with our partners to navigate challenging contexts across sectors and to effect real change.
Partnerships and Associations
We are on a mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable democratic societies. This means building strong partnerships and alliances to advance Green principles in politics.
We are part of the global Green community, working toward shared ideals and partnering with organisations to advance Green principles. Since 1995, we have worked with Green parties and organisations in more than 50 countries.
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Meet our Team
Therese Näsman
Secretary General
With an MSc in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science and BBA in International management, Therese has 15 years of experience working as program manager, team leader and managing director within civil society organisations and local authorities focusing on energy, environment, democracy and human rights. She believes political will is key to the transition to sustainable democratic societies. Passionate about new governance and economic models as well as new approaches, narratives and language to enable the change we need to achieve.
Sopho Mchedlishvili
Program Manager
Sopho is a Sociologist with an MA in Nationalism Studies, She has been working with civil society and Eastern European Youth and Green movements internationally for over a decade. Particularly interested in breaking the cycles of exclusion and application of inclusion mechanisms at different levels of organisation, passionate about grassroots development and structural ways of upholding green values, she is committed to green parties’ organisational and political progress (mainly in Eastern Europe).
Ludovic Garattini, PhD
Research Lead
A researcher and professor in Science & Technology Studies (Sorbonne, Le Cnam), Dr. Garattini developed an approach coined as “techno-environmentalism”. Ludovic coordinated European Projects for Academia, intergovernmental collaborations for the Ministry of Research, represented France in Gender networks engaging directly with the European Commission and led a continental organization of Researchers (Eurodoc). His diverse background led him to develop new approaches stemming from Decolonial ecology and a polycentric paradigm for both democracy and ecology, for and together with sister green Parties.
Marlene Sosa Mercado
Program Manager
With more than a decade of fieldwork building an intercontinental cooperation bridge between Sweden and Latin America, Marlene is a political scientist with studies in Global Development, Latin American studies, Alternative Economic Models and Feminist Geography. Committed to the transformation towards more democratic and sustainable societies, she has extensive experience as a program and advocacy manager supporting political social movements for food sovereignty, climate justice, and feminism. At Green Forum, Marlene leads our work with partners in Latin America and the PYPA and COWIP projects in Zambia and Malawi.
Lydia Watchefo
Program Manager
A political scientist with extensive experience in project management, communication for development, and youth empowerment. Committed to accelerating the transition to sustainable democratic societies, Lydia leads our work with the Green Youth Network in Eastern Europe (CDN) and collaborates with the PYPA project in Zambia and Malawi.
Aleksandra Lakic
Program Manager
Aleksandra is a sociologist with a background in political science. She has extensive experience in project management, resource mobilization and fostering collaboration between civil society organizations. She has worked in programs focusing on the socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable population, including migrants, refugees and precarious workers. Committed to promoting social and environmental justice, Aleksandra believes that supporting organizations based on the principles of economic democracy, is crucial to achieving sustainable and equitable outcomes. She has contributed to these areas as a researcher, public speaker, and activist.
Frank Sheridan
Program Manager
Frank is driven by a simple mission: to help create a fairer, more sustainable world where people and planet thrive together. With an academic background in person-centred interdisciplinary solutions connecting politics, health, environment and economics, he brings over two decades of experience working across borders to support democracy, climate action, and positive political change. With a strong background in programme management, strategy, facilitation, and network-building, he enjoys connecting and motivating people to turn bold visions into practical action. Frank has worked in a wide range of contexts, from global climate networks to grassroots initiatives, and is especially passionate about inclusive collaboration, intersectional solutions, and ecological justice. His Mum thinks he is great... most of the time.
Our Board
The board develops Green Forum's strategies.
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