The New Economy Network Australia (NENA) is a network of individuals and organisations working to transform Australia’s economic system so that achieving ecological health and social justice are the foundational principles and primary objectives of the economic system. NENA works to facilitate connections, showcase and promote innovative projects and build peer-to-peer learning, so that we can build a strong movement of people demanding, creating and benefiting from a ‘new’ economy. Many different movements have emerged around the world focused on the concept of a ‘New Economy’. Although they use different names, such as the Social Economy, Solidarity Economy, Sharing Economy, Collaborative Economy, Peer to Peer Economy, Steady State Economy, Community Economy and Regenerative Economy, they all share two key goals: (i) to challenge the current dominant system with its reliance on fossil fuels, large scale resource extraction and socially unjust structures and wealth distribution, and (ii) to create and strengthen diverse economies that serve the needs of people in ways that are socially just, culturally diverse and ecologically sustainable. If you’re interested in finding out more about NENA, please visit our website (www.neweconomy.org.au) or email: neweconomy@earthlaws.org.au
