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NEF aims to create a new economy that works for people and within environmental limits. We are guided by three missions:
Build a fast and fair transition
To a green economy through a deep and equitable transformation to address the climate crisis.
Guarantee economic security for all
By rebuilding effective and sustainable public services to give everyone access to life’s essentials.
Shift power to people and communities
Through democratic ownership of the economy and devolving political power.
We work with people to ignite change from below and carry out rigorous research to fight for change at the top.
We map local projects building a more democratic economy and the policies to make this happen.
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