Nick Meynen, Author at META

Three transformative actions from Stockholm+50

Nick MeynenJune 16, 2022

Our planet, societies and economies are under growing pressure. Human activities overshoot several planetary boundaries whilst governments struggle to meet all societal needs. Civil societies and intergovernmental organisations formulated three transformative actions for wellbeing-focused economies that respects people and nature....

Doughnut economyEconomic TransitionSustainable Development 05 min read

From growth to doughnut: towards a well-rounded EU economy

Nick MeynenMay 9, 2022

What do rising burnout rates and scientists’ alarming reports on climate breakdown have in common? They both point to an economic system that pushes people and...

Circular EconomyDoughnut economyEconomic TransitionEnvironmental Justice 06 min read

Are we fighting the wrong war?

Nick MeynenMarch 18, 2022

Opinion article by Nick Meynen, Policy Officer for Systemic Change at the EEB Even today, despite the sanctions imposed against Russia, every day, Euro...

Energy 09 min read

Geopolitics: The Green Deal’s great game

Nick MeynenDecember 14, 2021

As the European Green Deal turns two, its geopolitical implications are questioned. EEB President Johanna Sandahl weighed in on this debate at the European Eco...

Economic TransitionEnergy 05 min read

The link between forever growth and Belgium’s ‘forever chemicals’ scandal

Nick MeynenJune 24, 2021

Toxic pollution is not an inevitable byproduct of prosperity. The choice between poisoning or poverty is a false one, writes the EEB's Senior Policy Officer fo...

ChemicalsDoughnut economyEconomic TransitionEnvironmental JusticeOpinion & AnalysisRule of lawWaste 08 min read

From the wealth of nations to the health of nations

Nick MeynenApril 22, 2021

A new report provides the European Union with a blueprint for redesigning its economy in a way that enhances the wellbeing of humanity and nature. Two of the a...

Circular EconomyClimateEconomic TransitionEnergyEnvironmental DemocracyEnvironmental JusticeFuture of EuropeSustainable Development 08 min read

Corporations weaponise obscure legal instruments to declare war on green reforms

Nick MeynenJuly 6, 2020

Polluting corporations are waging a quiet war against climate action that could cost taxpayers untold billions by deploying obscure extra-judicial instruments ...

ClimateEconomic TransitionFuture of EuropeIndustryOpinion & AnalysisRule of lawSustainable DevelopmentTradeUncategorized 09 min read

An environment of fear and intimidation

Nick MeynenJune 4, 2020

Environmental defenders in the Global South protect the most vital ecosystems serving humanity at great personal risk. It is imperative upon us to support ...

Environmental DemocracyEnvironmental JusticeSustainable DevelopmentUncategorized 06 min read

The corona-crisis puts states back at the helm

Nick MeynenApril 6, 2020

Trillions have evaporated on the stock exchanges. Millions are out of work. The economy is in transition, but where is it going? EEB Policy Officer a...

Economic Transition 015 min read

Down to earth modelling

Nick MeynenDecember 11, 2019

An innovative model makes one thing clear: we can either embark on a managed and fair transition to a post-growth economy or face a tumultuous future of ecolog...

ClimateFuture of EuropeOpinion & AnalysisSustainable DevelopmentUncategorized 08 min read