ABOUT THE "GREEN VOTE, GREEN GROWTH" MOVEMENT

GREEN GROWTH, GREEN VOTE (GVGG) is a civic non-profit movement that aims to support the candidacies of pro-environment national and local politicians this coming May 10, 2010 elections. GVGG's support cuts across political boundaries.*

VISION:

A Philippine political system which encourages voters to elect pro-environment politicians into public offices.

MISSION:

1. To educate the general public on the connection of voting for pro-environment politicians who support environmentally-sustainable development or green growth; and
2. To support the candidacies of pro-environment national and local politicians during election periods.

OBJECTIVES:

This coming May 10, 2010 elections:

1. To hold fora with national and local politicians on the topic: “How Green Is Your Candidate?” in all cities, municipalities, and provinces in the Philippines; and
2. To mobilize voters to elect pro-environment national and local candidates through the use of ICTs and the simple act of wearing/tying green ribbons. .

(*Note: Please write "Green Vote, Green Growth" on your ribbons to distinguish us from political parties with green motif).