GlobalNet21 aims to expand public debate on issues of the 21st century through social networks and events. It holds various meeting types, from small networking gatherings to large discussions involving citizens, organizations, and government. The goal is to engage new audiences and give voice to underrepresented groups. GlobalNet21 also connects participants through online networks and knowledge sharing initiatives to facilitate ongoing discussion, collaboration, and action on topics of common concern for people and the planet.

1. RECREATING OUR FUTURES

2. Global Public
Square
GlobalNet21 started as
21st Century Network in
April 2007 to discuss
some of the great issues
of the 21st century and
then follow this up with
further debate and
action.
It is about enlarging the
Public Square where
debate takes place using
social networks to bring
new audiences of people
into that debate.

3. Inclusive Dialogue
Linking with Organisations Linking with Citizens
We hold events several times a
month to create and expand
engagement in the public square
between citizens as well as
corporations, government and NGOs
where there is a common concern
for the sustainability of both our
planet and the people on it.

4. Our Meetings & Events
Engagement Online & Off Engagement & Drama
We hold several types of
meetings where public
engagement takes place and
these include,
• House of Commons Meetings
• Larger Discussions & Debates
• Smaller Networking Meetings
• House Meetings
• Global Webinars
Chickenshed at The House of Commons

5. House of
Commons
Meetings
We have held many
meetings in the House
of Commons on a wide
variety of topics and all
hosted by an MP.
We try to ensure there
is plenty of time for
audience participation
so that public
engagement actually
happens!

6. Many
Meetings,
Many Venues
Some of our larger
meetings are held in
different venues across
London and involve non
government
organisations,
corporations, public
services as well as an
audience of concerned
citizens.

7. Smaller
Networking
Meetings
We also hold many
smaller meetings where
the discussion can take
place in more depth.
These meetings allow
people time to network
and make connections.
As a result of many of
these meetings, people
get together informally,
join interest groups and
take action that is right
for them.

8. Unheard
Voices
In our work it is clear that
there are many people
and groups who are
hidden or who have
voices that are unheard.
In the past year we have
worked hard to give a
platform to some of these
groups and particularly
the homeless, the
disabled and those who
have been exploited and
trafficked. We have also
linked them with decision
makers to create better
understanding and to
encourage positive action

9. House Meetings
Meeting Anywhere Meeting Informally
We have also begun to pilot and
develop House Meetings so those
interested in the issues we discuss can
meet informally to engage further and
discuss follow up and action.
Some of these house meetings are
beginning to take off into a life of
their own with ongoing meetings and
activities.

10. Global Webinars
Reaching Out Globally Digital Samba On Synch
Global audiences are now engaged in our
discussions through online Webinars.
Using the OnSync platform, these can be
used for presentations, discussions and
collaboration.
We have had presentations not just from
the UK but also from Sweden, the United
States, New Zealand and Canada

11. Public Engagement
Crossing Boundaries Engaging Citizens
Our aim is public engagement –
to increase discussion, knowledge
and debate that can lead to
further action.
We aim to involve new audiences
of people using social networks
and the new media so that we can
cross national, organisational and
cultural boundaries to create
better understanding and
common purpose.

12. Where The Cyber World Meets The Real World
Meetup.Com Our Events & Activities
We are one of the largest groups
on the UK meetup site and
probably the largest public
engagement site on the meetup
platform with almost 3,500
members.
Meetup uses online contact to
facilitate actual meetings as well
as foster an online community.

13. Other Social Networks
Creating Relationships Making Connections
We also use other social networks
to involve new audiences and they
all have important uses.
— We have over 2,000 members
of our Linkedin Group
— We also have a Facebook Group
with almost 1,300 members
— We have a presence on Twitter,
Myspace and we publish a Blog.

14. Networking
Creating Space Online & Offline
At Events we try to create space
for people to network so they can
make contact, start new activities
and get involved in action with
others.
We are now beginning to create
this networking space online by
using Skype and Google+ so that
the networking can continue no
matter what the geographical
distance.

15. Knowledge Base
Linking with Universities Transferring Knowledge
As our network expands and
develops then it has become
increasingly important to develop
a knowledge base around our
work of public engagement.
So we are now beginning to link
up with Universities and
Institutions of Higher Education
to do this and to collaborate in
combining engagement with
knowledge.

16. Elearning
Modular Learning The Elearning Platform
One way we have developed a
knowledge base is by developing
some elearning modules that are
associated with our meetings and
activities and these include
modules on
— Leadership & Transformation
— Disability and Inclusion
— Child Trafficking

17. Podcasts & Video
Channeling Podcasts Video & Streaming
We have developed many
podcasts of our meetings and are We also do short Video Sequences
now beginning to do short from our meetings to engage and
Podcast Interviews and case motivate.
studies.

18. Civil Society
Enabling Society Some Examples
We work with a number of of
NGOs, social enterprises and
community associations in
developing our programme of
activities. They are an important Chris Manze From The Stone Soup
Project
Rob Berkeley from the Runnymede
Trust
part of the Public Square and
form the basis of civil society.
Their input has been important in
our debates and discussions.
Paul Morrell, Director of Education Adeline Afi Ouro-Gnao working
& Outreach from Chickenshed with NGOs and the Togolese
Community

19. Business, Foundations & Corporations
Established Organisations Some Examples
We also work with Foundations
and Corporations as well as a
number of Think Tanks.
Clare Woodcraft from The Shell David Pardey from the Institute of
They are involved in meetings, Foundation Leadership & Management
help sponsor our activities and
take part in the public square
debate about the 21st century.
Often their staff and employees Anna Coote, Head of Social Policy John Loughhead, Executive
at The New Economic Foundation Director of The UK Energy
attend our meetings. Research Centre.

20. Dialogue With Decision Makers
Governance & Citizens Some Examples
We try to always engage with
decision makers at various levels
and involve them in discussion.
Sir Stuart Etherington, Chief Ed Vaizey MP Minister responsible
Executive of NCVO for Culture, Communications and
Creating new ways of engaging the Creative Industries
MPs, local Councillors, key
corporate and civil society figures
with active citizens is one of the
challenges of the present century.
Vice Admiral Charles Style CBE, Cllr Bambos Charalambous talking
Commandant of the Royal College to the Sock Mob & The Homeless.
of Defence Studies.

21. Global Public Square & Active
Citizenship
BY DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING THE PUBLIC SQUARE
THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKING AND ACTUAL MEETINGS OUR
HOPE IS TO CREATE AN ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP THAT IS LOCAL,
NATIONAL AND GLOBAL.
IN A CENTURY OF IMMENSE CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY THEN
THIS IS VITAL FOR OUR FUTURE AND OUR DEMOCRACY.

22. RECREATING OUR FUTURES