The Global Commons Commission makes policy recommendations and develops governance frameworks for the financial services industry to support responsible management of the global commons. The Commission bases its decisions on the collective voice of global civil society working in collaboration with the governments of UN member states, and other key actors. Five central Working Groups manage the process.
GCC Working Groups:
- Indigenous Peoples
- Civil Society
- Scientific and Academic Advisory Panel
- Financial Services Institutions and Corporations
- Governments
The GCC exercises its authority through transaction fee recommendations that are based on customer and vendor histories as well as ISO 18245 compliant Merchant Category Codes and other certifications. Following guidance from the GCC, fees are collected and distributed by the Global Commons Fund to support issues of the global commons through philanthropic grants. The Commission was created in August, 2025, as a partner organization to the Fund, and serves as a vehicle for global governance policy development, led by civil society.
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