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International Institute for Sustainable Development
Explains substainable development and offers links.
http://www.iisd.org/
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Article advocating heavy taxes on natural resources, such as coal, on the theory that this will reduce pollution.
http://www.ilsr.org/
Your Planet Earth
Objective is to help create a sustainable society. Has news, discussion forums, publishes articles from its user group.
http://www.yourplanetearth.org/
The Knossus Project
US based research and development firm that promotes integrated sustainable systems.
http://www.geniusloci.com/
GPI Atlantic - Genuine Progress Index for Atlantic Canada
Non-profit research group developing an index for measuring sustainable development for Nova Scotia, integrating social, economic, and environmental variables.
http://gpiatlantic.org/
Albemarle Environmental Exchange
A site for promoting environmental protection and sustainable development. Contains news, ideas, articles, resources and links.
http://website.lineone.net/~xebra/index.ht...
Sustainable Enterprises
Ideas and solutions for sustainable living, businesses and communities.
http://www.sustainableenterprises.com/
Global System for Sustainable Development
A project of the Global Accords Consortium for Sustainable Development housed at MIT. GSSD consists of an index to some of the best resources and materials on sustainability on the Internet.
http://gssd.mit.edu
Greening Australia
Diverse information about sustainable agriculture, native ecosystems, and issues in Australia. Sample topics are bush regeneration, farm forestry, coastal ecosystems.
http://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/
WWW Encyclopedia of Sustainable Development
Sustainability information for use at all levels, from that of senior decision makers at the national and international levels to the grass-roots and individual levels.
http://www.iisd.org/ic/
European Partners for the Environment
a public-private/NGO partnership that brings together international, European, national and local public authorities, companies, trades unions, and NGO's
http://www.epe.be/
Sustainable Systems
New Zealand organization offering workshops, consultancy, and other education, training and support, to further the particular goals of a business or organization while advancing a sustainable environment.
http://www.sustainablesystems.co.nz/
Ecocomposite
Homepage of Prof. David Bainbridge. Information resource about composites manufactured from natural, non-toxic and biodegradable materials. Also, technical consulting services. List of natural fibers. Technology and materials descriptions. Links to related sites.
http://www.ecocomposite.org/
Sustainable Development Department, IDB
[Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)] Includes the full-text of more than 150 publications in electronic format, covering issues such as human resources and social development; environment and natural resources; and infrastructure, financial markets and private enterprise development.
http://www.iadb.org/sds
Pee Dee Resource Conservation and Development Center
Purpose is to promote conservation and sustainable rural development. Includes archived newsletters council members, events calendar, historic markers, and educational articles. Located in South Carolina.
http://www.peedeercd.org/
The E.F Schumacher Society and Library
Organization promoting social and environmental sustainability through decentralism. Includes information about philosophies, projects, and lectures; community-oriented economies; local currencies; community land trusts; and similar measures.
http://www.schumachersociety.org/
Lightstone Foundation and Community Development Corporation
A regional center for sustainable family farming, natural resource management, and rural community-based development, enhancing the social, economic, and environmental vitality of West Virginia and Virginia rural mountain communities by supporting sustainable enterprises.
http://www.lightstone.org/
Community Action Network
Works towards sustainable social, health, educational, and economic outcomes through engaging the community in a planning and implementation process that coordinates public, private, and individual actions and resources. Includes issue information, legislative agenda, reports, and calendar of events.
http://www.caction.org/
Sustain Magazine
Website about sustainable development in the construction, engineering, planning and property sectors. Searchable listings of sustainability events, searchable index, and sample articles. Focus is on the UK.
http://www.sustainmagazine.com/
Institute for Social, Economic and Ecological Sustainability
Center for interdisciplinary study of sustainability issues at the University of Minnesota, including: biosafety, organic aquaculture, population and risk assessment of transgenic organisms.
http://www.cnr.umn.edu/fwcb/isees/
Novatlantis: ETH
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich initiatives for sustainability, energy, ecology and economy. Includes information about current projects and upcoming events. English/French/German.
http://www.novatlantis.ch/frames_e.html
Towards Sustainability
UK site with links and resources for sustainable development initiatives.
http://www.towards-sustainability.co.uk/
Stockholm Environment Institute
An independent, international research, consulting and training organisation working to promote global sustainable development.
http://www.sei.se/
Center for Ecoliteracy
Works with schools and networks on education for sustainable living.
http://www.ecoliteracy.org/
Tools of Change: Proven Methods for Promoting Health and Environmental Citizenship
Case studies, planning guides and worksheets for programs to promote healthier and/or more environmentally sustainable actions and habits.
http://www.toolsofchange.com/
Sustainable Architecture Building and Culture
A unique compendium of links for those interested in sustainable design and building. A good start, when moving toward making life easier on the earth.
http://www.sustainableabc.com/
Looking for Oregon's Future: What is Sustainability?
An exploration of the definitions, issues, and efforts related to achieving environmental sustainability in the state.
http://oregonfuture.oregonstate.edu/
Greening the Heartland
Focuses on innovation and sustainability of buildings and cities and markets these practices in the Heartland region of the United States.
http://www.greeningtheheartland.org
Regional Information Service Centre for Southeast Asia on Appropriate Technology
Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles and renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan province in China.
http://www.ist.cmu.ac.th/riseat/
Living Room - A Place for All of Us
Web magazine and forum dedicated to discussions of sustainable living practices in human communities, with emphases on transportation, urban design, environmental and economic justice, community, and energy efficiency. Topics include Bike People, Suburbia Project, and Sustainability.
http://www.living-room.org/
Requiem
by Jay Hanson. Essay on sustainability.
http://dieoff.org/
Forum on Science and Technology for Sustainability
Facilitates information exchange including key documents, events, web sites, ideas, and discussions within the emerging field of sustainability science.
http://sustsci.aaas.org/
Favorite Destinations of Liberty Graphics
Links to online resources for sustainable agriculture, ecology, wildlife, organic farming, and other environmentally concerned companies.
http://www.lgtees.com/dest.html
Environment Canada Sustainable Community Indicators Program
About the use of the environmental indicators approach in Canada -- includes data on indicators which represent or summarize a significant aspect of the state of the environment, natural resource sustainability and related human activities.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/soer-ree/English/scip/...
5th World Network for Sustainable Development
Networking and education for individuals and communities interested in sustainable development, permaculture design, and bioregional resource protection.
http://www.5thworld.net/
Environment Canada: Sustainable Development
Portal to information on balancing economic, environmental, social, cultural, health and political needs in the management of natural resources to maintain quality of life and ensure viability in the future.
http://www.environmentandresources.ca/Defa...
Center for Watershed and Community Health
The Center assists communities, business and government to enhance the economy and environment by developing strategies to decouple economic growth, job creation and community development from environmental impacts.
http://www.upa.pdx.edu/CWCH/
Second Nature: Education for Sustainability
Nonprofit organization working to help colleges and universities expand their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a foundation of learning and practice. Organization information and resources for promoting sustainability.
http://www.secondnature.org/
Green Alliance
An UK organisation that aims to promote sustainable development by ensuring that the environment is at the heart of decision-making.
http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/
Sustainability Institute
A "think-do tank" dedicated to sustainable resource use, economics, and community. Providing information, analysis, and practical demonstrations that can foster transitions to sustainable systems at all levels of society, from local to global. Limited information on website.
http://sustainer.org/
Smart Communities Network
Resources on the concept of sustainable development, including overview articles, slide shows, links, recommended books and videos, and educational materials and programs that can help communities in their sustainable development efforts.
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/
Redefining Progress
Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that develops policies and tools that shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability. Includes how to help, news, and a list of projects and programs.
http://www.redefiningprogress.org/
Context Institute
Explores how human society can become sustainable, and serves as a catalyst for voluntary change toward a more humane and sustainable culture.
http://www.context.org/ICLIB/DEFS/hsc.htm
Global Environment and Technology Foundation
Information resources promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development.
http://www.getf.org/
Sustainability Web Ring
The webring focuses on the efforts of organizations to achieve sustainable development.
http://n.webring.com/hub?ring=sustainabili...
Best Practices in Sustainable Development
Searchable database cataloging over 650 good and best practices from more than 90 countries on how people, their communities, the public and private sectors have been able to tackle critical social, economic and environmental problems.
http://www.bestpractices.org/
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