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Volunteers Alliance for Saving the Nature (Arupa)
NGO based in Yogyakarta who fights to revise inappropriate national forestry, resource management paradigms and policies. Contains profile and description of publications. Publications themselves are in Indonesian and Javanese.
http://www.arupa.or.id
International Environmental Bamboo Organization
The organization has a multidisciplinary approach to developing bamboo as an environmentally renewable non-wood forest.
http://bamboocentral.org
Bagelhole.org
To share and collect low-tech, alternative, sustainable info, to help individuals and communities increase self-reliance, self-sustainability, and autonomy.
http://www.bagelhole.org
Alliance for Sustainability
A non-profit group supporting ecologically sound, economically viable, and humane projects on a personal, organizational and planetary level.
http://www.mtn.org/iasa/
Sustainable Business Network
Daily news headlines about social and environmental events, links to educational, government, tools and resources, and discussions on environmental topics.
http://www.sustainable.org.nz/
Non-Ferrous Metals Consultative Forum on Sustainable Development
Information about the contribution non-ferrous metals make to sustainable development and the activities of the members of the three international metal study groups.
http://www.nfmsd.org
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies is a Environmental Web Directory. Objectives of the web service is to provide news, features, reports, meta data on environmental & resource management.
http://www.bcas.net/
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI)
Non profit R&D organization involved in the areas of agriculture, renewable energy and sustainable development.
http://nariphaltan.virtualave.net
ApproTEC
ApproTEC is a non-profit organization that develops and markets new appropriate technologies in Africa to kick-start economic growth.
http://www.approtec.org
Smart Growth America
Nationwide coalition promoting a better way to grow; one that protects farmland and open space, revitalizes neighborhoods, keeps housing affordable, preserves scenic and historic resources, and makes communities more livable.
http://www.smartgrowthamerica.com/
Ilin Value Added Forestry Management Services Foundation
Provides a reforestation solution in the Philippines utilizing sustainable development through cooperatives that compromise a cottage industry approach to forestry on private land.
http://www.ivafms.com
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
Thoreau Center for Sustainability
The Center is comprised of various non-profit organizations working on sustainable development issues.
http://www.thoreau.org/
Max Havelaar Foundation
Working for sustainable production, trade and consumption by supporting Fairtrade and offering access to international trade for Third World farmers and workers. [Dutch, English]
http://www.maxhavelaar.nl/
United Nations Division for Sustainable Development
Created to monitor and report on implementation of the Earth Summit agreements at the local, national, regional and international levels. The CSD is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/csd/csd12/cs...
The Natural Step
A UK non-profit organisation working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society.
http://www.naturalstep.org.uk/
Stockholm Environment Institute
An independent, international research, consulting and training organisation working to promote global sustainable development.
http://www.sei.se/
Center for Development Research
An international and interdisciplinary research institution dealing with political, cultural, economic, technical and ecological questions in view of a worldwide, sustainable, and just development.
http://www.zef.de
The Cyprus Conservation Foundation
The Cyprus Conservation Foundation raises awareness through science education and with a variety of campaigns.
http://www.conservation.org.cy
SHARE Foundation - Building a New El Salvador Today
A non-profit institution supporting the empowerment of impoverished and marginalized Salvadoran communities for long-term and sustainable solutions to poverty, underdevelopment and social injustice
http://www.share-elsalvador.org
Island Systems
Sustainable development through civil society strengthening in the Caribbean; features a newsletter and a database of projects and organizations in Caribbean development.
http://www.islandsystems.com
Center for a Livable Future
Focuses on the interconnections among diet, health, food production, the environment, population and equity. Based at Johns Hopkins University.
http://www.jhsph.edu/Environment/
Aquadev
An NGO active in Africa in field agricultural development, food security and aid, microfinance institutions services, environment in urban areas and clean development mechanisms study projects.
http://www.aquadev.org
Best Practices and Local Leadership Programme
Global network of institutions dedicated to the identification and exchange of successful solutions for sustainable development. Contains learning tools, transfer methods, articles and other think pieces on what works.
http://www.sustainabledevelopment.org/
Participatory Avenues
Promotes the diffusion of Participatory 3D Modeling (P3DM) as best practice in providing communities added stake in tailoring and owning integrated conservation and development initiatives.
http://www.iapad.org/
ACCION
International non-profit microlending organization that fights poverty by providing microcredit and supporting economic and sustainable development.
http://www.accion.org
Sustainable Business Associates
International non-governmental organization working to engage industrialists in eco-efficiency to minimize environmental impact and improve business productivity. News, case studies, training, projects, and contacts.
http://www.planet.ch/sba/
World Bamboo
Organization that aims to promote the use of bamboo as a sustainable and alternative natural resource. News and events, information about the World Bamboo Congress and the board of directors.
http://www.world-bamboo.org/
Global Vision International (GVI)
Hosts volunteer opportunities from 2 weeks to 12 months in over 20 countries including China, Mexico and the Central African Republic.
http://www.gvi.co.uk
Rocky Mountain Institute
An independent, nonprofit research and educational foundation with a mission to foster the efficient and sustainable use of resources as a path to global security. Research areas are energy, transportation, green development, climate change, water, economic renewal, corporate sustainability, and security.
http://www.rmi.org
Zero Growth
Provides information on the movement for the zero population growth for humans. Growth absurdity of the week, reccommended readings, a discussion of the idea, and available buttons and stickers.
http://www.zerogrowth.org/
One Nature
Promotes the use of sustainable technologies. Includes details of water conservation and waste management projects.
http://www.onenature.com
World Bank Sustainable Development
Explains that reducing poverty through sustainable development is a global strategic priority for the survival of our planet. Aims and strategy, projects and news.
http://lnweb18.worldbank.org/ESSD/sdvext.n...
International Center for Sustainable Development
ICSD is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote sustainable development such as renewable energy around the world.
http://www.solarcities.org
The Delta Institute
A nonprofit organization that works on the policy and practice of sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the Great Lakes region.
http://www.delta-institute.org
Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development
Independent, citizen-based non-profit organization involved in environmental education, research, public policy development, and corporate environmental management services.
http://www.pembina.org/
Forum for the Future
UK sustainable development organisation which works in partnership with business, higher education, central, regional and local government to accelerate a sustainable way of life, using a solutions based approach.
http://www.forumforthefuture.org.uk
Consortium for Sustainable Village-Based Development
Consortium of NGOs and individuals that help connect rural villages to global resources for self-reliant, sustainable village-based development.
http://villageearth.org
Foundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central America
Foundation that helps poor communities in El Salvador achieve environmentally friendly economic self-sufficiency, community development, and sustainable peace.
http://www.fssca.net
Environmental Action Programme - Jamaica
Promotes sustainable development in Jamaica by building the capacity of key organisations involved in managing natural resources
http://www.enact.org.jm
CASL: Community Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods
Provides information about IISD that developed and applied an approach which brought community-identified adaptive strategies, analysis of policy, and technologies to start a process of helping communities build sustainable livelihood systems.
http://www.iisd.org/casl/
Oregon Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Oregon Solutions promotes environmentally and socially responsible policies and programs in government, non-profits and private business in the State of Oregon.
http://www.sustainableoregon.net/
Target Earth
Christian-based organization dedicated to environmental sustainable development and relief.
http://www.targetearth.org
Pedals for Progress
Promotes a non-profit agency that collects thousands of used bicycles from the public through partnerships with local community service organizations, and donates them overseas for reconditioning and distribution for affordable transport.
http://www.p4p.org
Ecotrust
Aims to build Salmon Nation, a place where people and wild salmon thrive in the coastal temperate rain forests of North America.
http://www.ecotrust.org/
CBNRM Net
Provides a powerful set of networking tools for local communities and other stakeholders globally, aimed at integrated knowledge management of the field of Community-Based Natural Resource Management.
http://www.cbnrm.net
San Francisco Beautiful
Creates, enhances and protects the city's unique beauty and liveability. It provides grants and beautification awards and participates in the urban planning process.
http://www.sfbeautiful.org
LandPaths - Land Partners through Stewardship
LandPaths forms partnerships between landowners and experts in land management and restoration then assists them in defining and implementing practices which maximize resource conservation, while allowing managed public access.
http://www.landpaths.org/
Sustainable Seattle
Protects and improves the long-term health and vitality for Seattle and the world by applying sustainability to the links between economic prosperity, environmental vitality and social equity.
http://www.sustainableseattle.org
Palni Hills Conservation Council
Promoting sustainable development and conservation of the Palani Hills and forests.
http://www.palnihills.org/
Rollins Environmental Health and Action Committee
Dedicated to creating a working space for a just and sustainable existence and a harmonious relationship with nature. Activities, mission, meeting minutes, and contact information.
http://www.sph.emory.edu/student/rehac/ind...
Sustainable Development Network
The Sustainable Development Network is a network of individuals and non-governmental organizations that promotes the debate on issues pertaining sustainable development including environmental and trade policy, economic policy, health, and legal frameworks.
http://www.sdnetwork.net
Communities Committee of the Seventh American Forest Congress
The Communities Committee works to improve both forest health, community well-being and promotes a collaborative framework towards forest policy to encourage stewardship, sustainability and community forestry.
http://www.communitiescommittee.org
Falls Brook Centre
A sustainable community development and training centre working to demonstrate and communicate those aspects of human endeavors that must combine to make the abstract concept of sustainable development into the living reality of sustainable communities.
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca
DISC: Development Information Solutions for Communities
Integrates ICT into organisations undertaking community development in Southern Africa providing data management within the development and research sector.
http://www.disc.org.za
World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Source of nature conservation information.
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
Development Alternatives
Bringing together traditional knowledge and modern science for sustainable development at community, national and global level.
http://www.devalt.org/
The Piedmont Environmental Council
Promotes and protects the Virginia Piedmont's rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty.
http://www.pecva.org
Project People Foundation
Non-profit group promoting economic empowerment of women and youth in South Africa and U.S. through the production and marketing of hand-crafted black dolls, stuffed animals, AIDS pins, and beaded yarmulkes.
http://www.projectpeoplefoundation.org
Paramita Group
The Paramita Group endeavors to promote human development in exiled Tibet by combining western development theory and buddhist philosophy with institutional models and organizational skill.
http://www.paramitagroup.org
Schumacher UK
Based at the Create Centre in Bristol promotes human scale and sustainable systems for social, economic and environmental development.
http://www.schumacher.org.uk/
Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development
Aims to improve quality of life in developing countries by encouraging dialogue about development policy with stakeholders though networks and the Foundation's think tank, and running healthcare and social development projects.
http://www.novartisfoundation.com/
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/
Groundwork Institute
Non-profit organization working world wide in creating low cost, environmentally sound communities based on the participation of the people who live in them.
http://www.groundwork.org/
PennFuture.com
An organization of citizens committed to a vision of the future that places the conservation of our natural resources at the center of a vibrant economy.
http://www.pennfuture.org
PanEco
A Swiss foundation that supports projects on biodiversity and sustainability in Indonesia. It also works on social projects and intercultural acceptance.
http://www.paneco.ch/
Center for Alternative Development Initiatives
A Philippine-based civil society organization (CSO) dedicated to the study, encouragement and implementation of comprehensive sustainable development through social threefolding, including tri-sector partnerships.
http://www.cadi.ph
Center for Sustainable Systems
Institute at the University of Michigan promoting sustainable development through education. Includes research on buildings, agriculture, transportation, renewable energy, and packaging, as well as methodologies, projects, publications, statistics, and educational resources.
http://css.snre.umich.edu/
South Asia Media and Governance Network Programme (MAGNET)
Supports media-government-public network approaches to urban poverty issues in developing countries.
http://www.iog.ca/magnet
Resource Renewal Institute
Developing innovative solutions for long-term conservation and a sustainable future through various projects.
http://www.rri.org/
UVic Sustainability Project
This project seeks to make UVic a sustainable campus. It addresses all aspects of sustainability pertaining to the university including things like waste and energy reduction and green transportation. They also touch on issues such as investment practices, curriculum, and gender equality,
http://uvsp.uvic.ca
Sustainable Communities Cooperative
Grass roots cooperative dedicated to promoting the sustainability of our communities.
http://sustaincommunity.org/
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Promotes public policies, new resources and accountable authority that support sustainable, just and vital urban communities.
http://www.cnt.org/
Centre for Sustainable and Environmental Management
Promotes sustainable development and sustainable management in all types of organisation through education, research and consultancy.
http://www.csem.org.uk/
Sustain Dane
A non-profit organization promoting sustainability in the Madison/Dane County area of Wisconsin.
http://www.sustaindane.org
Development Organisation for Rural Sichuan
A British NGO working in Sichuan, China implementing village-based poverty alleviation projects promoting community education, women's rural credit schemes, water and electricity supply.
http://www.dors.org.uk
Redefining Progress
A non-profit public policy organization that seeks to ensure a more sustainable and socially equitable world. Conceives and refines innovative policies and ideas that balance economic well-being, the environment, and social equity.
http://www.rprogress.org
Commitment to Our Recreational Environment (CORE)
A community group committed to sustainable recreational opportunities in the greater Arnold area.
http://core-group.net
Sustainable Building Topics
Info, resources and articles for developers, architects, and home buyers to promote sustainable development.
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/topics/sustainable-...
Central Asia Institute
Organized to promote literacy, women's vocational skills, and awareness of public health and environmental issues through community-initiated education programs in mountain regions of Central Asia.
http://www.ikat.org
Ecovillage Network
Links together a highly diverse worldwide movement of autonomous ecovillages (environmentally and socially sustainable settlements) and related projects.
http://www.ecovillage.org/
Centre for Development and Environment
A division of the Institute of Geography of the University of Berne and is involved in worldwide networks with institutions and specialists.
http://www.cde.unibe.ch/
Maine Tree Foundation
Founded in 1989 to provide Maine people with good, accurate information about the forest resource.
http://www.mainetreefoundation.org
London 21 Sustainability Network
Networking people working for social and environmental sustainability.
http://www.london21.org/
Sustainable Development International
The resource for strategies, technologies and business links, enabling implementation of sustainable development working towards Earth Summit 2002.
http://www.sustdev.org
Nuestras Raices, Inc.
A grassroots organization that promotes economic, human and community development in Holyoke, Massachusetts through projects relating to food and agriculture.
http://www.nuestras-raices.org
Mountain Forum
A global network for mountain communities, environments and sustainable development. Also includes a searchable library of documents on mountain themes and issues.
http://www.mtnforum.org/
Appropriate Roads Group
Group dedicated to the overturning of a decision to build a dual carriageway between Cahir and Clonmel.
http://www.theapplefarm.com/n24.htm
European Union for Coastal Conservation
Dedicated to the integrity and natural diversity of the coastal heritage and to ecologically sustainable development.
http://www.eucc.nl
Colne Valley Regional Park
The Colne Valley Regional Park provides the first area of countryside to the west of London. This webpage contains sites of national and international importance for wildlife.
http://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/
The Trust For Sustainable Livelihoods
Information on sustainable livelihoods and natural resources management in the Caribbean.
http://www.sustrust.org
Sustainable Conservation
Organization engages businesses and private landowners in advancing the stewardship of our land and water in partnership with the environmental community.
http://www.suscon.org/
Journey to Forever
Account of an expedition by a small, mobile non-government organization involved in environment and rural development work; started in Hong Kong and travelling to Cape Town, South Africa. Includes information on projects, and educational activities.
http://journeytoforever.org/
Indicators for Sustainable Development
Provides indicators and analysis to the sustainable development of countries in the world.
http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/...
The Mountain Institute
Advancing Mountain Cultures and preserving mountain environments. Working in the Appalachian, Andean and Asian Mountains.
http://www.mountain.org
Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc.
Philippine environmental development organization.
http://www.fssi.com.ph/article.khtml?sid=6
Green Plan Center
Earth friendly, and renewable development. "Innovative regional strategies for environmental recovery and preservation, matched with economic prosperity."
http://www.greenplans.com/
Heifer Project International Indonesia Program
NGO working to reduce hunger and poverty in rural farm families in Sumatra, Indonesia. Supports sustainable smallholder livestock projects and the capacity building of local NGOs and grassroots organizations.
http://www.heiferindonesia.org
GENI - Global Energy Network Institute
By tapping the planet's abundant renewable energy, the needs of all humanity could be met in an environmentally sustainable fashion. The technology exists today, and it is cost competitive.
http://www.geni.org/
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Explains substainable development and offers links.
http://www.iisd.org/
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