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Topia!: Society: Issues: Environment: Sustainable Development: Organizations (117)
See Also:  Ecovillage Network - Links together a highly diverse worldwide movement of autonomous ecovillages (environmentally and socially sustainable settlements) and related projects.
Development Alternatives - Bringing together traditional knowledge and modern science for sustainable development at community, national and global level. Sustainable Development Department, IDB - Provides multilateral financial assistance for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Sustainable Department provides technical advice to Bank project teams, and creates and disseminates knowledge on sustainable development issues. Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR) - Working to strengthen communities by encouraging the efficient use of local resources. Center for Neighborhood Technology - Promotes public policies, new resources and accountable authority that support sustainable, just and vital urban communities. World Conservation Monitoring Centre - Provides information services on conservation and sustainable use of the world's living resources, and helps others to develop information systems of their own. Thoreau Center for Sustainability - The Center is comprised of various non-profit organizations working on sustainable development issues. International Institute for Sustainable Development - Canadian think tank promoting SD in decision-making internationally. "We contribute new knowledge and concepts, analyze policies, identify and disseminate information about best practices, demonstrate how to measure progress, and build partnerships to amplify these messages." Sustainable USA - A human and electronic network of individuals and organizations dedicated to encouraging and advancing sustainable development in the U.S. The Network helps leverage existing resources to more effectively address sustainable development challenges. 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. Stockholm Environment Institute - An independent, international research, consulting and training organisation working to promote global sustainable development. Best Practices & 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. Jonathan Rose/Affordable Housing Development Corporation - Planning and development firms in the Hudson River Valley and Rocky Mtn range. We create community based, award winning, environmentally responsible plans and projects. Sustainable Development International - The resource for strategies, technologies and business links, enabling implementation of sustainable development working towards Earth Summit 2002. Smart Growth America - Nationwide coalition promoting a better way to grow; one that protects farmland and open space, revitalizes neighborhoods, keeps housing affordable, and makes communities more livable. Sarvodaya USA - North American arm of the largest NGO in Sri Lanka, dedicated to human rights, nonviolence, and sustainable community development. 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. 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. London 21 Sustainability Network - Networking people working for sustainability in London, UK. European Union for Coastal Conservation - Dedicated to the integrity and natural diversity of the coastal heritage and to ecologically sustainable development. 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. Target Earth - Christian-based organization dedicated to environmental sustainable development and relief. Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) - Non profit R&D organization involved in the areas of agriculture, renewable energy and sustainable development. Earth Centre - A site in Doncaster, England that aims to make sustainable development tangible, by providing an accessible opportunity to see sustainable development principles in action. The Natural Step - A UK non-profit organisation working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society. 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 International Environmental Bamboo Organization - The organization has a multidisciplinary approach to developing bamboo as an environmentally renewable non-wood forest. Alliance for Sustainability - A non-profit group supporting ecologically sound, economically viable, and humane projects on a personal, organizational and planetary level. Sustainable Communities Cooperative - Grass roots cooperative dedicated to promoting the sustainability of our communities. 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. 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. Sigma Project - Aims to build the capacity of organizations to meet their business and other institutional objectives by more effectively addressing social, economic, and environmental dilemmas. 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. Barents Local Agenda 21 Network - Local communities in northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia cooperate for sustainable development, in pairs on concrete projects, and in the larger network for exchange of experience and ideas, and for inspiration. Rocky Mountain Institute - An entrepreneurial, non-profit organisation that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world. Island Systems - Sustainable development through civil society strengthening in the Caribbean; features a newsletter and a database of projects and organizations in Caribbean development. Earth Network for Sustainable Development - An international non-governmental organization that supports and empowers people in building a more secure, equitable and sustainable future. 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. National Councils for Sustainable Development - Multi-stakeholder participatory bodies charged with promoting and implementing sustainable development at the national level. Green Plan Center - Earth friendly, and renewable development. "Innovative regional strategies for environmental recovery and preservation, matched with economic prosperity." Forest Community Research - Advances the understanding of community well-being, community-based ecosystem management and democratic community development through education, research, and dialogue. 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. 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. Development Organisation for Rural Sichuan - A British NGO working in Sichuan, China implementing village-based poverty alleviation projects promoting community education, womens rural credit schemes, water and electricity supply. Ecotrust - Building a Conservation Economy - Promoting a conservation economy in the coastal temperate rain forests of North America. Sustainable Development in Brazil - This non-profit Institute promotes the sustainable development and conservation of natural resources in the tropics. Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development - A not-for-profit environmental policy research and education organization dealing with sustainable energy, climate change, environmental governance, ecological fiscal reform, sustainability indicators, and the environmental impacts of the energy industry. 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. Sustainable Conservation - Organization engages businesses and private landowners in advancing the stewardship of our land and water in partnership with the environmental community. United Nations Sustainable Development - The Commission - 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) 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. 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. ACCION - International non-profit microlending organization that fights poverty by providing microcredit and supporting economic and sustainable development. 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. Heifer Project International Indonesia Program - NGO working with local organizations in agroecological rural community development in Sumatra, Indonesia. The Piedmont Environmental Council - Promotes and protects the Virginia Piedmont's rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty. Maine Tree Foundation - Founded in 1989 to provide Maine people with good, accurate information about the forest resource. Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development - An organisation to improve economic conditions, health, and food security among the world's poorest people. ONE Nature - An NGO promoting sustainable technologies taking note that there are several brilliant technologies lying unutilized owing to a lack of awareness and possible vested interests. International African Association - Registered UK charity set up for the relief of people in need, hardship and distress in Africa, and to ensure donor funds are used efficiently, and for the purposes for which they are intended. Global Vision International (GVI) - A non-political, non-religious organisation, which specialises in providing overseas expeditions. 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. Volunteers Alliance for Saving the Nature - ARuPA, an Indonesian NGO, fights to revise inappropriate national forestry, resource management paradigms and policies. Solaroof Garden - Suggestions for building "green" homes and communities that produce energy, food and water. Indicators for Sustainable Development - Provides indicators and analysis to the sustainable development of countries in the world. Sustain Dane | Madison Area Green Forum - A grassroots organization promoting sustainability in the Madsion area of Wisconsin. 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. Quality of Life in and Around Maidstone (QLM) - This site is dedicated to taking LA21 forward in Maidstone, prompting real action, and reporting progress to the community. Environmental Action Programme - Jamaica - Promotes sustainable development in Jamaica by building the capacity of key organisations involved in managing natural resources 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, Canada India Village Aid - A non-profit charitable organization working to promote sustainable development and self-reliance in rural Indian communities. Sustainable Building Topics - Info, resources and articles for developers, architects, and home buyers to promote sustainable development. Sustainable Seattle: A Center For Applied Sustainability - 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. PR Energy Foundation - Access to renewable energy - Provides low-cost energy solutions for developing countries. 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. 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. The Trust For Sustainable Livelihoods - Information on sustainable livelihoods and natural resources management in the Caribbean. Freeing Children in an Unfree World - Update on sustainable education with emphasis on affordable housing, community development, advancing the ideas on creative learning, indigenous awareness and self empowerment. Working to provide schools and communities that provide sustainable living. Campaign Interactive - A core strategic tool of the Sustainable Development Campaign is built around a partnership of Networks and Associations of local authorities in Europe. 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. Mountain Forum - A global network for mountain communities, environments and sustainable development. Also includes a searchable library of documents on mountain themes and issues. PanEco - Foundation for Sustainable Development and Intercultural Exchange - A Swiss foundation that supports projects on biodiversity and sustainability in Indonesia. It also works on social projects and intercultural acceptance. World Bank Social Development in Europe and Central Asia - This website provides world bank project descriptions, working papers, photos, strategy documents concerning community-based development projects and other social development projects in Europe and Central Asia. Appropriate Roads Group - Group dedicated to the overturning of a decision to build a dual carriageway between Cahir and Clonmel. Ecological Entrepreneurship - Program provides students with awareness, inspiration, knowledge, and skills needed to start, manage, or work within businesses and non-profit organizations that are centered on community sustainability. AQUADEV international development NGO - Promotes 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 Business Action for Sustainable Development - Business Action for Sustainable Development (BASD) is a comprehensive network of international business organizations that have come together under one banner in the interests of sustainable development 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. Centre For Development Alternatives - A small NGO involved with the marginalised to facilitate the sustainable economic development in India. SpiralWorks - A non-profit organization working for the integration of culture and nature through sustainable community living systems. ApproTEC - ApproTEC is a non-profit organization that develops and markets new appropriate technologies in Africa to kick-start economic growth. The Cyprus Conservation Foundation - The Cyprus Conservation Foundation raises awareness through science education and with a variety of campaigns. 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. 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. 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. The Delta Institute - A nonprofit organization that works on the policy and practice of sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the Great Lakes region. Building Green Bridges - Connecting current and future leaders with strategies for sustainable development so that they can each contribute to building healthy economies and prosperous communities. 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. Commitment to Our Recreational Environment (CORE) - A community group committed to sustainable recreational opportunities in the greater Arnold area. Strengthening Capacities for Transforming Relationships and Exercising Rights - SCAPE seeks to contribute to the development of effective and viable civil society organisations that can make an increasing impact on poverty eradication and rights realisation in South Africa, through strengthening the programmes of CSOs and their organisational base. Centre for Sustainable and Environmental Management - Promotes sustainable development and sustainable management in all types of organisation through education, research and consultancy. 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. 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. The Mountain Institute - Promotes the preservation of mountain environments, advancing mountain cultures This NGO works in the Appalachian, Andean and Himalayan Mountains and designs programmes to strengthen mountain communities, to conserve their natural resources and cultural heritage while improving their livelihoods. Global Village of Humanity - A humanitarian organization dedicated to eradicating global poverty and preserving the earth's ecosystems, by building sustainable communities. BagelHole.Org - BagelHole is a web-based organization that supports low-tech self-sustainable development. development information solutions for communities - D.I.S.C integrates ICT into organisations undertaking community development in Southern Africa providing data management within the development and research sector. South Asia Media and Governance Network - The South Asia Media and Governance Network (MAGNET) supports media-government-public network approaches to urban poverty issues in developing countries. International Center for Sustainable Development - ICSD is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote sustainable development such as renewable energy around the world. 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. Nuestras Raices, Inc. - A grassroots organization that promotes economic, human and community development in Holyoke, Massachusetts through projects relating to food and agriculture. 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. Sustainable Living Foundation - An Australian based non-profit organization that is bringing together expertise, resources and funds to promote sustainable development. 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. Sustainable Business Network - Daily news headlines about social and environmental events, links to educational, government, tools and resources, and discussions on environmental topics. Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. - Philippine environmental development organization.
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