Web Directory

» ACCION
   International non-profit microlending organization that fights poverty by providing microcredit and supporting economic and sustainable development.
   http://www.accion.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

» 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/

» 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/

» Center for Neighborhood Technology
   Promotes public policies, new resources and accountable authority that support sustainable, just and vital urban communities.
   http://www.cnt.org/

» 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 ed
   http://css.snre.umich.edu/

» 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/

» 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/

» Centre For Alternative Technology
   Educational charity striving to achieve the best cooperation between the natural, technological and human worlds. Provides an avenue to test, live with, display strategies and tools for this purpose.
   http://www.cat.org.uk/

» 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/

» Centre for Sustainability and Environmental Management
   Promotes sustainable development and sustainability management in all types of organisation through education, research and consultancy.
   http://www.csem.org.uk/

» 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/

» 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

» 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

» 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

» Development Alternatives
   Bringing together traditional knowledge and modern science for sustainable development at community, national and global level.
   http://www.devalt.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

» 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/

» Ecovillage Network
   Links together a highly diverse worldwide movement of autonomous ecovillages (environmentally and socially sustainable settlements) and related projects.
   http://www.ecovillage.org/

» 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/

» 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

» 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/

» 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/

» 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/

» Global Vision International (GVI)
   A non-political, non-religious organisation, which specialises in providing overseas expeditions.
   http://www.gvi.co.uk/

» 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/

» Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR)
   Working to strengthen communities by encouraging the efficient use of local resources.
   http://www.ilsr.org/

» 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

» 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 amp
   http://www.iisd.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/

» LOHAS
   An acronym for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability. Offers information about companies that provide goods and services using economic and environmentally sustainable business practices.
   http://www.lohas.com/

» 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/

» Maine Tree Foundation
   Founded in 1989 to provide Maine people with good, accurate information about the forest resource.
   http://www.mainetreefoundation.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

» 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/

» Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI)
   Non profit research and development organization involved in the areas of agriculture, renewable energy and sustainable development.
   http://nariphaltan.virtualave.net/

» 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/

» Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development
   An organisation to improve economic conditions, health, and food security among the world's poorest people.
   http://www.novartisfoundation.com/

» 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

» 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.
   http://www.onenature.com

» Palni Hills Conservation Council
   Promoting sustainable development and conservation of the Palani Hills and forests.
   http://www.palnihills.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/

» 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/

» 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

» 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.
   http://www.pembina.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/

» 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

» 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/

» Resource Renewal Institute
   Developing innovative solutions for long-term conservation and a sustainable future through various projects.
   http://www.rri.org/

» 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.
   http://www.rmi.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/index.htm

» 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/

» 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/

» Schumacher UK
   Promotes human scale and sustainable systems for social, economic and environmental development.
   http://www.schumacher.org.uk/

» Sharing Sustainable Solutions
   An organization that supports low-tech self-sustainable development.
   http://www.sharingsustainablesolutions.org/

» 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.
   http://smartgrowthamerica.org

» Stockholm Environment Institute
   An independent, international research, consulting and training organisation working to promote global sustainable development.
   http://www.sei.se/

» Sustainable Building Topics
   Info, resources and articles for developers, architects, and home buyers to promote sustainable development.
   http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/stewardship/sustainable-building.aspx

» 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.sba-int.ch/

» 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/

» 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/

» 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.
   http://www.iadb.org/sds

» 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

» 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 framework
   http://www.sdnetwork.net

» 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/

» Target Earth
   Christian-based organization dedicated to environmental sustainable development and relief.
   http://www.targetearth.org

» Terra Cypria
   Aims to promote environmental awareness within Cypriot society through educational and sensitisation programs and to work towards the sustainable development of Cyprus, protecting the island's natural resources and heritage.
   http://www.conservation.org.cy/

» 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

» 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 h
   http://www.mountain.org

» The Piedmont Environmental Council
   Promotes and protects the Virginia Piedmont's rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty.
   http://www.pecva.org

» The Trust For Sustainable Livelihoods
   Information on sustainable livelihoods and natural resources management in the Caribbean.
   http://www.sustrust.org

» Thoreau Center for Sustainability
   The Center is comprised of various non-profit organizations working on sustainable development issues.
   http://www.thoreau.org/

» Tällberg
   Works to encourage global leaders to develop in a sustainable manner. Lists their initiatives, the annual forum, articles, and upcoming events.
   http://www.tallbergfoundation.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
   http://uvsp.uvic.ca

» 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/csd12.htm

» Volunteers Alliance for Saving the Nature
   ARuPA, an Indonesian NGO, fights to revise inappropriate national forestry, resource management paradigms and policies.
   http://www.arupa.or.id

» 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.
   http://www.unep-wcmc.org/

» Zero Growth
   Provides information on the movement for the zero population growth for humans. Growth absurdity of the week, recommended readings, a discussion of the idea, and available buttons and stickers.
   http://www.zerogrowth.org/