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Sustainable Development
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Bioneers.org 
 The Bioneers promote "Visionary and Practical Solutions for Restoring the Earth." The Web site is a portal to a wide variety of social, spiritual, political, agricultural, and environmental individuals and organizations dedicated to improving life on earth. A yearly highlight is the Bioneers Conference for "both professional and general audiences." http://www.bioneers.org/ Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated Aug 5, 2002 Buckminster Fuller Institute
This site is devoted to the "principles articulated by Buckminster Fuller," creator of the geodesic dome and design science. Full text articles and books on alternative living structures, natural resources conservation, and sustainable development are available. There are links to related Web resources on Fuller, design science, domes, energy, hunger, synergetics, international conferences on global ecological issues, and more. http://www.bfi.org/ Topics: Architecture, Environment, Notable People, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Poverty, Science, Technology Last updated Apr 10, 2009 Center for International Development at Harvard University (CID)
The CID is "Harvard's primary center for research on sustainable international development." The site features working papers back to 1999 and other selected publications, research data sets on topics such as educational attainment and infectious diseases, and links to related materials and organizations. Searchable. http://www.cid.harvard.edu/ Topics: Education, Environment, K-12 Education, Technology Last updated May 5, 2004 Climate Change at the National Academies
"The National Academies provides helpful analysis and advice to policymakers and stakeholders through its expert, consensus reports ...[that] are produced by committees of the nation's top scientists, engineers, and other experts who ... address key scientific and technical aspects of climate change." Site includes current climate-related consensus activities and links to publications on related environmental topics. http://dels.nas.edu/climatechange/ Topics: Environment, Pollution, Technology, Weather Last updated Nov 15, 2008 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
This agreement, adopted at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, "establishes three main goals: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources." This site contains news and documents related to the convention, a biosafety clearinghouse, and publications, links, and other resources on biodiversity. Searchable. A United Nations program. http://www.cbd.int/ Topics: Biology, Environment, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Technology Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Engineers Without Borders International
This association of organizations helps disadvantaged communities build "environmentally, equitable, and economically sustainable engineering projects." Resources include a list of sustainable and appropriate engineering solutions, links to appropriate and sustainable technology databases, a bibliography, and related links. Also includes member and event information. Some sections restricted to members. http://www.ewb-international.org Topics: Environment, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Feb 28, 2005 Global Stewards
"Resources for sustainable living and environmental activism." Eco Tips "provides a wide variety of environmental tips and extensive coverage of current environmental issues." There are environmental and animal rights Petitions and campaigns; a Calendar of world events; many Articles about various aspects of sustainability; and an Action list offers suggestions for "actions that you can take to create a more sustainable lifestyle." http://www.globalstewards.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Technology Last updated Dec 13, 2000 HighCountryNews.org
Online edition of print magazine High Country News. Features environmental news, analysis, and commentary on water, logging, wildlife, grazing, wilderness, growth, and other issues affecting the western United States. Includes articles archived back to 1993. Registration (free) required to access much of the current information on this site. http://www.hcn.org/ Topics: Environment, Magazines, Magazines by Place, Technology Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Institute for Appropriate Technology: The Tool Kit
A collection of how-to resources for rural living and self-reliance. Among the guides are instructions on solar and mechanical devices, water systems, practical advice on animal husbandry and farming specific crops, building techniques, killing and dressing venison, cleaning fish, and cheese-making, to name just a few. There are many links to more information, but as of this writing about half of them are dead. Created by a Tennessee environmental organization. http://www.i4at.org/library.html Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Home & Housing, Technology Last updated Jan 21, 2003 International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT)
This nonprofit group is "dedicated to fostering and facilitating tourism initiatives which contribute to international understanding and cooperation, an improved quality of environment, the preservation of heritage, and through these initiatives, help to bring about a peaceful and sustainable world." The site features a credo for the peaceful traveler, information about its Global Peace Parks Project and IIPT summits and conferences, and a newsletter back to 2002. http://www.iipt.org Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated May 8, 2007 International Institute for Sustainable Development/Institut International du Développement Durable (IISD)
The mission of this Canadian organization is to advance "policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and indicators, and natural resource management to make development sustainable." The site features news and publications on a variety of topics including business, energy, communities, livelihoods, knowledge networks, leadership, and more. Searchable. http://www.iisd.org/ Topics: Economics, Education, Environment, International Trade, Technology Last updated Nov 23, 2003 International Society for Ecology & Culture (ISEC)
This nonprofit organization "is concerned with the protection of both biological and cultural diversity." The site presents a description of programs and projects "promoting locally based alternatives to the global consumer culture," online articles on topics relating to globalization, a list of publications, and a calendar of ISEC events. Searchable. http://www.isec.org.uk/ Topics: Biology, Environment, Technology Last updated Sep 15, 2003 Journey to Forever: Hong Kong to Cape Town Overland
The Web site for a "pioneering expedition by a small, mobile NGO (Non-Government Organization) involved in environment and rural development work, starting from Hong Kong and travelling 40,000 kilometres through 26 countries in Asia and Africa to Cape Town, South Africa." Features information about the organization's projects, many related school project ideas, resources on biofuels and small farms, and much more. Searchable. Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese. http://www.journeytoforever.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Business, Environment, Home & Housing, Technology Last updated Aug 6, 2003 NextStep
Searchable, browsable access to hundreds of Web sites providing "information, access to resources, opportunities for networking, and inspiration on the topic of sustainable communities." Some resources have a specific Minnesota angle, but many are of general use. The tip sheet, Sustainability 101 , is a good introduction to this topic. http://www.nextstep.state.mn.us/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Environment, Technology Last updated Jul 24, 2002 OneWorld Country Guides
"Learn about developing countries in OneWorld's range of educational Country and Topic Guides. Each Guide provides a 10 minute read to capture the key issues." Features original content and links to articles for countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America (available in Spanish). Guides are written by volunteer editors and then edited by OneWorld. http://uk.oneworld.net/guides/countries/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Environment, International Governments, Technology Last updated Nov 4, 2008 OneWorld Radio
This site "offers services and networking for broadcasters and civil society organisations that use radio for human rights and sustainable development." Features online audio content from member organizations in several languages and a membership directory. Searchable by language, member, or topic. Includes special section on AIDS/HIV. http://radio.oneworld.net/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Environment, International Governments, Internet, Media, Music, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Technology Last updated Jan 2, 2006 Redefining Progress (RP)
RP "works with a broad array of partners to shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability. RP does this in three ways: RP measures the real state of our economy, our environment, and social justice with tools like the Genuine Progress Indicator and the Ecological Footprint. We design policies ... We promote and create new frameworks." The site includes descriptions of programs and projects, downloadable publications, a glossary, references, and links. Searchable. http://www.rprogress.org/ Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated Dec 12, 2008 Rocky Mountain Institute
Articles on energy, transportation, water, economic development, architecture, and land use from a green/sustainable development point of view. Also has archives of the institute's newsletter back to 1995, links to articles about the institute, discussion boards, and a special section for children. The institute is "an entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources." http://www.rmi.org/ Topics: Education, Environment, Technology Last updated Oct 17, 2002 Sapling: The Architecture, Planning & Landscape Information Gateway
"A free-to-access resource aimed at academics, students, professionals, practitioners, and anyone else with an interest in the areas of architecture, planning and landscape. Though based in the UK, Sapling's outlook, coverage and audience is international." From a doctoral student in an architecture, planning, and landscape program. http://www.sapling.info/ Topics: Architecture, Environment, Technology Last updated Feb 17, 2007 SciDev.Net
This searchable site reports on and discusses "those aspects of modern science and technology that are relevant to sustainable development and the social and economic needs of developing countries." Articles, news, opinion pieces, and book reviews are archived to the beginning of this site (December 2001). Sponsored by Nature and Science magazines in association with the Third World Academy of Sciences. http://www.scidev.net/ Topics: Environment, International Governments, Technology Last updated Mar 13, 2002 Smart Communities Network: Creating Energy Smart Communities
This site offers a "menu of information and services on how your community can adopt sustainable development as a strategy for well-being." The site features case studies, links to technical and financial resources, and to model codes and ordinances communities have used to implement sustainable development. Also includes overviews of topics (such as green buildings and transportation) links to online publications, and news. Searchable. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Some material in Spanish. http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Energy, Environment, Technology Last updated Apr 6, 2004 Smart Growth America
This group "is a coalition of nearly 100 advocacy organizations that have a stake in how metropolitan expansion affects our environment, quality of life and economic sustainability." The site features an image library, data bank, reports, and excerpts and links to articles on housing, the economy, the environment, historic preservation, social equity, transportation, land conservation, health, and more. http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/ Topics: Environment, Government, Government, Social Science, Technology Last updated Oct 6, 2003 Sustainable Northwest
The Web site for "a non-profit organization dedicated to building partnerships that promote environmentally sound economic development in the communities of the Pacific Northwest. Based in Portland, Oregon [it serves] the five-state region of Oregon, Washington, California, Montana, and Idaho." The site describes local programs, a market-driven collaboration related to forestry, and education and outreach activities. Searchable. http://www.sustainablenorthwest.org/ Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated Sep 10, 2003 UN-Habitat: United Nations Human Settlement Programme
This group "is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all." Most activities are in the least developed countries. The site provides governing documents, information about the group's campaigns (Global Campaign on Urban Governance and the Global Campaign for Secure Tenure) and programs, facts and figures, articles, and publications. Searchable. Some material available in French. http://www.unhabitat.org/ Topics: Environment, Technology Last updated May 5, 2004 United Nations Atlas of the Oceans
The United Nations Atlas of the Oceans "is an Internet portal providing information relevant to the sustainable development of the oceans. It is designed for policy-makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues and for scientists, students and resource managers who need access to databases and approaches to sustainability." Browse and search by issues, geographies, and other access points. http://www.oceansatlas.com/ Topics: Environment, Geology, Science, Scientific Themes, Technology Last updated Jun 10, 2002 United Nations Division for Sustainable Development
This United Nations division focuses on "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs." The site features documents, publications, and links to resources on biodiversity, energy, forests, desertification and drought, and other sustainable development issues. Also include national information by country. Searchable. Many items available in several languages including French, Spanish, and Chinese. http://www.un.org/esa/dsd/index.shtml Topics: Environment, International Governments, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 28, 2009 |
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