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Journey to ForeverJourney 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.
Stockholm Environment InstituteStockholm Environment Institute
An independent, international research, consulting and training organisation working to promote global sustainable development.
The Piedmont Environmental CouncilThe Piedmont Environmental Council
Promotes and protects the Virginia Piedmont's rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty.
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS)Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS)
An independent, non-profit, non-government, policy, research, and implementation institute working on sustainable development (SD) at local, national, regional and global levels.
The Trust For Sustainable LivelihoodsThe Trust For Sustainable Livelihoods
Information on sustainable livelihoods and natural resources management in the Caribbean.
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI)Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI)
Non profit R&D organization involved in the areas of agriculture, renewable energy and sustainable development.
Groundwork InstituteGroundwork 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.
Earth CentreEarth 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.
Rollins Environmental Health and Action CommitteeRollins 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.
Mountain ForumMountain Forum
A global network for mountain communities, environments and sustainable development. Also includes a searchable library of documents on mountain themes and issues.
Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc.Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc.
Philippine environmental development organization.
Sustainable Development NetworkSustainable 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
Schumacher UKSchumacher UK
Promotes human scale and sustainable systems for social, economic and environmental development.
Alliance for SustainabilityAlliance for Sustainability
A non-profit group supporting ecologically sound, economically viable, and humane projects on a personal, organizational and planetary level.
The Mountain InstituteThe 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
United Nations Division for Sustainable DevelopmentUnited 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)
World Bank Sustainable DevelopmentWorld 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.
San Francisco BeautifulSan 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.
South Asia Media and Governance NetworkSouth 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.
Nuestras Raices, Inc.Nuestras Raices, Inc.
A grassroots organization that promotes economic, human and community development in Holyoke, Massachusetts through projects relating to food and agriculture.
Centre For Development AlternativesCentre For Development Alternatives
A small NGO involved with the marginalised to facilitate the sustainable economic development in India.
International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentInternational 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
World Conservation Monitoring CentreWorld 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.
Falls Brook CentreFalls 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.
Best Practices and Local Leadership ProgrammeBest 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.
Sarvodaya USASarvodaya USA
North American arm of the largest NGO in Sri Lanka, dedicated to human rights, nonviolence, and sustainable community development.
European Union for Coastal ConservationEuropean Union for Coastal Conservation
Dedicated to the integrity and natural diversity of the coastal heritage and to ecologically sustainable development.
ACCIONACCION
International non-profit microlending organization that fights poverty by providing microcredit and supporting economic and sustainable development.
Center for Development ResearchCenter 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.
Participatory AvenuesParticipatory 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.
Non-Ferrous Metals Consultative Forum on Sustainable DevelopmentNon-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.
Sustainable ConservationSustainable Conservation
Organization engages businesses and private landowners in advancing the stewardship of our land and water in partnership with the environmental community.
UVic Sustainability ProjectUVic 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
Global Village of HumanityGlobal Village of Humanity
A humanitarian organization dedicated to eradicating global poverty and preserving the earth's ecosystems, by building sustainable communities.
Earth Network for Sustainable DevelopmentEarth Network for Sustainable Development
An international non-governmental organization that supports and empowers people in building a more secure, equitable and sustainable future.
Strengthening Capacities for Transforming Relationships and Exercising  RightsStrengthening 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 organ
Redefining ProgressRedefining 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.
Sigma ProjectSigma 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.
SpiralWorksSpiralWorks
A non-profit organization working for the integration of culture and nature through sustainable community living systems.
Sustainable Communities CooperativeSustainable Communities Cooperative
Grass roots cooperative dedicated to promoting the sustainability of our communities.
The Cyprus Conservation FoundationThe Cyprus Conservation Foundation
The Cyprus Conservation Foundation raises awareness through science education and with a variety of campaigns.
PennFuture.comPennFuture.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 SeattleSustainable 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.
Pedals for ProgressPedals 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.
Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR)Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR)
Working to strengthen communities by encouraging the efficient use of local resources.
AquadevAquadev
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.
Sustainable Business NetworkSustainable Business Network
Daily news headlines about social and environmental events, links to educational, government, tools and resources, and discussions on environmental topics.
Centre for Development and EnvironmentCentre 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.
CBNRM NetCBNRM 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.
Center for Alternative Development InitiativesCenter 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.
Ilin Value Added Forestry Management  Services FoundationIlin 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.
Project People FoundationProject 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.
Building Green BridgesBuilding 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.
Smart Growth AmericaSmart 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.
Novartis Foundation for Sustainable DevelopmentNovartis Foundation for Sustainable Development
An organisation to improve economic conditions, health, and food security among the world's poorest people.
Paramita GroupParamita 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.
Volunteers Alliance for Saving the NatureVolunteers Alliance for Saving the Nature
ARuPA, an Indonesian NGO, fights to revise inappropriate national forestry, resource management paradigms and policies.
Forest Community ResearchForest Community Research
Advances the understanding of community well-being, community-based ecosystem management and democratic community development through education, research, and dialogue.
Development Organisation for Rural SichuanDevelopment 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.
Foundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central AmericaFoundation 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.
Sustainable Building TopicsSustainable Building Topics
Info, resources and articles for developers, architects, and home buyers to promote sustainable development.
Zero GrowthZero 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.
Sustainable Business AssociatesSustainable 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.
Heifer Project International Indonesia ProgramHeifer Project International Indonesia Program
NGO working with local organizations in agroecological rural community development in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Pembina Institute for Appropriate DevelopmentPembina 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.
GENI - Global Energy Network InstituteGENI - 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.
DISC: Development Information Solutions for CommunitiesDISC: Development Information Solutions for Communities
Integrates ICT into organisations undertaking community development in Southern Africa providing data management within the development and research sector.
Island SystemsIsland Systems
Sustainable development through civil society strengthening in the Caribbean; features a newsletter and a database of projects and organizations in Caribbean development.
Center for Sustainable SystemsCenter 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
BagelHole.OrgBagelHole.Org
BagelHole is a web-based organization that supports low-tech self-sustainable development.
Oregon Solutions for a Sustainable FutureOregon 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.
EcotrustEcotrust
Aims to build Salmon Nation, a place where people and wild salmon thrive in the coastal temperate rain forests of North America.
Green Plan CenterGreen Plan Center
Earth friendly, and renewable development. "Innovative regional strategies for environmental recovery and preservation, matched with economic prosperity."
Consortium for Sustainable Village-Based DevelopmentConsortium 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.
Center for a Livable FutureCenter for a Livable Future
Focuses on the interconnections among diet, health, food production, the environment, population and equity. Based at Johns Hopkins University.
Appropriate Roads GroupAppropriate Roads Group
Group dedicated to the overturning of a decision to build a dual carriageway between Cahir and Clonmel.
Commitment to Our Recreational Environment (CORE)Commitment to Our Recreational Environment (CORE)
A community group committed to sustainable recreational opportunities in the greater Arnold area.
Environmental Action Programme - JamaicaEnvironmental Action Programme - Jamaica
Promotes sustainable development in Jamaica by building the capacity of key organisations involved in managing natural resources
CASL: Community Adaptation and Sustainable LivelihoodsCASL: 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.
ONE NatureONE 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.
London 21 Sustainability NetworkLondon 21 Sustainability Network
Networking people working for sustainability in London, UK.
Rocky Mountain InstituteRocky 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.
PanEcoPanEco
A Swiss foundation that supports projects on biodiversity and sustainability in Indonesia. It also works on social projects and intercultural acceptance.
Barents Local Agenda 21 NetworkBarents 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.
Ecovillage NetworkEcovillage Network
Links together a highly diverse worldwide movement of autonomous ecovillages (environmentally and socially sustainable settlements) and related projects.
Forum for the FutureForum 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.
Communities Committee of the Seventh American Forest CongressCommunities 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.
Target EarthTarget Earth
Christian-based organization dedicated to environmental sustainable development and relief.
Sustainable Development InternationalSustainable Development International
The resource for strategies, technologies and business links, enabling implementation of sustainable development working towards Earth Summit 2002.
Indicators for Sustainable DevelopmentIndicators for Sustainable Development
Provides indicators and analysis to the sustainable development of countries in the world.
Center for Neighborhood TechnologyCenter for Neighborhood Technology
Promotes public policies, new resources and accountable authority that support sustainable, just and vital urban communities.
Central Asia InstituteCentral 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.
Sustainable Development Department, IDBSustainable 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.
Development AlternativesDevelopment Alternatives
Bringing together traditional knowledge and modern science for sustainable development at community, national and global level.
Thoreau Center for SustainabilityThoreau Center for Sustainability
The Center is comprised of various non-profit organizations working on sustainable development issues.
Canada India Village AidCanada India Village Aid
A non-profit charitable organization working to promote sustainable development and self-reliance in rural Indian communities.
Colne Valley Regional ParkColne 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.
Centre For Alternative TechnologyCentre 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.
Sustain DaneSustain Dane
A non-profit organization promoting sustainability in the Madison/Dane County area of Wisconsin.
SUNetworkSUNetwork
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.
The Delta InstituteThe Delta Institute
A nonprofit organization that works on the policy and practice of sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the Great Lakes region.
Global Vision International (GVI)Global Vision International (GVI)
A non-political, non-religious organisation, which specialises in providing overseas expeditions.
The Natural StepThe Natural Step
A UK non-profit organisation working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society.
ApproTECApproTEC
ApproTEC is a non-profit organization that develops and markets new appropriate technologies in Africa to kick-start economic growth.
Palni Hills Conservation CouncilPalni Hills Conservation Council
Promoting sustainable development and conservation of the Palani Hills and forests.
International Center for Sustainable DevelopmentInternational Center for Sustainable Development
ICSD is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote sustainable development such as renewable energy around the world.
Centre for Sustainable and Environmental ManagementCentre for Sustainable and Environmental Management
Promotes sustainable development and sustainable management in all types of organisation through education, research and consultancy.
International Environmental Bamboo OrganizationInternational Environmental Bamboo Organization
The organization has a multidisciplinary approach to developing bamboo as an environmentally renewable non-wood forest.
Maine Tree FoundationMaine Tree Foundation
Founded in 1989 to provide Maine people with good, accurate information about the forest resource.
Campaign InteractiveCampaign Interactive
A core strategic tool of the Sustainable Development Campaign is built around a partnership of Networks and Associations of local authorities in Europe.

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