Center for Sustainable Design
Facilitates discussion and research on eco-design and broader sustain
ability considerations in product and service development. (UK)
Center for Alternative Technology
Environmental charity aiming to 'inspire, inform, and enable' people
to live more sustainably. A solutions driven organization, offering practical
solutions to environmental problems. Key areas of work are renewable
energy, environmental building, energy efficiency, organic growing and
alternative sewage systems. (UK))
CERES Network for Change
Coalition of environmental, investor, and advocacy groups working together
for a sustainable future.
Global Environment and Technology Foundation
A non-profit corporation promoting the development and use of innovative
technology by bringing industry, government and communities together to
address environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development with
innovative solutions.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Organization that works on and promotes projects in communities and
by forming connections to grassroots organizations, small businesses, farmers
and local governments.
International Institute for Sustainable
Development
International group working for harmony between global North and South
by fostering sustainable development programs and policies.
International Society for Industrial
Ecology
Promotes industrial ecology as a way of finding innovative solutions
to complicated environmental problems and facilitates communication among
scientists, engineers, policy-makers, managers and advocates who are interested
in how environmental concerns and economic activities can be better integrated.
Redefining Progress
Works with a variety of partners on various projects to shift the economy
and public policy towards sustainability.
Calumet Environmental Center
Resource library, meeting place and referral network where local community
residents, government officials, nonprofit environmental organizations,
and others can learn about and respond to pressing environmental issues.
US Green Building Council
The nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building
industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsive,
profitable and healthy places to live and work.
International Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives
Democratic, international association of local governments implementing
and promoting sustainable development locally.
See also: Cities
21 assessment plan for cities obtaining sustainable development
Center for Small Business
and the Environment
Promotes and organizes green small businesses and entrepreneurs developing
and using new technologies and processes in environmental protection, pollution
prevention, energy and materials efficiency, and resource conservation
to increase efficiency and productivity.
GreenBiz
Resource center on "business, environment, and the bottom line"
Center for a New
American Dream
Works with individuals, institutions, communities and businesses to
conserve natural resources, counter the commercialization of our culture
and promote positive changes in the way goods are produced and consumed.
World
Business Council for Sustainable Development
A coalition of international companies united by a shared commitment
to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological
balance and social progress.
Social Venture Network
A nonprofit network committed to building a just and sustainable world
through business by promoting new models and leadership for socially and
environmentally sustainable business.
Net Impact
A network of emerging business leaders committed to using the power
of business to counter economic inequality, environmental degradation,
and social injustice.
Bay Area Green Business Program
A partnership of environmental agencies and utilities that assists,
recognizes and promotes businesses and government agencies that volunteer
to operate in a more environmentally responsible way.
Sustainable
Communities Network
Contains a Wealth of online resources for sustainable development initiatives.
See also SCN links below:
Manufacturing
Small
Business
Economics
and Finance
The Natural Step
An international advisory and research organization that works to create
solutions, models, and tools designed to accelerate global sustainability.
American Institute
of Architects Committee on the Environment
Committee on environment recognizes and awards top green building projects.
Rocky Mountain Institute
Shows businesses, communities, individuals, and governments how to
create more wealth and employment, protect and enhance natural and human
capital, increase profit and competitive advantage, and enjoy many other
benefits with sustainable development.
The American Solar Energy Society
A national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy
for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment.
US Dept. of Energy Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Rebuild America Program
Forms partnerships with communities to initiate sustainable energy
plans.
See also: Smart Communities
Network
EPA Green Communities
Assistance Kit
Provides resources for city greening projects.
EU
Green Solar Regions
Municipal solar infrastructure project designed to demonstrate alternative
energy possibilities by fostering co-operation between builders, cities,
contractors, suppliers/producers and utilities.
EU Green Entrepreneurs
The purpose of the project is to provide advice to, train and stimulate
potential entrepreneurs to establish their own businesses in the environmental
sector.
The Greening of Industry
Network
Network researching, advocating, and assisting in the development of
innovative sustainable community plans and markets.