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Centre For Alternative Technology Save
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/

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

Alliance for Sustainability Save
A non-profit group supporting ecologically sound, economically viable, and humane projects on a personal, organizational and planetary level.
http://www.mtn.org/iasa/

Appropriate Roads Group Save
Group dedicated to the overturning of a decision to build a dual carriageway between Cahir and Clonmel.
http://www.theapplefarm.com/n24.htm

ApproTEC Save
ApproTEC is a non-profit organization that develops and markets new appropriate technologies in Africa to kick-start economic growth.
http://www.approtec.org

Aquadev Save
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.
http://www.aquadev.org

BagelHole.Org Save
BagelHole is a web-based organization that supports low-tech self-sustainable development.
http://www.bagelhole.org

Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) Save
An independent, non-profit, non-government, policy, research, and implementation institute working on sustainable development (SD) at local, national, regional and global levels.
http://www.bcas.net/

CASL: Community Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods Save
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/

CBNRM Net Save
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.
http://www.cbnrm.net

Center for a Livable Future Save
Focuses on the interconnections among diet, health, food production, the environment, population and equity. Based at Johns Hopkins University.
http://www.jhsph.edu/Environment/

Center for Alternative Development Initiatives Save
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.
http://www.cadi.ph

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

Center for Sustainable Systems Save
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.
http://css.snre.umich.edu/

Central Asia Institute Save
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 Development and Environment Save
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 Sustainable and Environmental Management Save
Promotes sustainable development and sustainable management in all types of organisation through education, research and consultancy.
http://www.csem.org.uk/

Colne Valley Regional Park Save
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/

Commitment to Our Recreational Environment (CORE) Save
A community group committed to sustainable recreational opportunities in the greater Arnold area.
http://core-group.net

Communities Committee of the Seventh American Forest Congress Save
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 Save
Consortium of NGOs and individuals that help connect rural villages to global resources for self-reliant, sustainable village-based development.
http://villageearth.org

Development Alternatives Save
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 Save
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

DISC: Development Information Solutions for Communities Save
Integrates ICT into organisations undertaking community development in Southern Africa providing data management within the development and research sector.
http://www.disc.org.za

Ecotrust Save
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 Save
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 Save
Dedicated to the integrity and natural diversity of the coastal heritage and to ecologically sustainable development.
http://www.eucc.nl

Falls Brook Centre Save
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 Save
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.uk

Foundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central America Save
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 Save
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) Save
A non-political, non-religious organisation, which specialises in providing overseas expeditions.
http://www.gvi.co.uk

Green Plan Center Save
Earth friendly, and renewable development. "Innovative regional strategies for environmental recovery and preservation, matched with economic prosperity."
http://www.greenplans.com/

Groundwork Institute Save
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/

Heifer Project International Indonesia Program Save
NGO working with local organizations in agroecological rural community development in Sumatra, Indonesia.
http://www.heiferindonesia.org

Ilin Value Added Forestry Management Services Foundation Save
Provides a reforestation solution in the Philippines utilizing sustainable development through cooperatives that compromise a cottage industry approach to forestry on private land.
http://www.ivafms.com

Indicators for Sustainable Development Save
Provides indicators and analysis to the sustainable development of countries in the world.
http://www.sustainable-development.go...

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

International Center for Sustainable Development Save
ICSD is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote sustainable development such as renewable energy around the world.
http://www.solarcities.org

International Environmental Bamboo Organization Save
The organization has a multidisciplinary approach to developing bamboo as an environmentally renewable non-wood forest.
http://bamboocentral.org

International Institute for Sustainable Development Save
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."
http://www.iisd.org/

Journey to Forever Save
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/

LandPaths - Land Partners through Stewardship Save
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/

LOHAS Save
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/

London 21 Sustainability Network Save
Networking people working for sustainability in London, UK.
http://www.london21.org/

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

Max Havelaar Foundation Save
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 Save
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) Save
Non profit R&D organization involved in the areas of agriculture, renewable energy and sustainable development.
http://nariphaltan.virtualave.net

Non-Ferrous Metals Consultative Forum on Sustainable Development Save
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 Save
An organisation to improve economic conditions, health, and food security among the world's poorest people.
http://www.novartisfoundation.com/

Nuestras Raices, Inc. Save
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 Save
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

Oregon Solutions for a Sustainable Future Save
Oregon Solutions promotes environmentally and socially responsible policies and programs in government, non-profits and private business in the State of Oregon.
http://www.sustainableoregon.net/

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

PanEco Save
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/

Paramita Group Save
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.
http://www.paramitagroup.org

Participatory Avenues Save
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 Save
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 Save
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 Save
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 Save
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 Save
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 Save
Developing innovative solutions for long-term conservation and a sustainable future through various projects.
http://www.rri.org/

Rocky Mountain Institute Save
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 Save
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/reha...

San Francisco Beautiful Save
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 Save
Promotes human scale and sustainable systems for social, economic and environmental development.
http://www.schumacher.org.uk/

SHARE Foundation - Building a New El Salvador Today Save
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

Smart Growth America Save
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://www.smartgrowthamerica.com/

South Asia Media and Governance Network Programme (MAGNET) Save
Supports media-government-public network approaches to urban poverty issues in developing countries.
http://www.iog.ca/magnet

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

Sustainable Building Topics Save
Info, resources and articles for developers, architects, and home buyers to promote sustainable development.
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/topics/sustain...

Sustainable Business Associates Save
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.planet.ch/sba/

Sustainable Business Network Save
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 Save
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 Save
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 Save
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 Save
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.
http://www.sdnetwork.net

Sustainable Seattle Save
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

Sustain Dane Save
A non-profit organization promoting sustainability in the Madison/Dane County area of Wisconsin.
http://www.sustaindane.org

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

The Cyprus Conservation Foundation Save
The Cyprus Conservation Foundation raises awareness through science education and with a variety of campaigns.
http://www.conservation.org.cy

The Delta Institute Save
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 Save
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.
http://www.mountain.org

The Natural Step Save
A UK non-profit organisation working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society.
http://www.naturalstep.org.uk/

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

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

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

United Nations Division for Sustainable Development Save
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/csd...

UVic Sustainability Project Save
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,
http://uvsp.uvic.ca

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

World Bamboo Save
Organization that aims to promote the use of bamboo as a sustainable and alternative natural resource. News and events, information about the World Bamboo Congress and the board of directors.
http://www.world-bamboo.org/

World Bank Sustainable Development Save
Explains that reducing poverty through sustainable development is a global strategic priority for the survival of our planet. Aims and strategy, projects and news.
http://lnweb18.worldbank.org/ESSD/sdv...

World Conservation Monitoring Centre Save
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 Save
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/