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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
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ApproTEC
ApproTEC is a non-profit organization that develops and markets new appropriate technologies in Africa to kick-start economic growth.
http://www.approtec.org
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Aquadev
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
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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.
http://www.bcas.net/
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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/
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CBNRM 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.
http://www.cbnrm.net
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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/
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Center 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.
http://www.cadi.ph
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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
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Center for Neighborhood Technology
Promotes public policies, new resources and accountable authority that support sustainable, just and vital urban communities.
http://www.cnt.org/
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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 educational resources.
http://css.snre.umich.edu/
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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
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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/
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Centre for Sustainable and Environmental Management
Promotes sustainable development and sustainable management in all types of organisation through education, research and consultancy.
http://www.csem.org.uk/
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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/
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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
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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
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Development Alternatives
Bringing together traditional knowledge and modern science for sustainable development at community, national and global level.
http://www.devalt.org/
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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
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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
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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/
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Ecovillage Network
Links together a highly diverse worldwide movement of autonomous ecovillages (environmentally and socially sustainable settlements) and related projects.
http://www.ecovillage.org/
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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
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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
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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.uk
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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
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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/
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Global Vision International (GVI)
A non-political, non-religious organisation, which specialises in providing overseas expeditions.
http://www.gvi.co.uk
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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/
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Heifer Project International Indonesia Program
NGO working with local organizations in agroecological rural community development in Sumatra, Indonesia.
http://www.heiferindonesia.org
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Ilin 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.
http://www.ivafms.com
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Indicators for Sustainable Development
Provides indicators and analysis to the sustainable development of countries in the world.
http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/performance/performance.htm
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Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR)
Working to strengthen communities by encouraging the efficient use of local resources.
http://www.ilsr.org/
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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
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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 amplify these messages."
http://www.iisd.org/
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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/
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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/
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London 21 Sustainability Network
Networking people working for sustainability in London, UK.
http://www.london21.org/
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Maine Tree Foundation
Founded in 1989 to provide Maine people with good, accurate information about the forest resource.
http://www.mainetreefoundation.org
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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/
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Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI)
Non profit R&D organization involved in the areas of agriculture, renewable energy and sustainable development.
http://nariphaltan.virtualave.net
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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
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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
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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
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Oregon 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.
http://www.sustainableoregon.net/
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Palni Hills Conservation Council
Promoting sustainable development and conservation of the Palani Hills and forests.
http://www.palnihills.org/
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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/
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Paramita 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.
http://www.paramitagroup.org
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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/
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Schumacher UK
Promotes human scale and sustainable systems for social, economic and environmental development.
http://www.schumacher.org.uk/
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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
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Sigma 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.
http://www.projectsigma.com
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Stockholm Environment Institute
An independent, international research, consulting and training organisation working to promote global sustainable development.
http://www.sei.se/
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SUNetwork
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.
http://www.sustainableusa.org
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Sustain Dane
A non-profit organization promoting sustainability in the Madison/Dane County area of Wisconsin.
http://www.sustaindane.org
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Sustainable Building Topics
Info, resources and articles for developers, architects, and home buyers to promote sustainable development.
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/topics/sustainable-building/index.htm
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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.planet.ch/sba/
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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/
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Sustainable Communities Cooperative
Grass roots cooperative dedicated to promoting the sustainability of our communities.
http://sustaincommunity.org/
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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
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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
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Target Earth
Christian-based organization dedicated to environmental sustainable development and relief.
http://www.targetearth.org
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The Cyprus Conservation Foundation
The Cyprus Conservation Foundation raises awareness through science education and with a variety of campaigns.
http://www.conservation.org.cy
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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
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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 heritage while improving their livelihoods.
http://www.mountain.org
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The Trust For Sustainable Livelihoods
Information on sustainable livelihoods and natural resources management in the Caribbean.
http://www.sustrust.org
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Thoreau Center for Sustainability
The Center is comprised of various non-profit organizations working on sustainable development issues.
http://www.thoreau.org/
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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
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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, curriculum, and gender equality,
http://uvsp.uvic.ca
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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
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World Bamboo
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/
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World 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.
http://lnweb18.worldbank.org/ESSD/sdvext.nsf/43ByDocName/SustainableDevelopment
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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/
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Zero 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.
http://www.zerogrowth.org/
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