Sustainability

Fourth Regular Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Fourth Regular Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture- The meeting was held in Bali, Indonesia, from 14 to 1… ARCHIVED: System-wide Information Network for Genetic Resources ARCHIVED: System-wide Information Network for Genetic Resources- SINGER is the genetic resources information exchange network of the International Agricultural Research Centres of… Seeds and Survival: Crop Genetic Resources in War and Reconstruction in Africa Seeds and Survival: Crop Genetic Resources in War and Reconstruction in Africa- Considers the impact of war, civil strife and low-intensity conflict on the management of plant gen… Genetic resources documentation Genetic resources documentation- Provides information about types of documentation required to properly conserve, manage and use genetic diversity, including: Standards, Protocols… Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA)- FAO portal for the State of the World's PGRFA, the Global Plan of Action and its implementation and related conferences, … International Seed Treaty International Seed Treaty- Web portal of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (IT PGRFA), the global agreement that aims to conserve and fu… Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)- Facilitates management and operation of plant, animal, microbe and invertebrate genetic resources research programs for the Agricul… Context Institute Context Institute- Explores how human society can become sustainable, and serves as a catalyst for voluntary change toward a more humane and sustainable culture. The Guardian - Sustainable Business The Guardian - Sustainable Business- Collected news, ideas and insights for progressive business leaders. Includes hubs, events, awards, network membership, directory and jobs. Sustainability Web Ring Sustainability Web Ring- The webring focuses on the efforts of organizations to achieve sustainable development. Donella Meadows Institute Donella Meadows Institute- A "think-do tank" dedicated to sustainable resource use, economics, and community. Providing information, analysis, and practical demonstrations that ca… Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)- Independent, international research institute specialising in sustainable development and environment issues at local, national, regional an… Schumacher Center For New Economics Schumacher Center For New Economics- Organization promoting social and environmental sustainability through decentralism. Information on philosophies, projects and lectures; commu… Die-Off Die-Off- Hundreds of articles by Jay Hanson and others citing statistics to show that human energy use will result in human extinction. With historical quotes, explanatory charts … Institute for Sustainable Development Institute for Sustainable Development- At Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. Offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses and scientific research program… Sustainability - US EPA Sustainability - US EPA- US Environmental Protection Agency programs, research and activities related to Urban Sustainability; Water and Ecosystem Services; Energy, Biofuels and C… Novatlantis: ETH Novatlantis: ETH- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich initiatives for sustainability, energy, ecology and economy. Includes information about current projects and upc… Forum on Science and Technology for Sustainability Forum on Science and Technology for Sustainability- Facilitates information exchange including key documents, events, web sites, ideas, and discussions within the emerging field o… Center for Ecoliteracy Center for Ecoliteracy- Works with schools and networks on education for sustainable living. Community Action Network Community Action Network- Works towards sustainable social, health, educational, and economic outcomes through engaging the community in a planning and implementation process that… Favorite Destinations of Liberty Graphics Favorite Destinations of Liberty Graphics- Links to online resources for sustainable agriculture, ecology, wildlife, organic farming, and other environmentally concerned companies. Sustainable Systems Sustainable Systems- New Zealand organization offering workshops, consultancy, and other education, training and support, to further the particular goals of a business or organiza… Tools of Change: Proven Methods for Promoting Health and Environmental Citizenship Tools of Change: Proven Methods for Promoting Health and Environmental Citizenship- Case studies, planning guides and worksheets for programs to promote healthier and/or more envi… Sustain Magazine Sustain Magazine- Website about sustainable development in the construction, engineering, planning and property sectors. Searchable listings of sustainability events, searchable i… Sustainable Architecture Building and Culture Sustainable Architecture Building and Culture- A unique compendium of links for those interested in sustainable design and building. A good start, when moving toward making life e… Global Environment and Technology Foundation Global Environment and Technology Foundation- Information resources promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development. Second Nature: Education for Sustainability Second Nature: Education for Sustainability- Nonprofit organization working to help colleges and universities expand their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just act… Towards Sustainability Towards Sustainability- UK site with links and resources for sustainable development initiatives. Best Practices in Sustainable Development Best Practices in Sustainable Development- Searchable database cataloging over 650 good and best practices from more than 90 countries on how people, their communities, the public… Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR) Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR)- The ILSR is a nonprofit research and educational organization that provides technical assistance and information on environmentally sound…