Multi-faceted Resources for Sustainable Development

The Citizens Network for Sustainable Development facilitates the engagement of grassroots organizations across the U.S. in review and input into the deliberations of the U.S government and United Nations agencies concerned with sustainability. To be kept informed of the issues and schedule of government and non-government meetings, sign up by sending an email message to [email protected] saying in the text of the body (not the subject line): subscribe <citnet-list>

The Earth Pledge Foundation (EPF) recognizes appropriate intersections between business interests and environmental, social, and cultural concerns. The Foundation builds partnerships by encouraging economic growth through the development of sustainable practices. EPF projects span the fields of art, architecture, community development, agriculture, cuisine, tourism, education, technology, and media.

EE-Link spreads information and ideas that will help educators explore the environment and investigate current issues with students. This is an especially useful resource for students, teachers and professionals that support K-12 environmental education, such as media specialists, in-service providers, nature center staff and curriculum developers.

Global Environmental Options (GEO) for Sustainable Buildings, Communities, and National Parks seeks to restore a balance between the natural and human environment through a whole systems approach to design, planning, and education. Coalition building and partnerships are essential to our success. Site includes over 2,300 Internet links to sustainability, as well as resource directories and newsletters.

The Global Action and Information Network (GAIN) supports and encourages actions for a sustainable society. This Web site gives easy access to information on: environmental legislation and policy, environmental and sustainability issues, and what you can do.

The Millennium Institute, an alliance of international organizations, governments, religious organizations, corporations, educational institutions, media, and people of all ages, works to create the conditions for the peoples of the world to achieve a sustainable future for Earth. Site includes Tools for Sustainability and Year 2000 millennium celebrations.

The Millennium Whole Earth Catalog recognizes that a realm of intimate, personal power is developing — the power of individuals to conduct their own education, find their own inspiration, shape their own environment, and share the adventure with whoever is interested. Tools that aid this process are sought and promoted by the Whole Earth Catalog.

Solstice, an internet information service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies, is the site for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable technology information and connections.

Sustainable Communities Network is a comprehensive resource for citizens working to create healthy and vital communities through efforts which are integrative, inclusive and participatory. People are demonstrating how interconnective strategies can produce communities that are more environmentally sound, economically prosperous, and socially equitable. Links to specific community Web sites are included as well as sections on creating community, living sustainably, smart growth, protecting natural resources, governance, and economy.

The Video Project is a source for over 250 top-rated, affordable videos and multimedia programs for all age levels on the environment, hands-on science, nuclear issues, global human rights, and related concerns, including Oscar and Emmy award-winners. Programs focusing on causes and solutions to violence in America have recently been added.