Networking and education for individuals and communities interested in sustainable development, permaculture design, and bioregional resource protection.

Searchable database cataloging over 650 good and best practices from more than 90 countries on how people, their communities, the public and private sectors have been able to tackle critical social, economic and environmental problems.

Works with schools and networks on education for sustainable living.

Works towards sustainable social, health, educational, and economic outcomes through engaging the community in a planning and implementation process that coordinates public, private, and individual actions and resources. Includes issue information, legislative agenda, reports, and calendar of events.

Explores how human society can become sustainable, and serves as a catalyst for voluntary change toward a more humane and sustainable culture.

Homepage of Prof. David Bainbridge. Information and articles about agroforestry, sustainable building, and environmental restoration. Also, technical consulting services. List of natural fibers. Technology and materials descriptions.

About the use of the environmental indicators approach in Canada -- includes data on indicators which represent or summarize a significant aspect of the state of the environment, natural resource sustainability and related human activities.

Portal to information on balancing economic, environmental, social, cultural, health and political needs in the management of natural resources to maintain quality of life and ensure viability in the future.

Links to online resources for sustainable agriculture, ecology, wildlife, organic farming, and other environmentally concerned companies.

Facilitates information exchange including key documents, events, web sites, ideas, and discussions within the emerging field of sustainability science.

Non-profit research group developing an index for measuring sustainable development for Nova Scotia, integrating social, economic, and environmental variables.

Information resources promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development.

A project of the Global Accords Consortium for Sustainable Development housed at MIT. GSSD consists of an index to some of the best resources and materials on sustainability on the Internet.

A UK organisation that aims to promote sustainable development by ensuring that the environment is at the heart of decision-making.

Diverse information about sustainable agriculture, native ecosystems, and issues. Site offers different territory specific sections.

Focuses on innovation and sustainability of buildings and cities and markets these practices in the Heartland region of the United States.

Article advocating heavy taxes on natural resources, such as coal, on the theory that this will reduce pollution.

Center for interdisciplinary study of sustainability issues at the University of Minnesota, including: biosafety, organic aquaculture, population and risk assessment of transgenic organisms.

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."

Web magazine and forum dedicated to discussions of sustainable living practices in human communities, with emphases on transportation, urban design, environmental and economic justice, community, and energy efficiency. Topics include Bike People, Suburbia Project, and Sustainability.

An exploration of the definitions, issues, and efforts related to sustainability, both in Oregon and other places.

Partenaires Européens pour l'Environnement développe des partenariats économiques entre le Nord et le Sud.

Purpose is to promote conservation and sustainable rural development. Includes archived newsletters council members, events calendar, historic markers, and educational articles. Located in South Carolina.

Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that develops policies and tools that shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability. Includes how to help, news, and a list of projects and programs.

Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles and renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan province in China.

by Jay Hanson. Essay on sustainability.

Assists communities, business and government to enhance the economy and environment by developing strategies to decouple economic growth, job creation and community development from environmental impacts.

Database of information on what the federal government and the country is doing in support of sustainable development. Includes copies of international protocols and agreements.

Nonprofit organization working to help colleges and universities expand their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a foundation of learning and practice. Organization information and resources for promoting sustainability.

Resources on the concept of sustainable development, including overview articles, slide shows, links, recommended books and videos, and educational materials and programs that can help communities in their sustainable development efforts.

Independent, international research institute specialising in sustainable development and environment issues at local, national, regional and global policy levels. Aims to clarify the requirements, strategies and policies for a transition to sustainability. These goals are linked to the principles advocated in Agenda 21 and the Conventions such as Climate Change, Ozone Layer Protection and Biological Diversity.

Website about sustainable development in the construction, engineering, planning and property sectors. Searchable listings of sustainability events, searchable index, and sample articles. Focus is on the UK.

A "think-do tank" dedicated to sustainable resource use, economics, and community. Providing information, analysis, and practical demonstrations that can foster transitions to sustainable systems at all levels of society, from local to global. Limited information on website.

The webring focuses on the efforts of organizations to achieve sustainable development.

A unique compendium of links for those interested in sustainable design and building. A good start, when moving toward making life easier on the earth.

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.

Ideas and solutions for sustainable living, businesses and communities.

New Zealand organization offering workshops, consultancy, and other education, training and support, to further the particular goals of a business or organization while advancing a sustainable environment.

Organization promoting social and environmental sustainability through decentralism. Information on philosophies, projects and lectures; community-oriented economies, local currencies, community land trusts, and similar measures.

US based research and development firm that promotes integrated sustainable systems.

Case studies, planning guides and worksheets for programs to promote healthier and/or more environmentally sustainable actions and habits.

UK site with links and resources for sustainable development initiatives.

Sustainability information for use at all levels, from that of senior decision makers at the national and international levels to the grass-roots and individual levels.

List of internet sites dealing with sustainable development, including organisations, projects and activities, electronic journals, libraries, references and documents, and databases.