Sustainable Resource Directory
This Sustainable Resource Directory is full of links for World Organizations, Local and Global Groups working for a better earth. It also directs you to companies who are bringing a host of products and services to us on a personal and community level.
Education, training, and support for Cleaning our Earth
Jobs, Internships, Volunteering related to the Environment in Canada
Green Business and Environment Industry Associations
Environmental groups, organizations, networks, and associations
United Nations
Environment Assembly
http://www.unep.org/ccac/ – Climate and Clean Air Coalition
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
http://www.unep.org/uneplive –
UNEP Live
United Nations Environment Programme – Climate Change – featuring the Youth Climate Report
The Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.
The Flora Celtica is a project coordinated by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, conducting research into the uses of the native flora of Celtic regions. Includes project description, a searchable database, a forum, and information on the uses of Scottish plants.
http://www.odi.org.uk/fpeg/index.html
The Forest Policy and Environment Group focuses on institutional, policy, and socio-economic aspects of sustainable forest management and conservation and the interface between forests and other land-uses.
GLOBIO – Global Methodology for Mapping Human Impacts on the Biosphere. Used to estimate the number of impacts humans have made and will make, on the wilderness.
The International Institute for Environment and Development is an independent, non-profit organization promoting sustainable patterns of world development through collaborative research, policy studies, networking, and knowledge dissemination.
The Natural Resources Institute is based at the University of Greenwich, provides training, research, consultancy, and advisory services to underpin sustainable development. The majority of the activities focus on harnessing the natural and human capital for the benefit of developing countries.
Overseas Development Institute
An independent organization based in the UK, concerned with international development and humanitarian issues, advising practices that will lead to the reduction of poverty and the achievement of sustainable development.
Suscon – Sustainable Conservation
Engages businesses and private landowners in advancing the stewardship of our land and water in partnership with the environmental community.
Ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Dedicated to encouraging an environmentally sustainable society, in which human needs are met in ways that do not threaten the health of the natural environment or the prospects of future generations.
Eco Directories
“Clean Up the World is a global campaign that inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment. Held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme, it mobilizes an estimated 35 million people across 130 countries each year. You can add your group to the Clean Up the World Map by registering here.
Articles and background information for ecological direct action. The UK and global news, links, and contacts.
Information about ecological reserves, the not-for-profit charitable organization, and products and membership to purchase to support eco reserves.
A non-profit organization of scientists founded in 1915, conducting research, teaching, and working to provide the ecological knowledge needed to solve environmental problems.
Ecology and Evolution Research Group
Describes the areas of active research by this group at the Open University, UK.
A peer-reviewed, electronic, scientific journal published by the Resilience Alliance.
Friends of Ecological Reserves
Information about ecological reserves, the not-for-profit charitable organization, and products and membership to purchase to support eco reserves.
International Mire Conservation Group
Promoting the conservation of mires and related ecosystems, giving information on the sustainable use of mires, red lists of European wetland plants, and a link to the IMCG newsletter.
Aims to protect and restore the natural heritage of Malaysia through the establishment of a connected system of wildlands. Invites members of the public to purchase trees for reforestation to offset their air travel emissions.
The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.