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Interesting websitesIntroductionIn this section you can find links to interesting websites with information relating to all kinds of environmental topics. If you would like to have a link to your website on this page, or have any suggestions for websites, please let us know. We welcome contributions of website links where information on any issue that can assist us in promoting action and/or discussion which protects and enriches our environment. With thanks to our main contributors to this section: Clare Davies, Nicole Ni and Lyn Spence. What's new:Boomerang Alliance "Affluence has created effluence - the more we have, the more we have to dispose of safely." EPA Qld. It seems that almost everything we buy comes pre-packaged. Even the smallest products seem to be packed in the largest way. There is packaging within packaging - plastic, paper, foam, paper. With today's concerns for a greener globe, we should be looking at ways for manufacturers to eliminate unnecessary waste. While there is continual focus on consumer waste there is very little attention given to manufacturing waste The Boomerang Alliance, a coalition of environment non-government organisations estimates that we can create one green job for every 650 tonnes of rubbish we recycle in Australia. Through the NRI, industry has identified a need for new plants and collection centres worth more than $3.2 billion. These centres would deliver another 2 million tonnes of recycling, create more than 7000 new jobs and help the economy grow by more than $3.3 billion a year. Without these investments, more recycling, and the jobs that go with it, will continue to be exported to countries such as China, Indonesia and India. For details on sustainable packaging, resources and contact details see the Boomerang Alliance website at http://bringitback.org.au/boomerang/ The Community Exchange System (CES) is a community-based, exchange system that provides the means for its users to exchange their goods and services, both locally and remotely. It could also be described as a global complementary trading network that operates without money as it is commonly understood . the CES is basically a new money system. Complementary currency money does not ‘exist’ like conventional money so there is no need for a supply of it and you don’t need any to start trading. Money in these systems is based on a ‘score-keeping’ system that keeps a record of who did what for whom and who sold what to whom. There can therefore never be a shortage of money and money does not have to be created by a third party (banks or government) outside the circuit of buyers and sellers. For this reason money and credit are free, for the buyers and sellers 'create' it at the moment of trade. For further information, articles and a fully functional demonstration site see the website at http://www.community-exchange.org/ http://www.actionbioscience.org/ - ‘Actionbioscience.org’ promotes bioscience literacy, and is an educational resource of the American Institute of Biosciences. It is a high-quality educational web site, and is said to be one of the five best biology web sites. This website has won several awards for being this way. ‘Actionbioscience.org’ is a non-commercial, educational web site created to promote bioscience literacy by examining issues that will: motivate the public to play an active role in bioscience education, show how developments in bioscience research can affect everyone, promote an understanding of biogeography and the biodiversity of life, engage the public to reflect on the relationship between human activity and the natural course of evolution, promote global ecological awareness, advance formal and informal bioscience education, and encourage students to pursue studies in the biosciences. To meet these goals, the site provides articles by scientists, science educators, and science students, on issues related to seven bioscience challenges: environment, biodiversity, genomics, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers in science, and bioscience education. In addition, the web site provides educators with original lessons and resources to enhance bioscience teaching. Up-to-date external links are provided at the bottom of each article to help the reader "learn more about” or "get involved in” a particular issue. Selected articles are translated into Spanish. ActionBioscience.org’s intended audience is the concerned public, educators, students and science professionals. They welcome suggestions, as well as feedback on their posted material. "The record shows time and again that one person or a small group can awaken the public to the importance of an issue and bring about a startling change in the direction of a society.” Angligreen aims to help parishes with environmental sustainability and practical initiatives and intend to halt and, if possible, heal some of the damage that we humans have done to the earth over many years. Angligreen Encourages all organizational levels within the Diocese to commit to the seven R's of environmental care: REVERENCE for all creation :REFUSE to use resources unnecessarily :REDUCE consumption and waste : REUSE resources where appropriate :RECYCLE materials where possible :REPAIR rather than throw away :RESTORE habitat and ecosystems. Visit their website at www.anglicanbrisbane.org.au for contact details and further information. Animal Diversity Web: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html - Online since 1995, the Animal Diversity Web is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, and classification sponsored by scholars at the University of Michigan. Thousands of individual species accounts include extended descriptions, pictures of each species, and in some cases, recordings of sounds and short movies. The site effectively facilitates inquiry-driven learning through its innovative search tool. One very fun element is a virtual museum that includes a number of representative photographs of various animal species, and several hundred virtual reality movies. This and many other useful features of the site provide a very thorough and well thought out educational resource for students, ranging from biology to zoology. The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been promoting the use of renewable energy, water conservation and sustainable building since 1980. ATA has a very practical approach to achieving change through its advocacy and research work. It takes the feedback it receives from people active in sustainable living, and works to overcome the barriers that prevent or slow down the uptake of sustainable technologies. This is done through internet forums, seminars, discussions and educational events in which information and ideas are shared on various topics related to current areas of research. The organisation has undertaken numerous surveys and projects including greywater trials, viability of domestic wind turbines in urban areas and solar energy generation to create a greener and safer environment. The community research projects undertaken by Alternative Technology Association include climate change issues, technical efficiency, environmental performance, community acceptance and recycling practices. With branches and members around Australia and New Zealand, ATA provides practical information and expertise, based on our members’ hands-on experience. ATA also offers advice on conserving energy, building with natural materials, reusing, reducing the use of and recycling natural resources. Further details at http://www.ata.org.au/
Australia 21 - Australia 21 is a non profit company whose focus is research and development on issues of strategic importance to Australia in the 21st Century. Under an honorary Board of seven directors, it works to ensure that research into large and complex issues is addressed in a rigorous way through the establishment of sustained collaborative networks of outstanding thinkers and researchers from various disciplines across Australia. Australia 21 is also seeking to bridge the gap between research and policy. It will help to create new frameworks of understanding and apply these frameworks to the development of public, corporate and community policy and action. Its research will thus be grounded in the needs of modern society. The Australia Institute is an independent public policy research centre funded by grants from philanthropic trusts, memberships and commissioned research. The Institute was launched in 1994 to develop and conduct research and policy analysis and to participate forcefully in public debates. It is concerned about the impact on Australian society of the priority given to a narrow definition of economic efficiency over community, environmental and ethical considerations in public and private decision making. Web page www.tai.org.au Australian Conservation Foundation - Australia's leading non-government, non-profit environment organisation, whose vision is for long-term reform, for accountable and ecologically sound management of Australia's cities, industries and natural heritage. See www.acfonline.org.au
Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is a national, non-profit organisation whose mission is to protect the health and vitality of Australia's coasts and seas. AMCS provides leadership on a wide range of marine issues throughout Australia including marine parks, fisheries, threatened species and land-based pollution. The marine environment is under threat and needs our help. Widespread coral bleaching, declining water quality, the presence of introduced marine pests, struggling fisheries and species declines are symptoms of a system under too much stress. Visit www.amcs.org.au ANZBIOCHAR - The Australian and New Zealand Biochar Researchers Network is a collaborative group of scientists interested in advancing the understanding and application of biochar materials which have been made from sustainably harvested and renewable biomass resources. Biochar is the carbon-rich solid product resulting from the heating of biomass such as wheat, chicken manure, wood or biowaste to 450 – 550oC in an oxygen-limited environment. The Network of scientists is dedicated to all facets of biochar research, including soil productivity enhancement, carbon sequestration, waste management, risk assessment and environmental management, sustainability of feedstock supply, greenhouse gas mitigation and bioenergy co-production. Further details at http://www.anzbiochar.org/ ANZSES - Established in 1961, Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES) is a non-profit organisation that can give technical service and scientific input on the renewable energy sector in Australia and New Zealand. ANZSES holds public and professional events to promote the environmentally sustainable production and use of energy and the sustainability in building. It aims to educate, inspire and enable people to utilise renewable energy sources and ecological building principles. Sustainable House Day and ANZSES annual conference on renewable energies and energy efficiency are excellent vehicles for doing just that. Understanding which climate zone you live in and how it affects your housing choices is one of the first steps in living sustainably. The ‘Inspiring Ideas’ page allows you to run the mouse over a map of Australia to find the climate zone of your own area and then follow through to a link which has suggestions and solutions for buildings in that particular climatic zone. The ANZSES website at http://www.anzses.org/ has details about the organization, a contact list and membership form. There is also a link for members to access the online magazine ‘Solar Progress’, a 'Members Resource' page and discounted books at the online bookshop. Australian Public Environmental Reporting - Offers a library of electronically available Australian Public Environmental Reports, with links to company sites, publications, tools and other resources. See www.environment.gov.au/about/environment-reports/index.html
The Australian Student Environment Network is made up of campus environment collectives all over the continent working for a just and sustainable future. ASEN aims to provide resources and support to collectives across the country, share skills, passion, experience, resources, ideas and run campaigns on issues such as climate justice, raising public awareness and directly acting to stop the destruction of fragile marine ecosystems, supporting food coops on campuses around the country and strongly campaigning against the expansion of uranium mining and nuclear power industries. The ASEN website at http://asen.org.au/ has information on events, campaigns, membership and links to resources, images and publications and contact details. The Australian Youth Climate Coalition is a coalition of Australia's largest youth organisations and over 50,000 young people from across Australia. The AYCC is one of Australia’s few examples of an entirely youth-run and youth-led organisation. Their mission is to build a generation wide movement to solve climate change before it's too late through bringing about short term political impact and long term cultural change. Through a carefully targeted strategy, they aim to help communicate the facts on climate change, along with a sense of hope that solutions are available. By empowering the generation most threatened by climate change to be front and centre in solving it, they intend to make this an urgent and mainstream issue for society as a whole. Find out more about their actions and campaigns at http://www.aycc.org.au/ Beverage Packaging Environment Council (BIEC) has a national approach to litter prevention, increased recycling rates and the delivery of a broad range of other environmentally desirable outcomes. Importantly, BIEC works in partnership with key stakeholders in different localities to ensure successful outcomes. See http://www.nrc-recycle.org/1bpec.aspx
The Big Scrub Environment Centre of the Earth's creatures, frogs are amongst the most susceptible to changes in their habitat and to the degradation of the environment. Help Us to Survive by Helping the Earth to Survive. See www.bigscrub.org.au Birds Australia and the Australian Museum are pleased to announce the launch of the Birds in Backyards website The site is designed to link old and new bird lovers alike into the magic of Australian birds. An initiative of the Sydney-based Birds in Backyards program, the site is focused on urban birds, habitats and conservation issues and is relevant for the 85% of Australians who live in urban areas. Special Features include: - Bird Finder - name that bird! The Birds in Backyards Bird Finder, is the first comprehensive tool to help you name that elusive bird on-line. It allows users to enter the size, shape and colour of a bird. This prompts identification of your bird, from an initial database of 150 species found in Sydney and other Australian east coast cities, with work underway on the final target of 800. You can also listen to the calls of 120 species Boomerang Alliance "Affluence has created effluence - the more we have, the more we have to dispose of safely." EPA Qld. It seems that almost everything we buy comes pre-packaged. Even the smallest products seem to be packed in the largest way. There is packaging within packaging - plastic, paper, foam, paper. With today's concerns for a greener globe, we should be looking at ways for manufacturers to eliminate unnecessary waste. While there is continual focus on consumer waste there is very little attention given to manufacturing waste The Boomerang Alliance, a coalition of environment non-government organisations estimates that we can create one green job for every 650 tonnes of rubbish we recycle in Australia. Through the NRI, industry has identified a need for new plants and collection centres worth more than $3.2 billion. These centres would deliver another 2 million tonnes of recycling, create more than 7000 new jobs and help the economy grow by more than $3.3 billion a year. Without these investments, more recycling, and the jobs that go with it, will continue to be exported to countries such as China, Indonesia and India. For details on sustainable packaging, resources and contact details see the Boomerang Alliance website at http://bringitback.org.au/boomerang/ Brisbane Forest Park is 28,500 hectares of superb bushland comprised of national parks, state forests and council reserves. The land of Brisbane Forest Park is managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service) and Brisbane City Council. The park's headquarters includes an information centre, a unique wildlife display, a superb restaurant and function centre in a bush setting, and a bush crafts & souvenirs shop. The park facilitates picnicking, sightseeing, camping, bushwalking, bird-watching, horse-riding and cycling, and is open every day of the year. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane_Forest_Park
C Caring for Australia's Wetlands - WCA is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to add value to Australia's wetland community and environment by building the knowledge and science of wetland repair through active wetland repair projects in regional Australia. The objective of our website is to connect this knowledge, and to facilitate action in wetland local communities of repairing Australia's wetlands. Visit www.wetlandcare.com.au Catholic Earthcare Australia is an ecological agency. Its mission is to help promote understanding among people that creation is sacred and endangered, and that the natural world needs protection and preservation for present and future generations yet unborn. See www.catholicearthcareoz.net The Centre for Design - sustainability, research, solutions - Our mission is to conduct an integrated program of interdisciplinary research, consulting & professional development to promote and demonstrate the role of design and innovation in achieving an environmentally sustainable future for Australia. Visit www.cfd.rmit.edu.auCentre for a Sustainable Economy - With a slogan "Environment & Economy: Stronger Together," the Centre for a Sustainable Economy is a non-profit, non-partisan research and policy institution based in Washington DC, USA. Its economists and policy experts use economic modelling and policy analysis to determine the impact of environmental taxes, tax incentives, auctioned permits and similar market-based tools on the economy, the environment and society. The Centre publishes scholarly papers, testifies before government bodies and provides technical assistance to organizations at state, national and international levels. The Centre promotes innovative tax and other market-based approaches to achieving a sustainable economy – one that integrates long-term economic growth, environmental quality and social fairness. Go to http://www.sustainable-economy.org/ ‘Changing the Present’ is a website aiming to change the world, one gift at a time. It lists gifts by cause. Causes include: basic needs (disaster relief, education, human rights, hunger etc.), community (aging, arts and culture, children and youth, refugees, women, veterans etc.), environment (agriculture, animal welfare, environment, and global warming), health and safety (cancer, disabilities, HIV/AIDS, landmines, medical research, mental health etc.), and opportunity (micro credit, poverty alleviation, social entrepreneurs and technology). Go to www.ChangingThePresent.org Clean Up Australia - The nation's largest community environmental organisation. See www.cleanup.com.au They also have a lot of information sheets available at http://www.cleanup.com.au/au/NewsandMedia/fact-sheets-index.html www.climateark.org This website is a climate change and global warming portal, the original biocentric climate science, policy and advocacy search engine. It includes many articles on issues such as evidence of climatic in various parts of the world and climatic change policies of various governments worldwide. Climate Action Network Australia and Friends of the Earth Australia have developed a web-based summary of the expected effect of climate change on the world's social systems: how we source food, harvest water, sustain employment, and build our houses and cities. The website, funded by the Myer Foundation, is a compilation of major national and international research on a range of topics including cost of living, insurance, tourism, agriculture, health, housing, planning in Australia and overseas. Go to http://www.cana.net.au/ The Climate Group is an international, non-profit organisation working with business and political leaders to advance clean technologies and policies to cut global greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate a prosperous low carbon economy. The Climate Group's goal is to set targets, create policies, build confidence and generate the political willpower needed to make the changes the world requires by 2050.The Australian Board of Directors for the Climate Group include Chairman, John Thwaites, former Deputy Premier of Victoria and Victoria’s first Minister for Climate Change. Vice Chairman of the Board is Tim Flannery, one of the world’s leading writer-scientists and an internationally acclaimed environmentalist. Steve Howard is the CEO of The Climate Group which he co-founded in late 2003. Andrew Stock has had over 30 years broad management experience in the energy sector both in Australia and overseas, and is currently Executive General Manager, Major Development Projects with Origin Energy Limited, and a Director of Geodynamics Limited. Jim Walker helped to set up The Climate Group in late 2003 and is responsible for managing the Groups operations, fund raising and research. For more information about those Australians working to bring about the desired changes go to the website at http://www.theclimategroup.org/about-us/governance/australian-board-of-directors/ Coastcare - A national program that encourages community involvement in the protection, management and rehabilitation of our coastal and marine environments. The program assists local communities to form partnerships with local land managers to undertake projects that aim to improve and protect our coastal and marine habitats. See http://www.nrm.gov.au/about/caring/index.html The Community Exchange System (CES) is a community-based, exchange system that provides the means for its users to exchange their goods and services, both locally and remotely. It could also be described as a global complementary trading network that operates without money as it is commonly understood . the CES is basically a new money system. Complementary currency money does not ‘exist’ like conventional money so there is no need for a supply of it and you don’t need any to start trading. Money in these systems is based on a ‘score-keeping’ system that keeps a record of who did what for whom and who sold what to whom. There can therefore never be a shortage of money and money does not have to be created by a third party (banks or government) outside the circuit of buyers and sellers. For this reason money and credit are free, for the buyers and sellers 'create' it at the moment of trade. For further information, articles and a fully functional demonstration site see the website at http://www.community-exchange.org/ Community Gardens – www.communitygarden.org.au The aims of the Condamine Catchment Management Association are to coordinate the activities of landholders, community groups, industry groups and all spheres of government within the river catchment area to achieve long term sustainable use of land, water and related biological resources. The region encompasses all or part of 13 local governments and has an extensive network of Landcare organisations and sub-catchment groups. The Association works to achieve a balance between economic development and conservation of land and water. The CCMA website at http://www.condaminecatchment.com.au/ has interactive maps, projects, informative links and full details of all aspects of the region. Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is one of Australia's leading practical conservation organisation's with more than 2000 conservation projects across the country each year. Visit www.conservationvolunteers.com.au The CSIRO Sustainability Network is a “virtual learning community of practice” dedicated to inclusive exchange of ideas and information on sustainability and sustainable development – and this means across science disciplines within CSIRO, and across enterprises, professions, generally. It is still growing, but currently has around a thousand members, some inside CSIRO, but the disciplines and generations majority outside in business, industry, education, government (all levels), NGOs and the community. Most are in Australia, but some are international. Ages range from about 19 to 90. The Network has a public-access website at www.bml.csiro.au/sustnet.htm. Back-issues of newsletters are available through this web page, or you can go directly to the newsletter archive at http://www.bml.csiro.au/SNNewsletters.htm .
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Earth Day Network (EDN) was founded by the organisers of the first Earth Day in 1970, and promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide. Their mission is to build broad-based citizen support for sound, workable and effective environmental and sustainable development policies for all. Visit www.earthday.net Earthwatch Australia - Provides a range of publications including 'Business and Biodiversity' which is of particular relevance as to how the corporate sector can play its part in conserving our biodiversity. See http://www.earthwatch.org/australia/about/our_publications/ Contact the Ecological Footprint Network: Ecological Footprint Quiz: http://www.myfootprint.org/ In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the consumption of various resources (both renewable and non-renewable) throughout the world and the amount of land required to support these resource demands. Based on a complex calculus of elements, this is referred to as an ecological “footprint”. The Redefining Progress organisation has created this very educational online quiz that allows individuals to learn how large their ecological footprint is, based on 15 questions about their personal lifestyle habits. After responding to these questions, visitors will be able to compare their ecological footprint to what other people use around the globe. ECOS - Australia's most authoritative magazine on sustainability in the environment, industry and community is published bi-monthly by CSIRO both in print and online. ECOS is for anyone interested in our evolving approaches towards a more environmentally sustainable future - an invaluable resource for professionals and students alike.Ecospecifier is an online database and educational knowledgebase of eco and health preferable products, materials and technologies for the built environment construction sector, specifically targeted to provide information on how to design and deliver buildings, interiors and surrounds using environmentally preferable products. Its broader aim is to help create a more sustainable physical environment by increasing the use of environmentally preferable and healthy products, materials and design processes. For information on how ecospecifier can help you, and the team and innovative collaboration behind it, visit the website at www.ecospecifier.org/ EcoSTEPS is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing specialised services to people in organisations seeking to operate and interact in ways that contribute to a sustainable world. We provide support and advice to a broad range of organisations across all sectors of society. We have incorporated global best practice and thinking into our methodologies and tools. Our services will be of benefit to any organisation wishing to take practical action steps towards triple bottom line sustainability. Visit www.ecosteps.com.au Eco Voice, Australia’s leading Eco E-Newsletter (previously The Environment Newspaper) is the place where you can find the latest free eco information online. It consists of Environmental News, Eco Events, Eco Directory, Eco Guide, and Eco Articles and contains a lot of information regarding climate change, clean energy, awards, eco produces, habitat, tourism, water conservation, leisure, recycling and more. Simply subscribe to its monthly e-newsletter for free at http://www.ecovoice.com.au/ Ecowise Environmental Pty Ltd provides a wide range of environmental monitoring and analyses with specific expertise in water and wastewater analysis to support management decisions. Visit www.ecowise.com.au The Energy Efficiency Council is the peak body for commercial and industrial energy efficiency services and products. The Energy Efficiency Council aims to build the market for energy efficiency products and services, ensure that energy efficiency is implemented with excellence and accountability and establish energy efficiency as the pre-eminent measure for carbon mitigation to 2020. Their website is http://www.eec.org.au/. For EnergyWise information, check http://www.dme.qld.gov.au/Energy/home_energywise_kit_1.cfm Environmental News Network (USA) - A popular-style source of international environment updates, also with plenty of links to social and economic issues. Environment Business Australia is the peak body representing and helping organisations in the business of providing goods, systems, services, technologies, infrastructure, financing, research and development, and education that improve environmental outcomes. Visit www.environmentbusiness.com.au www.environment.gov.au - This is the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and Art’s website. It includes various information, for example, you can nominate for inclusion in the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (giving them any suggestions you may have). This Act lists the threatened species and processes in Australia. It also includes annual reports from various Australian Government Departments that deal with environmental issues. Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, South East Queensland Division Welcome to the home of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, South East Queensland Division (EIANZ-SEQ). The EIANZ is a representative professional organisation specifically formed to meet the needs of environmental practitioners and present a professional view on environmental issues in public forums. Established in 1987, the EIANZ is genuinely multi-disciplinary in its focus and membership. See www.eianzseq.org Environmental advocacy occurs in the space between community values and institutionalised environmental management. It describes the social action that occurs when community members perceive and are compelled by a tension between desired and actual environmental management. This website promotes events, resources and links to enhance environmental advocacy. It is not about any particular environmental issue or campaign. It is about the process of advocacy and the learning involved in effective advocacy. See www.environmentaladvocacy.org European Environmental Advisory Councils - A participatory website currently used by around 30 Advisory Councils for environmental policy and sustainable development in 13 EU and 8 accession countries. Participation and collaboration are aimed at improving the quality of policy advice at national and regional levels. The site posts news and discussion items relating to sustainable development, and also programs and proceedings of meetings and events. Go to http://www.eeac-net.org/ Ethos Foundation Since its establishment in 2005 the Ethos Foundation has operated a not-for-profit consulting service specialising in sustainability and communication. The focus of the foundation is the building of local living economies and sustainable business and they strive to cultivate effective new thinking, values and action for positive, ecologically sustainable futures. Their consulting service provides both a vital cash flow component for the organisation as well as providing the opportunity for them to contribute to regional projects that centre on strategic sustainability issues. Their website has further information on the programs they run which include Building Sustainable Small Business; Consulting; Art and Ecology and Engaging4Achange. There are discussions, essays and poetry on the Writing page and tabs link to gallery, news, contact information and a shopping page. The Ethos Foundation can be contacted at : 37 Bibaringa Place, Beechmont, QLD; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Phone: 07 3040 3035; Website: http://www.ethosfoundation.org
Food & Water Watch is a U.S. based non-profit organisation and consumer rights group working with organisations around the world to create an economically and environmentally viable future. Through research, education, media, and lobbying, they advocate policies that guarantee safe, wholesome food produced in a humane and sustainable manner. They believe that we should all have the right to know where our food comes from and that there must be accurate and full labeling. They are dedicated to working on behalf of the public to assert and regain these rights. They are extremely concerned that we are in a worldwide struggle for the control of our food and water and that the work of producing our food is being replaced by large profit driven corporate enterprises. There is a wealth of information plus ways to get involved at their website: http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/ Foresight Programme, UK - The British Foresight Programme involves business, the science base, Government, the voluntary sector and others in thirteen sectorally based Foresight panels to think about what might happen in the future and what can be done about it now to increase prosperity and sustainability. The sight provides access to a range of trend information, publications, future scenarios and statistics. Malcolm McIntosh was sceptical of the British Foresighting process at its inception, but the materials available now suggest it may have "matured." The Forum on Science and Technology for Sustainability seeks to facilitate information exchange and discussion among the growing and diverse group of individuals, institutions, and networks engaged in the field of science and technology for sustainability. It seeks to provide access to emerging ideas, relevant activities, key documents and web sites. The Forum is an activity of the international Initiative on Science and Technology for Sustainability (ISTS). Go to http://sustsci.aaas.org/ Friends of the Earth is a social and environmental justice organization that works towards a sustainable and equitable future in a way that safeguards the environment and societies. FoE Australia functions both through the activities of its local groups, and on the national level through appointed spokespeople, campaigns and projects, the national magazine - Chain Reaction, and the work of the national liaison officers. They have a wide range of national campaigns and projects with the main focus currently on the following issues -
Friends of the Earth believes in working for a sustainable and empowering future and are working to create the type of world we want: one that will be based on healthy communities and healthy ecosystems. If you would like to become involved or just learn more about these important issue go to their website at http://www.foe.org.au/ G www.getgreen.com.au - This website is packed with ideas on water conservation. It speaks of topical water issues, how to save water in your home, where to buy water saving devices (e.g. the pump pod water storage and transfer solution which is a drum that catches water and stores it), what different stages (e.g. Stage 6) of water restrictions mean, and much more. The Global Learning Centre aims to promote understanding of people's shared responsibilities for developing more peaceful, just and ecologically sustainable communities in our world. Website: http://www.glc.edu.au/ Address: Global Learning Centre, 102 McDonald Road, Windsor, Qld., Australia 4030 Phone: (07) 3857 6666; fax 07 3857 2173; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Government Departments / Agencies Commonwealth ACT Green Business Network aims to provide clear, concise, accurate, and balanced environmental information, resources, and learning opportunities to help companies of all sizes and sectors integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a manner that combines ecological sustainability with profitable business practices. Visit www.greenbiz.com Green Cross Australia works with Australian communities addressing major environmental issues like rising sea levels, renewable power and extreme weather (e.g. floods, fire, storms and drought) and works toward achieving a global shift in values towards a peaceful sustainable and secure future. Green Cross Australia recognises that in making decisions for a sustainable future the solutions must be balanced, fair and equitable. For further information on Green Cross and contact details visit their website at http://www.greencrossaustralia.org/ or phone them at their Brisbane office on 07 3003 0644. www.greenhouse.gov.au - This website has sections on agriculture, business and industry, community and households, emissions monitoring, energy, government, impacts and adaptation, international activities, natural resources, and science. There is a section on the Asia-Pacific partnership on clean development and climate. There are also sections on global warming (cooling it), at home, at school, at work, consumers, transport, education, and local Greenhouse action. This website also features a factors and methods workbook, Greenhouse challenge plus, national Greenhouse accounts, solar cities, sustainable transport, and climate change science. The Department of Climate Change was established on 3 December 2007 as part of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio. This website currently provides information about programmes formerly administered by the Australian Greenhouse Office.Greenpeace is an independent campaigning organisation that uses non-violent direct action to expose current global environmental issues and to force solutions, which are essential to a green and a peaceful future. Greenpeace campaigns around the world, wherever its presence, expertise and spirit are needed. With a presence in more than 40 countries, the organisation focuses on the most crucial worldwide threats to our planet's biodiversity and environment. They have the global reach and experience to fulfil their ambitious mission, which is to force solutions for a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace Australia Pacific works on global issues that affect our unique region. Its goal is to ensure the earth’s ability to nurture life in all its diversity. Greenpeace's core values are: Independence: they do not accept money from governments, corporations or political parties because this would compromise their core values; Bearing Witness: They follow the Quaker tradition of bearing witness, and non-violent direct action: they strongly believe that violence in any form is morally wrong and accomplishes nothing; and Non-violent direct action: they strongly believe that violence in any form is morally wrong and accomplishes nothing. Greenpeace takes non-violent direct action at the point of an environmental crime to expose an environmental problem. Their peaceful protests work to raise awareness and bring public opinion to bear on decision-makers. You can also shop on this site, or become a member of this organisation. Go to www.greenpeace.org/australia. For information sheets on a variety of topics go to http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/resources/ Greenpeace -International environmental activists, particularly renowned for their anti nuclear shipping and anti whaling stance. Good site with up to date information on campaigns. Visit www.greenpeace.org/international_en Greenseekers is Australia's ultimate online 'green collar' networking platform connecting green jobseekers with green employers. It has been developed to offer a simple networking framework to enable people of all skill ranges and operating within all levels of greenness to connect, communicate and grow. Greenseekers believe that every service required by today's society can be offered in a clean and ethical manner. Companies and organisations listed within the 'Green Business Directory' state examples of their green operations and services allowing jobseekers or service seekers to understand the range of services available. Jobs are arranged and listed by location with both national and international work offered on the site. The Greenseekers website at http://www.greenseekers.com.au/ offers job vacancy advertising, volunteering and internship listings, training program notifications and contract and tender operations. The Griffith University EcoCentre’s mission to promote unsustainable ways of living and working across local and national communities through the development and delivery of collaborative environmental education programs. See http://www.griffith.edu.au/environment-planning-architecture/ecocentre Growing Communities is a community based cooperative enterprise working to educate and promote the establishment and development of sustainable community and school based gardens in urban areas. Many schools are benefiting from the natural learning environment provided by the introduction of a school garden and participants are gaining a wealth of valuable knowledge from the staff, parents and numerous other groups from the broader community who are becoming involved with the projects and sharing their enthusiasm and skills. The interactive website is a valuable resource offering information, advice and a chance to get involved online. The ‘Learn About Permaculuture’ tab has links to publications, resources and the chance to submit articles, comments, photos etc. The project promotes the idea of a 'world garden' within the garden of a school and a link featured on the home page (World Garden Project) enables children from all five continents to correspond and communicate worldwide through the language of gardening. Details at http://www.growingcommunities.org.au/main/about-us H Healthy Building Network (USA) - The Healthy Building Network is a lobby group dedicated to the use of safer, ecologically superior building materials as a means to healthier indoor environments and global environmental preservation. Initial objectives include phasing out PVC plastic, plywood and chipboards, and formaldehyde and arsenic-treated wood. The site makes scientific and policy information available to general consumers. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) GreenSmart initiative aims to improve environmental outcomes in the housing industry, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, through better house design. GreenSmart homes are beneficial to the homeowner as well as he environment – they are more comfortable, being naturally warmer in winter and cooler in summer, whilst also cheaper to run. See www.greensmart.com.au
I Information for Action - offers a lobbying facility; a database of leaders, and environmental groups; an environmental quiz with cartoons and animations; articles, music videos, lyrics and MP3s; a database of chemicals, and their effects, a newsletter. Volunteers are always needed. See - www.informaction.org Institute for Local Self-Reliance (USA) - The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is a non-profit research and educational organization that provides technical assistance and information, and environmentally sound, economic development strategies. ILSR works with citizen groups, governments and private businesses in developing options that extract the maximum value from local resources. Links within the site include: new rules: designing rules as if the community mattered, the carbohydrate economy, waste to wealth: reduction, re-use, recycling and scrap-based manufacturing, energy policy, and healthy buildings. Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy, Murdoch University - The ISTP was established in 1988 to help create a better understanding of the roles and effects of science and technology for the benefit of all sectors of society. Founded in 1988 through a Western Australian Government grant, the Institute is now an independent School within the Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education (SSHE) at Murdoch University. Institute for Sustainable Futures - The Institute for Sustainable Futures is a not-for-profit research institute created by the University of Technology Sydney to support and create change towards sustainable futures. The Institute is located at the Australian Technology Park in Redfern. The Institute undertakes strategic research in the following in the areas of sustainability: International Institute for Sustainable Development - The International Institute for Sustainable Development contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and assessment,and natural resources management. By using Internet communications, IISD reports on international negotiations through its many publications, including the Earth Negotiations Bulletin. IISD Reporting Services provides a multimedia resource for environment and sustainable development policy makers, including coverage of international negotiations containing daily reports and photos. The International Federation of Environmental Health With the mission statement 'Caring for the environment in the interests of world health', the IFEH is an association of national organizations of environmental health professionals. Their website gives access to projects, scientific reports and other publications, and relevant events. See - www.ifeh.org
K Kitchen Garden Foundation is a non-for profit organisation established by Stephanie Alexander to raise funds to support Kitchen Garden Schools across Australia. It is a program that introduces pleasurable food education for young children, leading children to more healthy food through developing their own productive food garden and an exciting kitchen as an integral part of the school curriculum. See http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/ www.knowledgehound.com - This is a ‘how-to hunter’ website, and includes ‘how-to-do-its’ on almost any topic, for example, renewable energy, solar cooking, eco transportation etc. The site offers advice on everything from how to improve your vocabulary to how to stop thumb sucking. This website was founded by a lady in USA (who still oversees it today), who was following on from the tradition of her grandmother (her grandmother offered advice on almost anything) by providing a ‘how-to’ service to the public. L Landcare Queensland provides training, resources and funding for landcarers across the state of Queensland. It is a uniquely Australian partnership between the community, government and business to 'do something practical' about protecting and repairing the state environment. Landcare volunteers repair and viably manage precious natural resources and are achieving great things like preserving native flora and fauna and managing issues like drought, salinity, weeds and pests. Landcare Queensland has also developed a Junior Landcare activity program which gives students the opportunity to participate and experience the environment in and out of classroom setting. For further details visit the website at http://www.landcare.org.au/. There is also contact information as well as projects, grants and funding, a bookshop and a host of materials and resources for the public, schools and community groups. The LEAD Group is a non-for-profit community organisation that works towards global lead risk reduction through community education, advocacy and public policy development. Find out how to participate in eliminating lead through utilizing lead-free and hazard reduction products and services at. Test for Lead First!! The LEAD Group Inc. campaigns for the removal of lead from petrol and other products and conducts an advice, information and counselling service about lead. www.lead.org.au or phone 1800626086 to order a kit today.
LivingGreener is a brand new federal government website with everything you could ever want to know about green living. It provides a starting point for information about living more sustainably and reducing your environmental impact. It also includes information on government programs and financial support. Visit http://www.livinggreener.gov.au ‘Living Smart Homes’ is a free program of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Moreton Bay Regional Council. If you are residents in the council area and over the age of 18, you could become a registered user participating in Living Smart Homes Program and make more sustainable lifestyle choices by completing four living smart modules: energy, water, transport, and waste. Find out more information and become a part of it, simply visit http://www.livingsmarthomes.net.au/Default.aspx LMS (Landfill gas Management Services) is a wholly Australian owned and operated company, recognized as leaders in landfill gas and the renewable energy industry. Visit their very interesting website. Visit www.lms.com.au
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Nature Refuges Landholders Association (NaRLA) is breaking new ground in nature conservation with its specific focus on privately owned and controlled lands, and in the practical ways it is going about encouraging and empowering landholders to manage their land for effective nature conservation in conjunction with other uses of the land. NaRLA's members are private landholders, leaseholders and other professionals in the conservation field, who recognise the vital role that private landholders have to play in the conservation of native flora and fauna, and who are committed to promoting and playing an active part in that role. Through NaRLA, landholders, including farmers and graziers are working with government agencies, scientists, and corporate, private, and community organisations to develop and implement practical and effective ways of protecting Australia's unique natural heritage while still protecting their livelihoods. For more information about membership, services, activities, news and resources go to the NaRLA website at http://www.naturerefuges.com/ The "Network of Concerned Farmers" is an Australia wide network of conventional and organic farmers who are concerned about the economic, environmental and social impacts of genetically modified crops. See www.non-gm-farmers.comThe New Internationalist is an independent not-for-profit co-operative based in Oxford UK with editorial and sales offices around the world dedicated to promoting social justice, environmental sustainability and cultural awareness. The New Internationalist’s Australian on-line shop http://www.newint.com.au/shop/index.htm is where you can order a wide range of products or, alternatively, you can subscribe to its monthly award-winning Magazine, New Internationalist. If you live in Adelaide, you can also visit their local shop at 28 Austin Street, Adelaide from 9:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-Government Organisations National Western Australia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community organisation situated on the banks of Brisbane’s Breakfast Creek in Windsor. More than 1500 exotic and native fruit trees, bushtucker plants, shrubs and ground covers have been planted on the four hectare farm site since its inception in April 1994. The farm has been developed for people to enjoy and participate in using the principles of permaculture. It is also intended to be a demonstration site where people of all ages can learn through practical, hands on experience. For opening times and further details go to http://www.northeystreetcityfarm.org.au/ or read an interview with founder Dick Copeman discussing this organic farm at http://australianetwork.com/nexus/stories/s1981814.htm
O Oz GREEN - Is short for the Global Rivers Environmental Education Network, Australia. We are a non-government, non-profit organisation, aligned to no political party or lobbying group. We are strongly committed to positive change in the environment, particularly in improving the quality of our water through community-based projects in a local, national and international context. See - http://www.ozgreen.org.au Our Earth as Art http://earthasart.gsfc.nasa.gov/index.htm - The USGS and NASA have teamed up to bring the public stunning images of the Earth taken by the Landsat-7 satellite and the Terra Satellite’s Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER). Visitors can browse the images by continent or alphabetically. The images support information about rock outcrops, deserts, deltas, clouds, glaciers, and many other earth science topics. The website allows users to download the images as posters and wallpaper.
P The Pacific Institute works to create a healthier planet and sustainable communities. It is a non-profit research institute located in California, which was created to provide independent research and analysis on issues at the intersection of development, environment, and security. The aim of the Institute is to find real-world solutions to problems like water shortages, habitat destruction, global warming, and environmental injustice. It conducts research, publishes reports, recommends solutions and works with decision makers, advocacy groups and the public to change policy. Visit them at their website at http://www.pacinst.org/ www.planetextinction.com - This website talks about the extinction on earth, occurring because of global warming. It also tells of the evidence of global warming. The site is put together by a group of people wanting to increase awareness of what damage we are doing to our planet. It tells us how we can change this, both personally and politically. www.practicalenvironmentalist.com - The ‘Practical Environmentalist’ website contains useful environmentally friendly news and advice. The website is a blog that will keep you up-to-date on news and tips about the practical aspects of being green. This website was put-together by two Americans, Kent and Lars. Kent is qualified in Community and Regional Planning. Lars is the owner of Clean Air Gardening, an online retailer specializing in environmentally responsible lawn and garden supplies. Kent says: “I have learned the importance of environmental education, and of small scale community-based conservation projects in protecting the environment. I feel that this is really where we as individuals can have the biggest impact on the environment, through small projects at home and within our communities.” Lars says: “When we take small steps as individuals, they add up, and they DO make a difference. Don’t think that what you do doesn’t matter. It’s the millions of individual choices we make every day that make the world go around. Even if you made a bad choice yesterday, you can make a better one today. Do something positive. You’ll feel good about it, and it will make a difference. Together, we are a whole army of environmentalists.” Kent and Lars also invite you to make suggestions and comment on the contents of their website. www.ptua.org.au - This is the Public Transport Users Association’s (PTUA) website. It is the recognised consumer organisation representing passengers of public transport (all forms of it). This is a non-profit, voluntary organisation with no political affiliations. The PTUA lobbies governments and public transport authorities in the interest of all users of public transport. They work with other bodies and through the media to promote public transport and educate the community about the benefits of sustainable transport policies. They also undertake research into transport policies, which will improve services to make Melbourne and regional Victoria a better place to live. The PTUA is committed to: a sustainable economy, healthy ecology, and an equitable society … where Victorians can go anywhere, anytime, using a community controlled public transport system that is convenient, efficient and safe. They achieve this by: providing leadership in research and debate, and engaging in open dialogue with all sectors of society. Q Queensland Conservation Council Queensland Youth Environment Council is a place where young people’s perspective on key environmental sustainability issues are heard by Queensland Government. Council members also act as youth leaders to enhance awareness and inspire other youths to take action to achieve a more sustainable future for the state. For more information, please visit our website www.qyec.org.au R
RIRDC reports on human capital: The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation web site gives access to almost 100 research reports and other related material on human capital. See https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/ As a part of ‘Sustainability Victoria’, Resource Smart offers ideas and advice of being sustainable in terms of resource use. From heating & cooling to lighting, from waste reuse and recycling to water saving, this site demonstrates how simple changes to your habits can make immediate and dramatic cuts to household emissions. It also contains sustainable solutions for educators, businesses, and government. Go to http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/for_households.html S List of State & Territory Conservation Councils ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sacramento Area Earth Day Network - Our efforts are dedicated to promoting the next steps toward living sustainably with the Earth and each other through inspiration, education, empowerment and celebration! Visit http://www.earthday.net/node/15586 Safe Climate Australia aims to mobilise Australia’s extensive technological, economic and political expertise and resources in planning the transition of the Australian economy to zero net carbon, the sequestering of dangerous levels of existing carbon from the atmosphere, and in assisting the building of a global consensus for restoring a safe climate. Visit http://www.safeclimateaustralia.org/ SmartHousing - An initiative of the Queensland Department of Housing has been developed in response to the increasing demand for houses that are comfortable, flexible and deliver cost savings over time. It incorporates four main elements: affordability; resource efficiency; universal design; and safety and security. See - http://www.smarthousing.qld.gov.au, or http://www.sustainable-homes.org.au/ or http://www.build.qld.gov.au/smart_housing/ http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/ - ‘Stop Global Warming’ is a movement about change, as individuals, as a country, and as a global community. It contains numerous topical articles about global warming and the issues associated with it. Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC) - Our vision is an ecologically sustainable world achieved through individual and community stewardship of the natural environment at local, regional and global levels." Visit www.scec.org.au Sustainable Housing – www.integratedliving.com.au Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF) specializes in the promotion of sustainable living practices for existing projects programs and organisations. We are a ‘Can-Do’ organization offering individuals, government organisations and business positive, solution oriented actions that address the challenges we collectively face. The Sustainable Living Foundation was established to bring together committed individuals and the expertise, funding and resources needed to achieve sustainability. We provide assistance to community or projects. The Sustainable Living Foundation’s vision is to accelerate the uptake of sustainable living practices and principles which will protect and improve our environment. For further information visit www.slf.org.au Sustainability Victoria - Working with schools, state and local governments, community groups and individuals, Sustainability Victoria is a website where Victorians can find demonstrations of sustainable resource use which will reduce people’s everyday environmental impacts. In the site, you can become involved in programs designed to increase the sustainability, find a service, take action at home and work, or get informed with up-to-date research and publications. Go to http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/1517-home-page.asp Sustainable Jamboree is a local community group in the Brisbane City Council Ward of Jamboree and surrounds. Locals are invited to help educate, activate and facilitate towards a more sustainable community in partnership with households, schools and businesses. http://www.sustainablejamboree.org/
T http://www.treehugger.com/ - This website is broken down into a series of in-depth how-to articles that will help you to green your life. No time like the present to start. 'How to green up your work', lighting, electricity, wardrobe, personal care, furniture and other. Also some interesting articles on current topical environmental issues. Trees for Life - One of the world's largest volunteer tree-planting organisations, together with Bush for Life volunteers, work on sites of conservation value. See - http://www.treesforlife.org.au/ or phone (08) 8372 0150 The True Food Network is a growing community of everyday Australians, chefs, food experts, farmers and community groups uniting to protect our food from genetic engineering (GE). Australia currently has limited labeling laws for genetically engineered (GE) foods. That's where the Truefood Guide comes in handy. The Guide on the website rates food brands and products as Green (GE-free) and Red (may contain GE ingredients). Companies and supermarkets listed as green have implemented policies and procedures throughout their supply chain to actively avoid ingredients derived from GE crops while the companies and supermarkets listed in the red section of the guide may have products that contain ingredients derived form GE crops. You can do a search either by food and drink type or brand, download the full PDF guide or order a convenient wallet-sized hard copy. There is an online petition on the website to demand effective labeling laws, a Question and Answers page and a Resources page addressing important issues such as Health Concerns, Environmental impact, Solutions etc. Current news and events are listed and there is a form is available onsite to join the network (no charge) to receive regular updates and share ideas. Total Environment Centre - This site provides extensive and easy to understand and navigate reference material, links to other sites and up-to-date campaign information. We encourage activism, so there's plenty of scope for you to become involved in an area you feel concerned about. Visit http://www.tec.org.au/
Urban Waste Management and Research Centre (UWMRC) - This Centre within the College of Engineering at the University of New Orleans, USA, was established in 1990 to address urban environmental issues. It produces a continuing Urban Environment series of video films on issues such as storm water, wastewater, industrial discharges, composting, recycling, waste minimization, and brownfields redevelopment. The series has been distributed to organizations, media, and libraries in many cities across more than 30 countries.
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W Warren Centre, University of Sydney – Transport project - The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering has a current project on "Sustainable Transport in Sustainable Cities," with the objective being to develop a strategic plan for managing accessibility and sustainable transportation systems in 21st-Century cities. Sydney is being used as a model. Check the website under "Activities." Water – We All Have A Role To Play brochure http://www.environment.gov.au/water/publications/ www.waterconserve.org - ‘ Water Conserve’ is a Water Conservation Portal dedicated to protecting and conserving drinking water and ecosystems worldwide. This site features a genuine water conservation Internet search engine, constant water news and link tracking, and biocentric commentary. Waterwatch - A national volunteer water quality monitoring and education program. See - http://www.waterwatch.org.au/ National Weedbuster Week - Dept of Environment & Heritage http://www.deh.gov.au/about/publications/index.html#invasive, Weeds Australia http://www.weeds.org.au/, CRC Weed Management http://www.weeds.crc.org.au/index_flash.html The Weeds Australia web site has been updated to enable searching of their weed identification tool by NRM region. You can find the general jump off page at http://www.weeds.org.au/ntmap.htm or you go directly to Queensland’s jump off page at http://www.weeds.org.au/qldmap-nrm.htm#map . Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing Australians today. It’s up to all of us – individuals, business and government – to act quickly and do all we can to protect this wonderful country for our kids and future generations as well as ensuring that we establish and support the new clean energy jobs and industries that we will need to compete and prosper this century. ‘Who On Earth Cares’ is a new campaign from the Australian Conservation Foundation, bringing together Australians from all walks of life who care about these important issues. The campaign urges people to visit the interactive website, ‘place’ themselves on a map and leave details for others to read why they care and to tell of the active steps they are taking at home to help the environment. It also has details of how to contact your local political representative, to let them know your thoughts on the issue and encourage them to make a difference on climate change. f you are one of the many Australians who care, take action now and put yourself on the map at www.whoonearthcares.com Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland We are the oldest, largest and most respected wildlife-focused conservation group in the State of Queensland. Founded in 1962 by Judith Wright, Brian Clouston, David Fleay and Kathleen MacArthur, the Society is a community-based, non-profit organisation consisting of 24 branches throughout the State, committed to an ecologically sustainable future for people and wildlife. Visit www.wildlife.org.auhttp://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/environment.asp This is Wollongong City Council’s website on Sustainability. It deals with issues such as environment protection, estuary management, floodplain management, bushfire protection, biodiversity, threatened species, tree management, urban drainage, waste and recycling in the city of Wollongong. www.womenandenvironment.org - This is a website for ‘Women’s Voices for the Earth’ (WVE), which is a group of woman that have been promoting ecological sustainability and social justice since 1995. WVE is a national, women-centred environmental health and justice organization that works to, eliminate or substantially reduce environmental toxics impacting human health, and to increase women’s participation in environmental decision-making. WVE (pronounced "weave") believes that citizens have a right to live and work in a healthy environment, and that a truly democratic society should protect us from exposure to hazardous chemicals. Unfortunately, there are some 85,000 chemicals in the consumer marketplace and only a fraction of them have ever been tested for their impact on human health. Many of these chemicals are now known or suspected to contribute to a long list of diseases including cancer, developmental disabilities, heart disease, infertility, and reproductive harm. The good news is that women are convincing major corporations and political decision-makers that we can and should do better. Support ‘weave’ and join other women in becoming part of this historic event. World Conservation Union (IUCN) - The world's largest related conservation organisation. It aims to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. See - http://www.iucn.org/ Worldwatch Institute founded by Lester Brown in 1974, the Worldwatch Institute offers a unique blend of interdisciplinary research, global focus, and accessible writing that has made it a leading source of information on the interactions among key environmental, social, and economic trends. Their work revolves around the transition to an environmentally sustainable and socially just society-and how to achieve it. Providing insights and ideas on various global issues, such as climate change, resource degradation, and population growth, Worldwatch Institute carries on the interdisciplinary research seeking innovative solutions for achieving a sustainable society. This website consists of publications (State of the World, World Watch Magazine, Vital Signs, and etc.), blogs (Dateline: Copenhagen, Nourishing the Planet, Green Economy, and Transforming Cultures), and programs. You can sign up for one of their e-newsletters to stay up-to-date on the latest global sustainability analysis. Visit www.worldwatch.org . World Resources Institute - Provides information, ideas, and solutions to global environmental problems. They aim to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment for current and future generations. See - http://www.wri.org/wri/index.php
World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sustainable Development - A comprehensive list of internet sites dealing with sustainable development, including organisations, projects and activities, electronic journals, libraries, references and documents, databases, directories or metadatabases. Maintained by the Center for Economic and Social Studies on the Environment , located at Université Libre de Bruxelles.
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Z Zerofootprint The Zerofootprint Foundation's work began in 2005 with the goal to engage communities everywhere in the battle against climate change. It is a global organization which partners with businesses to engage their staff in carbon reduction strategies with a view to building sustainable, 'low carbon culture' organizations'. It operates both in the for-profit and charitable sectors through two entities, Zerofootprint Software and Zerofootprint Foundation using shared technology. Zerofootprint aims to build the world's most effective carbon measurement and management software for use by individuals, communities and organizations and to provide industry best practices in the rapidly evolving emissions protocols and environmental standards arena. They also provide carbon management solutions to reduce Enterprise-related carbon risk in a changing, green economy. The company's full suite of tools measure, manage, report on, and offset carbon production. There are some great, free downloadable resources on the website including kids and youth calculators which measure carbon output in transportation, what you eat, use and throw away. The One Minute Calculators will provide an estimate of a user's carbon emissions in 60 seconds or less. Go to http://www.zerofootprint.net/ for more information. |
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