The Commons World-Wide Sustainability Resource Inventory
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    As an indication of our commitment to collaboration and team work, the soul in fact of this entire undertaking, we now point you to the following inventory in progress which already identifies more than six hundred groups working in related areas world wide. In almost all these cases we have made an effort to contact and invite the principals to get in touch to discuss how best we might collaborate on all this. And we intend to continue as among our highest priorities this effort to build bridges, build teams, and build solutions in specific places.

    You will notice a hearty diversity in these programs and sites, from the diplomatic and formal to the contentious and impudently activist. Some of these programs are based on principles and orientations which we do not necessariy share. We will need all of that and more to make a more sustainable and just world. Creative dissonance is our thing. And you can never tell where the next good idea is going to come from. Don't forget that!

    While such a listing is inevitably idiosyncratic and personal, and incomplete, for those who care it should be a source of not only help but of a certain, measured, hopefulness. Look at how many people in how many places are trying to do their part for a more sustainable world! And you can help too by sharing your suggestions and ideas with us all. (At The Commons, we answer our mail.)

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    1. 500 PPM (Germany): - promotes global climate protection through international partnerships and by fostering involvement of industry, the public sector, and concerned individuals through market-driven means. Create solutions for clients that integrate global climate protection into business operations. "500 PPM" means 500 parts per million - a crucial value for climate protection because it describes a point at which the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere should be stabilized.

    2. A Day at the Office (The Commons, France) Prepared for friends and colleagues world wide in an attempt to set before you an informal, partial, ad hoc collection of some of the most interesting and challenging communications, excerpts and working notes generated via projects and exchanges taking place in The Commons and its various public interest programs. We invite you to share your comment on any points, pieces or articles posted here that strike your interest. And to submit your own items.

    3. Adam Smith Institute

    4. ACCESS: Eurocities for a New Mobility Culture (Belgium) ACCESS and its members take part in a number of European projects in the field of sustainable urban transport. ACCESS is also instrumental in the coordination and management of these projects.

    5. Active Living by Design(USA) is a national program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and is administered by the UNC School of Public Health.

    6. Adaptive Environments (USA) is a 25 year old educational non-profit organization committed to advancing the role of design in expanding opportunity and enhancing experience for people of all ages and abilities. Adaptive Environments' work balances expertise in legally required accessibility with promotion of best practices in human centered or universal design. Projects vary from local to international. All are characterized by collaboration and user participation.

    7. Adbusters Media Foundation (Canada): A global network of artists, activists, writers, pranksters, students, educators and entrepreneurs... who believe culture jamming can be to our era what civil rights was to the '60s, what feminism was to the '70s, what environmental activism was to the '80s...

    8. ADEME -Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Énergie (France): ADEME is closely involved in implementing the government's environment and energy policies and helps France meet its international commitments. Waste economy, air pollution, energy management.

    9. African Rural Energy Enterprise Development (Mali Senegal, Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia): - seeks to develop new sustainable energy enterprises that use clean, efficient, and renewable energy technologies to meet the energy needs of under-served populations, thereby reducing the environmental and health consequences of existing energy use patterns.

    10. Aga Khan Development Network (Switzerland ): The AKDN focuses on health, education, culture, rural development, institution-building and the promotion of economic development. It is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to their faith, origin or gender.

    11. Agence Française de Développement (France): - a public institution, belongs to French system of Public Development Assistance (APD). Active in over 60 countries in Africa,

    12. All India Institute of Local Self-Governmen (India)
      13. All India Institute of Local Self-Government, designed to promote & support activities in the area of Research and Training in Municipal Administration, was launched in 1926. Since its inception, the Institute has covered various states through its regional offices and peripatetic as well as permanent centers.

    13. AllAfrica Global Media(Mauritius): -- multi-media content service provider, systems technology developer and the largest electronic distributor of African news and information worldwide. Aggregate, produce and distribute news from across Africa to tens of millions of end users.

    14. The Alliance to Save Energy (USA): - promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and energy security. The Alliance strives to be the world's premier organization promoting energy efficiency to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security

    15. Alliance for a Paving Moratorium (USA): A project of the Sustainable Energy Institute - Promoting eco-democracy since 1988

    16. Alliance for Sustainability (USA): The mission of the Alliance is to bring about personal, organizational and planetary sustainability through support of projects that are ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just and humane. The Alliance for Sustainability is a Minnesota-based, tax-deductible nonprofit supporting model sustainability projects on the local, national and international levels.

    17. Alternative Transportation Resources (USA) Life After, Before, Without, and Despite Cars. Focus is twofold. One is to participate in the on-going effort of challenging the supremacy of the automobile, whether on our roads or in our hearts. The other is to promote and encourage the use of bicycles.

    18. America Walks (USA) The mission is to foster the development of community-based pedestrian advocacy groups, to educate the public about the benefits of walking, and, when appropriate, to act as a collective voice for walking advocates. To carry out our mission, we provide a support network for local pedestrian advocacy groups. We offer advice about how to get started and how to be effective with public officials and engineering and design professionals.

    19. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (USA) - a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. ACEEE's program areas include: National, Regional, and State Energy Policy; Buildings, Appliances and Equipment; Utilities; Industry; Transportation; International; Conferences and Publications.

    20. American Institute of Architects' Center for Livable Communities (USA) -promoting sustainable design to leading community design workshops -- that influence the quality of life in our nation's communities.

    21. Amor (Austria): Austrian Mobility Research is one of the leading European companies in the field of mobility research and therefore has a vast experience in cooperating with the EU-research promotional institutions. Works for sustainable environmental-friendly and people-friendly traffic development.

    22. APCW- Networking for Change and Empowerment

    23. Arbetslivsinstitutet - National Institute for Working Life (Sweden) - national centre of knowledge for issues concerning working life. The Institute carries out research and development covering the whole field of working life, on commission from The Ministry of Industry, Employment and Communications.

    24. Asia Pacific Gender and Equality Network (APGEN)

    25. Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (Maylasia): ARROW is committed to promoting and protecting women's health rights and needs, particularly in the area of women's sexuality and reproductive health. We believe that good health and well-being and access to comprehensive and affordable gender-sensitive health services are fundamental human rights.

    26. Asahi Glass Foundation (Japan) - strives to contribute to the creation of a richer, more vibrant society. To this end, the Foundation supports research in leading-edge scientific and technological fields and recognizes individual and organizational efforts to solve issues of concern to people around the world.

    27. Ascribe: The Public Interest Newswire (USA) AScribe supplies journalist and the public with fast and convenient access to a valuable information resource.

    28. Aseed (Netherlands) - a network that initiates actions and campaigns on environmental and social justice issues. Main activities are promoting discussion, encouraging positive action, distributing publications and coordinating meetings

    29. Ashoka: Innovators for the Public (USA) - Ashoka invests in people. It is a global non-profit organization that searches the world for social entrepreneurs-extraordinary individuals with unprecedented ideas for change in their communities. Ashoka identifies and invests in these social entrepreneurs when no one else will.

    30. Association for European Transport (UK) European organisation for transport professionals, promotes networking and the exchange of ideas, Information and opportunities amongst its members through conferences, special interest groups and the members' website. AET is responsible for organising Europe's leading annual transportation conference (the European Transport Conference - ETC). Members are encouraged to play an active role.

    31. Association des Maires de Grandes Villes de France (France)

    32. L'Association Transports et environnement (Switzerland) (ATE) oeuvre depuis 1979 et avec succès en faveur d'une mobilité intégrant l'être humain et la protection de l'environnement. Pour parvenir à ses objectifs en matière de politique des transports durable, l'ATE préconise un usage parcimonieux de l'énergie, des atteintes minimales à l'environnement ainsi qu'une réduction des transports inutiles.

    33. The AtKisson Accelerator, Inc (Sweden and USA)) AtKisson, Inc. is an international network of professional consultants, trainers, facilitators, researchers, writers and designers, with bases in the U.S, Europe, and Australia; and with strategic relationships with a number of other firms and organizations around the world.

    34. Association for Commuter Transportation (USA)) - North America's most respected association for professionals who specialize in commute options and solutions as well as organizations, business and indivudals interested in creating a more workable transportation system.

    35. Australian Conservation Foundation (Australia) Australia's leading national, environmental organisation. It is non-profit, membership-based and is funded by individual Australians via their memberships, donations and workplace giving programs. ACF works for practical solutions to the most urgent environmental problems, solutions that achieve lasting political, economic and social support.

    36. Australian Greenhouse Office (Australia) Federal government agency dedicated to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, including alternative fuel and sustainable transport actions.

    37. Auto-Free NY (USA) - A movement aimed at exploring and achieving the upper limit of "devehicularization" of our nation's largest city. Get cars out of our parks. Curb the reckless motorists who dominate our streets. Increase pedestrian space and safety. Invest in new transit options and make bicycling better. A livable city is possible! ALso see www.vision42.org

    38. Auto-Free Ottawa (Canada): makes extensive of electronic discussion areas. Used for announcements, general discussion and for event planning. There is also a support area for people that are making a transition to a car-free lifestyle. (Listed here as an example of spontaneous citizen organization.)

    39. autofrei wohnen/carfree living (Germany) German page contains lists of carfree projects, carfree initiatives & vacation destinations, go to chapter "... Worldwide". With english links and some english subtitles (see notes in chapters` english introduction pages). New destinations` links are welcome! Also detailed information about cfd and the Berlin/Germany carfree situation

    40. autofrei leben! e.V. (Germany) German-language platform for car free living, with web site, conferences, print materials.

    41. Autonomic Communication research initiative (Europe) Autonomic Communication Forum (ACF) initiative is being founded on the belief that a radical paradigm shift towards a self-organising, self-managing and context-aware autonomous network, considered in a technological, social and economic context, is the only adequate response to the increasingly high complexity and demands now being placed on the Internet.

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    42. The Baltic Challenge (Sweden) - for Sustainable Growth in the Baltic Sea Region
      A yearly competition - The Baltic Challenge Award - is a core activity inviting projects illustrating innovative and useful ways to implement ICT. The vision of the Baltic Challenge is to create the world's most dynamic and highly competitive ICT region - a leading user of ICT tools both for citizen and community leverage and for sustainable socio-economic growth in the region.

    43. Bicycling Empowerment Network (South Africa) - for Sustainable Growth in the Baltic Sea Region
      Launched in Cape Town on 7 February 2002. BEN promotes the use of bicycles in order to address low-cost mobility, health and access to opportunity, employment, skills and education. In collaboration with both national and international development/ donor agencies, the project facilitates the transportation of bicycles from Europe, Great Britain and the United States to South Africa, the establishment of bicycle workshop projects and the introduction of bicycle user paths/ networks.

    44. Best Foot Forward (UK) ' Our aim is to help regions, organisations and communities to reduce their 'ecological footprint' through the delivery of a wide range of analytical tools and consulting services."

    45. Best Practices and Local Leadership Programme (UNEP) - a global network of institutions dedicated to the identification and exchange of successful solutions for sustainable development. The BLP partners' network identifies initiatives in such areas as housing, urban development and governance, the environment, economic development, social inclusion, crime prevention, poverty reduction, women, youth, infrastructure and social services.

    46. BEST (Canada)

    47. Best Practices Database (United Nations)

    48. Best Practice for Sustainable Urban Infrastructures - (Europe)

    49. Bremen Initiative Best Practice Resources (Germany)

    50. Best Practices Database (UNEP) This searchable database contains proven solutions to common social, economic and environmental problems of an urbanising and globalising world. Over 1600 practices from 140 countries demonstrate practical ways in which public, private and civil society sectors are working together to improve governance, eradicate poverty, provide housing, land and basic services, protect the environment and support economic development.

    51. Biciacción :) (Ecuador) Desde el 2002 conformamos la fundación Biciacción con el fin de promover el uso de las bicicletas, fomentando el respeto y la convivencia pacífica de los distintos medios de transporte en Quito.

    52. Bicycle News Agency (Denmark)

    53. Bike Forums (USA) Common topics of discussion include: Advocacy & Safety - Bicycle Mechanics - Commuting - Road Cycling - Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Training & Nutrition - Winter Cycling

    54. Breakthrough Institute (USA) - believes that we can create a better world by advancing a vision grounded in America's founding values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

    55. Bremen Initiative (Germany) is a global platform for all local business-municipality partnership programmes and projects aiming at sustainable development. As a campaign, its goal is to affect awareness, influence legislation and be a catalyst in developing new solutions based on best practices.

    56. Bretton Woods Project (USA) - A networker, information provider, media informantand watchdog to scrutinise and influence the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF)

    57. BRIDGE - Institute of Development Studies (IDS) (UK)

    58. Brisbane Institute (Australia) - "Since its formation in 1999 has, in accordance with its charter, developed as a generator of ideas and a facilitator of discussion. A feature of the Institute is its emerging status as a key driver of intellectual exchange between policy makers and practitioners in industry, commerce, government, academic institutions and the wider community, both in Australia and internationally.

    59. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (USA) The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 established BTS for data collection, analysis, and reporting and to ensure the most cost-effective use of transportation-monitoring resources. BTS brings a greater degree of coordination, comparability, and quality standards to transportation data, and to fill important gaps.

    60. Business Council for Sustainable Energy (USA) The BCSE is an organization dedicated to implementing market-based approaches to reducing pollution and providing a diverse, secure mix of energy resources. Through our extensive national and international contacts, the Council works on issues pertaining to climate change, international financing, clean energy tax equity and global market development

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    61. Cato Institute (USA)

    62. California Center for Innovative Transportation - CCIT (USA) : was founded by the University of California and the California Department of Transportation. Its mission is to facilitate the development, commercialization and deployment of promising transportation technologies and systems.

    63. California Energy Commission (USA) : The state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Promoting energy efficiency through appliance and building standards. Developing energy technologies and supporting renewable energy. Planning for and directing state response to energy emergency.

    64. Campaign for Better Transit (USA) : The (CBT) is a coalition of transit riders, community organizations, environmentalists and social justice advocates, working to build a public transportation system that meets the transit needs of all the people of Chicago.

    65. Campaign for Sensible Transport (Ireland) :

    66. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (Canada) : - offers an alternative to the message that we have no choice about the policies that affect our lives. We undertake and promote research on issues of social and economic justice. We produce research reports, books, opinion pieces, fact sheets and other publications, including The Monitor, a monthly digest of progressive research and opinion.

    67. Canadian International Development Agency (Canada) : CIDA supports sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world

    68. Canadian Urban Institute (Canada) : CUI is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing solutions to important issues that have an impact on the quality of life in urban areas and communicating those solutions to a wide audience through a variety of media. The CUI brings together experts from different disciplines to connect people, money and ideas to build strong communities and equitable and competitive urban areas in Canada and internationally.

    69. Carshare Organizations - World Inventory (France) : Organized in three main parts: (i) World Inventory of Carshare Operators, (ii) Regional Groupings, and (iii) links to National Groupings. In each case these inventories are developed with the help of our members and colleagues of the World CarShare Consortium world wide.

    70. CarBusters: a project of World Carfree Network. Carbusters.org, Car Busters magazine, and the Car Busters Resource Centre are tools for the grassroots global carfree movement - activists, campaigners and engaged citizens from around the world who want to take on car culture and promote alternative ways of life. Organise their own World Car-Free Day... and their site is full of useful info for anti-car campaigners worldwide

    71. Car Free Cities Discussions Free flow chat sessions on how to achieve "car free city solutions to the vexing problem of urban automobiles." Includes discussion of transport and energy issues. Intended for discussion of personal experiences as they relate to the larger issues. Moderated by Carfree.com.

    72. Car Free Discussions 300 list members discuss and explore issues related to eliminating or reducing one's reliance on automotive transport. Celebrates non-polluting forms of transportation such as walking and bicycling while encouraging the use of mass transit as well as other life style changes providing an alternative to autocentric perspectives. Very personal, laid back approach.

    73. Carfree Times A newsletter for those interested in carfree cities. Published on-line four times a year (sometimes more often).

    74. Carfree Universe (USA) - focus of this site is not so much on accomplishing carfreeness (though that is a desired end), but on helping those who are choosing to live without a car have as many opportunities and options as possible. It is about creating a strong and supportive environment for those who choose carfreeness.

    75. Car Haters Unite (USA) - Hideouse-whitenoise, The Urban Cycling Zine.

    76. Cars Suck - Right Of Way is a group of activists dedicated to asserting the rights of car-free street users -- including pedestrians, cyclists, and skaters -- and fighting back against car violence. Our home base is New York City, but we hope to report on, and help stimulate, action and awareness in other locales as well.

    77. Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs (USA)) The world's premier forum for research and education in ethics and international policy. We provide a home for those who explore the ethical dilemmas posed by issues such as deadly conflict, human rights violations, environmental protection, global economic disparities, and the politics of reconciliation.

    78. Case studies on sustainable development - (World Health Organization)

    79. Centre for Alternative Technology (UK) CAT is an environmental charity aiming to 'inspire, inform, and enable' people to live more sustainably. A solutions driven organisation, offering practical solutions to environmental problems. Key areas: are renewable energy, environmental building, energy efficiency, organic growing and alternative sewage systems.

    80. Center for Clean Air Policy - CCAP (USA)
      81. - established in 1985 by a group of state governors to develop and promote innovative policy solutions to energy and environmental problems. Center has been actively engaged in analyzing and advancing policies in all sectors of the economy-electricity, transportation and land-use, buildings, commercial, industrial, agriculture, and forestry-as well as cross-cutting experience in emissions trading and emissions registries.

    81. CDT - Centre for Distance-spanning Technology (Sweden)
      82. Environment for sustainable business innovation. Centre for Distance-spanning Technology manages integrated IT R&D projects and processes for sustainable business innovations. CDT is a joint venture between Luleå University of Technology and IT industry, where researchers, businessmen and entrepreneurs collaborate...

    82. Center for A New American Dream (USA) - helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life and promote social justice. We work with individuals, institutions, communities and businesses to conserve natural resources, counter the commercialization of our culture and promote positive changes in the way goods are produced and consumed.

    83. Centre for Alternative Transportation (USA) A non-profit organization committed to community involvement in manufacturing, using, and advocating sustainable modes of transportation.

    84. Centre for Integral Economics (Canada) - launched in 1998 when we recognized the power and potential for economic instruments to transform the fundamental direction and structure of our society. The image of economic policy acting akin to the DNA of an organism is a central metaphor of our work. Like DNA, tax and other fiscal polices are largely hidden and mysterious, but incredibly powerful forces in directing behaviour and development patterns. We are committed to shaping these forces in a way that supports progressive social, economic, and environmental policy goals. CIE works with diverse leaders to both educate about sustainability and to practically implement concrete changes. CIE is both a charitable organization and runs an influential fee-for-service consulting arm.

    85. CDT - Centre for Distance-spanning Technology (Sweden)

    86. Center for Neighborhood Technology (USA)

    87. Centre for Sustainable Transportation (Canada)

    88. Center for Livable Communities (USA) - a national initiative of the Local Government Commission (LGC). A nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization of elected officials, city and county staff, and other interested individuals throughout California and other states, the Local Government Commission helps local governments identify and implement solutions to today's problems

    89. Centre for Poverty Analysis (Sri Lanka) CEPA is a Sri Lankan organisation that carries out research, provides advisory services and influences policy on poverty in the country. It is an active member of the Lanka Forum for Rural Transport Development (the Sri Lankan network affiliated to the IFRTD).

    90. Centre for Public Space Research (Denmark)
      A research centre of the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts specially devoted to the study of urban spaces and the impact of the design of urban and suburban areas on the daily lives of their inhabitants. Director: Dr Jan Gehl.

    91. Center for Resource Solutions (USA)
      believes a small number of people can make a big difference in addressing sustainability issues. We encourage the transfer of sustainable technologies and foster international leadership in sustainability by building the human capacity to meet environmental, economic, and cultural needs.

    92. Center For Science and Environment (India) Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is an independent, public interest organisation which aims to increase public awareness on science, technology, environment and development. The Centre was started in 1980.

    93. Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment (UK)
      CSERGE is internationally renowned for working at the forefront of interdisciplinary research, on a range of environmental issues. CSERGE uses social science analysis as a link between existing scientific knowledge and policy guidance, with the aim of mitigating environmental problems in both developed and developing economies.

    94. Centre for Sustainable Transport/Centre pour un Transport Durable (Canada) The Centre for Sustainable Transportation was founded to provide leadership in achieving sustainable transportation in Canada.

    95. Center for Transportation and the Environment (USA) - continues to focus on being a leader in facilitating rapid development, commercialization, public understanding, and acceptance of advanced transportation technologies.

    96. Center for Transportation and the Environment (USA) - Online Magazine contributing to possibilities for Networking (UK wide), approx monthly. Started mid 2003.

    97. Changemakers.net (India)
      98. Changemakers is an initiative of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public that focuses on the rapidly growing world of social entrepreneurship. It provides solutions and resources needed to help everyone become a changemaker and presents compelling stories that explore the fundamental principles of successful social innovation around the world.

    98. Chebang (UK) - an online magazine for all interested in local sustainability or quality of life issues

    99. China Sustainable Energy Program (China)The CSEP supports China's policy efforts to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy. The program emphasizes both national policy and regional implementation. The program strives to build capacity in China to analyze energy savings and renewable energy opportunities, and to develop policies to capture those opportunities.

    100. Child Friendly Cities (Unicef) See http://www.unicef.org/search.php?q=Child+Friendly+Cities&Go.x=9&Go.y=9 for info on this Unicef program.

    101. Children's Play Council (UK) The Children’s Play Council (CPC) is a campaigning and research organisation that promotes children’s play. Established in 1988, CPC is an alliance of national and regional voluntary organisations, local authorities and partnerships with an interest in children's play. This includes play associations and networks, playwork training organisations, local play services, EYDCPs and Local Strategic Partnerships as well as many national children's charities. CPC aims to raise people's awareness of the importance of play in children's lives and the need for all children to have access to better play opportunities and services. It promotes consultation with children and young people of all abilities and facilitates networks between children's services.

    102. CICERO - Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (Norway)<- founded by the Norwegian government in 1990, is an independent research center associated with the University of Oslo. CICERO's mandate is twofold: to both conduct research and provide information about issues of climate change.

    103. CIEL - Center for International Environmental Law - a nonprofit organization working to use international law and institutions to protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and sustainable society. We provide a wide range of services including legal counsel, policy research, analysis, advocacy, education, training, and capacity building.

    104. Cities21 (USA) Summary: we design sustainable suburbs of the future: no taxpayer cost, less traffic and greenhouse gas, more housing and social vibrancy, greater auto-free mobility, increased public transit revenues, increased office and residential land values, retail sales, and ability to attract employees.

    105. Città sostenibili (Italy)
      A project aimed at city improvements for children. Sponsored by the Italian Ministry of the Environment.

    106. Ciudad Humana (Colombia) es una Fundación sin ánimo de lucro que promueve la construcción participativa de ciudades sostenibles donde el centro de reflexión y acción sea lo humano.

    107. Clean Air Campaign (USA) The mission is to motivate Georgians to take action to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion. To accomplish this mission, The Clean Air Campaign offers a variety of voluntary programs and services, including free employer assistance, public information and children's education. We focus on both congestion and air quality because they are linked - vehicle emissions contribute to smog formation.

    108. Clean Air-Cool Planet (USA) creates partnerships in the Northeast to implement solutions to climate change and build constituencies for effective climate policies and actions.

    109. Clean Air Initiative (USA) This World Bank international partnership project advances innovative ways to improve air quality in cities by sharing knowledge and experiences through partnerships in selected regions of the world

    110. Clean Air Initiative (USA) This World Bank international partnership project advances innovative ways to improve air quality in cities by sharing knowledge and experiences through partnerships in selected regions of the world

    111. Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities The CAI-Asia. promotes and demonstrates innovative ways to improve the air quality of Asian cities through partnerships and sharing experiences. Secretariat: The World Bank & Asian Development Bank

    112. Clear Zones (UK) The overall aim of is to reduce pollution and traffic in towns and enhance manufacturing end export opportunities by developing relevant technology and techniques through partnerships between cities, industry, academia and Government

    113. Clickmobility.it (Italy) è il portale italiano della Mobilità e del Trasporto Passeggeri, un portale verticale di tipo "business-to-business" finalizzato a fornire informazioni ad alto valore aggiunto, promuovere prodotti e servizi specialistici ed offrire servizi di consulenza on-line "profilati" sui diversi segmenti di una comunità virtuale composta dai principali operatori di questo settore.

    114. Climate Alliance (Germany) -- an association of European cities and municipalities that have entered into a partnership with indigenous rainforest peoples. This worldwide alliance is united by a common concern for the world's climate. Our climate protection contributions build upon commitment and diversity at the local level. We view our initiative as a part of efforts towards sustainable development and North-South equity.

    115. The Climate Ark The ClimateArk is a Climate Change Portal and Search Engine dedicated to promoting public policy that addresses global climate change through reductions in carbon dioxide and other emissions, renewable energy, energy conservation and ending deforestation.

    116. Climate Care
      117. Climate Care offers organisations and individuals a way to reduce their impact on global warming. It sells carbon offsets on the one hand while funding and managing projects on the other. Climate Care Trust was formed in 1998 as a company limited by guarantee. It does not have shareholders as its primary aim is to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.

    117. Climate Care Calculator - 1

    118. Climate Care Calculator - 2 Clean up your CO2 emissions quickly and efficiently, just by using one or more of our Carbon Calculators: Car & Home Calculator; Air Travel Calculator; and Fixed Offset Options where you'll find an offset to fit every pocket.

    119. Climate Change Coalition
      120. The climate change working group addresses one of the most crucial environmental issues facing humanity. Since the late 1980's there has been increasing international recognition among scientists and governments alike that human activities are now significantly affecting global climate. But it is one of the most highly political issues, because its challenges affect our consumption of energy, our mobility and our land use, three things which strike deep into both macroeconomic realities and personal lifestyles.

    120. ClimateChangeEducation.org - Dedicated to science education on climate change/global warming.

    121. Climate Change Knowledge Network -brings together expertise, experience and perspectives from research institutes in developing and developed countries active in the area of climate change. It provides a forum for rigorous research on the issues within the international climate change structure and a means for furthering dialogue between countries as they undertake efforts to address climate change.

    122. The Climate Group (UK) - a non-profit organisation working to harvest this knowledge. For the first time, the pioneering experience of corporations, governments and financiers across the globe will be captured, analysed and made available for others to learn from. By mobilising a global, solutions-oriented reducers' movement, The Climate Group will turn threats into opportunities, and degrees into zeroes.

    123. Climate India (India) - The aim of WSD, which is based on the principle of conscious and responsible participation of women, is to implement relevant development programmes.

    124. Climate Institute (USA) - has been in a unique position to inform key decision-makers, heighten international awareness of climate change, and identify practical ways of achieving significant emissions reductions.

    125. Climate Trust (USA) The Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit start-up originally formed in 1997 as Oregon Climate Trust. Our mission is to promote climate change solutions by providing high quality greenhouse gas offset projects and advancing sound offset policy.

    126. Club des villes cyclables (France) Le Club des villes cyclables, créé en 1989 par 10 villes pionnières, regroupe aujourd'hui plus de 550 communes représentant 14 millions d'habitants. Il est devenu, au fil des ans, un acteur majeur en matière de politiques et de réalisations cyclables.

    127. Cooperative Individualism (UK)

    128. Coke Challenge Campaign (Canada) On this website, you'll learn how Coca-Cola can keep its cool without cooking the planet and how, under pressure from thousands of individuals worldwide, it changed its global refrigeration policy. Then you can join in a global campaign to ensure the "real thing" implements its new policy.

    129. Comité 21 (France) Comité français pour l'environnement et le développement durable

    130. Common Assets (USA) brings local, regional and national movements together to activate the American public to defend the commons from misuse, privatization and destruction. Common assets are the invaluable assets we inherit as a community, rather than as individuals. Some are physical, others are social and human-made. They include the atmosphere, oceans and rivers, the electromagnetic spectrum, our democratic political system, roads and parking spaces, landscapes and soundscapes, wilderness and wild animals, our monetary and financial systems, our store of scientific knowledge, our languages and cultures, the Internet and many more. In most cases, no one is managing these assets on behalf of future generations.

    131. The Commons (France) A shared public space on the Internet, providing a wide open, world-wide, non-government forum with working tools and assembly areas for people and groups concerned with improving our understanding and control of technology as it impacts on people in their daily lives. The bottom line: sustainable development and social justice. Without the wait!

    132. Common Ground (Canada) Common Ground is an independent publication, 100% Canadian owned. It is Western Canada's biggest and best-loved monthly magazine dedicated to health, wellness, ecology and personal growth.

    133. Concord Consortium (USA) a nonprofit educational research and development organization based in Concord, Massachusetts. We create interactive materials that exploit the power of information technologies. Our primary goal in all our work is digital equity -- improving learning opportunities for all students.

    134. Co-op America (USA) Our mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

    135. Copenhagen Consensus (Denmark) - The Copenhagen Consensus is a problematical brainstorming exercise posing some of the world's leading economists questions about sustainable development priorities in a world of limited resources. We invite you to check it out, follow some of the more critical discussions that are paralleling it, and pitch in here with your views.

    136. Copenhagen X (Denmark)- partnership between the city of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg Municipality and the Realdania Foundation, will arrange the mobile workshops using the city as case-study.

    137. Cordis - Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development (Europe) - focuses directly on a number of pressing environmental and energy concerns. In a sustainable development perspective, we must address the quality and sustainability of our use of natural resources and ecosystems, threats of global change, quality of life in our cities, and the impact of the production and use of the energy which is essential to our economies and to our way of life, and also centrally important in environmental problems, notably climate change.

    138. Corporate Europe Observatory (Netherlands ) (CEO), is a European-based research and campaign group targeting the threats to democracy, equity, social justice and the environment posed by the economic and political power of corporations and their lobby groups.

    139. Council of European Municipalities (Belgium) - founded in Geneva in 1951 by a group of European mayors; later, it opened its ranks to the regions and became the Council of European Municipalities and Regions. Today, it is the largest organisation of local and regional government in Europe; its members are national associations of towns, municipalities and regions from over 30 countries.

    140. Counterpart International (USA) is a non-profit international human development organization founded in 1965 as the Foundation for the Peoples of the South Pacific. We are headquartered in Washington D.C. and work in more than 60 countries. Counterpart works around the world with local non-government organizations (NGOs) to support the development of civil and democratic societies.

    141. Critical Mass A monthly bicycle ride to take back the streets. It began in San Francisco in 1992, and quickly spread to cities all over the world. The ".org" domain notwithstanding, Critical Mass is not an organization, it's an unorganized coincidence. It's a movement ... of bicycles, in the streets. Accordingly, this isn't the official Critical Mass web page, because there is no official Critical Mass web page. There are, however, a bunch of unofficial web pages which you can find here.

    142. Culture Change/Sustainable Energy Institute Sustainable Energy Institute was established in Washington, D.C. as a "global warming center" according to the press. Our projects function as alternatives to petroleum dependence.

    143. Curitiba mass transportation system (Brazil) Leading world service, introducing innovative multi-level busway network and support services. Started in the early '70s, integrating the street network system and the land use program, as one of the underpinnings of the plan proposed by the Curitiba Master Plan. Also see article: http://www.solutions-site.org/artman/publish/article_62.shtml

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    144. Demos is a greenhouse for new ideas which can improve the quality of our lives. As an independent think-tank, our aim is to create an open resource of knowledge and learning that operates beyond traditional parties, identities and disciplines.

    145. Department of Environment, Transport and Regions (UK)

    146. Detour Publications Looking for the latest, greatest and classic information on sustainable transportation, urban ecology, transit, walking, cycling, green cities, green tourism, moving goods, trains, car use reduction, telecommuting, and land use planning? Are you a planner, activist, educator, consultant, developer, policy maker or simply interested in what makes our cities tick? You've travelled to the right place!

    147. Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. (Germany)
      148. (In German) 1975 wurde die Deutsche Umwelthilfe gegründet. Seitdem sind wir als gemeinnütziger, unabhängiger Natur- und Umweltschutzverband in ganz Deutschland aktiv.

    148. Deutscher Städtetag (German Associations of Towns and Cities) (Germany)
      149. (In German)

    149. Development Alternatives (India)
      150. -- covers a broad array of development issues. And these issues are complex, requiring sophisticated, trans-disciplinary responses.

    150. Development Gateway Foundation (UN) - an enabler of development. We help improve people's lives in developing countries by building partnerships and information systems that provide access to knowledge for development. We exploit powerful and affordable information and communication technologies (ICT) that were previously unavailable.

    151. Digital Divide Network

    152. Disability Awareness in Action(UK) - an international human rights network, run for and by disabled people. The DAA web site is just one way in which we pass information and news to disabled people - and our representative organisations - around the world. DAA’s efforts are particularly focused on people in developing countries.

    153. The Dominion (Canada) "Canada's Grassroots National Newspaper" - a bi-weekly Canadian newspaper with a national focus, published in print and online. Our focus is on stories or issues that are marginalized, spun, or ignored by the mainstream press. We also hope to provide a venue where fundamental questions can be asked about Canadian institutions, policies, and events--the questions to which answers are often assumed to be obvious.

    154. Doors of Perception (Netherlands) Doors is an international conference and knowledge network which sets new agendas for design - in particular, the design agenda for information and communication technologies (ICTs).

    155. Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (USA) Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes are the first global indexes tracking the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide.

    156. Dow Jones Sustainability Investment (USA) Increasingly, investors are diversifying their portfolios by investing in companies that set industry-wide best practices with regard to sustainability. The DJSI components are selected by a systematic corporate sustainability assessment and include only the leading sustainability companies' worldwide. The DJSI therefore provide a bridge between companies implementing sustainability principles and investors wishing to profit from their superior performance and favourable risk/return profiles.

    157. DRT Bus (UK) Demand responsive transport (drt) is a new approach to improving public transport and this site is dedicated to raising awareness and exchanging information from schemes across the world.

    158. Dubai International Best Practices Awards (Dubai) The Municipality of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), are pleased to invite you to submit your 'Best Practice' for the 2004 Dubai International Award.

    159. Dutch Waste Solution (Netherlands) DWS offers a total, turn-key solution for the handling of waste. An international concept covering (controlling) the entire waste chain: From (separated) waste collection via transferring of the waste to the management of controlled landfill sites, including leach water

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    160. Earth Charter Initiative (Costa Rica) - Promotes an ethical commitment to sustainable development, democracy, peace and non-violence, community development, etc. "The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century. It seeks to inspire in all peoples a new sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the well-being of the human family and the larger living world. It is an expression of hope and a call to help create a global partnership at a critical juncture in history."

    161. Earth Council Institute (Costa Rica) - international non-governmental organization (NGO) that was created in September 1992 to promote and advance the implementation of the Earth Summit agreements. It is led by a body of 18 Members, drawn from the world's political, business, scientific and non-governmental communities.

    162. Earth Day Network (USA) an alliance of 5,000 groups in 184 countries working to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, just, sustainable world.

    163. Earth Institute at Columbia University (USA) - brings together talent from throughout the University to address complex issues facing the planet and its inhabitants, with particular focus on sustainable development and the needs of the world's poor. Motivated by the belief that science and technological tools already exist, and could be expanded, to greatly improve conditions for the world's poor while preserving the natural systems that support life on Earth.

    164. Earth Island Institute (USA) EII founded in 1982 by veteran environmentalist David Brower, fosters the efforts of creative individuals by providing organizational support in developing projects for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the global environment. EII provides activists the freedom to develop program ideas, supported by services to help them pursue those ideas, with a minimum of bureaucracy

    165. Earth Rights Institute is dedicated to securing a culture of peace and justice by establishing dynamic worldwide networks of persons of goodwill and special skill, promoting policies and programs which further democratic rights to common heritage resources, and building ecological communities.

    166. Earth Policy Institute "dedicated to providing a vision of an environmentally sustainable economy-an eco-economy-as well as a roadmap of how to get from here to there."

    167. EarthVoice (USA) Mission: To work with others to create a humane society by protecting animals and ecosystems, fostering sustainable development, and instilling earth ethics.

    168. Earthworks (USA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the destructive impacts of mineral development, in the U.S. and worldwide. We fulfill our mission by working with communities and grassroots groups to reform government policies, improve corporate practices, influence investment decisions and encourage responsible materials sourcing and consumption.

    169. EarthTrends: Environmental information portal, offers a searchable database, maps, country profiles, text and graphics "features" pieces, and pre-formatted datatables.

    170. EarthNews Radio Syndicated radio program focusing on science and the environment. Requires Media Player

    171. Earthwire News service (UK) EarthWire is updated every day with environmental news from newspapers in the United Kingdom. By UNEP/GRID-Arendal and the UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs.

    172. Earthscan (UK) Leading publisher of books on the environment and sustainable development

    173. Ecological Footprint (USA) Sustainability means achieving satisfying lives for all within the means of nature - now and in the future. The extent to which we're using more than nature can provide can be measured with the Ecological Footprint. This information points us to actions that can address fundamental sustainability concerns, and it gives us a way to measure our progress. Check it out and see how you are doing. Happy?

    174. EcoWorld

    175. ELTIS case study database - (Europe)

    176. Education for Democracy Foundation (Poland)) - established at end of the 1980-s as a cooperative effort between Polish and American pro-democratic educators. An independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, the FED promotes the dissemination of knowledge concerning democracy and a free market economy as well as provide skills for civic activity in a democratic state. The Foundation's initial task is granting assistance in this field to educators and activists of non-governmental, trade union, youth and local governmental organizations in Poland and other countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia.

    177. E/The Environmental Magazine (USA) - is a bimonthly "clearinghouse" of information, news and resources for people concerned about the environment who want to know "What can I do?" to make a difference

    178. EmbarQ
      179. - acts as a catalyst for socially, financially, and environmentally sound solutions to the problems of urban mobility.

    179. Encyclopedia of Sustainable Development (UK): - written by the Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Progamme, and is supported by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. The Encyclopedia is a one-stop source of information on sustainable development. Information contained within the Encyclopedia's topics is suitable for GSCE students and higher.

    180. An Economy for Giving Everything Away (Lithuania) How might an independent thinker work on personal projects they share with others for free, while building relationships towards work for pay? We explore what the the command to "give everything away" can mean for an individual, a business, and an economy. We draw conclusions from six markets for open source software. We further illustrate the idea that wealth is relationships with anecdotal evidence from the Minciu Sodas laboratory. We conclude with a proposal for how a corporation might invest in business ecosystems to harness this wealth of relationships in high uncertainty.

    181. EcoPeace - Yaakov Garb (Israel)

    182. Eco-Portal - The Environmental Sustainability Info Source (USA) The Original and Best Environmental Portal - with true search engine, links to sites and news, blog, action alert, discussion groups and more!

    183. EcoWorld an information resource on nature and clean technology. Providers of earth-friendly products and services who seek an eco-conscious audience of consumers and green business people are encouraged to consider www.EcoWorld.com as a venue for their online advertising messages.

    184. ELGO - European Local Government Database

    185. ELTIS Info Service - an initiative of the European Commission's Directorate General for Energy and Transport, Clean Transport Unit. The project is led by an international team of transport related organisations.The aim of ELTIS is to provide information and support a practical transfer of knowledge and exchange of experience in the field of urban and regional transport in Europe.

    186. The Energy Foundation (USA) A partnership of major foundations interested in sustainable energy

    187. Energie-Cités (France): With over 110 members in 21 countries and representing close to 300 towns and cities, Energie-Cités is the association of European local authorities for promotion of local sustainable energy policies.

    188. EnergySmart Schools (USA) -helps K-12 schools develop energy education programs and save energy and dollars through energy efficiency. It is working with school districts to introduce energy-saving improvements to the physical environment, taking a proactive role.

    189. Engineers for a Sustainable World (USA) -- a nonprofit organization with a network of more than 3000 professionals and students working to reduce poverty and improve global sustainability. Every day, people around the world struggle to gain access to clean water, food and shelter for their children, and an education to build a better future. We believe that engineers can be a part of the solution.

    190. Environmental Defense Fund

    191. Environment Digest

    192. envolve - Partners for Sustainability (UK) - work with schools, community groups, youth groups, businesses and individuals to: a) Bring environmental issues to life and make them relevant and meaningful; b) Demonstrate the power of individual action - together we can make a difference; c) Benefit both the environment and the community through recycling, energy saving, conservation etc. d) Provide practical support for local groups to help them address environmental, social and economic issues in sustainable ways.

    193. Environmental Sustainability Index

    194. ENS - Environmental News Service Welcome to World-Wire, the cutting-edge wire service that instantly delivers environmental and sustainable development press releases to news media anywhere in the world. (Commerical service: Rates - A 500-word press release $295,each additional 100 words $75.)

    195. ENN - Environmental News Network "ENN is your resource for quality environ- mental news, features and multimedia content."

    196. L'Entreprise et la Cité (France) La Fondation d'entreprise VINCI pour la Cité a pour ambition de mettre en place des passerelles entre le monde du travail et le monde associatif, entre le monde de l'entreprise et celui de la cité

    197. Environics Research Group (Canada) The company's early beginnings were focused on public opinion polling providing important constituent information to government bodies so that they could effectively develop programs to meet their needs. In the early 1980's, Environics moved to more comprehensive coverage of issues oriented toward the private sector.

    198. Environmental Data Services "The original daily international wire service of the environment. Established in 1990. ENS contributors around the world cover issues and events that affect the environment such as: legislation, politics, conferences, lawsuits, international agreements, demonstrations, science and technology, public health, air quality, drinking water, oceans and marine life, land use, wildlife, forests, natural disasters, the indoor environment, hazardous materials, toxics, nuclear issues, renewable energy, recycling, transportation, and environmental economics.

    199. Environmental Defence (USA) Environmental Defense is fighting for greener, more cost-effective transportation choices

    200. Environmental Daily : Focused European coverage of transport issues

    201. EE-Link: Environmental Education Resources on the Internet (USA) : - participant in the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). K-12, environmental education, teaching resources, lesson plan, curriculum guides, catalog, directory

    202. Environmental Health News (USA) -- published daily by Environmental Health Sciences, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2002 to help increase public understanding of emerging scientific links between environmental exposures and human health

    203. Environmental Sustainability Index(USA) -- is a measure of overall progress towards environmental sustainability, developed for 142 countries. The ESI scores are based upon a set of 20 core "indicators," each of which combines two to eight variables for a total of 68 underlying variables. The ESI permits cross-national comparisons of environmental progress in a systematic and quantitative fashion. It represents a first step towards a more analytically driven approach to environmental decisionmaking

    204. Environmental Transportation Association "We will never be without cars but we can use them more sensibly as part of a sustainable transport system for Britain, something we can all be a part of. This is the vision of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) .We are trying to address what can be done to reverse the congestion and pollution trends and we campaign and lobby government directly on these issues. We are also the only alternative motoring organisation and offers a comprehensive range of breakdown and insurance services. "

    205. EnviroLinks News Service

    206. ERTICO (Belgium) : - Europe-wide, not-for-profit, public/private partnership for the implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS). Set up in 1991 at the initiative of the European Commission as well as key members of European ITS industry and national governments, ERTICO is open to any European organisation or international organisation operating substantially in Europe

    207. Estonian Green Movement- FoE (Estonia) : Estonian Green Movement-FoE is a non-governmental, non-profit environmental organisation. It was founded in 1988, becoming one of the first environmental NGOs in Estonia that started to deal with wide range of environment and development issues. As a result of the successful campaign, Estonian Green Movement-FoE rapidly developed into a nationwide grassroots organisation. Subsequently, Estonian Green Movement-FoE earned credit as a leader in the Estonian independence movement. In its activities the Estonian Green Movement-FoE is backed by nation-wide active network of some 600 individual members.

    208. European Awards for the Environment - The Management Award for Sustainable Developement (EU) designed to recognise and promote, as an example to others, organisations which make an outstanding contribution to sustainable development. They aim to highlight policies, practices, processes and products from all sectors of business in the European Union which help achieve 'economic and social development without detriment to the environment and natural resources upon the quality of which continued human activity and further development depend'.

    209. European Council of Applied Sciences, Technologies and Engineering (France) - European non-profit organisation consisting of national Academies of Applied Science and Engineering from eighteen European countries. Euro-CASE has access to a unique resource of experts counting 5,200 individual Fellows of 18 national Academies.

    210. EU Documents on Climate Change (USA)

    211. European Database on Good Practice in Urban Management and Sustainability (Europe)

    212. European Climate Forum

    213. European Environmental Bureau

    214. European Cyclists' Federation Promote and encourage cycling in the countries of Europe as an economic, efficient, healthy and environmentally friendly means of transport and recreation. The ECF shall act as a federation of member groups throughout Europe.

    215. European Federation for Transport and the Environment (Belgium) T&E is Europe's principal environmental organisation campaigning specifically o­n transport issues. Its members are drawn from NGOs in nearly every European country, all of whom promote a more environmentally sound approach to transport.

    216. European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (T&E) - carries out research and development projects, to provide data and analysis for informing and supporting the formulation of EU policy on working and living conditions. The Foundation has a network of experts throughout Europe who conduct research on its behalf including assessing the current national situations, the preparation of case studies and national reports and the conducting of surveys.

    217. European Mobility Week - represents a platform for local authorities as well as organisations and associations from all over Europe to: promote their existing policies, initiatives and best practices on sustainable urban mobility; launch new policies and initiatives; emphasise the local commitment towards sustainable urban transport policies.

    218. European Network of Cycling Expertise (Belgium) Velo.Info website. This website is still under construction. The working functions at this moment are: search on cycling, about Velo.Info and agenda.

    219. EPOMM - European Platform for Mobility Management (Europe). Provides a forum for all those interested in Mobility Management: representatives from EU member governments, local and regional authorities, researchers, major employers, transport operators and other user groups

    220. European Urban Transport Research Projects Latest listing from CORDIS.

    221. European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy - eceee (Sweden, France) The European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy - eceee - is an independent, membership-based, non-profit association founded in 1993. Its goal is to stimulate energy efficiency through information exchange and pan-European co-operation. The members consist of policy makers, energy practitioners, NGO representatives and researchers involved in the study or promotion of energy efficiency. eceee is active in a number of capacities to achieve its aims:

    222. European Union Car-Free Day (Belgium) "In town without my car!" - centred on three types of measures, designed to: - encourage the use of alternative forms of transport and travel other than private cars, - raise awareness and inform city-dwellers of what is at stake so far as concerns long-term mobility in towns and the risks connected with pollution, - show the town in another light thanks in particular to reduced motorised traffic within restricted areas.

    223. European Road Crash Statistics

    224. EU Sustainable Development News

    225. EU Transport News We do not cover all EU news, but select topics. Depth is differentiated according to upcoming EU policy decisions and to EU Actors interest. We follow topics over time, provide reliable databases and interfaces. The Guide is as complete as feasible. News are updated every weekday before 9 am.

    226. EU Transport and Environment Program

    227. EU's Externe fuel price project

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    228. Factor of Four Project (Germany) - best practices at the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy Portal is a communication platform linking producers, experts and the interested public in an effort to enhance the quality of solutions. Factor Four Research Desk calls for dissemination of eco-efficient products and services.

    229. Factory Farm Project (USA) The GRACE Factory Farm Project (GFFP) works to create a sustainable food production system that is healthful and humane, economically viable, and environmentally sound. When invited by regional or grassroots groups, the GFFP helps rural communities, family ranchers and farmers around the country oppose the spread of new factory farms, and close down existing operations that adversely affect the health and well-being of communities.

    230. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (Canada)

    231. Feasta (Ireland) - Feasta aims to identify the characteristics (economic, cultural and environmental) of a truly sustainable society, articulate how the necessary transition can be effected and promote the implementation of the measures required for this purpose.

    232. Finnish Technology Award Foundation (Finland) The mission of the foundation is to promote scientific research geared towards the improvement of the quality of life through technological innovation and to encourage co-operation in the field both in Finland and internationally.

    233. Fistera (Spain) Thematic Network on Foresight on Information Society Technologies in the European Research Area

    234. FOE Climate Change Program

    235. FOE Transport (UK)

    236. Forum for the future (UK) Founded in 1996 by three of the UK's leading advocates of sustainable development - Jonathon Porritt, Sara Parkin and Paul Ekins - out of a conviction that many of the solutions needed to defuse the environmental crisis, and to build a more sustainable society, are already to hand.

    237. Forum on Science and Technology for Sustainability (USA) - Harvard Univesity program, 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.

    238. Foundation for the Economics for Sustainability (Ireland) (FEASTA) - active and exciting programme to identify the characteristics (economic, cultural and environmental) of a truly sustainable society, articulate how the necessary transition can be effected and promote the implementation of the measures required. Irish and international focus.

    239. The Forthright Alliance (UK) -- an umbrella group of national and local heritage, wildlife and environment groups. Members of the Alliance includes The Cockburn Association, Friends of the Earth Scotland and TRANSform Scotland.

    240. Forum on Science and Technology for Sustainability (USA)

    241. Friends of the Earth: Europe - Climate change (Europe ) Climate change could trigger an unprecedented global economic, social and environmental disaster. FoEE campaigns against Europe's "Carbon Dinosaurs" who perpetuate our dependence on fossil fuels, prevent effective action on climate change and block our way to a sustainable future of renewable energies, increased energy efficiency and a reduction in total energy demand.

    242. Friends of the Earth International (Netherlands) Friends of the Earth International is a federation of autonomous environmental organizations from all over the world. Our members, in 68 countries, campaign on the most urgent environmental and social issues of our day, while simultaneously catalyzing a shift toward sustainable societies.

    243. Friends of the Earth - Transport Campaign (UK) Hard thinking about the implications of our transportation choices. Broad coverage of sector from local to air.

    244. Friends of Europe (Belgium) - a Brussels-based think tank without national or political bias that promotes discussion, research and new thinking of European policy issues.

    245. Fundación Ciudad Humana/ Humane City Foundation (Colombia) - a nongovernmental organization looking forward to promoting urban sustainability. The projects it has developed include bikeway promotion campaigns, physical activity diagnostics and promotion and currently a school mobility project and an urban mobility observatory. It has been funded by the municipality of Bogotá and the World Bank, among others.

    246. La fundación: Por el país que queremos (Colombia) - entidad sin ánimo de lucro, que trabaja a nivel nacional e internacional para promover la creación de modelos de desarrollo ajustados a las condiciones y necesidades de cada ciudad. Dentro de los propósitos de la Fundación se encuentra el promover ciudades más amables en lo ambiental, sostenibles en lo social y que mejoren significativamente la calidad de vida de los habitantes de las ciudades en desarrollo, ofreciéndoles oportunidades para el mejoramiento de su potencial humano en todos los aspectos.

    247. Fundación Cultura de Paz, (Spain) The Culture of Peace is a set of values, attitudes and modes of behavior that reflect respect for life, human beings and human dignity. It gives top priority to human rights, rejection of any form of violence, and adherence to the principles of freedom, justice, solidarity and tolerance, as well as understanding among nations, groups and people.

    248. Future Forests (UK) On this site you can 'neutralise' the contribution you or your business makes to global warming. Future Forests is a UK-based company with a global vision: to protect the earth's climate.

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    249. Gaian Economics (UK) - an internet showcase for a group of researchers who agree that the major problems facing humanity have their root in our economic system and recognise the need to develop a new kind of economics. We can think especially of the environmental crisis and the seemingly endless conflict caused by the injustice of the globalised market..

    250. GART (France) Association d'élus, le GART regroupe 246 autorités organisatrices de transport (agglomérations, départements et régions). Son objectif : l'amélioration des déplacements et le développement des transports publics en France.

    251. Gateway to International Best Practices and Innovations (USA) - a gateway to information and resources on innovative environmental projects and programs from around the world. In responding to complex environmental challenges, many member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have devised innovative and often highly successful solutions. As U.S. states and cities seek out new approaches to urban sprawl, non-point source pollution, brownfields, and degraded water infrastructure, they often look to the experiences of other countries as a source of inspiration and to integrate international lessons learned. These exchanges have resulted in innovative initiatives with environmental and economic benefits at the state and local level.

    252. GATNET Dgroups forum

    253. German Marshall Fund (USA/Germany)

    254. Gender Center for Sustainable Development (Mongolia) The mission of GCSD is to conduct wide-scope research and gender-centered analysis; to found an information data-base; to support human development and gender studies in Mongolia and to recommend the most effective approaches for the development of the country.

    255. GenderIT.org

    256. GenderIT.org Universal Access (ICTs)

    257. Global Cities Dialogue (France) - a worldwide network of cities interested in creating an information society free of digital divide and based on sustainable development. As cities are subject to changes caused by the transformation to an information society, they are an ideal place for actions reinforcing democracy through the use of new technologies.

    258. Global Commons Institute (UK) GCI was founded in 1990 after the Second World Climate Conference. Since that time GCI has contributed to the work of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UN FCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

    259. Global Community Initiatives

    260. Global Development Research Center (Japan) GDRC is a virtual organization that carries out initiatives in education, research and practice, in the spheres of environment, urban, community, economy and information, and at scales that are effective. Its Urban Environmental Management programme also covers issues related to Sustainable Transportation

    261. Global Environment & Technology Foundation (USA), We are making a difference by promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development. For more than fifteen years, GETF has brought industry, government and communities together to address environmental challenges with innovative solutions.

    262. Global Environment Facility (USA), The GEF, established in 1991, helps developing countries fund projects and programs that protect the global environment. GEF grants support projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants.

    263. Global Footprint Network (USA), - supports a sustainable economy by promoting the Ecological Footprint, a tool that makes sustainability measurable. We coordinate research and develop methodological standards so that decision makers have robust resource accounts to ensure that we live within the Earth's budget.

    264. Global Nature Fund (Germany) (In German) Internationale Stiftung für Umwelt und Natur,

    265. Global Junior Challenge The Global Junior Challenge is a global award promoted by the Digital Youth Consortium, a non-profit organization founded by the Municipality of Rome and six major ICT companies. The intention of the award, dedicated to young people and to schools, is to identify and reward best practices on the use of new technologies in education and training of youngsters.

    266. Global Road Safety Partnership (Switzerland)

    267. GRSP - The Global Road Safety Partnership - A global partnership for sustainable improvement of road safety in developing and transition countries

    268. Global to Local (UK) -l is a leading sustainable development consultancy.We work with Government agencies, local authorities and companies to help them meet the challenge of sustainability.Although our main work is in the UK, increasingly we are involved in projects across the European Union and beyond. We operate in five languages, and have a network of European partners with whom we work to identify fresh ideas and concepts to bring to the attention of our clients.

    269. GIVE -Globally Integrated Village Environment - aims to understand and participate in the creation of an augmented human habitat that is characterized by smaller and more sustainable settlements, embedded in their landscapes and in informational /telematic networks of support.

    270. Global Villages Wiki (Austria, Lithuania) an investigatorium is a place where we discover the world by sharing thoughts and experiences. 99% and more of what we know stems out of experiences and thoughts of other people. Today we are flooded with ideas and theories but hardly have the time to discuss them. The investigatorium is a place, where an investigatorius maintains a process of sharing and discussion into the further exploration of a subject.

    271. GLOBE - Global Legislators Organization for a Balanced Environment) International (USA), GLOBE is the international organization of legislators from around the planet whose purpose is to enhance international cooperation between parliamentarians on global environmental issues. Founded in 1989, GLOBE has over 1,200 members, in more than 100 countries who participate through their national, regional network or regional affiliate GLOBEs.

    272. Go for Green (Canada) the Active Living and Environment Program, is a national non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to encourage outdoor physical activity that protects, enhances or restores the environment. Go for Green has community-driven solutions that make a positive contribution to Canadian society.

    273. Grassroots Journal) (USA)-- the weblog of Grassroots International. As an independent human rights, social justice and alternative development organization, GRI interacts with the world in a number of different ways. This journal is an attempt to share some of the things we learn from the people we meet and work with, and to open new paths of communication about the kind of work that we do.

    274. Green Atlas (Canada) - an adaptable framework for charting nature and culture in hometown environments. Since 1995, we have: o helped citizens of all ages identify, promote and link their communities' ecological and cultural resources o built inclusive networks that extend civic participation and accelerate progress toward sustainability o promoted model greening efforts underway across the globe o used the info-web in service of the web-of-life

    275. Green Car Congress(USA) Every Sunday, Green Car Congress' Mike Millikin gives us an update on the week's sustainable mobility news, looking at the ongoing evolution of technologies, issues and policies for sustainable mobility.

    276. Green Consumer Guide - Transport (UK) Motor vehicles have significant negative environmental impact for a number of reasons, namely exhaust pollution, fuel consumption and noise levels. In order to reverse, or at least stem the effects of motoring on the environment, there are certain procedures which can be carried out.

    277. GreenBiz.com works to harness the power of technology to bring environmental information, resources, and tools to the mainstream business community. Its principal mission is: "To provide clear, concise, accurate, and balanced 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."

    278. Green Futures (UK) "is the UK's leading magazine for environmental solutions and sustainable futures. Provides a snapshot of the latest sustainability news and opinion, along with practical examples of solutions - everything from energy and transport to forests and wildlife, from ethical investment and sustainable business to green products and the future of cities."

    279. Green Grants Our grants fund grassroots action in some of the world's most despoiled and impoverished places. Grassroots groups are key to solving intractable problems and halting cycles of poverty, powerlessness and environmental destruction. Our grants offer hope and tap the energy of communities where other sources of support are unavailable.

    280. Green Map System (USA) The mission is to strengthen the community's awareness of and connection to the urban ecology through locally-created visual representations of hometown environments. Mixing the ancient art of map-making with new, interactive media, citizens of all ages and backgrounds are invited to adapt and employ our global iconography and collaborative tools as they chart the green places, environmental resources and socially-significant sites in their own cities.

    281. GreenNet GreenNet supports a progressive community working for Peace, the Environment, Gender Equality and Social Justice, through the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs).

    282. Grameen Bank (Bangladesh) Grameen Bank (GB) has reversed conventional banking practice by removing the need for collateral and created a banking system based on mutual trust, accountability, participation and creativity. GB provides credit to the poorest of the poor in rural Bangladesh, without any collateral.

    283. Grameen Phone

    284. Greenpeace International Direct action international group concerned about a range of environmental problems.

    285. Grist Magazine: Environmental News and Commentary

    286. Gröna Bilister - Swedish Association of Green Motorists -(Sweden) Founded in 1994. It is a small non-governmental organisation (1 000 members) and based very much on voluntary work. The aim is to make road transport more friendly to the environment and to promote public transport and bicycling as alternatives, particularly in urban areas.

    287. GTZ - German Technical Cooperation Agency (Germany)
      288. Our work is international cooperation for sustainable development. We operate worldwide. GTZ provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world. We support complex reforms and change processes. All our activities are geared to improving people’s living conditions and prospects on a sustainable basis.

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    288. Handicap International (UK) - 'helping people with disabilities regardless of their cause or nature, both in the national territory and in every corner of the globe'. The organisation is one of the leading NGOs working in this field in 55 countries. As a co-founder of the International Campaign to Ban Anti-personnel Landmines, Handicap International was co-winner of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize.

    289. Healthy Cities and urban governance project (WHO) The WHO Healthy Cities approach gives such comprehensive policy and planning solutions to urban health problems. Healthy Cities engages local governments in health development, through a process of political commitment, institutional changes and capacity building and partnership-based plans and concrete actions

    290. Henry George School (USA)>

    291. Henry George Institute (USA)

    292. Home Zones A home zone is a street or group of streets designed primarily to meet the interests of pedestrians and cyclists rather than motorists, opening up the street for social use. The key to creating a home zone is to develop street design that makes drivers feel it is normal to drive slowly and carefully. Features often include traffic calming, shared surfaces, trees and planters, benches and play areas. Developed by the Children's Play Council, UK.

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    293. I Walk to School International Walk to School Day gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking. In 2003, approximately 3 million walkers from 29 countries walked to school together for various reasons - all hoping to create communities that are safe places to walk.

    294. Indevelopment (Netherlands, Thailand) Indevelopment provides consultancy services and publications about development planning, infrastructure development, industry development and institutional development. The (free) publications describe common best practices and their application in developing countries. Through its consultancy services, INDEVELOPMENT assists governments, donor organisations and other clients with adapting these international best practices to local demands and capacities. It engineers solutions for problems for which ready-made answers are not available.

    295. I-CE: Interface for Cycling expertise (Netherlands) I-ce is an expertise centre with the aim to support capacity building for planning and design of cycling facilities in an urban policy context. I-ce delivers expertise to governments, expert organisations and lobby groups. I-ce facilitates the exchange of experiences and expertise and makes these applicable in a wide different context.

    296. IBF - International Bicycle Fund - IBF promotes bicycle and other aspects of non-motorized transportation worldwide, with a particular interest in Africa. Areas of activities include: urban planning, transportation planning, rural mobility, mobility for women, economic development, road safety education, human settlement and quality of life, personal health, environmental quality, energy conservation and responsible tourism.

    297. ICLEI Cites for Climate Protection
      298. Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) is a campaign of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). The CCP is a performance-oriented campaign that offers a framework for local governments to develop a strategic agenda to reduce global warming and air pollution emissions, with the benefit of improving community livability. Five hundred local governments are participating the Campaign, representing 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the numbers are growing.

    298. ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability (Canada) - an international association of local governments implementing sustainable development. Its mission is to build and serve a worldwide movement of local governments to achieve tangible improvements in global sustainability with special focus on environmental conditions through cumulative local actions.

    299. ICLEI in Europe (Germany) - On this website you will find information that concerns in particular the work undertaken by ICLEI in Europe and by its European members, as well as direct access to our online European information and projects.

    300. ICLEI Project Summaries - Transport project summaries listed in which are abstracts of ICLEI Case Studies, full versions can be ordered on-line. (LI 1) indicates project summaries from ICLEI's Local Initiatives 1 publication which can also be ordered on-line.

    301. ICS - Iniziativa Car Sharing (Italy): Car Sharing was identified by the Italian Ministry of Environment in 1998 as one of the measures contained in a package of strategic interventions to improve the environmental sustainability of mobility. ICS has the job of aiding the Municipalities and the Car Sharing service operators they have selected during the instruction, planning and setting up stages of the service.

    302. ICT in education national strategies (Estonia): International directory of ICT programs in Eruope, Canada and New Zealand.

    303. ICT in hands of the poor

    304. IDEA (Sweden) IDEA, an intergovernmental organization with member states across all continents, seeks to support sustainable democracy in both new and long-established democracies. IDEA draws on comparative experience, analyses democracy trends and assistance, and develops policy options, tools and guidelines

    305. IEA Information Centre (France): - acts as a permanent secretariat to the Member countries, monitors the energy markets, organises the response to emergency situations and keeps energy and environmental policies and practices under constant review to encourage the use of best practices among Members and beyond. IEA promotes rational energy policies in a global context through co-operative relations and dialogue with non-Member countries, including major energy producers and consumers, and operates a permanent information system on the international energy market.

    306. IFAD - Mainstreaming a gender perspective (Italy)

    307. IFRTD - International Forum for Rural Transport and Development: global network of individuals and representatives from government, academia, multilateral and bilateral donor agencies, consultancies, technical institutions, national and international NGOs, and community organisations.

    308. IFRTD/GATNET home page

    309. Illich Archives - on Society and Technology One of the most radical and profound political and social thinkers in the second half of the twentieth century. His aim is to analyze the institutional structures of industrialized society and to provide both rigorous criticism and a set of alternative concepts.

    310. IIASA - The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (Austria) - a non-governmental research organization. It conducts inter-disciplinary scientific studies on environmental, economic, technological and social issues in the context of human dimensions of global change.

    311. The Independent Living Institute (Sweden) offers resources for persons with extensive disabilities and develops consumer-driven policies for self-determination, self-respect and dignity. We run a virtual library, interactive services, feasibility studies and projects. We are experts in designing and implementing direct payment schemes for users’ self-determination and quality of life in the areas of personal assistance, mainstream taxi and assistive technology.

    312. Independent Media Center (Canada) Indymedia is a network of collectively run media outlets for the creation of radical, accurate, and passionate tellings of the truth. We work out of a love and inspiration for people who continue to work for a better world, despite corporate media's distortions and unwillingness to cover the efforts to free humanity.

    313. Independent Transport Commission(UK) - studies the long term and unintended consequences of current land use and transport policy, considers changes and makes recommendations.

    314. INFORM, Inc. (USA) - an independent research organization that examines the effects of business practices on the environment and on human health. Our goal is to identify ways of doing business that ensure environmentally sustainable economic growth. Our reports are used by government, industry, and environmental leaders around the world.

    315. Information for Action (Australia) - website explains the environmental problems and offers solutions to fix them and includes an automated lobbying service. Some of the issues covered include: air pollution, biodiversity, cars, chemicals, conservation, consumerism, energy, fish, food, forests, genetic engineering, greenhouse, green taxes, human health, land pollution, lobbying, toxicology, oceans, pesticides, population growth, radiation, nuclear power, sustainable living, transport, urbanisation, waste, and water pollution.

    316. IISD - Information Society-Sustainable Development Forum (Canada)

    317. Innovative Mobility Research (USA) IMR is based at the California Center for Innovative Transportation (CCIT) and is closely affiliated with California Partners for Advanced Transit and Highways (PATH).

    318. Infoshop.org (USA) "One of the oldest and most respected political websites. Infoshop.org is committed to promoting and featuring all aspects of contemporary anarchism and anti-authoritarianism. We support the development of critical-thinking skills, so we'll err on the side of posting a bad article if it is relevant to a current discussion within anarchism. Infoshop.org is an ecumenical place for anarchists, one that doesn't take sides, whenever possible. We provide a wealth of alternative news and information that often can't be found elsewhere on the Internet."

    319. IGC - Institute for Global Communications (USA) Beginning in 1987, played a formative role in bringing advanced communications technologies to grassroots organizations worldwide working for peace, human rights, environmental sustainability, women's rights, conflict resolution and worker rights. In partnership with six international organizations, IGC co-founded the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) in 1990. APC is an international coalition of progressive computer networks and to date includes 25 wholly autonomous but affiliated members and 40 partners.

    320. Institute for Sustainable Development (Poland)
      321. The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organisation, whose main target of activity is implementation and dissemination of the sustainable development concept in Poland.

    321. Inter-Agency Committee on Women and Gender Equality

    322. IntegerConsult (Netherlands)
      323. - serves clients who share the belief that sustainable development is possible and can be done in ways attractive for citizens and companies all over the world. Their own products and services already score "above average" and they know that they can do much better. But not alone... It is well known that sustainable innovation requires a combination of inventions and product development, butabove all a sufficient market demand for the 'clean and social' sales catalogues.

    323. International Telecommunication Union Gender Caucas

    324. Internet Archive The Internet Archive is building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.

    325. Intransnet (Europe) , a network of excellence of transport research laboratories in Europe funded within the 5th framework RTD programme of the EU. The intention of the project is to create an information-communication system covering various kinds of information from the field of transport. This can be named as creation of interactive information-communications retrieval service.

    326. INSnet seeks to create awareness by offering access to news, opinions and information sources related to the broad field of sustainable development.

    327. Institute for Environment and Sustainability (Italy) - (IES) is one of the institutes that constitute the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. In line with the JRC mission, the aim of IES is to provide scientific and technical support to European Union strategies for the protection of the environment contributing to a sustainable development. IES works in close collaboration with official laboratories, research centres and industries of the EU's Member States, creating a bridge between the EU's policies and the European citizen. Paul Saffo leads this smart and influential think-tank to do with business and technological trends of the future for the purposes of planning and strategy.

    328. Institute for European Environmental Policy (UK) IEE) is a leading centre for the analysis and development of environmental and related policies in Europe. An independent, not for profit organisation, the Institute has offices in London and Brussels. IEEP brings a non-partisan analytical perspective to policy questions, engaging in both pressing short-term questions and long-term strategic studies.

    329. Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (Japan): (IGES) is an independent, not for profit think tank, based in Japan, that goes beyond research to provide practical ways to protect the earth's environment and to realize greater sustainability and equity in the global community. While the outlook of IGES is global, the principal geographical scope of its activities is Asia and the Pacific region, an area which is experiencing rapid economic development and which will affect the global environment through its population growth, urban environmental problems and other environmental issues. The IGES mission is to move human society to become more environmentally and socio-economically sustainable.

    330. Institute for the Study of Civic Values (USA): we work in neighborhoods and communities to help people, "establish justice, secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, and promote the general welfare." We fight to extend economic opportunity to every American, fulfilling the promise of 'liberty and justice for all.' Above all, we work to strengthen democracy by building grassroots movements to insure "the consent of the governed" through active citizen participation at all levels of government.

    331. Institute for Sustainable Futures (Australia): a research institute associated with the University of Technology, Sydney with programs in the areas of building and design, consumption and waste management, energy and greenhouse reduction, sustainability and social issues, transport, and sustainable urban water.

    332. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)

    333. IPPUC - Instituto de Pesquisa e Planejamento de Curitiba (Brazil) The Curitiba Urban Research and Planning Institute's mission is to coordinate the city's urban planning and monitoring process, conducting sustainable development through compatible actions between the city and its metropolitan area. This permanent alertness, combined with the awareness that the city is a living organism, constantly changing, ensures Curitiba's harmonious planning process even in adverse economic and political scenarios.

    334. Inter-Environnement Wallonie (Belgium) Créée en 1974 sous forme d'une asbl par une dizaine d'associations d'environnement, la fédération en réunit aujourd'hui plus de 130, actives dans les domaines les plus divers: conservation de la nature, aménagement du territoire, pollutions industrielles, agriculture, transports, patrimoine, éducation,...

    335. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (Switzerland) The IPCC has been established by WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio- economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.

    336. International Bicycle Fund (USA) A non-governmental, nonprofit, advocacy organization, promoting sustainable transport and international understanding. Major areas of activity are non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and cross-cultural, educational programs.

    337. International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (USA) - set up in 1949 and has 234 affiliated organisations in 152 countries and territories on all five continents, with a membership of 148 million.At present it is collecting signatures for a petition against the exploitation of child labor.

    338. International Downtown Association (USA) - champion for vital and livable urban centers. Through its network of committed individuals, its rich body of knowledge, and its unique capacity to nurture community-building partnerships

    339. International Environment House Switzerland)) - gathers under a common roof a range of United Nations and non-governmental organisations active in the field of environment and sustainable development in Geneva. The centre hopes to foster synergies and encourage partnerships between the different organisations, secretariats and numerous other environmental institutions.

    340. IFRTD The International Forum for Rural Transport and Development(UK) is a network of individuals and organisations to facilitate and promote the successful application of policies and practices that will satisfy the accessibility and mobility needs of women, men and children in rural areas.

    341. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (United Nations)
      342. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been established by WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio- economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. It is open to all Members of the UN and of WMO

    342. IISD - International Institute for Sustainable Development (Canada) advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and indicators, and natural resource management to make development sustainable.

    343. International Organization for Migration (Swizerland) As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: Assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management, Advance understanding of migration issues, Encourage social and economic development through migration, and Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

    344. International Platform for Sustainable Development (Swizerland)

    345. International Pedestrian Lexicon - a work-in-progress compiled with input from members of the Pednet list

    346. S-DEV Geneva (Switzerland) - S-DEV Geneva is a new and major annual event presenting future action-orientated solutions in the field of Sustainable Development

    347. International Simultaneous Policy Organisation (UK)
    348. International Union for Land Value Taxation and Free Trade (UK) presents the members of the IU as being working for peace and prosperity based on the view that Nature and Society is vital to all human beings and therefore the value of Nature and Society is Common Property belonging to all citizens on an equal footing. The International Union holds conferences at 2-4 year interval at different places around the world.

    349. International Union of Local Authorities (IULA)
      350. IULA is the oldest international local government association, with members in more than 100 countries in all regions of the world. IULA has played an active role in promoting decentralisation and local self-government, and has worked towards the adoption of a World Charter of Local Self-Government. Its key areas of activity are strengthening local governments and promoting women in local decision-making, as well as representing local government in the fields of sustainable development and urbanisation.

    350. International Walk to School
      351. The goal of the walk varies from community to community. Some walks rally for safer and improved streets, some to promote healthier habits and some to conserve the environment. Whatever the reason, Walk to School Day events encourage a more walkable world – one community at a time.

    351. ISTP - Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy (Australia)
      352. 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. The ISTP has grown to become Australia's leading research institute integrating policy for simultaneously creating a better economy, an improved environment and a more just, participative society.

    352. Is It Safe? (UK) - produced by the Road Danger Reduction Forum, a grouping of road safety professionals committed to promoting a new agenda for road safety. This is aimed at reducing road danger at source and promoting equity and accessibility for non-motorised road users.

    353. IST Prize. The European IST Prize is the most distinguished Prize for innovative products and services in the field of Information Society Technologies. The Prize is open to companies or organisations that present an innovative IT product with a promising market potential.

    354. ITDP - Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (USA)
      Set up in 1985, to promote environmentally sustainable and equitable transportation policies an