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	International Institute for Sustainable Development URL: http://www.iisd.org/ ODP description: Canadian think tank promoting SD in decision-making internationally. "We contribute new knowledge and concepts, analyze policies, identify and disseminate information about best practices, demonstrate how to measure progress, and build partnerships to amplify these messages." Page title: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Page description: Welcome to the International Institute for Sustainable Development. IISD's vision is better living for all—sustainably; its mission is to champion innovation, enabling societies to live sustainably. We use internet communications, global partnerships, capacity building and rigorous research to bridge the gap between knowledge and action and to advance sustainable development in the North and South.
	Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR) URL: http://www.ilsr.org/ ODP description: Working to strengthen communities by encouraging the efficient use of local resources. Page title: Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) - Home Page Page description: Since 1974, Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) has been working to strengthen communities through the smart utilization of local resources. Our web site offers fantastic public policy resources on a whole range of issues: sustainable agriculture, building materials, energy policy, recycling and deconstruction, and more!!
	Stockholm Environment Institute URL: http://www.sei.se/ ODP description: An independent, international research, consulting and training organisation working to promote global sustainable development.
	Ecocomposite URL: http://www.ecocomposite.org/ ODP description: Homepage of Prof. David Bainbridge. Information and articles about agroforestry, sustainable building, and environmental restoration. Also, technical consulting services. List of natural fibers. Technology and materials descriptions. Page title: Welcome to Ecocomposite Page description: Ecocomposite Materials and Sustainable Development
	Regional Information Service Centre for Southeast Asia on Appropriate Technology URL: http://www.ist.cmu.ac.th/riseat/index.php ODP description: Resource on appropriate technologies in the fields of sustainable agriculture, waste management, textiles and renewable energy, primarily in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan province in China. Page description: Homepage about Regional Information Service Centre for South East Asia on Appropriate Technology (RISE-AT).
	Global Environment and Technology Foundation URL: http://www.getf.org/ ODP description: Information resources promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development. Page title: Global Environment & Technology Foundation
	Sustainable Enterprises URL: http://www.sustainableenterprises.com/ ODP description: Ideas and solutions for sustainable living, businesses and communities. Page title: Sustainable Enterprises home page Page description: Sustainable Enterprises: Ideas for sustainable living, businesses and communities. Simple, practical public policy decisions for a sustainable future.
	Global System for Sustainable Development URL: http://gssd.mit.edu ODP description: A project of the Global Accords Consortium for Sustainable Development housed at MIT. GSSD consists of an index to some of the best resources and materials on sustainability on the Internet.
	Smart Communities Network URL: http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/ ODP description: Resources on the concept of sustainable development, including overview articles, slide shows, links, recommended books and videos, and educational materials and programs that can help communities in their sustainable development efforts. Page title: Smart Communities Network - Creating Energy Smart Communities Page description: Welcome to the Web site of the U.S. Department of Energy's Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development
	Redefining Progress URL: http://www.rprogress.org/ ODP description: Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that develops policies and tools that shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability. Includes how to help, news, and a list of projects and programs. Page title: Redefining Progress - Welcome Page description: Redefining Progress shifts policy toward sustainable economics and environmental justice using ecological footprints, climate plans and sustainability indicators.
	Environment Canada Sustainable Community Indicators Program URL: http://www.ec.gc.ca/soer-ree/English/scip/default.cfm ODP description: About the use of the environmental indicators approach in Canada -- includes data on indicators which represent or summarize a significant aspect of the state of the environment, natural resource sustainability and related human activities. Page title: Welcome to the Sustainable Community Indicators Program (SCIP)
	Sustain Magazine URL: http://www.sustainmagazine.com/ ODP description: Website about sustainable development in the construction, engineering, planning and property sectors. Searchable listings of sustainability events, searchable index, and sample articles. Focus is on the UK. Page title: sustain magazine
	Environment Canada: Sustainable Development URL: http://www.environmentandresources.ca/Default.asp?lang=En&nav=l1-1-1xl2-0-0xl3-0-0&xsl=MainHomeCat,03&xml=8A53D13B-2F63-407A-82B1-F4060F328F43&po=&nextpresent_date= ODP description: Portal to information on balancing economic, environmental, social, cultural, health and political needs in the management of natural resources to maintain quality of life and ensure viability in the future. Page title: SUSTAINING the ENVIRONMENT and RESOURCES for CANADIANS - Build on Present; Secure the future Page description: A portal to information on sustainable development; balancing economic, environmental, social, cultural, health and political needs in the management of natural resources to maintain quality of life and ensure viability in the future.
	Second Nature: Education for Sustainability URL: http://www.secondnature.org/ ODP description: Nonprofit organization working to help colleges and universities expand their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a foundation of learning and practice. Organization information and resources for promoting sustainability. Page description: Second Nature is a nonprofit organization working to help colleges and universities expand their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a foundation of learning and practice.
	Forum on Science and Technology for Sustainability URL: http://sustsci.aaas.org/ ODP description: Facilitates information exchange including key documents, events, web sites, ideas, and discussions within the emerging field of sustainability science. Page title: Forum: Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development Page description: The Forum: Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development aims to link scientists and users of scientific knowledge to emerging ideas, important documents and web sites, and ongoing activities in the field of sustainability science. It also hosts the Network for Science and Technology for Sustainability.
	GPI Atlantic - Genuine Progress Index for Atlantic Canada URL: http://gpiatlantic.org/ ODP description: Non-profit research group developing an index for measuring sustainable development for Nova Scotia, integrating social, economic, and environmental variables. Page title: GPI Atlantic
	WWW Encyclopedia of Sustainable Development URL: http://www.iisd.org/ic/ ODP description: Sustainability information for use at all levels, from that of senior decision makers at the national and international levels to the grass-roots and individual levels. Page title: Research Library Page description: Sustainable development topics in the IISD Research Library collection and database.
	The Knossus Project URL: http://www.geniusloci.com/ ODP description: US based research and development firm that promotes integrated sustainable systems. Page title: Genius Loci - Home of the Knossus Project
	WWW Virtual Library: Sustainable Development URL: http://www.ulb.ac.be/ceese/meta/sustvl.html ODP description: List of internet sites dealing with sustainable development, including organisations, projects and activities, electronic journals, libraries, references and documents, and databases. Page title: The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sustainable Development Page description: A comprehensive list of internet sites dealing with sustainable development, including organisations, projects and activities, electronic journals, libraries, references and documents, databases, directories or metadataba
	Favorite Destinations of Liberty Graphics URL: http://www.lgtees.com/dest.html ODP description: Links to online resources for sustainable agriculture, ecology, wildlife, organic farming, and other environmentally concerned companies. Page title: LIBERTY GRAPHICS' Favorite Destinations links to environmental wildlife conservation organic farming herb resources hiking camping nature