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This website directory gives some indication of the areas of human activity where s & p action is now being taken, and the changed perspectives and practices being urged in fields ranging from finance, production and consumption to science, agriculture and education, to transport, diet, health and spirituality.
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Alphabetical Listing of Websites
Other Media
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The World Wide Web is in a state of constant flux. Please let
LINKS know of any relevant sites that aren’t included here, that
are and shouldn’t be or that have new addresses. Send details
to SustainabilityLINKS at 3 Park Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire CV12 8LH
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Information sources
See The Green Directory, the UK’s most comprehensive directory of sustainability contacts, ranging from organic food outlets and green shoes to green employment agencies and local authorities. The latest edition is available from www.cat.org.uk
Other websites listing organisations working on ESD include: www.oneworld.net www.venue.co.uk and www.vois.org.uk
Alphabetical Listing of Websites
SustainabilityLINKS focuses on sustainability and the ways it can be addressed through participation in local decision making processes.
It’s encouraging that as the environmental, economic and social unsustainability of our way of life increasingly impacts upon us all, there’s a growing network of organisations striving to establish alternative ways of thinking and doing. Hopefully such initiatives will help to ensure that the eventual systemic collapse is less traumatic for us and - more importantly - for those to whom we are bequeathing a seriously damaged earth.
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Community action from Friends of the Earth.
http://environment.newscientist.com/article/dn13326 Map showing impact of humans on the sea. Eco systems are threatened in 40% of the world’s oceans.
http://ec.europa.eu/ European Union / Commission.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak-oil Peak oil.
http://footprint-clothing.co.uk Ethically sourced clothing.
http://jimjay.blogspot.com Home of The Daily Maybe.
http://reports.eea.europa.eu/ European Environment Agency.
http://sites.wwflearning.co.uk/scpnet/ Sustainable production and consumption data.
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www.abandofbrothers.org.uk Training programmes to teach men to become elders and mentors in positive social change, through community building based on the principles of more traditional social structures.
www.abolition2000europe.org Global disarmament campaign.
www.aboutmyarea.co.uk About My Area – local info and issues.
www.ac.uk/eric/ Environment Resource and Information Centre.
www.acord.org.uk Action Cooperation & Research in Development.
www.acronym.org.uk General acronyms site containing entries from the common to the obscure.
www.actionaid.org.uk Third world concerns.
www.action-for-un-renewal.org.uk Citizen based action for UN re-empowerment.
www.active-citizen.org.uk Community engagement in policy making.
www.actnetwork.org.uk Active Citizens Transform.
www.actiononadditives.com Food Commission information.
www.ActOnCO2.direct.gov.uk Calculate your CO2 emissions.
www.adbusters.org Use of art in exposing cultural misperceptions.
www.aecb.net/members.php Association of Environment Conscious Building.
www.aef.org.uk Aviation impacts research.
www.ageofstupid.net More about the film.
www.all-creatures.org/fol Fellowship of Life.
www.airportpledge.org.uk Individuals helping prevent air traffic growth.
www.airportwatch.org.uk Reporting on aviation proposals, public opposition and campaigning actions.
www.americanapparel.com Ethically produced clothing.
www.amica-climate.net/ Climate Alliance.
www.amref.org African Medical and Research Foundation.
www.anped.org/ Northern Alliance for Sustainability / grassroots participation.
www.antislavery.org Targets the slavery that still exists in the world.
www.areyougeneric.org Countering corporate perspectives.
www.armscontrol.org/treaties/ Arms Control Association.
www.artnotoil.org.uk Art highlighting damage caused by oil.
www.atd-uk.org Voluntary action for home / global poverty relief.
www.aveda.com Organic and sustainable toiletries.
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www.babygroe.co.uk Green, Recycled, Organic, Ethical for babies.
www.babymilkaction.org Campaign against unethical selling in third world.
www.bahai.org.uk International faith group.
www.barefootdoctorworld.com Taking control of your own health.
www.barnowltrust.org.uk Includes information about declining numbers.
www.baymilkaction.org Nestle boycott – unethical sales policies.
www.bbc.co/breathingspaces Help nature reclaim neglected land and other green schemes.
www.bbc.co/springwatch More information about the items covered in the seasonal BBC2 nature series.
www.bbctv/world.com BBC World – global tv news and analysis.
www.beansandherbs.co.uk Organic seed suppliers.
www.bhopal.org Helping the victims of the Bhopal disaster.
www.bigbarn.co.uk Local produce.
www.big-green-gathering.com Annual summer festival.
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk S&P related project funding through, eg Parks for People, Changing Spaces and People's Millions.
www.bigtridentdebate.org.uk UK nuclear weapons.
www.biodiversitymatters.org Biodiversity concerns and initiatives from around the world.
www.biofeulwatch.org.uk Campaign focusing on the acceleration of climate change caused by biofuels.
www.bite-back.org Europe wide GM campaign.
www.blueprintforwater.org British water usage coalition.
www.bond.org.uk Cross sector sharing of development experiences.
www.boycottbush.net Corporations supporting climate changing policies.
www.brad.ac.uk/library/elecinfo/bdsc.htm Sustainability’s online library.
www.brockwood.org.uk International boarding school founded by Krishnamurti.
www.bristolveganfayre.co.uk News about the largest annual vegan event in the UK.
www.btcv.org British Trust for Conservation Volunteers.
www.bto.org British Trust for Ornithology.
www.buglife.org.uk The insect conservation organisation.
www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk Action to protect UK bee populations, and about the world’s first bumble bee sanctuary, in Perth, Scotland.
www.business-humanrights.org How to participation in corporate decision-making.
www.butterfly-conservation.org Butterfly Conservation.
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www.caab.org.uk Democratic accountability of American bases.
www.caat.org.uk Campaign Against the Arms Trade.
www.caduceus.info Green / holistic quarterly.
www.cafod.org.uk Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.
www.campaignagainstclimatechange.net Climate change.
www.campaigncc.org Climate change.
www.CampaignON.com National platform for small lobby groups.
www.canary-project.org Climate change photographs.
www.carboncalculator.org/ Discover your own carbon footprint.
www.carboncoach.com Reducing your carbon footprint.
www.carbonneutral.com How to offset your CO2 producing activities.
www.carbontrust.co.uk/ Carbon Trust.
www.carbusters.org Online car-free magazine.
www.carclubs.org.uk National listing of car clubs.
www.careforthewild.com Protects species affected by development.
www.careinternational.org.uk Emergency relief and sustainable projects.
www.care2.com Online activism.
www.carfreedaysout.com Days out.
www.carplus.org.uk Car clubs.
www.cat.org.uk Centre for Alternative Technology.
www.ccre.org/ Includes response to EU Green Pap.er on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
www.ccw.gov.uk Countryside Council for Wales.
www.cdf.org.uk Community Development Foundation.
www.cdproject.net Coordinating secretariat for institutional investing.
www.cdx.org.uk Community Development Exchange.
www.cedc.org.uk Community Education Development Centre.
www.cehr.org.uk Commission for Equalities and Human Rights.
www.certifiedwood.org Helps avoid rainforest timber products.
www.cfit.gov.uk Commission for Integrated Transport.
www.changes.uk.net Echo tool to help local agencies assess oppeness to community influence.
www.changingcourseforlife.info Local solutions to global problems.
www.chebang.org.uk Sustainability e-zine.
www.childrensfoodbill.org.uk Children’s Food Bill.
www.childrensworld.org Children’s issues.
www.chemicalreaction.org Toxic chemicals poll and campaign network.
www.chewonthis.org.uk Food Commission site for children.
www.chewonthisbook.co.uk Fast food for 12+ inc. teachers notes.
www.christian-aid.org.uk Christian Aid / third world concerns.
www.christian-ecology.org.uk Sustainability and faith.
www.church-poverty.org.uk Church Action on Poverty.
www.ciir.org Catholic Institute for International Relations.
www.citycarclubs.co.uk Car sharing.
www.ciwf.org.uk Compassion in World Farming.
www.cleanersafergreener.gov.uk Help with green community projects.
www.climateactionprogramme.org Events organised to raise / mobilise public awareness of climate change and its causes.
www.climatecare.org Calculate your own CO2 emissions.
www.climatenetwork.org Climate Change Network.
www.clubofbudapest.ca World Wisdom Alliance.
www.cnduk.org Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
www.co2.org Carbon Storage Trust (CO2 product labelling).
www.colouritgreen.com Young people saving rainforests.
www.commissionforafrica.org Commission for Africa.
www.commonground.org.uk Locality champions.
www.communities.gov.uk Department of Communities and Local Government.
www.communitymatters.org.uk Useful third sector information.
www.communityrepaint.org.uk Cheap paint for community groups.
www.companyofcyclists.com Promotes cycling.
www.ciwf.org.uk Compassion in World Farming
www.competitioncommission.org.uk Monopolies watchdog.
www.compost.org.uk Composting association.
www.computeraid.org Recycling computers into areas of need.
www.concern.net Non-denominational aid and rights.
www.concern-universal.org Worldwide social justice, poverty and community rights projects. Established in 1976 it now has over a million and a half participants.
www.controlarms.org Oxfam campaign.
www.co-op.co.uk The Co-operative Society.
www.co-operativebank.co.uk Ethical investment.
www.co-ordination.gov.uk/nscwip/goinstayintunein.aspx Government’s national emergency planning / resilience guidance.
www.corporateeurope.org/ Corporate involvement in EU decision making.
www.corporate-responsibility.org Legislation for corporate reporting and liability.
www.corporatewatch.org.uk Social and environmental business watchdog.
www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk Right to roam information and maps.
www.countryside.gov.uk Countryside Agency.
www.cpag.org.uk Child Poverty Action Group.
www.cre.gov.uk Commission for Racial Equality.
www.crn.org.uk Third sector recycling advice, training, information.
www.crocus.co.uk Organic gardening.
www.cse.org.uk Centre for Sustainable Energy.
www.csv.org.uk Community Service Volunteers.
www.ctc.org.uk Promotes cycling.
www.cuttingyourcaruse.co.uk Useful motoring hints.
www.cyclingengland.co.uk Information for cyclists.
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www.defendcouncilhousing.org Campaigns against council house sales.
www.demos.co.uk Democracy think tank.
www.dieterhelm.co.uk/ UK’s greenhouse gas emissions study.
www.diggersanddreamers.org.uk Based on the communal living guide published since the late 1980s.
www.dirtypretty.co.uk/store/ Recycled and vintage bargain clothing.
www.dissent.org.uk Debt and money supply.
www.dma.org.uk Reduce unwanted advertising.
www.do-it.org.uk Volunteering opportunities.
www.donateapc.org.uk Computer recycling.
www.dowethics.com Stock market practices scrutinised.
www.dow.com/expose Stock market scrutiny.
www.dubble.co.uk Young people’s internet based fair trade campaign.
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www.earthfirstmanifesto.org Direct action information.
www.earth.google.com Just how good is your local environment?
www.earthjurisprudence.org Strengthening the law to protect Earth.
www.earthsummit2002.org Updates on UN World Summit, Johannesburg.
www.eauc.org.uk/ Environment Association for Universities and Colleges.
www.echohealth.org.uk Health in developing areas.
www.ecojew.com Sustainability and faith.
www.eco-logicbooks.com Sustainability titles.
www.ecology.co.uk Ecology Building Society.
www.ecomania.co.uk Products from recycled waste.
www.ecomotion.org.uk Social network linking people wishing to develop ethical / sustainability ventures.
www.ecopaints.com Mail order home decorating.
www.eco-schools.org.uk ESD resource greening all aspects of school life.
www.eco-schools.co.uk School resource.
www.eco-travel.at Environmentally friendly travel.
www.ecovation.org.uk A range of eco homes in and around Oxford, sometimes open to visitors.
www.ecover.com Domestic cleaning products.
www.eia-international.org Environmental Investigation Agency.
www.electoral-reform.org.uk Electoral Reform Society.
www.em-hazard-therapy.com The hazards of phone masts, mobiles, etc.
www.encams.org Environmental campaigning.
www.encams.org/congregation Green information packs available for churches.
www.embercombe.co.uk Sustainability focused conference venue overlooking Dartmoor National Park.
“The task that confronts us is formidable, we have everything to win.”
Tim Macartney, Embercombe founder
www.energysavingtrust.co.uk Save energy at home and work. Includes current publications. These may range from UK carbon waste league tables listed by council area to the policies necessary to support microgeneration.
www.english-nature.org.uk English Nature.
www.enough.org.uk Consumer resistance, Buy Nothing Day.
www.envirolaw.org/ Environmental Law Foundation.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk Environment Agency.
www.environmentjob.co.uk The green jobcentre.
www.ergo-living.com Global Action Plan lifestyle magazine.
www.essential-trading.coop Ethically sourced shopping.
www.est.org.uk Grants and advice on domestic energy efficiency.
www.eta.co.uk Green version of AA / RAC.
www.ethicalconsumer.org Magazine and reports on company practices.
www.ethicalmoney.org Ethical Investment Cooperative.
www.ethicalnetwork.org sharing information and action.
www.ethicalsuperstore.com Online buying.
www.ethicalwares.com Mail order recycled, Fairtrade, animal friendly items.
www.ethiscore.org How sustainable are your purchases?
www.eurodad.org EU network for poverty eradication.
www.europeangreens.org Green networking.
www.evafraser.com Facial exercises to reduce cosmetics use.
www.everyactioncounts.org.uk Community Development Foundation based initiative.
www.everychild.org.uk International aid.
www.everyclick.com Free “google” + helps charity when used.
www.exacteditions.com Online magazine subscriptions.
www.exchangecs.com Donated items for schools and charities.
www.exxonsecrets.org Climate change.
www.exposeexxon.com Climate change.
www.eyra.org European Youth for Action on environment and social justice issues.
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www.facebook.com Social networking: link up with others interested in sustainability.
www.fairpensions.org.uk Ethical pension funds.
www.fairtrade.org.uk Third world concerns.
www.fairtrade.org.uk/towns The heroes and villains of fair trade.
www.farmersmarkets.net Directory and other information.
www.farmgarden.org.uk Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens.
www.fas.org Federation of American Scientists.
www.fcdl.org.uk Federation for Community Development Learning.
www.field-studies-council.org.2008 UK wildlife information.
www.findhorn.org The sustainable community.
www.foe.org.uk Friends of the Earth – environment and poverty.
www.foodcomm.org.uk Food Commission – labelling, advertising etc.
www.forestry.gov.uk Forestry Commission.
www.forum.socialmundial.org.br European Social Forum.
www.fov.org.uk Sustainability and faith.
www.freebee.co.uk Free recycling contact service.
www.freecycle.org.uk Swap shop.
www.freerangers.co.uk Mail order animal free footwear.
www.freethechildren.com Children’s issues.
www.freewheelers.co.uk Lift sharing.
www.fresherbymiles.com Organic & other local food deliveries.
www.friendsofthesouth.org Third world concerns.
www.frn.org.uk Furniture Reuse Network directory.
www.fsc-uk.info Sustainability sourced timber and wood products.
www.fse-esf.org European Social Forum.
www.futureforests.com Future Forests plant trees for carbon neutral living.
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www.gaiacooperative.org Sustainability and faith.
www.gaiapartnership.org Environment and wellbeing.
www.gaiauniversity.org MSc and diploma programmes.
www.garbagewarrior.com Eco houses from refuge.
www.gardenorganic.org.uk Garden Organic aka Henry Doubleday Research Association.
www.gatswatch.org General Agreement on Trade in Services see also www.wto.org expose World Trade Organisation.
www.gatt.org General Agreement on Trade Tariffs.
www.generationgreen.co.uk British Gas site for schools, with over 4,000 signed up. Bikes, games room, ideas, wormeries, educational links, wind turbines, solar panels, schools' carbon footprint calculator, Green Leaves scheme.
www.geneticsaction.org.uk GM foods.
www.gen-europe.org Genetic Forum.
www.genewatch.org GM foods.
www.ghostcycle.org Helps victims of cycling accidents.
www.globalactionplan.org.uk Global Action Plan.
www.global-changemakers.net Brings together young people trying to bring about the necessary lifestyle changes.
www.globaltolocal.com/egemagazine/ Journal for those involved with S&P on a professional basis.
www.globalwitness.org/ Linking trade, human and land rights.
www.globe.org.uk Sustainability study resource.
www.gmfreebritain.co.uk GM foods.
www.gmfreeze.org GM foods.
www.gmnation.org GM foods.
www.gn.apc.org/wcp Green Net links sustainability and ICT plus details of the World Court.
www.goodfooddelivery.co.uk Includes mail order tampons and towels.
www.goodgardeners.org.uk Organic home growing.
www.google.com Internet search tool.
www.gossypium.co.uk Organically grown cotton linens.
www.grandmotherscouncil.com Grandmothers representing the continents are gathering the wisdom of earlier generations.
www.grassrootsspirituality.org Prioritising community not materialism.
www.green-alliance.org.uk Green Alliance.
www.greenandaway.org Green conferencing.
www.greenbargainsblog.com Share your green money saving tips.
www.greenbooks.co.uk Information resource.
www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk Environmentally aware construction.
www.greencuisine.org Residential organic food and health courses.
www.greeneconomics.org.uk Green Economics Institute.
www.greenendings.co.uk Funeral service.
www.greenevents.co.uk London-orientated what’s on. Includes large events elsewhere - please send any details.
www.greenfibres.com Ethically sourced clothing.
www.greenfinder.co.uk Green information directory.
www.greengardener.co.uk Organic and other environment-friendly gardening.
www.greenglass.co.uk Recycled glass company.
www.greenparty.org.uk Politics, but not just about the environment.
www.greenpartyblogs.org.uk Green community.
www.greenpeace.org.uk Environmental information and campaigning.
www.greenpeople.co.uk Organic toiletries.
www.greenshop.co.uk Ethical purchasing.
www.green-space.org.uk GreenSpace helps public open space project.
www.greenspirit.org.uk Mail order books.
www.green.tv.weekly Includes news bulletins - from a green perspective.
www.groundwork.org.uk Groundwork landscaping projects.
www.gvnr.com Monthly sustainability e-zine from Positive News.
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www.happinessanditscauses.org Multi-discipline, cross-sector international initiative to identify and promote personal and community well-being.
www.happyplanetindex.org Which countries are happiest?
www.harvesthelp.org Harvest Help.
www.hdra.org.uk Home composting.
www.helptheaged.org.uk Undertakes disaster relief.
www.henrygeorge.org/chp1.htm Condensed edition of ‘Progress and Poverty’.
www.homeoffice.gov.uk Change Up – VCO Capacity Building.
www.hopeafrica.org.za Anglican programme of health and opportunity.
www.housecall.trendmicro.com Free virus check.
www.housemans.com London’s premier radical bookshop.
www.hse.org.uk Human Scale Education.
www.hug.co.uk Ethically sourced t-shirts.
www.hyp.ac.uk/cash/ Consensus Action on Salt and Health.
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www.ibuydifferent.org Sustainability for US teenagers.
www.icc.org.uk Promotes cycling.
www.iccr.org Interfaith group on corporate responsibility.
www.iclei.org International local authority action.
www.idea.gov.uk Ideas and Development Agency.
www.ieem.org.uk Institute of Ecologist and Environmental Management.
www.ieris.org Ethical Investment Research Service.
www.ifaw.org Opposition to whaling and other exploitation of wild animal life.
www.ifees.org Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environment Sciences.
www.ifg.org International Forum on Globalisation.
www.ihe.org.uk International Health Exchange placement network.
www.iied.org International Institute for Environment and Development.
www.ilea.org Magazine on agriculture, ecology and community.
www.indymedia.org/en/ Independent community media.
www.indyvoter.org Text activism.
www.ink.uk.com Ink distributes numerous periodicals about different aspects of sustainability.
www.interflush.co.uk Environmental toilet company.
www.ipcc.ch/ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
www.islamicaid.org.uk/ Islamic Aid.
www.isec.org.uk International Society for Ecology and Culture.
www.islamicconcern.com Sustainability and faith.
www.it4communities.og.uk National ICT volunteers database.
www.itforcharities.co.uk Computer recycling directory.
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www.jrf.gov.uk Joseph Rowntree Foundation funding.
www.jubileedebt.org.uk Jubilee Debt Campaign.
www.jubileetrading.com Jubilee Debt Campaign merchandising.
www.jubileeusa.org JDC work in the USA.
www.justaminute.org Creating spiritual space.
www.justchangeuk.org Ethical tea / enterprise opportunity.
www.justfortheloveofit.org One person's mission to live without oil products for a year.
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www.karmabanque.com Strategic commercial boycotts.
www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk Environmental study centre.
www.kyoto2.org Climate change policy proposal entailing the auction of greenhouse gas emission permits to energy companies.
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www.landmatters.org.uk Permaculture learning programmes and in practice.
www.laserxcange.co.uk Charitable donations for your recycled cartridges.
www.leftfield.coop Facilitating political debate for festival-goers.
www.letslinkuk.net Local Exchange Trading Systems.
www.lgib.gov.uk/ Links town twinning and international development.
www.lgiu.org.uk/ Local Government Information Unit.
www.liftshare.com Why not cut the cost of travel?
www.livingstreet.org.uk nee Pedestrians Association.
www.livingvalues.net Values Education Programme.
www.localfood.org.uk/ Local food issues, free email newsletter.
www.localgreenlinks.com Advice on establishing local green business websites.
www.localworks.org Local Works.
www.locata.co.uk/commons Who’s your MP?
www.london21.org Agenda 21 umbrella in London.
www.lotteryfunding.org.uk Lottery funding search facility.
www.lovetheplanet.co.uk Ethical cosmetics.
www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk Sustainable building.
www.lowcarbon.co.uk Links buildings, lifestyle and global warming.
www.lowimpact.org Sustainable building.
www.lsc.gov.uk Learning and Skills Council.
www.lttonline.co.uk Local Transport Plan information.
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www.makemyvotecount.org.uk Make Votes Count campaign.
www.makepovertyhistory.com Coalition of third world / sector organisations.
www.maketradefair.com International trade rules must change.
www.marksandspencer.com/ethical Ethical investment.
www.massbalance.org Resource flows – setting targets, increasing efficiency, etc.
www.mastsanity.org Phone mast information and action.
www.mclveganway.org.uk Links sustainability and sentience.
www.medact.org Health professionals for social justice and peace.
www.merlin.org.uk Medical aid in disaster areas.
www.ministryforpeace.org Campaign for national Minister of Peace.
www.momentumplanet.ca Magazine for the self propelled.
www.monbiot.com Collection of articles from the Guardian columnist.
www.monetary.org/lostscienceofmoney Banks’ influence in politics.
www.montagnejeunesse.co.uk Natural toiletries made using renewable energy.
www.mpsolin.org.uk Cut junk mail with the Mailing Preference Service.
www.mtcp.co.uk Political comment and comedy.
www.multifaithnet.org UK faiths directory.
www.myspace.com/greenagers Young people’s network.
www.mypositivenews.com Positive News members club - videos, words, music, pictures, friends, virtual backpack, webspace, market stall.
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www.navca.org.uk The site of the National Association for Community and Voluntary Action (formerly the National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service).
www.nacvs.org.uk National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service – see above.
www.naturalcollection.com Green mail order.
www.naturalenglandorg.uk Natural England.
www.naturaldeath.org.uk Environmentally friendly burials.
www.naturewatch.org Nature Watch Fouhttp://www.negotiate-peace.orgndation.
www.ncvo.org.uk The National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
www.negotiate-peace.org Urging negotiation on Iran.
www.neighbourhood.gov.uk/partnerships.asp Government LSP guidance.
www.nerc.ac.uk/ I cludes National Environment Research Council overview on responding to global unsustainability. Many publications are suitable for schools.
www.newdream.org US centre working to mainstream sustainability.
www.neweconomics.org.uk New Economics Foundation.
www.newstatesman.com Weekly news magazine.
www.nif.co.uk Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation.
www.nomorebreastcancer.org.uk Questions chemical causes / cover-ups.
www.nosweat.org.uk Supporting sweatshop / labour issues worldwide.
www.notstupid.com More on the issues raised in 'Age of Stupid.'
www.nottinghamdeclaration.org The Nottingham Declaration was launched during autumn 2000 and the website has been relaunched in 2008. It’s now become a living, continually undated, site including current climate change information and material produced specifically for local authority members and officers.
There are increasing pressures on local authorities to take action. In December 2007 the LGA called for all councils to sign the Declaration and publish a strategy within twelve months. LAA outcome indicators and Comprehensive Assessments subsequently embraced climate change mitigation and adaptation concerns.
There are numerous benefits:
The initiative offers a focal point, support and resources for
local authority climate change action.
It helps make a more informed and stronger response to the challenges
ahead.
It helps signatory councils save money (through the introduction
of energy saving measures) and benefit from best practice examples.
The Declaration website includes a tried and tested climate change
action plan.
Councils signing the Nottingham Declaration commit themselves to develop plans within two years (together with their partners and local communities) to address both the impacts and the causes of climate change.
www.nowideningm1.org.uk Campaign against M1.
www.nrf.org.uk/ Recycled products database.
www.nsalg.demon.co.uk National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners.
www.nwc.org.uk National Wildflower Centre.
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www.oldbuilders.com Grow your own buildings.
www.onegreenearth.com Climate change and sustainability.
www.oneplanetliving.org Quality of Life and eco footprinting.
www.onevillage.org Ethical shopping.
www.oneworld.net Serves 1600 poverty & human rights organisations.
www.oneworld.org/panos/ Global issues from third world perspective.
www.oneworldaction.org Human rights and democracy.
www.oneworldtrust.org Seeks solutions to global problems.
www.oneworldweek.org Annual week of poverty profile-raising
www.oneyoungworld.com Brings together young people trying to bring about the necessary lifestyle changes.
www.orangutan.org.uk Orangutan Foundation International.
www.orangutan.org Orang-utan Foundation.
www.orderofthecross.org Global fellowship linking peace, sentience, mystic.
www.organiccatalogue.com Recycled plastic cloches, solar garden lamps etc.
www.organicfoodfairs.co.uk Creativity – food fairs organisation.
www.organicholidays.co.uk Places to stay in the UK and Ireland.
www.organicplants.co.uk Organic plant seedlings.
www.ourpartnership.org.uk Supports public-third sector partnerships.
www.ourworldoursay.org Restoration of constitution and accountability in British democracy.
www.owos.info Our World Our Say – democracy lobby.
www.oxfam.org.uk Third world concerns.
www.oxfam.org.uk/generationwhy.org Oxfam youth.
www.oxfordinspires.org. Annual events in the city's Planet Earth season.
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www.parentsjury.org.uk Food Commission site for parents.
www.parkers.co.uk/advice/Footprintcalc.aspx Find out your car’s carbon footprint.
www.parliament.uk Hansard.
www.passionfortheplanet.com Environmental information and campaigning radio.
www.peacechild.org Network supporting UN youth agencies.
www.peace-not-war.org 2 CDs featuring 37 anti-war tracks.
www.peaceoneday.org UN backed initiative for 21 September.
www.peakoil.net Peak oil.
www.peopleandplanet.org World poverty, environments and human rights.
www.peopletree.co.uk Ethical fashion.
www.permaculture.co.uk Permaculture magazine.
www.permacultureactivist.net Land and resource rights newsletter.
www.pesticidescampaign.co.uk Health and environmental concerns.
www.pfaf.org Plants For a Future.
www.planestupid.com Anti airport expansion and cheap flights.
www.planetaryvoices.org.uk Internet radio – environment, peace, human rights.
www.plantlife.org.uk Plantlife is the UK plant conservation charity.
www.plasticbagfree.com Carrier bags and the environment.
www.platformlondon.org/ Creative democratic engagement.
www.pledges.com Set up pledges and sign other peoples.
www.pluggingtheleaks.org New Economics Foundation.
www.plusbus.info Cheap bus travel for rail users.
www.populationconcern.org.uk International population issues.
www.positivenews.org.uk The quarterly’s online service.
www.powerswitch.org Sustainable energy.
www.poznet.co.uk Online shopping that supports small scale producers.
www.presentaid.org Mail order with a difference – items go abroad.
www.prosperity.uk.com Capital’s dependence on growth through debt.
www.proveandimprove.org How to show your organisation’s sustainability impacts.
www.ptree.co.uk People Tree ethical clothing company.
www.puppetstate.com Entertainment resource with a message.
www.pureh20.co.uk Filtered tap water, an alternative to bottled.
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www.quaker.org.uk/bookshop ‘A Quaker Testimony for the Earth’ and other titles.
www.quakergreenaction.org.uk Sustainability and faith.
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www.rainforest-alliance.org Sustainable farming practices and environmentally friendly fair wages.
www.rainforestconcern.org Ecuador and Columbia conservation.
www.ramblers.org.uk The Ramblers Association campaigns for walkers as well as organising walks.
www.rathbonegreenbank.com Rathbone Greenbank Investments.
www.rawm.net Regional Action West Midlands.
www.rcu.gov.uk Regional Coordinating Unit and funding network.
www.realfood.org.uk Dietary reform – free food fairs and support.
www.reallywildflowers.co.uk Native plants, seeds, bulbs.
www.recalimdemocracy.org Citizen v corporate rights.
www.recycle-more.com Directory.
www.recyclenow.com Recycling news and advice, textile directory.
www.redcross.org.uk British Red Cross.
www.rednoseday.com BBC website.
www.redpepper.org.uk Magazine.
www.remanufacturing.org.uk Reconditioning products not recycling them.
www.renewables-advisory-board.org.uk/ The Board advises Government on the issues, and on the implications of policy proposals.
www.resist.org.uk Corporate v citizen power.
www.resonancefm.com Sustainability content online radio station.
www.resourcesforlife.com Living sustainably.
www.respectcoalition.org Trade union and environment political party.
www.respecteuripe.com Equal legal rights for citizens and corporations.
www.respectforanimals.org Sentience issues.
www.responsibletravel.com Ethical tourism.
www.resurgence.co Resurgence links nature, art, green politics, etc.
www.rethink.airportwatch.org.uk Anti airport environmental and community coalition.
www.risingtide.org.uk/ Grassroots response to climate change causes.
www.riverleague.ca Ethical tourism.
www.roadblock.org.uk Road Block campaigns against road building and the environmental and social damage this brings.
www.rospa.com Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
www.rtmark.com Direct mischief.
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www.saferoutestoschools.org.uk Sustrans’ advice and links.
www.savethechildren.org Third world concerns.
www.sas.org.uk Surfers Against Sewage.
www.savethemanatee.org Conservation of the marine species.
www.save-our-world.net sustainability.
www.scottswildflowers.co.uk Native plant seeds, peat free compost etc.
www.schnews.org.uk The news ignored by mainstream media.
www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk Healthy food in school.
www.schumacher.org.uk Schumacher Society.
www.schumachercollege.org.uk Schumacher College.
www.sd-commission.org.uk Sustainable Development Commission.
www.seashepherd.org Environmental direct action at sea.
www.seat61.com Booking service for travelling abroad by train, bus and boat.
www.selfsufficientish.com A forum where over 40,000 people a week share practical tips on greener living and demonstrate how we can all find a compromise between urban living and rural idyll. The site has led to the publication of The Self Sufficient-ish Bible: an Eco-living Guide for the 21st Century.
www.scc3.org.uk Sustainability for Citizens and Communities.
www.seedysunday.org Seed swapping, local growing, biodiversity.
www.segalselfbuild.co.uk Sustainable building.
www.serauk.org.uk/ Socialist Environment and Resources.
www.sgr.org.uk Scientists for Global Responsibility.
www.sightsavers.org.uk Saving sight in third world.
www.simpol.org Bottom up global action on global problems.
www.sitatrust.org.uk Biodiversity funding.
www.smallhousesociety.org Downshifting.
www.smartestenergy.com Energy issues and help.
www.smartmoves.co.uk Car sharing.
www.snh.org.uk Scottish Natural Heritage.
www.society.guardian.co.uk The newspaper’s online pages.
www.soilassociation.org Organic growing.
www.spanglefish.com Self Sufficiency magazine.
www.sparse.gov.uk England’s most rural authorities.
www.spiralseed.co.uk Permaculture , forest gardening, etc.
www.staffs.ac.uk International research on non-motorised transport.
www.stakeholderforum.org The site showcases the work of the Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future in promoting the UN’s commitment to advance sustainable development. Stakeholder Forum activities support preparations for UNEP Governing Councils, annual meetings (such as that of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development) and one-off Conferences and Summits. In the UK it has facilitated stakeholder input into a range of UN events, including the Earth Summit and WSSD. It also works to bring expertise to policy and research development, organising education and training programmes and disseminating information about the global and intergovernmental agenda on sustainability.
Stakeholder Forum produces three newsletters, which can be accessed on line. Network 2015 is a monthly report on global sustainability concerns, while Outreach 2015 is published during UN events. Its ieg-dossier is the online information resource which focuses on strengthening the UN’s role in sustainability.
“Stakeholder Forum believes that to enhance democracy, stakeholders should be involved at all levels of sustainable development decision-making. It believes this involvement yields better informed decisions and greater implementation of those decisions.”
Stakeholder Forum, 2006.
www.stopesso.com/war Action against climate change.
www.stopheathrow-expansion.org.uk National and local opposition to the third runway.
www.stopurban4x4s.org.uk Transport campaigning.
www.stopwar.org.uk Stop the War Coalition.
www.strawbalebuildingassociation.org.uk Sustainable building.
www.strawbalefutures.org.uk Sustainable building.
www.survival-international.org Tribal peoples.
www.sustainabilityworks.org.uk Practical sustainability.
www.sustain.org Alliance for better food and farming.
www.sustdev.org/ Sustainable Development International news service.
www.sustrans.org.uk Sustrans national cycle network.
www.switchtojuice.com Green electricity and gas suppliers.
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www.terramar.co.uk 100% organic fair trade clothing.
www.tescopoly.org Support for local economy.
www.thebigask.com Campaign for UK law to tackle climate change.
www.thecompact.org.uk Contracts between the public and third sectors.
www.thecornerhouse.org.uk Support, research and analysis for social justice.
www.thecorporation.com Film and book about corporate power.
www.thegreengiftlist.co.uk For weddings, anniversaries, birthdays.
www.themoneymasters.com Banks’ influence in politics.
www.themother-magazine.co.uk Holistic parenting.
www.themutualstate.org New Economics Foundation.
www.thenag.org.uk Provides monthly reminders of your personal climate change responsibiities.
www.thepetitionsite.com Online petitions.
www.thepositivenetwork.co.uk Sustainability projects, tips, skills, resources, networking
www.thewaterwaystrust.org.uk The Waterways Trust.
www.thewebofhope.com Pioneering sustainability best practice.
www.thinkfairtrade.com Ethical purchasing catalogue.
www.thirdsector.co Magazine for community and voluntary groups
www.tikkun.org Sustainability and faith.
www.timebanks.co.uk New Economics Foundation.
www.tjm.org.uk Trade Justice Movement.
www.tobintax.org.uk Ending currency speculation.
www.togetherwecan.info/pioneers/ Together We Can.
www.tourismconcern.org.uk Ethical travel.
www.tradejusticemovement.org.uk/ Tackling poverty’s root causes.
www.traid.org.uk Textile Recycling for Aid and Int. Development.
www.traidcraft.org.uk Equal trade justice for the poor.
www.traidcraftinteractive.com Fair trade.
www.transportdirect.info Government green journey planner.
www.travelcalculator.org Travel option distances.
www.treeforall.org.uk Woodland Trust children’s tree project.
www.treesforlife.org.uk Restoring the Caledonian forest.
www.tridos.co.uk Ethical investment.
www.tumbleweedhouses.com Downshifting.
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www.uk.msf.org Medecins Sans Frontieres.
www.ukcip.org.uk/ Is to become the most comprehensive package of climate change information in the UK.
www.un.org The United Nations.
www.un.org.Depts/dda/index.html UN Department for Disarmament Affairs.
www.un.org/esa/sustdev/ UN Commission on Sustainable Development.
www.una-uk.org Third sector organisation supporting the UN.
www.undercurrents.org Independent news service.
www.unedforum.org UN Environment and Development Forum.
www.unep.org/paint4planet UN Environment Programme.
www.unicef.org.uk/youthvoice Junior 8, the youth G8.
www.unit-e.co.uk Energy provider.
www.unv.org UN website on virtual volunteering.
www.urbanforum.org.uk Supports local third sector work.
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www.vca.gov.uk Government advice on cars’ green ratings.
www.v-c-s.org/ Voluntary Carbon Standard.
www.velovision.co.uk Cycling magazine.
www.veganorganic.net More sustainable, animal free agriculture.
www.vegansociety.com Promotes meat free as kinder and sustainable.
www.veganvillage.co.uk Sustainability and dietary reform and Vegfam.
www.vegaresearch.org Green dietary and economic research.
www.vegetarian.org.uk Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation / diet science.
www.vegfamcharity.org.uk Aid organisation whose programmes avoid the use of animal origin foods.
www.veggievision.co.uk Internet tv station.
www.verdant.net US anti-consumerism.
www.via3.net Community economics.
www.villageservicetrust.org.uk Village Service Trust.
www.vintageroots.co.uk Organic wines, beers, ciders, spirits, juices, oils.
www.vitw.org Links human rights, environment, social justice.
www.vlv.org.uk Voice of the Listener and Viewer.
www.volunteeringdirect.give.uk Bringing together the wide range of volunteering opportunities available wherever you live.
www.volunteering.org.uk National Centre for Volunteering.
www.vso.org.uk Voluntary Service Overseas.
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www.waronwant.org Third world concerns.
www.wastewatch.org.uk/ Wastewatch.
www.wateraid.org Every 17 seconds a child in the developing world dies from a water related disease.
www.waterwise.org.uk Decreasing UK water consumption.
www.waytogo.com Integrated transport.
www.wbcsd.org World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
www.wcoh.ac.uk Courses in organic growing offered by the Welsh College of Horticulture.
www.wdcs.org.uk Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.
www.wdm.org.uk Third world concerns.
www.wedgecard.co.uk Loyalty card usable in local stores.
www.welovelocal.com Find your local retailers and services.
www.wen.org.uk Women’s Environmental Network.
www.westmill.coop Chance to share in the ownership of a wind farm.
www.whalesrevenge.com Petition to stop whaling in the southern seas.
www.whyorganic.org Soil Association directory.
www.wigglywigglers.co.uk Composters.
www.wildaboutgardens.org Wildlife gardening.
www.wildberrys.org.uk Sustainability organisations directory.
www.wildlifetrusts.org the Wildlife Trusts.
www.wildscreen.org.uk Natural world projects.
www.wlga.gov.uk Welsh Local Government Association.
www.woodland-trust.org Sustainability, forests and trees.
www.womankind.org.uk Supports women’s issues in poor countries.
www.worldbank.org/ World Bank.
www.worldcarfree.net Car travel alternatives.
www.worldgoodwill.org Creativity from disillusionment.
www.worldmusic.net 2 albums from Oxfam and Amnesty.
www.worldspirit.org.uk Mail order DVDs, CDs, posters, cards, books.
www.worldvolunteerweb.org Worldwide volunteering, including details of International Volunteer Day.
www.wornagain.co.uk Clothes made from recycled fabrics.
www.wrap.org.uk/ Creates markets for recycled goods.
www.wwf.org.uk The World Wide Fund for Nature produces educational materials for schools and local government.
www.xenodiaries.org Sentience issues.
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www.yearofmicrocredit.org 2005 focus on small scale enterprise.
www.yes2wind.com Sustainable energy generation.
www.younggreens.org.uk Green politics.
www.youtube.com/friendsoftheearth Includes videos from green film competition.
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Other Media
Television and Radio
Costing the Earth
Radio 4 environment series, usually broadcast on Thursday evenings.
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Digital / Satellite Tv and Radio
BBC Community News
Ceefax page 1050. Send news of your sustainability activites for inclusion to CSV Media, 237 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NJ.
BBC Parliament
See who says what in the Upper and Lower Houses. Freeview channel 81 (BBC News is on 80).
BBC World Service
BBC radio's long established World Service is now much easier to listen to. It's on Freeview channel 710 and DAB radio.
Community tv
Freeview channel 87. On air 0600 - 0900. www.communitychannel.org
Passion for the Planet
DAB radio station broadcasting in the south east of England and on line. www.passionfortheplanet.co
- Passion for the Planet Ltd, Zeal House, Deer Park Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 3GY.
Teachers tv
Freeview channel 88. On air 1600 - 1800. www.teacherstv.org
Internet Tv and Radio
Includes news bulletins - from a green perspective.
Radio network covering green issues. Also on DAB in the south east of England.
Films
Burn Up
Premiered on BBC2 in July 2008 this drama exposes how the oil industry has conspired to cover up climate change. The writer was Simon Beaufoy, the producer Christopher Hall.
The Corporation
A documentary film and book exploring the impact a multi-national business has on our environment, children, health, media and democracy. www.thecorporation.com
Earth Pilgrim
This BBC film features Resurgence editor Satish Kumar. First screened on BBC2 in January 2008, it's now available on DVD from Resurgence. www.resurgence.co
Eco Crimes
A three part dramatised documentary to be screened during 2009.
Environmental Crimes - Our Planet, Our Problem
See www.eia-international.org
Garbage Warrior
A documentary about architect Michael Reynolds, who uses refuse to build homes that heat themselves, collect their own water and enable residents to grow their own food. There are over a thousand of his 'earth ships' in New Mexico, with hundreds more under construction in areas as different as Spain and Siberia; in Britain some of these homes are being built in Brighton. Earth ships present an intensely practical solution to the developed world's urgent need to make lifestyle sea changes but, as Oliver Hodge's film chronicles, this is one currently plagued by planning bureaucracies. www.garbagewarrior.com
People of the Forest
Made by Handcrafted films for EIA and the Department for International Development, the film looks at the threat to species caused by the destruction of forests.
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