Articles related to "Sustainable Development"
Poverty in Plenty
A report on sustainable development in the UK. A mine of information and statistics on poverty in the UK.,A report on sustainable development in the UK. A mine of information and statistics on poverty in the UK.
sustainable development • poverty • environment • anti-poverty policies • sustainable development
A report on sustainable development in the UK. A mine of information and statistics on poverty in the UK.,A report on sustainable development in the UK. A mine of information and statistics on poverty in the UK.
sustainable development • poverty • environment • anti-poverty policies • sustainable development
Sustainable Development Links
A collection of online resources providing information, education and advocacy for sustainable development around the world.
green living • sustainable development • sustainability • christian aid's eco-house • co-op village foundation inc.
A collection of online resources providing information, education and advocacy for sustainable development around the world.
green living • sustainable development • sustainability • christian aid's eco-house • co-op village foundation inc.
Community Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is vital to the health of communities and especially important to rural communities now under pressure from high energy and infrastructure costs.
school of alaska native and rural development • university of alaska fairbanks • community sustainable development • promoting economic renewal • healthy community
Sustainable development is vital to the health of communities and especially important to rural communities now under pressure from high energy and infrastructure costs.
school of alaska native and rural development • university of alaska fairbanks • community sustainable development • promoting economic renewal • healthy community
Consuming and saving to consume
Things to think about and better yet, things to do to step up efforts to reduce our environmental footprint.
environment • society • consuming • action • how-to
Things to think about and better yet, things to do to step up efforts to reduce our environmental footprint.
environment • society • consuming • action • how-to
Ecological Footprints
Step in the mud or wet beach sand and you leave footprints. Children leave little ones. Adults leave big ones. Wildlife leaves footprints of various shapes and sizes too. Apparently nations leave footprints too--ecological footprints. So do states, cities, businesses and households, and our print is much bigger than it should be.
ecological footprint • sustainability • sustainable development
Step in the mud or wet beach sand and you leave footprints. Children leave little ones. Adults leave big ones. Wildlife leaves footprints of various shapes and sizes too. Apparently nations leave footprints too--ecological footprints. So do states, cities, businesses and households, and our print is much bigger than it should be.
ecological footprint • sustainability • sustainable development
Global Resource Crisis to Hit by 2030
Professor says that in just two decades the world will face massive upheaval because vital resources will be in short supply.
food shortages • sustainable development • water shortage • food supply • world population
Professor says that in just two decades the world will face massive upheaval because vital resources will be in short supply.
food shortages • sustainable development • water shortage • food supply • world population
Potential Biofuel Problems
The UN Commission on Sustainable Development looks at biofuels and sees potential problems along with the benifits of energy independance and reducing carbon emmissions.
biofuels • un • sustainable development • co2 • ethanol
The UN Commission on Sustainable Development looks at biofuels and sees potential problems along with the benifits of energy independance and reducing carbon emmissions.
biofuels • un • sustainable development • co2 • ethanol
Sustainability, Water and Ethical Reporting
This article points surfers to several sites on sustainability, water resources and social and ethical reporting by corporations.
web sites • website • sustainable • development • water
This article points surfers to several sites on sustainability, water resources and social and ethical reporting by corporations.
web sites • website • sustainable • development • water
The Role of Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineering may be defined as the use of engineering and scientific principles for the improvement of the built and natural environment.
environmental engineering • environmental pollution • sustainable development • environmental design • resources
Environmental engineering may be defined as the use of engineering and scientific principles for the improvement of the built and natural environment.
environmental engineering • environmental pollution • sustainable development • environmental design • resources
Watch Out for Different Definitions of Sustainability
sustainable development, sustainability, environment
sustainable development • sustainability • environment • business survival • meanings
sustainable development, sustainability, environment
sustainable development • sustainability • environment • business survival • meanings
Sustainable Design Narratives
How do you sell people-developers, home owners, commuters and just-plain Joes-on a more sustainable lifestyle? Chris Turner has the answer.
architect • housing • sustainabile • communities • climate change
How do you sell people-developers, home owners, commuters and just-plain Joes-on a more sustainable lifestyle? Chris Turner has the answer.
architect • housing • sustainabile • communities • climate change
Common Wealth by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs
Sachs maps the road to sustainable and equitable global prosperity. Powerful technologies are available to break poverty traps. The key is global, political cooperation.
jeffrey sachs • common wealth • economics for a crowded planet • the end of poverty • economic policy
Sachs maps the road to sustainable and equitable global prosperity. Powerful technologies are available to break poverty traps. The key is global, political cooperation.
jeffrey sachs • common wealth • economics for a crowded planet • the end of poverty • economic policy
First, Buy Time
I choose the beginning of a new year to restate the point of Frontier Theory, which is that the absence of physical frontiers is hurtful and eventually fatal for human beings.
frontiers • exploration • space colonization • enclosure • family
I choose the beginning of a new year to restate the point of Frontier Theory, which is that the absence of physical frontiers is hurtful and eventually fatal for human beings.
frontiers • exploration • space colonization • enclosure • family
Hinduism and the Environment
The pagan element in Hinduism advocated Sustainable Development by deification of nature as seen in the hymns of the Riga Veda dedicated to Surya, Indra, Agni and others.
sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
The pagan element in Hinduism advocated Sustainable Development by deification of nature as seen in the hymns of the Riga Veda dedicated to Surya, Indra, Agni and others.
sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
How To Be an Eco-Tourist in Africa
International travelers visit Africa to appreciate the scenic beauty and diverse wildlife found on this vast continent. How can the environmental impact be minimized?
eco tours in africa • eco-tourism and the local community • responsible tourism in africa • sustainable development in africa • tourism in africa
International travelers visit Africa to appreciate the scenic beauty and diverse wildlife found on this vast continent. How can the environmental impact be minimized?
eco tours in africa • eco-tourism and the local community • responsible tourism in africa • sustainable development in africa • tourism in africa
Impacts of Entrepreneurs on the Environment
Entrepreneurs play an important role in promoting the environment. The products and services they offer could potentially harm or heal the environment.
sustainable development • entrepreneurs • sustainable consumption and production • department for environment food and rural affairs • business resources efficiency and waste programme
Entrepreneurs play an important role in promoting the environment. The products and services they offer could potentially harm or heal the environment.
sustainable development • entrepreneurs • sustainable consumption and production • department for environment food and rural affairs • business resources efficiency and waste programme
Nature and poverty
I could spend my life canoeing in Ontario without retracing my path. Each passing day would reinforce the illusion that this world has enough space and resources for everyone.
environment • natural resources • canoeing • indian ocean • nature
I could spend my life canoeing in Ontario without retracing my path. Each passing day would reinforce the illusion that this world has enough space and resources for everyone.
environment • natural resources • canoeing • indian ocean • nature
The Mushrooms in Ghana Project
The Mushrooms in Ghana Project is designed to expand the mushroom industry in Africa. The goal is to help train growers, and export agricultural knowledge to farmers.
mushrooms in ghana • mycology • fungi • african development • lost creek mushroom farms
The Mushrooms in Ghana Project is designed to expand the mushroom industry in Africa. The goal is to help train growers, and export agricultural knowledge to farmers.
mushrooms in ghana • mycology • fungi • african development • lost creek mushroom farms
The Earth Charter, Second Article of a ten-part series on Global Constructs
The Earth Charter purports that in order to build a sustainable global community, nations of the world need to renew their commitment to the United Nations, fulfill obligations under existing international agreements, and support the implementation of the Earth Charter. This article presents a copy of the Earth Charter along with other information for your enlightenment.
earth charter • global constructs • globalization • united nations • international agreements
The Earth Charter purports that in order to build a sustainable global community, nations of the world need to renew their commitment to the United Nations, fulfill obligations under existing international agreements, and support the implementation of the Earth Charter. This article presents a copy of the Earth Charter along with other information for your enlightenment.
earth charter • global constructs • globalization • united nations • international agreements
Common Wealth, Economics for a Crowded Planet
Jeffrey Sachs makes a clear case how to address global challenges in ways that will be economically beneficial, ecologically positive and reduce conflict for all.
jeffrey sachs • common wealth • economics for a crowded planet • world development • capitalism
Jeffrey Sachs makes a clear case how to address global challenges in ways that will be economically beneficial, ecologically positive and reduce conflict for all.
jeffrey sachs • common wealth • economics for a crowded planet • world development • capitalism
Promises
Every new decade brings with it another challenge to the rights of individuals under the Constitution. It's time to ask why.
history • politics • space • frontiers • frontier theory
Every new decade brings with it another challenge to the rights of individuals under the Constitution. It's time to ask why.
history • politics • space • frontiers • frontier theory
Building a Sustainable Business
In a tight labour market and uncertain economy, a Canadian company is demonstrating that a business based on sound sustainability practices can thrive.
training in entrepreneurial skills • develop highly-skilled workers • benchmark for sustainable development • spindle stairs & railings • workforce training and entrepreneurial development
In a tight labour market and uncertain economy, a Canadian company is demonstrating that a business based on sound sustainability practices can thrive.
training in entrepreneurial skills • develop highly-skilled workers • benchmark for sustainable development • spindle stairs & railings • workforce training and entrepreneurial development
Camping the Bruce Peninsula
Between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, this narrow promontory boasts extraordinary scenery, geology and plant life along the northern extent of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve.
bruce peninsula • cyprus lake • campground • lake huron • georgian bay
Between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, this narrow promontory boasts extraordinary scenery, geology and plant life along the northern extent of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve.
bruce peninsula • cyprus lake • campground • lake huron • georgian bay
Indigenous People and Conservation in Bolivia
In tropical Bolivia, indigenous people are taking charge of wildlife conservation and scoring key victories.
amazon conservation • amazon wildlife • bolivia wildlife • bolivia nature • amazon nature
In tropical Bolivia, indigenous people are taking charge of wildlife conservation and scoring key victories.
amazon conservation • amazon wildlife • bolivia wildlife • bolivia nature • amazon nature
MORTARLESS BRICKS: THE WAVERING WALLS OF GLOBALIZATION
Time to think about the world as it is and as it could be.
globalization • democracy • politics • culture.
Time to think about the world as it is and as it could be.
globalization • democracy • politics • culture.
Multi-Family Sustainable Design
The future of sustainable residential design lies in multi-unit development. Two design firms demonstrate effective and sustainable approaches to green building.
multi-family unit sustainable development • residential architecture • alternative energy systems • solar panels on roof • bamboo shutters
The future of sustainable residential design lies in multi-unit development. Two design firms demonstrate effective and sustainable approaches to green building.
multi-family unit sustainable development • residential architecture • alternative energy systems • solar panels on roof • bamboo shutters
The Geography of Hope
At a time when environmentalists are prophesying ecological catastrophe, Chris Turner offers a promise of hope-if only we act soon enough.
barack obama • co2 emissions • sustainable development • wind power • district heating
At a time when environmentalists are prophesying ecological catastrophe, Chris Turner offers a promise of hope-if only we act soon enough.
barack obama • co2 emissions • sustainable development • wind power • district heating
Africa needs action, not summits
A look at promises and reality of G8 cooperation with Africa
africa • g8 • development • aid • trade
A look at promises and reality of G8 cooperation with Africa
africa • g8 • development • aid • trade
South Africa as Africa's Last Hope
South Africa remains Africa's last hope of justifying independence over colonial rule. Across Africa, millions of citizens live without hope for a better future.
black self rule colonial • africa's last hope south africa • bad corrupt political leaders africa • the south african case • africa's colonial rule debate
South Africa remains Africa's last hope of justifying independence over colonial rule. Across Africa, millions of citizens live without hope for a better future.
black self rule colonial • africa's last hope south africa • bad corrupt political leaders africa • the south african case • africa's colonial rule debate
Urban Development in Cities
Rapid urbanization makes a case for empowering cities to develop and manage their own growth. Private-public partnerships are essential for cash-strapped urban centres.
half the world’s population living in cities • urban planning strategies • rapid transit networks • public transportation corridors in cities • financing urban development in cities
Rapid urbanization makes a case for empowering cities to develop and manage their own growth. Private-public partnerships are essential for cash-strapped urban centres.
half the world’s population living in cities • urban planning strategies • rapid transit networks • public transportation corridors in cities • financing urban development in cities
Favorite Links
A guide to Websites exploring and promoting all aspects of green, sustainable living
green living • conservation • nature organizations • conservation groups • renewable energy resources
A guide to Websites exploring and promoting all aspects of green, sustainable living
green living • conservation • nature organizations • conservation groups • renewable energy resources
German Ostriches
A reflection on the 2005 German elections
germans • parliament • coalition • government • social
A reflection on the 2005 German elections
germans • parliament • coalition • government • social
Deserts, no one's home but a place for all?
Some core issues in desertification and for the sustainable management of deserts
desertification • desert • sustainable • management • environment
Some core issues in desertification and for the sustainable management of deserts
desertification • desert • sustainable • management • environment
Advertising & Economy - XVIII
Advertising in an expression and part of an economic system.
advertising • economy
Advertising in an expression and part of an economic system.
advertising • economy
Add Green Space and Spruce Up Your Community
Communities In Bloom, a Canadian national organization, challenges residents, officials and volunteers across the country to spruce up their neighbourhoods.
communities in bloom • add green space • spruce up your community • clean up towns and cities • natural green space
Communities In Bloom, a Canadian national organization, challenges residents, officials and volunteers across the country to spruce up their neighbourhoods.
communities in bloom • add green space • spruce up your community • clean up towns and cities • natural green space
Carbon Credit Certification
As carbon offset markets grow and standardize, several competing certification protocols have emerged. Choosing the right one is key to maximizing the value of credits.
carbon offsets • going carbon neutral • carbon credit certification • voluntary emission reductions • verified emission reductions
As carbon offset markets grow and standardize, several competing certification protocols have emerged. Choosing the right one is key to maximizing the value of credits.
carbon offsets • going carbon neutral • carbon credit certification • voluntary emission reductions • verified emission reductions
CLIMATE DISASTER
In a time of freak climates and world-wide problems why are our politicians pretending that if they ignore the problem of climate change it will go away?
climate • climate change • weather • freak weather • green
In a time of freak climates and world-wide problems why are our politicians pretending that if they ignore the problem of climate change it will go away?
climate • climate change • weather • freak weather • green
Course Review - Environmental Affairs
Yes, something CAN be done about our dwindling resources - and you can do it too!
environment • environment issues • pollution • smog • water preservation
Yes, something CAN be done about our dwindling resources - and you can do it too!
environment • environment issues • pollution • smog • water preservation
GLOBALIZATION: Beyond the Point of No Return for Africa?
A critique of how Globalisation's sidelines Africa.
globalisation • africa • europe • development • aid
A critique of how Globalisation's sidelines Africa.
globalisation • africa • europe • development • aid
Investment in Alternative Energies
As the world economy continues to change, investment in green companies and alternative energies is becoming more popular and potentially more lucrative.
alternative energy • alternative energy investment • renewal energy • renewable energy investment • socially responsible investment
As the world economy continues to change, investment in green companies and alternative energies is becoming more popular and potentially more lucrative.
alternative energy • alternative energy investment • renewal energy • renewable energy investment • socially responsible investment
Kyoto Box Cooker Uses Solar Power
A competition designed to find new ways of combatting global warming picks an innovative solar-powered cooker as winner.
solar cooker • green idea • kyoto box • climate change prize • stove cuts carbon emissions
A competition designed to find new ways of combatting global warming picks an innovative solar-powered cooker as winner.
solar cooker • green idea • kyoto box • climate change prize • stove cuts carbon emissions
Migrant Women Professionals
Explore links between changes in western family structures and the migration of women professionals from industrializing nations.
depopulation • women • migrant workers • professionals • family
Explore links between changes in western family structures and the migration of women professionals from industrializing nations.
depopulation • women • migrant workers • professionals • family
The First International Organic Wine Expo in L.A. ( part 1
First gathering on West Coast of many Italian Organic Winemakers and Organic Consumer Advocacy Groups. A birds eye of people involved in Organic Wine from the growers to those who fight to keep our food and wine free from chemical contaminates.
organic wine • advocacy • health • certification • national organic rules
First gathering on West Coast of many Italian Organic Winemakers and Organic Consumer Advocacy Groups. A birds eye of people involved in Organic Wine from the growers to those who fight to keep our food and wine free from chemical contaminates.
organic wine • advocacy • health • certification • national organic rules
What's the Green News?
A rundown of some of the latest green living news from the business world.
discovery communications • treehugger.com • planet green initiative • cox newspapers • living green
A rundown of some of the latest green living news from the business world.
discovery communications • treehugger.com • planet green initiative • cox newspapers • living green
Zaragoza Art and Culture: Art Meccas
Since the early 1980s, the city of Zaragoza has worked hard to create an art center worthy of the world's attention.
goya • zaragoza • spanish art • museo de zaragoza • pablo serrano
Since the early 1980s, the city of Zaragoza has worked hard to create an art center worthy of the world's attention.
goya • zaragoza • spanish art • museo de zaragoza • pablo serrano
2010 Vancouver Olympics Sustainability Star Jury
Big names from industry and government form the Sustainability Star jury for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
2010 vancouver olympics sustainability star jury • coke • rona • enviro canada • deloitte
Big names from industry and government form the Sustainability Star jury for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
2010 vancouver olympics sustainability star jury • coke • rona • enviro canada • deloitte
Benchmarking Eco Tourism and Volunteer Travel
As Eco Tourism and Volunteer Travel are becoming more popular, the question is often asked, what kind of benchmarking is there?
eco tourism • volunteer travel • benchmarking • voluntourism • sustainable responsible tourism travel organizatio
As Eco Tourism and Volunteer Travel are becoming more popular, the question is often asked, what kind of benchmarking is there?
eco tourism • volunteer travel • benchmarking • voluntourism • sustainable responsible tourism travel organizatio
Bonobo Conservation Programs
Found only is a one area of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the smallest great ape faces threats from the bushmeat trade, mining, logging and ongoing civil unrest
endangered bonobo • smallest great ape • bushmeat trade • mining and petroleum exploration • wildlife reserve
Found only is a one area of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the smallest great ape faces threats from the bushmeat trade, mining, logging and ongoing civil unrest
endangered bonobo • smallest great ape • bushmeat trade • mining and petroleum exploration • wildlife reserve
Brad Pitt's Make It Right Project
Brad Pitt announced his green rebuilding plans at the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan. The Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans has suffered since Katrina and need homes.
brad pitt • make it right • rebuilding katrina • new orleans • green building
Brad Pitt announced his green rebuilding plans at the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan. The Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans has suffered since Katrina and need homes.
brad pitt • make it right • rebuilding katrina • new orleans • green building
Breaking News 14
Australian police officers leave Papua New Guinea. HIV is of concern in PNG. Scientists claim that fish can hear. Nauru switches horses mid-stream. Large tourism project slated for Tahiti receives adamant opposition.
science • taipei • nauru • diplomatic arrangement • air tahiti nui
Australian police officers leave Papua New Guinea. HIV is of concern in PNG. Scientists claim that fish can hear. Nauru switches horses mid-stream. Large tourism project slated for Tahiti receives adamant opposition.
science • taipei • nauru • diplomatic arrangement • air tahiti nui
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