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Sustainability Links: InternationalInternational Institute for Sustainable Development The International Institute for Sustainable Development contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and assessment, and natural resources management. World Business Council for Sustainable Development The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a coalition of 180 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. Our members are drawn from more than 35 countries and 20 major industrial sectors. We also benefit from a global network of 50 national and regional business councils and partner organizations involving some 1,000 business leaders globally. Business and Sustainable Development: A Global Guide This site explains the strategies and tools that companies can draw on to translate an aspiration of sustainability into practical, effective solutions. Case studies from around the world are provided as an example of each measure. Energy and Environmental Issues in the Building Sector The iiSBE (International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment) Skills Registry contains skills profiles for individual and organizational members of iiSBE. The information is contained in a database and is related to all aspects of sustainable building, with search parameters that were carefully worked out for our other database, the Sustainable Building Information System (SBIS). Sustainable Architecture and Building Design Sustainable development is development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their own needs." -- World Commission on Environment and Development, Our Common Future, pp. 4, Oxford University Press, New York, 1987. This definition has been formulated by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), led by the norwegian prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, in 1987. This is a twin-media concept, which we publish both on the internet and in our magazine 'Building for a Future'. Here we feature selected websites that offer quality content on Green Building. We regularly review the linked sites to ensure suitability. Information on program assisting UN ECE to promote and implement greenhouse gas mitigation strategies and develop energy efficiency projects in demonstration zones in Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Russia. The Leicester UK Energy Efficiency Advice Centre gives free impartial advice on energy efficiency within the home and for small businesses. Provides description of services, products and resources. Coalition of governments and non governmental organizations to promote energy Efficiency in China. Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority EECA works to implement New Zealand Government strategies for energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy in both the private and public sectors. EST, based in the UK, leads in the field of delivering energy efficiency to domestic, business, local government and trade sectors. Provides publications, news and resources. U.S. EPA Energy Star programs and products help save the environment and save consumers money by using less energy through advanced design or construction. Consumer products include most major appliances, lighting fixtures, office products, hvac systems, and homes. Site is good source of appliance energy ratings. Environmental Energy Technologies Division Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory research and development leading to better energy technologies and reduction of adverse energy-related environmental impacts. Initiative encouraging non-residential electricity consumers to install energy-efficient lighting. Includes recommendations and case studies. European Institute for Energy Research (EIfER) Institute with mission of developing innovative clean energy technologies. Includes research information, collaborations and patents. International Association for Energy-Efficient Lighting IAEEL is a global high-quality, energy-efficient lighting network and information resource. Resource index and listing of events. UK Energy Systems Trade Association Giving a useful overview of the industry, and specific business addresses, ESTA is the primary trade association for UK "energy conservation" service providers (also known as demand-side management or energy management). UK Flooring Direct - Energy Efficiency in the Home A great collection of links to resources for home energy efficiency. |
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