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The OzoneAction Education Pack provides primary school teachers with practical, hands-on and entertaining curricula material to educate their students about ozone depletion.
The Youth Climate Pledge is a collaborative plan of action that young people can sign on to and get others to commit to.
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is an action and advisory group that aims to take a lead in accelerating the shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the United Kingdom.
The Land Degradation Assessment in Drylands (LADA) project provides access to documents, data, photos, maps and other resources concerning this critical issue.
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Children from Uganda, Bangladesh and Mozambique have drawn pictures for Oxfam of their impression of climate change (video) and what it means to their lives.
About the Portal
The Tiempo Climate Portal provides access to carefully selected documents, websites and other resources concerned with climate and sustainable development. It is edited by Mick Kelly and Sarah Granich and maintained by Mick Kelly and Mike Salmon.
Part of the Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary, Tiempo Climate Newswatch is hosted by the Climatic Research Unit, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia.
The Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary is a co-production of the Stockholm Environment Institute and the International Institute for Environment and Development, sponsored by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
While every effort is made to ensure that information on this site, and on other sites that are referenced here, is accurate, no liability for loss or damage resulting from use of this information can be accepted.
A Preliminary Assessment of Energy and Ecosystem Resilience in Ten African Countries
A Preliminary Assessment of Energy and Ecosystem Resilience in Ten African Countries, from Helios International, is a preliminary attempt to identify points of vulnerability as they relate to climate change-related events and sketch out what changes are needed, both politically and programmatically, to increase resilience. Published 2007
Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy provides news and other resources on renewable energy technologies.
Artefact
The German International Centre for Sustainable Development provides courses, workshops and visitor and convention facilities. Based in a unique energy park with construction focused on latest renewable technologies.
Asia Alternative Energy Program
Source of information on best practice and lessons learned for alternative energy development in Asia.
CADDET Renewable Energy
Information on full-scale commercial renewable energy projects is available from the CADDET database.
Changing Climates, the Role of Renewable Energy in a Carbon-Constrained World
Renewable energy must play a major role in the global energy supply to meet the increasingly serious environmental and economic threats of climate change, according to Changing Climates, the Role of Renewable Energy in a Carbon-Constrained World from the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century. Published February 2006
Clean Edge Reports
Clean Edge publishes periodic reports focusing on clean technology issues for both innovators and investors. Free registration required.
Climate Change and Energy
SciDev.Net provides news, features, opinion and analysis on climate change and energy.
David Suzuki Foundation
Interactive guide to sustainable energy opportunities at the community level.
Discover Solar Energy
Discover Solar Energy is a comprehensive resource of more than 9,000+ renewable energy links to relevant websites of individuals, governments and organizations.
ENDA TW Energy Program
Reports, networking support, news and links focusing on renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa.
Eco Conscious Developments
Eco Conscious Developments (ECODEV) seeks to propagate sustainable use of natural resources, build a sustainable culture based on practical ecologically-responsible resource use and implementing ecosystem-based conservation projects that provides for ecologically conscious community development. ECODEV is based in Ikom and Calabar, Nigeria, with contact offices in Germany and Canada.
Efficiencity
The Efficiencity virtual world shows how decentralized energy production leads to lower emissions, more secure supply and reduced bills.
Energy & Climate School Resources
INFORSE-Europe collects links to on-line resources for schools covering sustainable energy and climate.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
Comprehensive resource for US Department of Energy's energy efficiency and renewable energy information.
Energy Research Centre for the Netherlands (ECN)
ECN develops high-level knowledge and technology for the transition to sustainable energy management.’Site contains summary information on new forms of energy technology.
EuroCaribbean
EuroCaribbean is a European window for the support of energy sustainability in the Caribbean islands.
European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources
EUFORES is an independent, non-profit making organisation that aims to promote the use of renewable energy. It was established to pursue the target outlined in the 1994 "Declaration of Madrid" - a 15% substitution of conventional primary energy demand by renewable energy sources by 2010.
European Re-Islands
The aim of European Renewable Energy Islands is to increase the commitment of European citizens in energy-sustainable communities, such as small islands.
European Renewable Energy Council
The European Renewable Energy Council - EREC - is an umbrella organization of the European renewable energy industry, trade and research associations active in the fields of photovoltaic, small hydropower, solar thermal, biomass, wind energy and geothermal energy, thus representing the entire renewable energy sector.
European Solar Thermal Industry Federation
ESTIF's mission is to achieve high priority and acceptance for solar thermal energy generation as a key element for sustainable heating and cooling in Europe.
Green Pages
Green Pages, the online gateway to environmental products and services, aims to deepen and broaden consumer´s ability to make a positive impact through their purchasing, and promotes a shift of public and private financial flows into projects and programmes that encourage and contribute to environmentally and socially sustainable development. Contains listings of information sources, organizations, services and suppliers as well as editorial material.
Lighting the Way: Towards a Sustainable Energy Future
Lighting the Way, from the InterAcademy Council, identifies a scientific consensus framework for directing global energy development. It lays out the science, technology and policy roadmap for developing energy resources to drive economic growth in both industrialized and developing countries while also securing climate protection and global development goals.
One Sky
The mission of One Sky, the Canadian Institute of Sustainable Living, is to promote sustainable living globally. It works on projects to promote human rights and sustainable economics and to conserve and protect the environment. One Sky furthers appropriate technology systems and is focusing on renewable energy at the local, national and international levels.
Pico Hydro Network
The Pico Hydro Network is the first network specializing in very small hydro systems, up to 5 kW.
REN21
The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century is a global policy network aimed at providing a forum for international leadership on renewable energy. Its goal is to allow the rapid expansion of renewable energies in developing and industrialised economies.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership is a global partnership that structures policy initiatives for clean energy markets and facilitates financing for sustainable energy projects. It aims to accelerate the integration of renewables into the energy mix and to advocate energy efficiency as a path to improved energy security and reduced carbon emissions, ensuring socio-economic benefits.
Renewable Energy for Development
Newsletter of the Energy Programme at the Stockholm Environment Institute, which is mainly concerned with energy utilisation and technologies in the Third World.
Renewable Energy on Small Islands
Assessment of renewable energy practice and prospects for a wide range of small islands.
Save the Planet
Save the Planet encourages the adoption of alternative energies or energy conservation in home, office and throughout industry. Site contains background material, news and other resources.
Small Wind Energy
The Canadian Wind Energy Association provides the information and decision-making tools you need to learn about small wind energy systems (i.e. turbines with rated capacities under 300 kilowatts).
Solar Cookers International
Solar Cookers International is a non-profit organization providing solar cookers to communities, organizations and individuals throughout the world. Also provides publications, educational material and technical support.
Solar Energy International
Solar Energy International's Renewable Energy Education Program teaches the practical use of solar, wind and water power. Workshops give individuals the knowledge and skills to design, install and maintain renewable energy systems and to build state-of-the-art solar homes that are efficient, practical and earth friendly.
Sustainable Energy Finance Directory
The Sustainable Energy Finance Directory is a free-of-charge online database of lenders and investors who actively provide finance to the sustainable energy (renewable energy and energy efficiency) sector worldwide.
Sustainable Energy News
News, information, reviews and networking support from the International Network for Sustainable Energy. Site also contains the text of the proposal Sustainable Energy 2000.
The Jatropha System
Jatropha curcas is cultivated as a crop-protecting hedgerow in Mali and provides oil for soap and fuel as a renewable, multipurpose resource. See also World Bank Indigeneous Knowledge Notes No 47.
UNDP Energy and Atmosphere Program
Details of projects, publications, news and Current events, Current Events.
UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment
Details of UNEP’s activities in the field of renewable energy, fact sheets and other resources.
US Department of Energy Photovoltaics Program
Researchers in the national laboratories, the nation's universities, and industry are working together reduce the cost of electricity generated by PV systems and to increase their efficiency and lifetime.
Wind energy tutorial
Introduction to wind energy from the American Wind Energy Association.
World Institute of Sustainable Energy
The World Institute of Sustainable Energy aims to play a holistic and critical role in shaping the development of the renewable energy sector in all Indian states.
World Renewable Energy Network
WREN supports the use and implementation of renewable energy sources that are environmentally safe and economically sustainable.Caribbean Planning for Adaptation to Climate Change (CPACC)
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Bright Ideas
During play, the Energy Merry-go-round generates electricity that is transferred to a battery and 220V invertor for use in the classroom
Waste Management provides home recycling kits for compact fluorescent bulbs, batteries and electronics
Norwegian music festivals, Canal Street and Hove, have joined the Climate Neutral Network
The PlayPump water system doubles as a water pump and a merry-go-round for children
Honda is leasing the hydrogen-powered fuel cell FCX Clarity to private individuals in southern California
TIDE, in southern India, markets energy-efficient stoves that reduce fuelwood use by as much as 30 per cent
Curitiba's BioCity Program (0.3Mb download) aims to halt the rapid rate at which cities develop and reduce biodiversity loss
The CooKit is an inexpensive, lightweight solar cooker that can save scarce fuel in poor communities and be swiftly deployed in emergencies (video)
Kungsbrohuset, a new building to be built by Jernhusen in Stockholm, will be heated partly by body heat from the people who pass through the nearby Central Station
Petrotec produces biodiesel from multiple feedstocks, including waste frying oils, animal fats and virgin vegetable fats and oils
Over 90 per cent of waste materials generated during construction of the eco-friendly Del Sur Ranch House were diverted from landfills
New Belgium's brew kettle is up to 70 per cent more efficient than standard brew kettles because it only heats thin sheets of wort
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