dedicated to fostering the evolution of an environmentally sustainable society--one in which human needs are met in ways that do not threaten the health of the natural environment or the prospects of future generations

dedicated to building an environmentally sustainable economy; raising awareness to support public response to population growth, rising CO2, loss of species, and other trends that are affecting the Earth

a stakeholder forum of leaders from industry, governments and NGOs, set up to discuss and explore areas of potential consensus regarding core scientific, technological, and economic issues critical to shaping sound public policies on climate change

seeks to participate in creative responses to climate change ranging from international negotiations to local initiatives based on solid research, shared knowledge and the engagement of people at all levels

provides information on the growing number of international funding initiatives designed to help developing countries address the challenges of climate change

a powerpoint presentation from the World Resources Institute which breaks down the economic models currently used to analyze climate policy options by examining the key assumptions built into these models

a partnership of major foundations seeking to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy; site provides links, programs, presentations, and downloads

an independent research organisation working on issues including climate change and biodiversity, seeking to foster sustainable environmental management in developing countries in an equitable manner

an independent think tank committed to protecting the environment and to developing environmentally sound and sustainable solutions to meet human needs

a major research organization on energy efficiency, fostering the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world

from the World Resources Institute, a report that includes strategies and case studies to assist in developing policies to deal with climate change