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The Story of Stuff

If you want to get an overview of society's sustainability challenge, start here first! The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns.

Kanu Hawaii

Sustainability starts with change in our personal lifestyle. If you are ready to commit to personal change, then this site is for you! Kanu Hawaii is a movement working to make Hawaii a model of environmental sustainability, compassionate community, and economic resilience.

Kohala Center

The Kohala Center is an independent, not-for-profit academic institute for research and education in the environmental sciences based in Waimea, Hawai'i Island.

Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan

Find answers in the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan – the people’s plan. HI2050 is a blueprint for a sustainable Hawaii.

State of Hawai’i Ocean Resource Management Plan

Recommends an integrated approach to managing natural and cultural resources by building traditional Hawaiian management principles (ahupua’a) that considers the impacts of land-based activities on ocean resources and fosters collaboration and stewardship.

Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (released in 2005)

Do you want to learn more about human impact on the planet? Then this site is for you! The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) was called for by the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2000. Initiated in 2001, the objective of the MA was to assess the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being and the scientific basis for action needed to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of those systems and their contribution to human well-being.

International Panel on Climate Change Report (IPCC)

The IPCC is a scientific intergovernmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The main activity of the IPCC is to provide in regular intervals Assessment Reports of the state of knowledge on climate change. The latest one is "Climate Change 2007", the Fourth IPCC Assessment Report.

Global Ecological Footprint Network

Global Footprint Network is committed to fostering a world where all people have the opportunity to live satisfying lives within the means of Earth's ecological capacity. The Ecological Footprint is now in wide use by governments, communities, and businesses to monitor current ecological resource balances and to plan for the future.

World Changing

Looking for latest news about all the great things happening in the world? Then this site is for you. Worldchanging was founded on the idea that real solutions already exist for building the future we want. It's just a matter of scaling up.

Kuleana Green Business Program

Initiated in 2005, the Kuleana Green Business Program is the first program in the State of Hawai`i that promotes ethical and socially responsible business practices and environmental stewardship among every sector of the local economy. Chamber businesses qualify as program members by demonstrating their kuleana (right and responsibility) to generate profits while also creating positive impacts in their social and natural environments. As business citizens, they set high standards of integrity, commitment and respect in their engagement with employees, customers, community, and the environment.

Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)

BALLE is 15,000-member strong meta-network of over 50 local business networks throughout the U.S. and Canada supporting the growth and development of community-based businesses. Members of local networks encourage local purchasing by consumers and businesses and advocate public policies that strengthen independent local businesses, promote economic equity, and protect the environment. BALLE connects its local networks to share best practices, and provides members with tools, business models, and other resources.

BD&C Sustainability White Paper Download Center

Green Building Research Papers are available here for free.

Additional Links

Additional links related to local food economy, renewable clean energy, waste and resource management, climate change and governance