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TheOARSLIST:OrganizationsAddressingResilience&Sustainability

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TheOARSLIST-OrganizationsAddressingResilienceandSustainabilitywww.TheOARSlist.com

Organizations“pullingattheoars”toachieveresilienceintheU.S.andacrosstheworld.Referencetopublicationsandtrainingresources,membershipservices,grants,andjobpostingsofcareerandinternopportunities.TheOARSLISTisimpartialandnon-partisan.Organizationsarecitedfromweblistinganddonotindicatedendorsement.TheOARSLISTmaybefreelydistributedinsupportofoursharedendeavorstobeaccuratelyinformedwithbestpracticesincreatingresilientcommunities.Thelistisnotall-inclusive.Manyvaluableeffortsandresourcesdeservetobeadded.Yourcomments/corrections/suggestionsaregreatlyappreciated.Editor:DonaldWatsonemail:[email protected]!!!!! HIGHLIGHT–AMONGNEWLISTINGSJan.1,2017Amongmanynewlistings(notedinblueintheIndex),besuretocheckoutthisnewcitation:Journalists’sResourceURL:http://journalistsresource.org/Description:BasedatHarvard’sShorensteinCenteronMedia,PoliticsandPublicPolicy,Journalist’sResourceexaminesnewstopicsthrougharesearchlens.Wesurfacescholarshiprelevanttomediapractitioners,bloggers,educators,studentsandgeneralreaders.Ourphilosophyisthatpeer-reviewedresearchstudiescan,attheveryleast,helpanchorjournalistsastheynavigatedifficultterrainandcompetingclaims.Resources:weeklye-mailfeed,studies,curriculasyllabi,journalismtipsheetsreports,datakeywordsearchable(extensive):environment,climate,sustainability,cities,ecology,food,energy,law,journalismstandards.



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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSOARSlistiscirculatedfreely,courtesyofcolleaguesandorganizations,includingthewebsites:NHMPNaturalHazardMitigationAssociationnhma.infoRecoveryDivarecoverydiva.comRedevelopmentInstituteredevelopmentinstitute.orgOtherresourcelistsandportals:• GCRIOrganizationDirectoryGlobalCatastrophicRiskInstitute.130organizations(international)job

searches,networking,GCRcommunity.gcrinstitute.org/tag/organization-directory/• Journalist’sresourcewebsitewithsearchabledatabaseforresearchalltopics(news),

e.g.,climate,disaster,environment,etc.http://journalistsresource.org/• NaturalHazardCenterwebsitelistsapprox.100organizationsthatspecializeindisastermitigation

researchandpractice.www.colorado.edu/hazards• QuarantelliCollectionatDisasterResearchCenter,U.DelawareincludingEMForumArchive

accessibleforresearch/scholarship.www.udel.edu/...ResourceCollectionPublications/WebinarsbyDonaldWatsonDonaldWatsonandMicheleAdams(2011)DesignforFlooding:ResiliencetoClimateChange(Wiley)DonaldWatson,editor(2001)Time-SaverStandardsforUrbanDesign(McGraw-Hill)Suddenly,nothingwaseverthesame:Post-Sandy(2014)Webinar-RedevelopmentInstituteBioclimaticDesignPrinciplesandPracticeswww.academia.edu/24461422/BIOCLIMATICDESIGNPrinciples



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WHATISINCLUDEDINTHEOARSANDWHYSAFETYHEALTHECONOMYCLIMATEENERGYFOODWATERCITIESINFRASTRUCTUREGOVERNANCE

PHOTO:NoelCelis/AFPLeyte,ThePhilippinesClimateasthedefiningchallengeofourepochChangingclimateandtheglobalscaleoflandandurbandevelopmenthave“reachedtheskies”asatmosphericdegradation,and“changedtheseas”aswarming,acidification,iceshelfloss,andsealevelrise—anomaliesidentifiedbypioneeringscientistsmorethan50yearsago—nowevidentfromcoastalshoretomountaininspeciesthreat,mortalityanddisease,andweather-relateddisasters.

Thenexusofpublichealth,safety,economicandhumanitarianvaluesPoliciesandpracticesforhealthandsafety,environmentalconservationandprotection,emergencymanagementanddisasterresponse,jobcreationandeconomicopportunity—fashionedoverdecadesinseparatelawsandpractices—areinterconnectedandmutuallydependent,withhumandignityanoverridingpledgeofethical/religiousvaluesandcivicgovernancetoestablishfairnessandjusticeforall.Aweak-linkorfailureofonecannotbeaddressedaloneorapart.Theadvancementofonehelpsall.



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INDEX AcadiaCenterACSE-SEISustainabilityCommittee(Amer.SocietyofStructuralEngineers-StructuralEngineersInstitute)AdaptationatScaleinSemi-AridRegions(ASSAR)AdaptationClearinghouse-SeeGeorgetownClimateCenterAdaptationInternational,Inc.AdaptiveResourceCenter(ARC-X)-EPAAdvisoryCommitteeonWaterInformation(ACWI)WaterInformationCoordinationProgram(WICP)AllHazardsConsortium(AHC)-EmergencyNetworkAllianceforaSustainableFuture[inprogress]AllianceforGlobalWaterAdaptationAllianceforInnovation-ArizonaSateUniversityCollegeofPublicProgramsAllianceforRegeneration,Inc.AmericanCarbonRegistryAmericanCouncilforanEnergy-EfficientEconomyAmericanGeophysicalUnion(AGU)AmericanGroundWaterTrust(AGWT)AmericanInstituteofArchitects-Design,DisasterAssistance,SustainabilityandResilienceProgramsAmericanMilitaryUniversity(AMU)AmericanPlanningAssociation(APA)-HazardPlanningResearchCenterAmericanSocietyofAdaptationProfessionals(ASAP)AmericanSocietyofCivilEngineers(ASCE)AmericanSolarEnergySociety(ASES)AmericanWaterWorksAssociation(AWWA)Architecture2030ArchitectureforHumanity(closed–removefromlist)ARCUSFoundationAskNature.comAspenGlobalChangeInstitute(AGCI)ASPRTRACIE(TechnicalResources,AssistanceCenter,InformationExchange)-alsoseeU.S.HSSAssociationofClimateChangeOfficers(ACCO)AssociationofContingencyPlannersAssoc.forEnvironmentalStudiesandSciences(AESS)/NationalCouncilScienceandEnvironmentAssociationofHealthcareEmergencyPreparednessProfessionals(AHEPP)AssociationofStateFloodPlainManagers(ASFPM)AssociationofStateWetlandManagers(ASWM)ATTRA–NationalSustainableAgricultureInformationService-NCATBEEnow(BuiltEnvironmentEducation)BiosituBlessedTomorrow:InterfaithCoalitiononClimateChangeBlueGreenCitiesBloombergPhilanthropies:MayorsChallengeBuildChangeBuildingMaterialsReuseAssociationBuildingGreenLLC-EnvironmentalBuildingNewsBuildingResilienceWorkshopBuildingResilientCommunitiesFaithBasedCoalitionBuiltEnvironmentCoalitionBulletinoftheAtomicScientistsBusinessforInnovativeClimateandEnergyPolicy(BICEP)



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C40CitiesClimateLeadershipGroup(C40)CAFOD(CatholicAgencyforOverseasDevelopment)CanadianInstituteforCatastrophicLossReduction(ICLR)CarbonBriefCarbonDioxideInformationAnalysisCenter(CDIAC)CarbonDisclosureProject(CDP)CarbonMitigationInstitutePrincetonEnvironmentalInstituteCarbonTrackerInitiativeCarbonWarRoomCaribbeanDisasterMitigationProject(CDMPOAS)CenterforAmericanProgress(CAP)CenterforBiologicalDiversityCenterforCleanAirPolicy(CCAP)CenterforClimateandEnergySolutions(C2ES)CenterforClimateandSecurityCenterforClimateChangeCommunication-GeorgeMasonUniversityCenterforClimateChangeImpactsAdaptation&Modeling(Portugal)CenterforClimatePreparednessandCommunityResilience–AntiochUniversityNewEnglandCenterforClimateStrategies(CCS)CenterforDisasterPhilanthropy(CDP)CenterforDiseaseControlFoundation(CDC)CenterforHazardsAssessment,Response&Technology-Univ.ofNewOrleans(UNO-CHART)CenterforHomelandDefenseandSecurityNavalPostGraduateSchool&U.S.DHS(CHDS)CenterforNeighborhoodTechnologyCenterforRebuildingSustainableCommunitiesafterDisasters(CRSCAD)U.MassachusettsBostonCenterforRegionalDisasterResilience(CRDR)CenterforResilienceDesign-NewJerseyInstituteofTechnologyCenterforScienceandTechnologyPolicyResearch(CSTPR)CenterforSustainableCommunityDesign(CSCD)InstitutefortheEnvironment-U.NorthCarolinaCenterforWatershedProtectionAssociation(CWPA)CentreforResearchontheEpidemiologyofDisasters(CRED)CeresCITIIOCitizenEngagementLaboratory(CEL)ClimateLabCitizens’ClimateLobby(CCL)Citizens’InstituteofRuralDesign(CIRD)CitizenScienceAcademyCityEnergyProject(NRDC–IMTjointproject)CleanCoalitionCleanEnergyGroup(CEG)CleanWaterActionClimateAccessClimateActionFund(NewWorldFoundation)ClimateAdaptationKnowledgeExchange(CAKE)seeEcoAdaptClimateAnalyticsClimateandCleanAirCoalitionClimateandDevelopmentLab-BrownUniversityClimateBriefClimateCenterUniversityofMichigan-seeGrahamSustainabilityInstituteClimateCentralClimateChangeResilientDevelopmentProgram(CCRD)U.S.AIDClimateChangeScienceInstituteatOakRidgeNationalLaboratoryClimateExplorer(NOAA)



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ClimateFeedbackClimateFocusClimateGroup-seeTheClimateGroupClimateInstituteClimateInteractiveClimateImpactsResearchConsortium(CIRC)ClimateJusticeInitiative-NAACPClimateKnowledgeBrokersGroup-REEEPClimate-L-seeInternationalInstituteforSustainableDevelopment(IISD)ClimateLawInstitute-seeCenterforBiologicalDiversityClimateLeadershipNetwork-seeSecondNatureClimateMobilization-seeTheClimateMobilizationClimateNewsDigestClimateReadyWaterUtilities(CRWU)-EPAClimateRealityProjectClimateResourceCenter-NASAClimateRiskManagementJournalClimateSmartCommunities-NewYorkStateNYSERDA/NYDECClimateSolutionsClimateSolutionsUniversity-seeModelForestPolicyProgramClimateStrategiesClimateTechnologyCentre&Network(CTCN)ClimateWire(E&EPublishing,LLC)ClimateWiseClintonGlobalInitiative(CGI)CoastalConnectione-NewsletterCoastalHazardsandAdaptationCoastalProgram-StateofNewHampshireCoastalNewsTodayCoastalResilienceNetwork-TheNatureConservancyCoastalResourcesCenterUniversityofRhodeIslandCobra-seeProjectCOBRACodeforResilience(C4R)ColumbiaLawSchoolCenterforClimateChangeLaw(SabinCenter)CometProgramCommissionforEnvironmentalCooperation(CEC)Community&RegionalResilienceInstitute(CARRI)CommunityCommonsCommunityMatters-alsoseeOrtonFamilyFoundationCommunityResilienceBuildingConnecticutInstituteforResilienceandClimateAdaptation(CIRCA)–Univ.ofConnecticutConnect4ClimateConsensusInstitute-TheGreenDotProjectConservationInternationalConsortiumofClimateRiskintheUrbanNortheast(CCRUN)CoreLogic,Inc.CouncilofEnergyResearchandEducationLeaders(CEREL)–NCSECradletoCradlePRODUCTSinnovationInstituteCrisisHQCROs-CommunityResilienceOrganizationsVermontCUNYInstituteforSustainableCities(CISC)CZMAClimateChangeandCoastalHazards(NOAA)DigitalCoastConnections-NOAACoastalServicesCenter



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DisasterCenter-U.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurityDisasterCollaboratoryDisasterConferencesDisasterRecoveryPlanTemplateDisasterResearchCenterDisasterResiliencyDigest–SeeDisasterResistantCommunitiesGroup(DRCG)DisasterResilientUniversitiesNetworkDisasterResistantCommunitiesGroup(DRCG)DisasterRiskManagementKnowledgeCenter(DRMKC)DisasterSafetyMovement/RiskMitigationLeadershipForumDorisDukeCharitableFoundationDutchDialoguesEarthStatEarthEconomicsEarthInstitute-GlobalRoundtableonClimateChangeEarthJusticeEarthNegotiationsBulletin(ENB)-seeInternationalInstituteforSustainableDevelopment(IISD)EarthSciencesandResourcesInstitute/GeodesignEcoAdaptEcoDistrictsEcologicalSocietyofAmerica(ESA)Ecosystem-BasedManagement(EBM)ToolsNetworkEcosystemServicesPartnership(ESP)EcoWorldNewsEllenMacarthurFoundationEmergencyInformationInfrastructureProject(EIIP)/EMForumEmergencyManagementInstituteEmergencyManagementNewsEmpoweredCommunitiesProgram-seeNeighborhoodEmpowermentNetworkEnergyDesignToolsEnergyInformationAgency-seeU.S.EnergyInformationAgencyEnterpriseGreenCommunitiesEnvironmental&DisasterManagementHelpDeskEnvironmentalDefenseFund(EDF)EOKidsEONET:TheEarthObservatoryNaturalEventTracker–seeNASAEarthObservatoryEPAAdaptiveResourceCenter–seeAdaptiveResourceCenter(ARC-X)EPAClimateChangeEPACoastalAdaptationToolkitEPAPowerProfilerEuropeanEnvironmentAgencyEuropeanSustainableCitiesPlatformEveryWomanEveryChild(EWEC)ExtremeEventsInstitute-FloridaInternationalUniversityFE2WNetworkFoodEnergyEnvironmentWaterFederalAllianceforSafeHomes(FLASH)FederalEmergencyManagementAdministration(FEMA)-seeU.S.FEMAFederationofEarthScienceInformationPartners(ESIP)FEMANationalAdvisoryCouncil-seeNationalAdvisoryCouncilFierceGovernmentHomelandSecurityFLARENetwork



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Floodsmart.govFloridaClimateInstituteFloridaEarthFoundationFireAdaptedCommunitiesLearningNetwork(FAC)FocusonFloods-TheNurtureNatureCenterFoodandWaterWatchFourTwentySevenClimateSolutions,Inc.(427)ForestTrendsFrameworksInstituteFriendsCommitteeonNationalLegislation(FCNL)Full-SpectrumRiskKnowledgebase(FEMA)Futurearth(FutureEarth)FuturewiseGarrisonInstituteClimate,Mind,BehaviorProgramGeorgetownClimateCenter(AdaptationClearinghouse)GEOSInstituteGermanDevelopmentInstitute(GDI)DeutschesInstitutfürEntwicklungspolitikGlobalCallforClimateAction(GCCA)GlobalCarbonCaptureandStorageInstituteGlobalCarbonProject(GCP)GlobalCatastrophicRiskInstitute(GCRI)GlobalChangeMasterDirectory(GCMD)-NASAGlobalChange.gov-seeU.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgramGlobalClimateChangeWeekGlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimate–TheNewClimateEconomyGlobalEnergyInitiativeGlobalFacilityforDisasterReductionandRecovery(GFDRR)GlobalFootprintNetworkGlobalGreenInstitute(GGGI)GlobalGreenUSAGlobalHumanitarianAssistanceProgram(GHA)GlobalResilienceInitiatives(GRI)GlobalResilienceSystemsGlobalWaterForum(UNESCO)Governing-e-NewslettersGovernmentTechnologySolutionsforStateandLocalGovernmentGrahamSustainabilityInstitute-ClimateCenterUniversityofMichiganGreenBuilderMediaGreenhouseGasManagementInstituteGreenBuildingInitiativeGreenClimateFundGreenInfrastructureCenter(GIC)GuardianCitiesHomelandSecurityDigitalLibrary(HSDL)HomelandSecurityAffairsHomelandSecurityNewsWireHomelandSecurityWatchHumanitarianOpenStreetMapTeam(HOT)HyogoFrameworkforAction–seeUnitedNationsOfficeforDisasterRiskReduction(UNISDR)ICLEIUSA-seeLocalGovernmentsforSustainability



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InfrastructureandClimateNetworkInitiativeforaCompetitiveInnerCity(ICIC)InitiativeforClimateActionTransparency(ICAT)InsideClimateNews(ICN)InstituteforCommunityResiliencyandClimateAdaptationAcademy-Univ.ofConnecticutInstituteforCrisis,DisasterandRiskManagementInstituteforDefenseandGovernmentAdvancement(IDGA)InstituteforGovernanceandPlanningDevelopmentInstituteforMarketTransformation(IMT)InstituteforPolicyStudies(IPS)InstituteforSocialandEnvironmentalTransition-International(ISET-International)InstituteforSustainableCommunities(ISC)InstituteforWaterResources(IWR)–U.S.ArmyEngineerInstituteInsuranceInstituteforBusiness&HomeSafety(IBHS)IntactCentreonClimateAdaptation(ICCA)–UniversityofWaterlooIntergovernmentalPanelonClimateChange(IPCC-UNEP)IntergovernmentalSustainableDevelopmentAgenda(ISDA)InternationalAssociationforUrbanClimateInternationalAssociationofEmergencyManagers(IAEM)InternationalCarbonActionPartnership(ICAP)InternationalCentreforClimateChangeandDevelopment(ICCCAD)InternationalCentreforIntegratedMountainDevelopment(ICIMOD)InternationalClimateChangeInformationProgramme(ICCIP)InternationalDisasterandRiskConference(IDRC)InternationalDisasterConference&Expo(IDCE)InternationalEconomicDevelopmentCouncil(IEDC)InternationalEnergyAgency(IEA)InternationalEnergyAlliance(IEA)InternationalFederationofRedCrossandRedCrescentSocietiesInternationalInstituteforSustainableDevelopment(IISD)–ClimateLInternationalInstituteofGlobalResilience(IIGR)InternationalLivingFuturesInstitute(ILFI)-alsosee:LivingBuildingChallengeCollaborativesInternationalPartnershiponMitigationandMRVInternationalRenewableEnergyAgency(IRENA)InternationalRenewableEnergyAlliance(RENAlliance)InternationalResearchInstituteforClimateandSociety(IRI)–ColumbiaUniversityInternationalResearchNetworkforLowCarbonSocieties(LCS-RNet)InternationalRiskGovernanceCouncil(IRGC)InternationalSeaLevelInstituteInternationalUnionofForestResearchOrganizations(IUFRO)-FLAREConferenceInternationalUnionforConservationofNature(IUCN)InternationalWELLBuildingInstitute(IBWI)JournalofHomelandSecurityandEmergencyManagement(JHSEM)Journalists’sResourceJustinTimeTrainingLibrary–SeeDisasterResistantCommunitiesGroupKresgeFoundation–EnvironmentalProgramLancetCountdownLandArtGeneratorInitiative(LAGI)LandscapesforPeople,Food,andNatureLawrenceBerkeleyNationalLaboratory



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LevelMarket–seeTheLevelMarketLincolnInstituteofLandPolicyLivingBuildingChallengeCollaboratives-AmbassadorNetworkLivingCitiesLivingShorelinesForumLocalFutures/SECLocalGovernmentsforSustainabilityUSA(ICLEIUSA)LocalGovernmentCommission(LGV)LowEmissionsDevelopmentStrategies(LEDS)GlobalPartnershipMacArthurFoundationMCEER:EarthquakeEngineeringtoExtremeEventsUniversityatBuffaloSUNYMITClimateCoLab-MassachusettsInstituteofTechnologyMitigationMovementModelForestryPolicyProgram-SustainableForestsforWaterandClimateProtectionMongabay.comMultihazardMitigationCounciloftheNationalInstituteofBuildingSciences(MMCNIBS)NASAEarthObservatoryNationalAcademiesResilientAmericaRoundtableNationalAdaptationForum(NAF)NationalAdvisoryCouncil(NAC)NationalAssociationofCountyandCityHealthOfficers(NACCHO)NationalAssociationofCounties(NACo)NationalAssociationofDevelopmentAssociations(NADO)NationalAssociationofStateEnergyOfficials(NASEO)NationalCenterforAppropriateTechnology(NCAT)NationalCenterforAtmosphericResearch(NCAR)-NationalScienceFoundationNationalCenterforDisasterMedicine&PublicHealth(NCDMPH)NationalCenterforEnvironmentalInformation(NOAA)–ClimateataGlanceNationalClimateAssessment-U.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgramNationalClimateDataCenter-seeNOAANationalCentersforEnvironmentalInformation(NCEI)NationalCoalitionforDialogueandDeliberation(NCDD)NationalCouncilforScienceandEnvironment(NCSE)NationalDisasterInterfaithsNetwork(NDID)NationalDisasterPreparednessTrainingCenterUniversityofHawaii(NDPTC)NationalDomesticPreparednessConsortium(NDPC)NationalDroughtMitigationCenterNationalEcosystemServicesPartnership-FederalResourceManagement/EcosystemServicesNationalEmergencyManagementAssociation(NEMA)NationalEmergencyTrainingCenterLibrary(U.S.FireAdministration)NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)NationalFloodDeterminationAssociationNationalHurricaneCenter(NOAA)NationalHydrologicalWarningCouncilNationalInstituteofBuildingSciences(NIBS)NationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnology(NIST)NationalIntegratedHeatHealthInformationSystem(NIHHIS)NationalLeagueofCities(NLC)NationalMainStreetCenter(NMSC)-NationalTrustforHistoricPreservationNationalMitigationAlliance(NEMANMA)NationalNetworkforOceanandClimateChangeInterpretation(NNOCCI)NationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)



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NationalOperationsCenterofExcellence(NOCoE)NationalParkServiceClimateChangeResponseProgram(CCRP)NationalPreparednessCommunityNationalSafetyInformationExchange(NSIE)NationalSevereStormsLaboratory(NSSL)-NOAANationalStormSmartCoastsNetworkNationalTrustforHistoricPreservation–PreservationLeadershipForumNationalVOAD(VoluntaryOrganizationsActiveinDisaster)NationalWorkingWaterfrontNetwork(NWWN)NationallyAppropriateMitigationAction(NAMA)NaturalCapitalismSolutionsNaturalFloodplainFunctionsAlliance(NFFA)NaturalHazardsandEarthSystemSciencesJournal(NHESS)NaturalHazardsCenterUniv.ColoradoatBoulderNaturalHazardsJournalNaturalHazardMitigationAssociation(NHMA)NaturalResourcesConservationService(NRCS)-USDANaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil(NDRC)–UrbanSolutionsNaturalStep(TNS)-seeTheNaturalStepNatureClimateChangeJournalNatureCommunicationsNatureConservancy-seeCoastalResilienceNetworkTheNatureConservancyNatureServeNDCollaboratoryforAdaptationtoClimateChangeND-GAINNotreDameGlobalAdaptationIndexNeighborhoodEmpowermentNetwork(NEN)NewBuildingsInstitute(NBI)NewCityNewClimateEconomy-seeGlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimateNewClimateInstituteNewEconomyCoalitionNewEnglandEnvironmentalAlliance(NEEEA)NewEnglandGrassrootsEnvironmentFund-CommunityResilientOrganizations(CROs)NextGenClimateNexusDialogueonWaterInfrastructureSolutionsNGOSustainability,Inc.NOAANationalCentersforEnvironmentalInformation(NCEI)NOAANationalSeaGrantResilienceToolkitsNOAAStormDataNortheastRegionalOceanCouncil(NROC)NotreDameEnvironmentalChangeInitiative(ND-ECI)NurtureNatureFoundationOakRidgeNationalLaboratoryCCSI-seeClimateChangeScienceInstituteOberlinProjectOceanaOceanspaces(California)OfficeoftheFederalCoordinatorforMeteorology(OFCM)-U.S.Dept.CommerceOpenChannelsForumforOceanPlanningandManagementOpenIDEOOpenStreetMap-seeHumanitarianOpenStreetMapOrganizationforEconomicCooperationandDevelopment(OECD)OrtonFamilyFoundation–HeartandSoul



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OxfamInternationalVulnerabilityandRiskAssessment(VRA)OzonActionPacificIslandsClimateChangeCooperative(PICCC)PartnershipforActiononGreenEconomy(PACE)-UNEPPartnershipforEnvironmentandDisasterRiskReduction(PEDRR)PartnershipforResilienceandPreparedness(PREP)PassiveandLowEnergyArchitecture(PLEA)PewCharitableTrustsEnvironmentalInitiativesPlanetaryBoundariesInitiative(PBI)PlanningInformationExchange–AmericanPlanningAssociation(APA)PocacitoPostCarbonInstitutePowerhouseGrowersPrepareMyBusinessPrepared:NationalHealthSecurityPreparednessIndex(NHSPI)PreventionWeb-UnitedNations(UNISDR)ProjectCOBRAProjectDrawdownPropertyCasualty360PublicHealthInstitute(PHI)PublicInterestDesignInstitutePublicLibraryofSciencePLOSCurrentsdisastersQuakerEarthcareWitness(QEW)RANDResilienceinActionRateItGreenReady.gov.√RECOFTC-TheCenterforPeopleandForestsRecoveryDivaRedevelopmentInstituteRegenesisGroupResEcon:LandandResourceEconomicsNetworkResilienceActionFundResilientAmericaRoundtable-seeNationalAcademiesResilientAmericaRoundtableResilientCommunitiesforAmerica(RC4A)ResilientConstructionCoalitionResilientDesignInstitute(RDI)ResilienceHubResilienceNowResilience.orgResilienceDialoguesResilientAmerica-seeNationalAcademiesResilientAmericaRoundtableResilientVermontResourcesfortheFuture(RFF)RestoreAmerica’sEstuaries(RAE)RestoreYourEconomyRiskyBusinessProjectRiskManagementSolutionsRiskMitigationLeadershipForum-seeDisasterSafetyMovementRiverSmartCommunities-UMassAmherstRockefellerFoundation-100ResilientCitiesCentennialChallenge



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RockyMountainLandUseInstitute(RMLUI)RuralResilienceInitiative(R4)SciDev.NetScienceforNatureandPeoplePartnership(SNAPP)ScienceWithoutBorders-NYAcademyofSciencesSDGKnowledgeHub–IISDSecondNature-EducationforSustainabilitySecurityandSustainabilityForum(SFF)SEEDNetwork(SocialEconomicEnvironmentalDesign)SHADEInstitute-SHADEGROUPSmartGrowthAmericaSmarterSafer.orgSocietyofAmericanMilitaryEngineers(SAME)SocietyforEcologicalRestorationSocietyofBuildingScienceEducators(SBSE)SocietyforRiskAnalysis(SRA)SolutionsJournalSpeciesAllianceSTARCommunities-STARRatingSystemStar-Flood(Europe)STEPSCentreStevensonDisasterManagementInstitute(SDMI)LouisianaStateUniversityStrongTownsSustainableBuildingsIndustryCouncil(SBIC)-seeNationalInstituteofBuildingSciences(NIBS)SustainableCitiesInstitute-NationalLeagueofCitiesSustainableCityNetwork,Inc.(SCN)SustainableNewJerseySustainabilityandSecurityForum(SSF)SustainabilityConsortium-seeTheSustainabilityConsortium(TSC)TACTICProjectTcktcktck.org-seeGlobalCallforClimateAction(GCCA)TheClimateGroupTheClimateMobilization(TCM)TheEnergyandResourcesInstitute(TERI)TheGreenDotProject-seeConsensusInstituteTheInfrastructureSecurityPartnership(TISP)-seeInfrastructureSecurityPartnershipTheLevelMarketTheNaturalStep(TNS)TheSustainabilityConsortium(TSC)TheVideoProject-seeVideoProjectThomasReutersFoundationThrivingResilientCommunitiesCollaboratory(TRCC)TransitionUSA(network)2030Districts–seeArchitecture2030UN-NGLS(UnitedNationsNon-GovernmentalLiaisonService)UNCC:LearnUNWIREUNITARUN-REDDProgrammeUNO-CHART-seeCenterforHazardsAssessment,Response&Technology-Univ.ofNewOrleans



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UnionofConcernedScientistsUnitedNationsEnvironmentProgramme(UNEP)UnitedNationsFoundationUnitedNationsFrameworkConventiononClimateChange(UNFCCC)UnitedNationsInstituteforTrainingandResearch(UNITAR)UnitedNationsPreventionWeb–seePreventionWebUnitedNationsOfficeforDisasterRiskReduction(UNISDR)UnitedNationsUniversityInst.IntegratedManagementofMaterialFluxesandResources(UNU-FLORES)UniversityCorporationforAtmosphericResearch(UCAR)UrbanClimateChangeResearchNetwork(UCCRN)UrbanLandInstitute(ULI)UrbanSustainabilityDirectorsNetwork(USDN)U.S.AgencyforInternationalDevelopmentCCRD-seeClimateChangeResilientDevelopmentU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers(USACE)BuildingResilienceWebsiteU.S.ConferenceofMayors(USCM)U.S.ClimateActionNetwork(USCAN)U.S.ClimateResilienceToolkitU.S.EndowmentforForestry&Communities,Inc.U.S.EnergyInformationAdministration(U.S.EIA)U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)U.S.FEMACooperatingTechnicalPartnersProgram(CTP)U.S.FEMA.gov.CommunitiesNationalPreparednessCommunityMainGroupU.S.FEMANationalIntegrationCenterStrategicResourcesGroup(FEMA-NIMS)U.S.FEMAStrategicForesightInitiativeonNaturalDisasterPreparednessU.S.Fish&WildlifeServiceConservationinaChangingClimateU.S.ForestServiceClimateChangeResourceCenter(CCRC)U.S.GeologicalService(USGS)-ScienceApplicationforRiskReduction(SAFRR)U.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgram(USGCRP)U.S.GreenBuildingCouncil(USGBC)U.S.HealthandHumanServices(HSS)DisasterInformationManagementResearchCenter(DIMRC)U.S.ResiliencyCouncil(USRC)U.S.WaterAllianceU.S.WhiteHouse-U.SPresident’sClimateDataInitiativeU.S.WhiteHouse-CouncilonEnvironmentalQuality-U.S.President’sClimateActionPlanU.S.WhiteHouse-Dept.ofHomelandSecurity-PPD-8:NationalPreparednessVideoProject-(TheVideoProject)VirtualEMA(EmergencyManagementAssociation)VisualizingChangeWaterDeeplyWaterEnvironmentResearchFoundation(WERF)WaterFootprintNetworkWaterInformationCoordinationProgram(WICP)-seeAdvisoryCommitteeonWaterInformationWaterkeeperAllianceWeADAPTWeatherandClimateExtremesJournalWetlandLinkInternationalWetlandsInternationalWheatonCollege–HumanitarianDisasterInstitute(HDI)WildlifeConservationSociety–ClimateAdaptationFundWinrockInternationalWoodsHoleResearchCenter



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WorldBioenergyAssociation(WBA)WorldBusinessCouncilForSustainableDevelopment(WBCSD)WorldCaresCenter(WCC)WorldCitiesNetwork.ORGWorldEconomicForumWorldEnergyOutlook–seeInternationalEnergyAgency(IEA)WorldHumanitarianSummitWorldOceanObservatory-RadioWorldMeteorologicalOrganization(WMO)WorldResearchInstituteWorldResourcesInstitute(WRI)WorldSeagrassAssociation(WSA)WorldTreeCarbonOffsetsProgramWorldWildlifeFund(WWF)EnvironmentandDisasterManagementProgramYaleEnvironmental360(Yalee360)YaleForumonReligionandEcologyZeroEnergyProjectAAcadiaCenterURL:http://acadiacenter.orgDescription:AcadiaCenterisanon-profit,researchandadvocacyorganizationcommittedtoadvancingthecleanenergyfuture.AcadiaCenterisattheforefrontofeffortstobuildclean,low-carbonandconsumer-friendlyeconomies.AcadiaCenterprovidesaccurateandreliableinformation,andoffersareal-worldandcomprehensiveapproachtoproblemsolvingthroughinnovationandcollaboration.Resources:News&blog,reports,(searchabledatabase),InitiativesincludeRegionalGreenhouseGasInitiative(RGGI),GlobalWarmingSolutionsProject(GWSP).ACSE-SEISustainabilityCommittee(Amer.SocietyofStructuralEngineersStructuralEngineersInstitute)URL:seisustainability.orgDescription:Ourmissionistoadvancetheunderstandingofsustainabilityinthestructuralcommunity,andtoincorporateconceptsofsustainabilityintostructuralengineeringstandardsandpractices.Resources:Publicationsincluding:SustainabilityGuidelinesfortheStructuralEngineer(ASCEPress);DisasterResilienceWhitePaper(2015).AdaptationatScaleinSemi-AridRegions(ASSAR)URL:http://assaradapt.org/Description:ASSAR’soverarchingresearchobjectiveistouseinsightsfrommultiple-scale,interdisciplinaryworktoimprovetheunderstandingofthebarriers,enablersandlimitstoeffective,sustainedandwidespreadadaptationouttothe2030s.WorkinginacoordinatedmanneracrosssevencountriesinIndia,EastAfrica,WestAfricaandSouthernAfrica,ASSAR’sresearchiscasestudybasedandstrivestointegrateclimatic,environmental,socialandeconomicchange..Focalresearchthemesineachregionare:agro-intensificationinWestAfrica;landandwateraccessinEastandSouthernAfrica;andlanduse,landcoverandlivelihoodchangesinIndia.Resources:Newsblog,publicationsarchive,reports,policybriefs,AdaptationClearinghouse–seeGeorgetownClimateCenterAdaptationInternational,Inc.URL:adaptationinternational.com



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Description:AdaptationInternationalfocusesexclusivelyonhelpingcommunities,agencies,andorganizationspreparefortheimpactsofclimatechange.Awoman-ownedsmallbusiness,AdaptationInternationalstaffhavebeenworkingonclimatechangepreparednessformorethantenyearsandholdexpertiseinclimatechangescience,publicpolicy,spatialanalysis,publichealth,transportation,strategicplanning,conservationplanning,stakeholderinvolvementandoutreach.AdaptationInternationalspecializesinbridgingthegapbetweenclimatechangescienceandcommunityactionbyconductingclimatevulnerabilityassessmentandworkingalongsideourclientstodevelopthetoolsandstrategiesnecessarytorespondtoachangingclimate.Resources:Consultingservicesinclude“ResilienceActionNetwork”prototypetoolkittosearchandshareadaptationstrategies.AdaptiveResourceCenter(ARC-X)–EPAURL:Description:EPA’sAdaptationResourceCenter(ARC-X)isaninteractiveresourcetohelplocalgovernmentseffectivelydeliverservicestotheircommunitiesevenastheclimatechanges.Decisionmakerscancreateanintegratedpackageofinformationtailoredspecificallytotheirneeds.Includesinformationabout:therisksposedbyclimatechangetotheissuesofconcern;relevantadaptationstrategies;casestudiesillustratinghowothercommunitieshavesuccessfullyadaptedtothoserisksandtoolstoreplicatetheirsuccesses;andEPAfundingopportunities.Resources:e-Newsletter,casestudies,on-linetraining,federalfundinggrantopportunities,EPAcontactsandStatewebsites’topicareas:air,water,publichealth,adaptationplanning,climatechange.AdvisoryCommitteeonWaterInformation(ACWI)WaterInformationCoordinationProgram(WICP)URL:http://acwi.gov/Description:TheACWIrepresentstheinterestsofwater-informationusersandprofessionalsinadvisingtheFederalGovernmentonFederalwater-informationprogramsandtheireffectivenessinmeetingtheNation'swater-informationneeds.Ourpurposeistoimprovewaterinformationfordecisionmakingaboutnaturalresourcesmanagementandenvironmentalprotection.TheOfficeofManagementandBudget(OMB)MemorandumNo.92-01designatestheDepartmentoftheInterior,throughtheU.S.GeologicalSurvey(USGS),astheleadagency.OtherFederalorganizationsthatfund,collect,orusewaterresourcesinformationworktogetherwiththeUSGStoimplementprogramrecommendations.Resources:NWQMCNewsletter,technicalreportsandpapers,groundwatermonitoringnetworkfactsheets,waterqualityportal,reports,monitoringnetworks,pilotstudies,NationalEnvironmentalMethodsIndex.AllHazardsConsortium(AHC)-EmergencyNetworkURL:www.ahcusa.orgDescription:AHCisa501c3non-profitfocusedonhomelandsecurity,disastermanagementandbusinesscontinuityissuesforthepurposesofpromotingcommunityandeconomicresilience.TheAHCwasfoundedin2005tohelpstatescollaborateacrossawideregionalfootprintonmulti-stateissues.Overthepast6years,theAHCstateshavedeterminedthattodayeffectivedisasterpreparation,response,andrecoveryrequiresacoordinated,pre-plannedeffortthatcombinesprivateandpublicresources.Inthepast,publicsectoragencieshaveplannedandledtheseefforts.Privateentitieshavefocusedontheirownsecurity,responseandbusinesscontinuityneeds.TheAHChasevolvedintoanetworkofthousandsofstakeholdersandresourcestofacilitateregionalintegrationofsystemsandplanningeffortsbetweengovernmentandtheprivatesectorinfrastructureowner/operators.Resources:e-letterAllHazardsEmergencyNetworkNewsletter(monthly),casestudies;regionalinitiatives,webinars(archived).AllianceforaSustainableFuture[inprogress]URL:http://www.c2es.org/us-states-regions/climate-action-planningDescription:TheCenterforClimateandEnergySolutionshaspartneredwithTheU.S.ConferenceofMayorstolaunchtheAllianceforaSustainableFuturetospurpublic-privatecooperationonclimate



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actionandsustainabledevelopmentincities.Thealliancewillcreateaframeworkformayorsandbusinessleaderstodevelopconcreteapproachestoreducecarbonemissions,speeddeploymentofnewtechnology,andimplementsustainabledevelopmentstrategiesasapartofimplementingtheCleanPowerPlanandrespondingtothegrowingimpactsofclimatechange.Resources:[inprogress]AllianceforGlobalWaterAdaptationURL:http://www.alliance4water.org/Description:FoundedinSeptember2010,theAllianceforGlobalWaterAdaptationisagroupofregionalandglobaldevelopmentbanks,governmentagenciesandministries,diversenon-governmentalorganizations(NGOs),andtheprivatesectorfocusedonmanagingwaterresourcesinasustainableway,evenasclimatechangealterstheglobalhydrologicalcycle.Waterprovidescoherencetoclimatechangeadaptationandmitigation,integratingenergy,water,foodproductionandagriculture,andecosystemsandtheenvironment.AGWAisfocusedonhowtohelpexperts,decisionmakers,andinstitutionsinthewatercommunityworkmoreeffectively.Resources:e-Newsletter,publications,events,video,“BeyondDownscaping”outlineofbottom-upriskassessmentmethodology.AllianceforInnovation-ArizonaSateUniversityCollegeofPublicProgramsURL:http://urbaninnovation.asu.edu/alliance-for-innovationDescription:TheAllianceforInnovationisaninternationalnetworkofprogressivegovernmentsandpartnerscommittedtotransforminglocalgovernmentbyacceleratingthedevelopmentanddisseminationofinnovations.TheAlliancehelpsmembergovernmentsidentifyhowtobuildsuccessintheircommunityandgeneratesstudiesandreportstoinformprofessionalsinlocalgovernmentsandacademicswhoteachandconductresearchonlocalgovernmentpolicyandmanagement.Resources:Publications;graduateprograms;researchtopicsurveys;membershipcategories(municipalities&individual);webinars,conferences,AnnualBIGideascolloquium.AllianceforRegeneration,Inc.URL:http://regenerationalliance.com/Description:“Buildinglocalcapacityforsustainabilitythatendures.”Weareanallianceofleadersinthefieldofregeneration,workingwithcommunitiesatallscales,fromneighborhoodstowatersheds.Wehelpthemrediscovertheiruniquesocial,economicandecologicalidentityanddestiny.Thisuniqueidentityisthebasisforovercomingfragmentationanddivisiveness.Then,together,wealignaround,create,andimplementauthenticplace-sourcedanddevelopmentalstrategiesacrossthewholecommunity.Wehelpcommunitiesconceive,connect,constructandcelebratetheiruniqueregenerativepotential,tappingthenativegeniusandcreativityofpeopleandtheirplace,andbuildinglocalcapacityforlong-termresults.Resources:Articles,videos,consultingservices;StoryofPlace™isaregenerativeapproachtosustainablecommunitydevelopmentthatreplaceslimitedproblemsolvingwithtrueinsightsabouthowawholecommunitycanthrive.AmericanCarbonRegistryURL:http://americancarbonregistry.org/Description:TheAmericanCarbonRegistry(ACR),anonprofitenterpriseofWinrockInternational,wasfoundedin1996asthefirstprivatevoluntarygreenhousegasregistryintheworld.Amission-driveninstitutionnamedforphilanthropistWinthropRockefeller,Winrockbelievesthatclimatechangewillhaveaprofoundimpactonthepoorestpopulationsaroundtheworldandthatmarketsarethemosteffectivepathtomobilizeactionstoreduceemissions.Resources:Carbonaccountingstandards&methodologies,toolsandtemplatesforGHGprojectplans,ReducingEmissionsfromDeforestationandForestDegradation(REDD),ACRRiskTool,newspostings,offsetprojectcasestudies,AmericanCouncilforanEnergyEfficientEconomy



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URL:http://www.aceee.org/Description:TheAmericanCouncilforanEnergy-EfficientEconomy(ACEEE),anonprofit,501(c)(3)organization,actsasacatalysttoadvanceenergyefficiencypolicies,programs,technologies,investments,andbehaviors.WebelievethattheUnitedStatescanharnessthefullpotentialofenergyefficiencytoachievegreatereconomicprosperity,energysecurity,andenvironmentalprotectionforall.Resources:Extensivepublications,conferences,events,awards,consumerresourcesAmericanGeophysicalUnion(AGU)URL:http://sites.agu.org/Description:AGUprovidesaplatformforscientiststocommunicatetheimportanceandrelevanceoftheirworkandpublicpolicyandresearch.BecomeinvolvedbysigningupforSciencePolicyAlerts,writingtoorvisitinglegislators,orjoiningAGU’sExpertOutreachNetwork.Resources:Conferences,policypapersonwebsite,AGUBlogosphere,topicsearchofresources.AmericanGroundWaterTrust(AGWT)URL:http://www.agwt.org/Description:TheAGWTmissionistohavescienceasthebasisforwaterpolicyandtomaximizethesustainableuseandprotectionofgroundwater,andto:Communicatetheenvironmentalandeconomicvalueofgroundwater,Promoteefficientandeffectivegroundwatermanagement,Showcasegroundwaterscienceandtechnologysolutions,Increasecitizen,communityanddecision-makerawareness,Facilitatestakeholderparticipationinwaterresourcedecisions.Resources:e-Newsletter,training,events,publications,wellownerinformationkit,scholarships,employmentopportunities;AmericanInstituteofArchitects-Design,DisasterAssistance,SustainabilityandResilienceProgramsURL:www.aia.org/about/initiatives/AIAS075425andhttp://www.aia.org/disaster-assistance/index.htmandhttp://www.aia.org/practicing/resilience/index.htmDescription:Throughnearly300stateandlocalcomponents,AIApolicies,programs,andpracticespromoteadaptable,resilientbuildingsandcommunitiestomorereadilyabsorbandrecoverfromadverseeventsandchangingconditions.MembersofAIAcomponents,knowledgecommunitiesandDisasterAssistanceCommitteeprovidedesignandtechnicalexpertiseandvolunteerdesignservicestocommunitiesinneed.Resources:Trainingandvolunteersforsafetyassessmentsofbuildingspost-disaster,builtenvironmenteducation,tools,resourcesandadvocacy,grantawardsforcommunitiestoapplyforDesignAssistance(byapplication).AmericanMilitaryUniversity(AMU)URL:http://www.amu.apus.edu/lp2/emergency-and-disaster-managementDescription:Onlinedegreesandcertificatesinemergencyanddisastermanagement.Whetherrespondingtohurricanes,terroristattacks,orhazmatspills,officialsneedthetoolsandinformationtoestablishcommandandcontrol,coordinatecommunication,evacuatecitizens,andexecuteclean-upoperationstoprotecthumanandwildlifepopulationsandnaturalresources.TheuniversityoffersitsEmergencyandDisasterManagementcurriculumentirelyonline,allowingindustryprofessionalstheflexibilitytobalanceabachelor'sormaster'sdegree,orgraduatecertificatewithintheirexistingresponsibilities.Studentslearncareer-relevantpracticesfromexpertprofessorswhoarefrontlineleadershavingcommandedemergencyanddisastermanagementoperationsintheUnitedStatesandoverseas.StudentsareactivelyinvolvedinaffiliatedprogramssuchasMastersofDisasterandtheGoldenKeyHonorSociety.Resources:Onlinedegreesandcertificatesemergencyanddisastermanagement.($350/credithour).AmericanPlanningAssociation(APA)-HazardPlanningCenterURL:www.planning.org/nationalcenters/hazards/Description:Throughoriginalandappliedresearch,APA'sHazardsPlanningResearchCenteridentifiespracticesthatprotectcommunitiesfromnaturalandman-madehazardsandeducatesplannersandallied



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professionalsaboutthosepractices.Ourmissionistosupportthedevelopmentofsafe,resilientcommunitiesthatcanbothminimizetheirlossesfromdisastersandquicklyandefficientlymarshaltheirresourcesafterwardstorecoverinwaysthatleavethemstrongerandbetterprepared.Resources:WebinarseriesNaturalPlanningCenterPlanningInformationExchange,(incooperationwithASFPM,FEMA),reports,briefingpapers,PlanningforPost-DisasterRecovery:NextGeneration(PAS576).AmericanSocietyofAdaptationProfessionals(ASAP)URL:http://adaptationprofessionals.org/Description:ASAPbringstogethertheleadingprofessionalsfromavarietyofsectorsworkingtoincreaseclimateresilienceacrosstheUnitedStates.Theimpactsofclimatechangearealreadybeingfeltbycommunitiesthroughrisingsealevels,moreextremeheatevents,heavyprecipitation,floods,droughts,andshiftinghabitatrangesforplantsandanimals…Aresilientnationthatisabletoplan,prepare,andadapttotheimpactsofglobalclimatechangethroughtheinfusionofexpertise,innovation,andinformationdevelopedbyarobustandrespectedprofessionalworkforceofpractitionersandresearchers.Resources:Professionalmembership$150/year,memberforum,events.AmericanSocietyofCivilEngineers(ASCE)URL:www.acse.orgDescription:ACSAStatementonSustainability:Asthestewardsofsociety'sphysicalinfrastructure,civilengineersmustleadthenextshiftinsustainableplanning,designandconstruction.ASCEdefinessustainability:Asetofenvironmental,economicandsocialconditionsinwhichallofsocietyhasthecapacityandopportunitytomaintainandimproveitsqualityoflifeindefinitelywithoutdegradingthequantity,qualityoravailabilityofnatural,economic,andsocialresource.Resources:Extensivepublicationsandresourcesondesignfornaturalhazards.AmericanSolarEnergySociety(ASES)URL:http://www.ases.org/Description:Ourmissionistoinspireaneraofenergyinnovationandspeedthetransitiontoasustainableenergyeconomy.Establishedin1954,thenonprofitAmericanSolarEnergySociety(ASES)isthenation’sleadingassociationofsolarprofessionals&advocates.ASESistheUSSectionoftheInternationalSolarEnergySociety(ISES).Resources:Membershiplevelsfrom$39/year,subscriptionSolarToday,memberforum,events,news.AmericanWaterWorksAssociation(AWWA)URL:www.awwa.orgDescription:Establishedin1881,AmericanWaterWorksAssociationisthelargestnonprofit,scientificandeducationalassociationdedicatedtomanagingandtreatingwater,theworld’smostimportantresource.AWWAprovidessolutionstoimprovepublichealth,protecttheenvironment,strengthentheeconomyandenhanceourqualityoflife.Resources:(extensive)Conferences,publications,careercenter(waterindustry),technicalstandardsgroups,training,e-Learning.Architecture2030URL:architecture2030.org/Description:Architecture2030,anon-profit,non-partisanandindependentorganization,wasestablishedbyarchitectEdwardMazria,FAIAinresponsetotheclimatechangecrisis.2030’smissionistorapidlytransformthebuiltenvironmentfromthemajorcontributorofgreenhousegas(GHG)emissionstoacentralpartofthesolutiontotheclimateandenergycrises.Architecture2030pursuestwoobjectives:(1)thedramaticreductioninglobalfossilfuelconsumptionandGHGemissionsofthebuiltenvironmentbychangingthewaycities,communities,infrastructure,andbuildings,areplanned,designed,andconstructedand;(2)theregionaldevelopmentofanadaptive,resilientbuiltenvironmentthatcanmanagetheimpactsofclimatechange,preservenaturalresources,andaccesslow-cost,renewableenergyresources.



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Resources:e-Newsletter.ARCUSFoundationURL:www.arcusfoundation.orgDescription:TheArcusFoundationisaleadingglobalfoundationdedicatedtotheideathatpeoplecanliveinharmonywithoneanotherandthenaturalworld.Arcusbelievesthatrespectfordiversityamongpeoplesandinnatureisessentialtoapositivefutureforourplanetandallitsinhabitants.Weseektocreateandsustainenvironmentswherelifecangrowandthrive,fromtheArcusworkplacetothecommunitiesofourpartnersandstakeholderstothehabitatsofanimallife.Wevaluefreedom—liberty,justice,andfullcitizenshipforallpeopleworldwide—anddiversityofthought,people,andideas,becausesolutionsneedtoberootedincultural,economic,social,andecologicalrealities.Resources:forumevents,employmentpostings,grantprograms:socialjustice,primateconservation(GreatApes),ecologicalconservationAskNature.comURL:www.asknature.orgDescription:AskNatureistheworld’smostcomprehensivecatalogofnature’ssolutionstohumandesignchallenges.Thiscuratedonlinelibraryfeaturesfreeinformationonmorethan1,800(andgrowing!)naturalphenomenaandhundredsofbio-inspiredapplications.AskNatureisbuiltbyandforthecommunity.ItisaninitiativeoftheBiomimicryInstitute,whosegoalistomaketheactofaskingnature’sadviceanormalpartofeverydayinventing.Resources:Casestudies,AskNatureNuggetvideos,Biomimicrytaxonomy,AnnualGlobalDesignChallenge.AspenGlobalChangeInstitute(AGCI)URL:http://www.agci.orgDescription:AspenGlobalChangeInstitute(AGCI)isanindependentnonprofitdedicatedtofurtheringthescientificunderstandingofEarthsystemsandglobalenvironmentalchangethroughinterdisciplinaryscientificworkshops,educationalprograms,andresources.Resources:publications(topicsearchablearchive),videos,summerworkshops,courses,GlobalSolutionsLab;ResilienceRoadmarkerfactsheetsandpresentationmaterials.AssociationofClimateChangeOfficers(ACCO)URL:http://www.accoonline.org/Description:ACCOdefines,developsandsupportsthefunctions,resourcesandcommunitiesnecessaryforeffectiveorganizationalleadershipinaddressingclimate-relatedrisksandopportunities.Vision:ACCOenablesallorganizationstobemoresustainablebybuildingenterprisecapacityandempoweringleadershiptorespondtoclimatechange.ACCO’sPeerClusterProgramisanewlylaunchedpeerreviewandbusinessimprovementforumdevelopedformemberstoadvancetheirorganization’sclimateresponsestrategiesandfurtherdeveloptheirownleadershipskills.Resources:Memberships(annualfrom$125,variouslevels).Topicsearchofresources;jobpostings;regional/nationalworkshopsandconferences;peernetworks;training/certificationprograms.AssociationofContingencyPlannersURL:www.acp-international.comDescription:Asthepreeminentnationalvoiceofcontingencyplanning,ACPworkstoimproveourindustrybypromotingprograms,providingcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment,knowledge,careeropportunities,andtobuildpublicunderstandingaroundtheworldoftheimportanceofcontingencyplanning.Vision:Tobuildthepremierinternationalorganizationforbusinesscontinuityprofessionals.Mission:Everythingwedoprofessionallyandasanorganizationisdedicatedtoprotectinglives,safeguardingbusinessesandfosteringcommunityresiliencyandbusinesscontinuity.Resources:Membership($75annualdues);extensiveresources;standards,videos,careeradvancement,events,webinars,speakerbureau;leadershipconference.



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Assoc.forEnvironmentalStudiesandSciences(AESS)/NationalCouncilScienceandEnvironmentURL:www.aess.infoDescription:TheAssociationforEnvironmentalStudiesandSciences(AESS)isanindependentfaculty/student-basedprofessionalassociationinhighereducation,designedtoservetheneedsofenvironmentalscholarsandscientistswhovalueinterdisciplinaryapproachestoresearch,teaching,andproblem-solving.Foundedin2008,theAssociationseekstoprovideitsmemberswiththelatestenvironmentalinformationandtoolstocreatebettercourses,strengthenresearch,developmoresatisfyingcareers,harnessthepowerofacollectivevoicefortheprofession,andenjoyeachother’scompanyatnationalandregionalmeetings.AssociationofHealthcareEmergencyPreparednessProfessionals(AHEPP)URL:www.ahepp.orgDescription:TheAssociationofHealthcareEmergencyPreparednessProfessionalsisaprofessionalorganizationdedicatedtoadvancingthefieldofdisasterpreparednessandresponseinhealthcaresettings.Resources:Annualmembership$185,events,incidentcommandanddisasterexercises,webinarsandrecordings(archived),trainingvideos,preparednesstools,jobpostings.AssociationofStateFloodPlainManagers(ASFPM)URL:www.floods.orgDescription:ASFPMisanorganizationofprofessionalsinvolvedinfloodplainmanagement,floodhazardmitigation,NFIP,andfloodpreparedness,warningandrecovery.ASFPMhasbecomearespectedvoiceinfloodplainmanagementpracticeandpolicyintheUnitedStatesbecauseitrepresentsthefloodhazardspecialistsoflocal,stateandfederalgovernment,theresearchcommunity,theinsuranceindustry,andthefieldsofengineering,hydrologicforecasting,emergencyresponse,waterresources,andothers.Mission:topromoteeducation,policies,andactivitiesthatmitigatecurrentandfuturelosses,costs,andhumansufferingcausedbyflooding,andtoprotectthenaturalandbeneficialfunctionsoffloodplainswithoutcausingadverseimpacts.Resources:e-NewsletterNews&Views(sixtimesyearly-archived),conferences,training,education,CertificationPrograms(CFM),StateChapters,resourcesandtools,topicsearchofresources,jobpostings,whitepapers,publicationsincludingNoAdverseImpact.AssociationofStateWetlandManagers(ASWM)URL:www.aswm.orgDescription:ASWMisanonprofitmembershiporganizationestablishedtopromoteandenhanceprotectionandmanagementofwetlandresources,topromoteapplicationofsoundsciencetowetlandmanagementeffortsandtoprovidetrainingandeducationforourmembersandthepublic.ASWM'smembersandpartnersincludestatesandtribes,federalagencies,nonprofitpartners,wetlandprofessionals,educators,wetlandenthusiastsandmanyothers.ThemaincommongoalbetweenthesegroupsisabetterunderstandingofwetlandsandhowtoprotecttheresourcesthroughouttheNation.$60annualmembershipfee(individual),othercategories.Resources:e-NewsletterWetlandBreakingNews,WeeklyInsidersEdition,publications,supportforwetlandkeepers,legalandpolicyreferences,webinars,workshops,training,blog,topicsearchofresources,conferences,jobsboardpostings.ASPRTRACIE(TechnicalResources,AssistanceCenter,InformationExchange)–alsoseeU.S.HSSURL:https://asptracie.hhs.gov.Description:HealthcareEmergencyPreparednessInformationGateway.TechnicalResources,AssistanceCenter,andInformationExchange(TRACIE)wascreatedtomeettheinformationandtechnicalassistanceneedsofregionalASPRstaff,healthcarecoalitions,healthcareentities,healthcareproviders,emergencymanagers,publichealthpractitioners,andothersworkingindisastermedicine,healthcaresystem



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preparedness,andpublichealthemergencypreparedness.SponsoredbyU.S.Dept.HealthandHumansServices(HSS)AssistanceSecretaryforPreparednessandResponse(ASPR).Resources:Listserv.bysubscription,informationexchange,technicalresources,tutorialfornavigatingtheinformationexchange,userdashboard,technicalassistance,SubjectMatterExpertsinvitedtoapply.ATTRA–NationalSustainableAgricultureInformationService-NCATURL:attra.ncat.orgDescription:ATTRA,launchedin1987,ismanagedbytheNationalCenterforAppropriateTechnology(NCAT).ThemajorityoffundingforATTRAisthroughacooperativeagreementwiththeUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture'sRuralBusiness-CooperativeService.WearealsopartiallyfundedthroughsalesandsubscriptionsofaportionofATTRAmaterialsandthroughcontributionsfromfriendsandsupporters.Wearecommittedtoprovidinghighvalueinformationandtechnicalassistancetofarmers,ranchers,extensionagents,educators,andothersinvolvedinsustainableagriculture.Resources:Weeklye-Newsletter(nocharge);references,webinars,allagriculture/horticulturetopics,organicfarming,soils,wastemanagement,localfoods,energyalternatives,internshipopportunities,events;additionalresourcesbyannualsubscription($50);Internshiplistingservice,AskanAgExpert.BBEEnow(BuiltEnvironmentEducation)URL:http://www.beenow.org/Description:“BuiltEnvironmentEducationnow”(BEEnow)organizationwilloperateavoluntaryprogramthatwillcertifyandrankarchitectureschoolsintheUnitedStatesandCanadaontheircommitmenttoemphasizeandincreasetheteachingofthemostcriticalpartofsustainabledesign,energy-responsiveness.Resources:articles,reports,2030PaletteofSustainableDesignResources(Architecture2030),CarbonNeutralAffordableHousingGuidebook(AIA).BiosituURL:biositu.comDescription:BiosituLLCprovidesstrategicconsultingservicesdedicatedtoleveragingenvironmentalsustainabilitytoenhancecommunityhealth,helpingclientsmovebeyondreducingenvironmentalharmtofocusontheco-benefitsofsafeguardinghumanhealthandwellbeing.Weprovideconsultingservices,training,andappliedresearchattheintersectionofgreenbuilding,climatechange,andpublichealth.Resources:e-Newsletter(nocharge),Resourcepublications,links,pubichealth,climatechange,greenbuilding,libraryofstrategies.BlessedTomorrow:InterfaithCoalitiononClimateChangeURL:blessedtomorrow.orgDescription:LaunchedinMay2014,BlessedTomorrowisacoalitionofdiversereligiouspartnersunitedunderacalltobefaithfulstewardsofcreation.AspeopleoffaithinAmerica,theyarecommittedtoengagingtheircommunitiesandcallingonfellowleaderstosupportpracticalsolutionstocreateahealthyfutureforusall.AsakeyinitiativeofMomentUsandecoAmerica,BlessedTomorrowprovidesaprogrambypeopleoffaith,forpeopleoffaith,offeringideas,tools,resources,andlanguagethatarefamiliar,compelling,andeffectiveforengagingcongregationsinclimatesolutions.BloombergPhilanthropiesURL:https://www.bloomberg.org/about/our-approach/Description:BloombergPhilanthropiesfocusesonfivekeyareasforcreatinglastingchange:publichealth,environment,education,governmentinnovation,andarts&culture.ThesefiveareasencompasstheissuesMikeBloombergandhisteamaremostpassionateabout,andwheretheybelievethegreatestgoodcanbeachieved.WhileBloombergPhilanthropiesworksonawiderangeofissueswithineachfocusarea,weapplyadistinctiveapproachtoallofourundertakings.



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Resources:e-Newsletter,blog;grantsbyinvitationonly;MayorsChallengeCompetition(current2016:CaribbeanandLatinAmericanCities)BlueGreenCItiesURL:http://www.bluegreencities.ac.uk/bluegreencitiesDescription:ABlue-GreenCityaimstorecreateanaturally-orientedwatercyclewhilecontributingtotheamenityofthecitybybringingwatermanagementandgreeninfrastructuretogether.Thisisachievedbycombiningandprotectingthehydrologicalandecologicalvaluesoftheurbanlandscapewhileprovidingresilientandadaptivemeasurestodealwithfloodevents.Resources:publications,casestudies,films,interviews,factsheets,LessonsLearned:KeyProjectOutputs,GISMultipleBenefitsToolbox.BuildChangeURL:http://www.buildchange.orgDescription:“Builddisasterresistanthouses.Changeconstructionpracticepermanently.”BuildChangedesignsearthquake-resistanthousesforcommunitiesinseismicallyactivecountriesandtrainslocalbuilders,homeowners,engineersandgovernmentalofficialstoconstructthem.Withamissionofgreatlyreducingdeaths,injuriesandeconomiclossescausedbyearthquake-relatedhousingcollapses,BuildChangeimplementsanefficientandculturallysensitiveapproachwithafocusonlong-termwellbeing.Byresearchingregionalresources;sourcingmaterialslocallyandaffordably;engaginghomeownersinthedecision-makingprocess;involvingandtraininglocalengineers,architects,builders,studentsandgovernments;andleveragingtheknowledgeandskillsoftheworld’stop-tierengineersandarchitects,bestpracticesforreconstructionaremarriedwithlocaleducationandtraining,jobcreation,economicstimulationandacceptanceofsaferbuildingcodesandmethods.Resources:Job,volunteeropportunities,internationalandU.S.,training,BuildingGreenLLC-EnvironmentalBuildingNewsURL:www.buildinggreen.comDescription:ThemissionofBuildingGreen,LLCistofacilitatetransformationoftheNorthAmericanbuildingindustry.Membershipbysubscriptionprovidesaccessinformationforgreendesignandconstructionwork.Resources:casestudies,webcasts,blog,greenproductreviews&listings;ChecklistforimplementinganOccupantEngagementCampaign.BuildingMaterialsReuseAssociationURL:www.bmra.orgDescription:TheBMRAisanon-profitorganizationwhosemissionistoadvancetherecovery,reuse&recyclingofbuildingmaterialsinsuchawayto,reducetheconsumptionofnewresources,reducelandfillwaste,createavalue-addedmarketandincreasecost-effectiveness,expandjobopportunitiesandworkforcedevelopmentskills,promotethesustainabilityofcommunitiesandtheenvironmentthroughresourcepreservation.Resources:Annualconference,e-newsletter(monthly),training,BuildingResilienceWorkshopURL:http://www.resilienceworkshop.orgDescription:BuildingResilienceWorkshopisaNewOrleans-basedinitiativethatidentifiesandexploresthesystemicissuesthatimpactacommunity’sabilitytothrive.Weengagediverseperspectivestofosterinclusivedialogue,supportingstrongernetworksandcollaboration.Resources:Annualconference,Archiveofpriorworkshoppresentations(2010-2015).BuildingResilientCommunitiesFaithBasedCoalitionURL:http://www.buildingresilientcommunities.org



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Description:BuildingResilientCommunitiesFaithBasedCoalitionisanetworkofhousesofworshipthatcometogethertohelpinthecommunitybefore,duringandafteradisaster.Resources:BuildingResilientCommunitiesFaithBasedCoalitioncurrentlypartnerswithavarietyofagenciestoprovidethefollowingservices:Chaplaincy/SpiritualSupport,DonationsManagement,MassCare&Sheltering,MemorialServicesCoordination/Facilities,Recovery/Clean-up,SpontaneousVolunteerCoordination,Storage/Warehousing,TransportationCoalitionmemberorganizationsgothroughtraininginordertoeffectivelyhelpwhenactivated.Wedonotselfactivate.AsmembersofthreeVoluntaryOrganizationsActiveinDisaster(VOAD)(i.e.SoCal,RiversideCountyandSanBernardinoCounty)wecouldbecalledupontoassistacross10countiesofsouthernCalifornia.BuiltEnvironmentCoalitionURL:http://builtenvironmentcoalition.orgDescription:Foundedin2011,theBuiltEnvironmentCoalitionisledbyDr.SarahSlaughter,arecognizedexpertinsustainabilityanddisaster-resiliencyforthebuiltenvironment.TheBECdevelopsanalyticalapproaches,methodologies,andtoolstohelpcommunitiesandorganizationsidentifyopportunitiestoimprovetheirbuiltenvironmentandmakeinformeddecisionsonpotentialinvestments.TheBECreceivesresearchgrantsfromgovernmentagencies,foundations,nonprofitinstitutions,industrygroups,andcompanies.ResearchfellowshipgrantssupportresearchstudentsatlocalandnationaleducationalinstitutionsonBECprojects.TheBECalsoreceiveseducationgrantstodeveloplearningmodules.Theresultinganalyticalapproaches,methodologies,tools,andlearningmodulesarepubliclydistributedthroughtheBuiltEnvironmentCoalition.Resources:Whitepapers,projectreports.BulletinoftheAtomicScientistsURL:thebulletin.orgDescription:TheBulletinoftheAtomicScientistsengagesscienceleaders,policymakers,andtheinterestedpublicontopicsofnuclearweaponsanddisarmament,thechangingenergylandscape,climatechange,andemergingtechnologies.Wedothisthroughourawardwinningjournal,iconicDoomsdayClock,publicaccesswebsiteandregularsetofconvenings.For70years,theBulletinhasbridgedthetechnologydividebetweenscientificresearch,foreignpolicyandpublicengagement.Resources:Bulletin(bysubscription),articles(archived)availableon-line,additionalpublicationsandreports(extensive,archived),archives,topics:biosecurity,climatechange,nuclearenergy,nuclearweapons,DoomsdayClock.BusinessforInnovativeClimateandEnergyPolicy(BICEP)[alsoseeCERES]URL:www.ceres.org/bicepDescription:AprojectofCERES,BICEP’sgoalistoworkdirectlywithkeyalliesinthebusinesscommunityandwithrelevantmembersofCongresstopassmeaningfulenergyandclimatechangelegislationthatisconsistentwithourcoreprinciples.BICEPoffersanewarenaforbusinessinvolvementinadvancingclimateandenergypoliciestocounterthefar-reachingrisksandchallengesposedbyglobalclimatechange.BICEP’smembersareprimarilyconsumercompaniesthatarenotmajorgreenhousegasemitters,butwillneverthelessbeimpactedbyclimateregulationsandotherclimate-relatedimpacts.BICEPmembersbelievethatclimatechangewillimpactallsectorsoftheeconomyandthatvariousbusinessperspectivesareneededtoprovideafullspectrumofviewpointsforsolvingtheclimateandenergychallengesfacingAmerica.Resources:Reports,blog,FAQweb-page,TheClimateDeclaration.CC40CitiesClimateLeadershipGroup(C40)URL:www.c40.org/Description:C40isanetworkoftheworld’smegacitiestakingactiontoreducegreenhousegasemissions.Withauniquesetofassets,theC40workswithparticipatingcitiestoaddressclimaterisksandimpacts



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locallyandglobally.Ourglobalfieldstaffworkswithcitygovernments,supportedbyourtechnicalexpertsacrossarangeofprogramareas.Togetherwefacilitateactiveexchangeandcollaborationacrossourcities.Resources:Casestudylibrary,ReportsPoweringAction:CitesasGlobalChangemakers.CAFOD(CatholicAgencyforOverseasDevelopment)URL:cafod.org.ukDescription:CAFODistheofficialaidagencyoftheCatholicChurchinEnglandandWales,andpartofCaritasInternational.WeworkthroughthelocalCatholicChurchandotherpartnersinAfrica,Asia,LatinAmericaandtheMiddleEasttofightpovertyandinjustice,wherevertheneedisgreatest.Resources:Reportsonsustainabledevelopment,climate&energy,economicjustice,emergenciesandconflict,civilsocietyandgovernance;Participatory3-DimensionalMappingforDisasterRiskReduction:AFieldManualforPractitioners.CanadianInstituteforCatastrophicLossReduction(ICLR)URL:www.iclr.org/home.htmlDescription:TheInstituteforCatastrophicLossReduction(ICLR)isaworld-classcentreformulti-disciplinarydisasterpreventionresearchandcommunications.TheICLRwasestablishedbyCanada’spropertyandcasualty(p&c)insuranceindustryasanindependent,not-for-profitresearchinstituteaffiliatedwiththeUniversityofWesternOntario.Topicsincludewind,seismicengineering,atmosphericscience,riskperception,hydrology,economics,geography,healthsciences,andpublicpolicy.Resources:(membership:insurerswhowritepropertyorcasualtyinsuranceinCanada,reinsurers.)e-Newsletters(s),workshops,hazardresearchpapers,ICLRQuickResponseProgram,OpenforBusiness,RSVPforCities,DesignedforSaferLiving.CarbonBriefURL:www.carbonbrief.orgDescription:CarbonBriefreportsonthelatestdevelopmentsandmediacoverageofclimatescienceandenergypolicy,withaparticularfocusontheUK.Wealsoproducebriefings,analysisandfactchecksandpublishesadailyandweeklye-newsletterResources:e-Newsletters(s)TheCarbonBrief(daily,weekly);issueanalysissummarieslinks;infographic:Howdotheimpactsof1.5Cofwarmingcompareto2Cofwarming?CarbonDioxideInformationAnalysisCenter(CDIAC)URL:cdiac.ornl.govDescription:TheCarbonDioxideInformationAnalysisCenter(CDIAC)istheprimaryclimate-changedataandinformationanalysiscenteroftheU.S.DepartmentofEnergy(DOE).CDIACislocatedatDOE'sOakRidgeNationalLaboratory(ORNL)andincludestheWorldDataCenterforAtmosphericTraceGases.CDIAC'sdataincludeestimatesofcarbondioxideemissionsfromfossil-fuelconsumptionandland-usechanges;recordsofatmosphericconcentrationsofcarbondioxideandotherradioactivelyactivetracegases;carboncycleandterrestrialcarbonmanagementdatasetsandanalyses;andglobal/regionalclimatedataandtimeseries.CDIACissupportedbyDOE'sClimateandEnvironmentalSciencesDivisionwithintheOfficeofBiologicalandEnvironmentalResearch(BER).Resources:Extensivereports,withmonthlysummaries.CarbonDisclosureProject(CDP)URL:https://www.cdp.netDescription:CDPisaninternational,not-for-profitorganizationprovidingtheonlyglobalsystemforcompaniesandcitiestomeasure,disclose,manageandsharevitalenvironmentalinformation.Weworkwithmarketforcestomotivatecompaniestodisclosetheirimpactsontheenvironmentandnaturalresourcesandtakeactiontoreducethem.Topics:Climate,Water,Supplychain,Forests,Cities,Governments.Resources:News,dashboard,casestudiesandreports.



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CarbonMitigationInstitutePrincetonEnvironmentalInstituteURL:cmi.princeton.eduDescription:TheCarbonMitigationInitiativeisajointprojectofPrincetonUniversity,BP,andFordMotorCompanytofindsolutionstothegreenhousegasproblem.Toemphasizetheneedforearlyaction,Co-DirectorsRobertSocolowandStephenPacalacreatedtheconceptofstabilizationwedges:25-billion-ton“wedges”thatneedtobecutoutofpredictedfuturecarbonemissionsinthenext50yearstoavoidadoublingofatmosphericcarbondioxideoverpre-industriallevels.Resources:Reports,presentations,(archived),bibliography,events,workshops.CarbonStabilizationWedgesGame[PDF]CarbonTrackerInitiativeURL:www.carbontracker.orgDescription:CarbonTrackerisanindependentfinancialthinktankwhichprovidesin-depthanalysisontheimpactofclimatechangeoncapitalmarketsandinvestmentinfossilfuels,mappingrisk,opportunityandtheroutetoalowcarbonfuture.CarbonTrackerisateamoffinancial,energyandlegalexpertswithaground-breakingapproachtolimitingfuturegreenhousegasemissions.Resources:CarbonTrackerEye(CTEye)news(freesubscription),documentationtrackbyindustryandcategory,researchmethodology,unburnablecarbon,carbonbudgets,strandedassets,creditratings,eventsandconferences.CarbonWarRoomURL:http://carbonwarroom.comDescription:TheCarbonWarRoomacceleratestheadoptionofbusinesssolutionsthatreducecarbonemissionsatgigatonscaleandadvancethelow-carboneconomy.Resources:News,jobs,briefings.CaribbeanDisasterMitigationProject(CDMPOAS)URL:http://wwwoas.org/CDMP/Description:TheCaribbeanDisasterMitigationProject(CDMP)wasajointeffortoftheOrganizationofAmericanStates(OAS)andtheUSAgencyforInternationalDevelopment(USAID),withtheaimofestablishingsustainablepublic/privatedisastermitigationmechanismsthatmeasurablylessenlossoflife,reducepotentialdamage,andshortenthedisasterrecoveryperiod.TheprojectwasexecutedfromSeptember1993toDecember1999.Thiswebsitecontainsdetailedinformationaboutprojectactivities,projectpublicationsandtrainingresources.CenterforAmericanProgress(CAP)URL:www.americanprogress.orgDescription:CAPisanindependentnonpartisaneducationalinstitutededicatedtoimprovingthelivesofAmericansthroughprogressiveideasandactionforastrong,justandfreeAmerica.Ourworkaddresses21st-centurychallengessuchasenergy,nationalsecurity,economicgrowthandopportunity,immigration,education,andhealthcare.Wedeveloppolicyideas,critiquethepolicythatstemsfromconservativevalues,challengemediatocoverissuesthattrulymatter,andshapethenationaldebate.Resources:Reports(issuebriefsandpolicypapers)includingenergyenvironment.CenterforBiologicalDiversityURL:www.biologicaldiversity/.org/Description:Mission:Dedicatedtoprotectionofendangeredspeciesandwildplaces,webelievethatthewelfareofhumanbeingsisdeeplylinkedtonature—totheexistenceinourworldofavastdiversityofwildanimalsandplants.Becausediversityhasintrinsicvalue,andbecauseitslossimpoverishessociety,weworktosecureafutureforallspecies,greatandsmall,hoveringonthebrinkofextinction.Wedosothroughscience,lawandcreativemedia,withafocusonprotectingthelands,watersand



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climatethatspeciesneedtosurvive.Wewantthosewhocomeafterustoinheritaworldwherethewildisstillalive.Resources:Publications,jobsandinternships,organizationalsponsorofClimateLawInstitute.CenterforCleanAirPolicy(CCAP)URL:http://ccap.org/Description:CCAPMissionStatement:Tosignificantlyadvancecost-effectiveandpragmaticairqualityandclimatepolicythroughanalysis,dialogueandeducationtoreachabroadrangeofpolicy-makersandstakeholdersworldwide.Since1985,theCenterforCleanAirPolicy(CCAP)hasbeenarecognizedworldleaderinclimateandairqualitypolicyandistheonlyindependent,nonprofitthinktankworkingexclusivelyonthoseissuesatthelocal,U.S.nationalandinternationallevels.HeadquarteredinWashington,D.C.,CCAPhelpspolicy-makersaroundtheworlddevelop,promoteandimplementinnovative,market-basedsolutionstomajorclimate,airqualityandenergyproblemsthatbalancebothenvironmentalandeconomicinterests.Resources:Blog,events,libraryofreports,careeropportunitieswithCCAP,Report:TransportationSystemsResilience:EffectiveMeasuresandResearchNeeds2016CenterforClimateandEnergySolutions(C2ES)URL:http://www.c2es.org/Description:Launchedin2011,C2ESisthesuccessortothePewCenteronGlobalClimateChange,longrecognizedintheUnitedStatesandabroadasaninfluentialandpragmaticvoiceonclimateissues.AtC2ES,webelievethatensuringsafe,reliable,affordableenergy–whileprotectingtheglobalclimate–isaparamountchallengeofthe21stcentury.Weseesignsofprogressaroundtheworld.Butfargreatereffortisneededifwearetokeepthesechallengesfrombecomingtruecrises.Nowmorethanever,weneedcommittedvoiceswiththeexpertisetocutthroughcomplexityandcraftinnovativesolutions;theindependencetoseparatefactfromfiction;andthecredibilitytoworkwithallsidestobuildcommonground.Resources:Newsroom/pressreleases,publications(searchablebytopic,author,keywords),Initiatives:BusinessEnvironmentalLeadershipCouncil,NationalEnhancedOilRecoveryInitiative,C2ESSolutionsForum.CenterforClimateandSecurity(CCS)URL:https://climateandsecurity.org/Description:TheCenterforClimateandSecurity(CCS),anon-partisansecurityandforeignpolicyinstitutewithadistinguishedAdvisoryBoardofmilitary,securityandforeignpolicyexperts,envisionsaclimate-resilientinternationalsecuritylandscape.Climatechangethreatstointernationalsecurityaresignificantandunprecedented,andrequiresactstoaddressthosethreatsinamannerthatiscommensuratetotheirscale,consequenceandprobability.CCSfacilitatespolicydevelopmentprocessesanddialogues,providesanalysis,conductsresearch,andactsasaresourcehubintheclimateandsecurityfield.Resources:(extensivelistingsonwebsite),conferences,briefings,reports,MilitaryExpertPanelReport:SeaLevelRiseandtheU.S.Military’sMission(Sept.2016)CenterforClimateChangeCommunication–GeorgeMasonUniversityURL:www.climatechangecommunication.orgDescription:Ourcenterwascreatedtoconductunbiasedsocialscienceresearchthatwillfacilitatesuchpublicengagement.Ourmissionistoconductunbiasedpublicengagementresearchandtohelpgovernmentagencies,non-profitorganizations,andcompaniesapplytheresultsofthisresearchsothatcollectively,wecanstabilizeourplanet'slifesustainingclimate.Resources:Reports,ClimateChangeintheAmericanMindseries:PPTpresentationsoncommunicationstrategies,CommunicatoroftheYearAward.CenterforClimateChangeImpactsAdaptation&Modeling(CC-IAM)(Portugal)URL:http://www.sim.ul.pt/cciam/



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Description:CC-IAMhasbeeninvolvedinseveralprojectsinthedomainsofclimatechangeimpactassessment,adaptationandmitigationstrategiesanddevelopmentofdownscaledclimatescenarios.Thegroupbringstogetherscientistsfromseveraldisciplinesconductingtrans-disciplinaryresearchonbothanationalandinternationallevel.CenterforClimatePreparednessandCommunityResilience–AntiochUniversityNewEnglandURL:http://www.communityresilience-center.org/Description:TheCenter’smissionistostrengthencommunitiestoprepare,respondandrecoverinthefaceofclimateimpactsandotherdisruptionsthroughcollaborative,innovativesolutions.Antioch’sCenterforClimatePreparednessandCommunityResiliencedeliversappliedresearch,consulting,andeducationandtraining.Ourapproachissolutionsoriented,pragmatic,participatory,andinclusiveandisbasedonchangeleadershipbestpracticesandsystemsthinking.Wefocusonstakeholdercapacitybuildingatthelocalscale(watershed,municipal,county,region)ofpreparednessandresiliencenationallyandinternationally,withanexplicitawarenessofsocialandclimatejustice.Resources:Webinarseries,reports,casestudies.CenterforClimateStrategies(CCS)URL:www.climatestrategies.us/Description:TheCenterforClimateStrategies(CCS)isapublicpurpose,nonpartisan,nonprofit501(c)(3),partnershiporganization,withinternationalscope.Asthenation’spremierecatalystforstateclimateactionplanningandanalysis,CCScombinesexpertiseinfacilitation,technicalanalysis,policydesign,implementation,andfinancingthroughpublicprivatepartnershipsandadvancedcollaborativesystems.CCSisheadquarteredinWashington,DCwithfieldexpertsacrosstheU.S.Teammembershaveextensivequalificationsinenvironmentalscience,publicpolicy,economics,management,business,law,education,communications,andfinance.Manyhaveexperienceaspublicofficials,policyadvisors,andacademic,nonprofit,andbusinessleaders.Resources:e-NewsletterClimateLine,opensourcewebsite,publications.CenterforDisasterPhilanthropy(CDP)URL:http://disasterphilanthropy.org/Description:CDP’smissionistotransformdisastergivingbyprovidingtimelyandthoughtfulstrategiesto

increasedonors’impactduringdomesticandinternationaldisasters.Withemphasisonrecoveryanddisasterriskreduction,CDPaimsto:

• Increasetheeffectivenessofcontributionsgiventodisasters;• Bringgreaterattentiontothelifecycleofdisasters,frompreparednessandplanning,torelief,to

rebuildingandrecoveryefforts;• Providetimelyandrelevantadvicefromexpertswithdeepknowledgeofdisasterphilanthropy;• Conductduediligencesodonorscangivewithconfidence;and• Createplansforinformedgivingforindividuals,corporationsandfoundations.Resources:e-Newsletter(twicemonthly)CDPNews&Insights;events,webinars,casestudies,mediaroom,updatesDisasterDashboard,DisasterPhilanthropyPlaybook(grantmakerguidelines&sources)CenterforDiseaseControlFoundation(CDC)URL:www.cdcfoundation.orgDescription:EstablishedbyCongressasanindependent,nonprofitorganization,theCDCFoundationconnectstheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC)withprivate-sectororganizationsandindividualstobuildpublichealthprogramsthatmakeourworldhealthierandsafer.EachCDCFoundationprograminvolvesateamofexpertsatCDCandoutsidefundingpartner(s).Resources:Employmentopportunities,programsincludepublichealth,environmentalhealth,emergencypreparedness&response,other,publications,e.g.,BuildingaLearningCommunity&BodyofKnowledge:WholeCommunityApproachtoEmergencyManagement(2013).CenterforHazardsAssessment,Response&Technology-Univ.ofNewOrleans(UNO-CHART)



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URL:www.uno.edu/chartDescription:ThevisionoftheCenterforHazardsAssessment,Response&TechnologyatUNO-CHARTistosupportappliedresearchfocusingonsustainabilityandresilienceeffortsandstrategiesinlightofnatural,technological,andenvironmentalrisksintheregionandtocollaboratewithsimilarprogramsacrossthecountry.Throughitsappliedresearchprojects,itfulfillsitsmissiontoassistresidents,localandstateofficials,andcommunitiesinunderstandingandreducingrisktohazards.UNO-CHART'sapproachtosustainabilityandresilienceisbasedonbuildingcommunity/universitypartnershipsgroundedontheprincipalsof:(1)community/organizationalcollaborationand(2)buildingoncommunityknowledgeaswellasscientificknowledgeforbothbasicandappliedresearch.Resources:Topicsearchofresources.CenterforHomelandDefenseandSecurityNavalPostGraduateSchool&U.S.DHS(CHDS)URL:www.chds.usDescription:CHDSprovidesaneutraleducationalforumwherecurrentandfuturehomelandsecurityleaderslearn,discussanddebatepolicies,strategies,programs,andorganizationalelementstocounterterrorismandmitigatecatastrophicevents:Throughgraduate-levelcoursework,seminars,andresearch,homelandsecurityleadersgainanalytichomelandexpertisewhilebridginggapsininteragency,intergovernmental,andcivil-militarycooperation.Resources:Extensivelistofcourses,programs,includingself-study,essaycontest.CenterforNeighborhoodTechnologyURL:http://www.cnt.org/Description:Weenvisionurbanenvironmentsthatareresilient,sustainableandlivableforpeoplefromallwalksoflife.TheCenterforNeighborhoodTechnologyisanonprofitresearchandadvocacyorganizationcommittedtoimprovingurbaneconomiesandenvironmentsacrosstheUnitedStates.Wedothisthroughinnovationandbyresearchingandanalyzingurbanproblems;testingandpromotingeconomicallyefficientandenvironmentallysoundsolutions;anddemonstratingthevalueofinvestinginsustainablesolutions.Resources:Interactivetools,affordabilityindex,publicationlibrary:policyandpracticereports,(topics:climate,energy,greeninfrastructure,sustainableprosperity,TOD,urbanflooding,water,other),projectshowcase,suchasMemphisBlueprintforProsperity,ChicagoClimateActionPlan,blog.CenterforRebuildingSustainableCommunitiesafterDisasters(CRSCAD)U.MassachusettsBostonURL:www.umb.edu/crscadDescription:CRSCADisdedicatedtoraisingawarenessandpossessingtheexpertisenecessaryforlong-termsustainablereconstruction.CRSCADencompassesthemultidisciplinaryapproachtosustainabilityanddisasterrelief,framedbybadgovernanceandpoverty,environmentalpollution,HIV/AIDS,warsandconflicts,severeweather-relatedevents,earthquakes,large-scaleattacksoncivilianpopulations,technologicalcatastrophes,andinfluenzapandemics.Resources:Workshopsandconferences,otherresources.CenterforRegionalDisasterResilience(CRDR)URL:www.regionalresilience.orgDescription:TheCenterforRegionalDisasterResilienceworksonemergencypreparednessanddisasterresilienceprojectsacrossthePacificNorthwestfromitsSeattleoffice.TheCRDRoperatesundertheumbrellaofthePacificNorthWestEconomicRegion(PNWER),committedtoworkingwithstates,provinces,territories,andcommunitiestocreatepublic-privatepartnerships,developactionplans,andundertakepilotprojectsandactivitiestoimproveregionaldisasterresiliencecooperation:supplychains,publichealth,socialmedia,cyber-security,disasterpreparedness,maritimeresilience,interdependencies.Resources:Workshops,links,otherresources,“DisasterZone”Video(29min.).CenterforResilienceDesign-NewJerseyInstituteofTechnologyURL:design.njit.edu



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Description:TheNewJerseyInstituteofTechnologyisestablishingaprogramtoinformandimplementaresilientPost-SandyrecoveryinNewJersey.Throughresearch,designandactualdemonstrationprojects,thisprocesswillprovideStateandlocalleaders,businessownersandresidentswithactionable21stCenturyready-to-builddesignsandexpertisefordisasterrecoveryinareashardhitbyHurricaneSandy.Attheoutset,wefocusonthreeinitiatives:developresilient“prototypologies,”createaCenterforResilientDesignandaclearinghouseforotheracademicinstitutions,businessesandNGOstoshareinformation,expertiseandassistance;andorganize(Re)BuildNewJerseyStrong,aweeklongcommunityserviceprojectduringSpringBreak2013whenhundredsofNJITstudents,facultyandalumniwillhelpresidents,businessesandgovernmentofficialsrebuildinaresilientmanner.CenterforScienceandTechnologyPolicyResearch(CSTPR)URL:Sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/Description:CSTPRseekstoimprovehowscienceandtechnologypoliciesaddresssocietalneeds,throughresearch,educationandservice.Resources:e-NewsletterOgmuis,publications,researchprojectsummaries,lectureseries,briefings,jobopportunities.CenterforSustainableCommunityDesign(CSCD)InstitutefortheEnvironmentU.NorthCarolinaURL:https://ie.unc.edu/cscd/Description:TheCSCDworkstoenhancethequalityandcharacterofcommunitiesandtheenvironmentthatsupportsthem.Weworkwiththepeoplelivinginthosecommunities.Ourfaculty,studentsandstaffworkwithpeoplearoundthestate,nationandworldtoengagethepublicindecision-makingthatwillbringsolutionstothedesignandplanningchallengesofourever-growingcommunities.CSCDpublicationBeyondtheBasicswebsitewasdevelopedaspartofamulti-yearresearchstudyfundedbytheU.S.DHS,CoastalHazardsCenterofExcellence.Resources:e-NewsletterRunoffRundown,Membership$195/year,OnlineWatershedLibrary(OWL),researchsummaries,newsbriefs,academicprograms;“BeyondtheBasics:BestPracticesinLocalMitigationPlanning.”CenterforWatershedProtectionAssociation(CWPA)URL:http://www.cwp.org/Description:TheCenterforWatershedProtectionAssociation(CWPA)isanationalnetworkofprofessionalsdedicatedtoadvancingthestate-of-the-artinwatershedandstormwatermanagement.CWPAisaforumforsharingideas,resources,expertise,andinformationpertinenttowatershedandstormwaterprofessionals.TheCenterworkstoprotect,restore,andenhanceourstreams,rivers,lakes,wetlands,andbays.Wecreateviablesolutionsandpartnershipsforresponsiblelandandwatermanagementsothateverycommunityhascleanwaterandhealthynaturalresourcestosustaindiverselife.Resources:publicationslibrary,webcasts,conferences,training,WatershedScienceBulletin,CentreforResearchontheEpidemiologyofDisasters(CRED)Description:CREDhasbeenactiveforover30yearsinthefieldsofinternationaldisasterandconflicthealthstudies,withresearchandtrainingactivitieslinkingrelief,rehabilitationanddevelopment.Itpromotesresearch,trainingandtechnicalexpertiseonhumanitarianemergencies,withaspecialfocusonpublichealthandepidemiology.Resources:Researchsponsorshipandsciencereports,publications,conferences,annualstatisticalreviewsofnaturalandtechnologicaldisasters,“CredCrunch”summaries,“DisastersinNumbers,”“Poverty&Death:DisasterMortality1996-2015,”EM-DATInternationalDisasterDatabase,referencemapsURL:http://www.cred.beCeresURL:http://www.ceres.org



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Description:Ceresisanon-profitorganizationadvocatingforsustainabilityleadership.Wemobilizeapowerfulnetworkofinvestors,companiesandpublicinterestgroupstoaccelerateandexpandtheadoptionofsustainablebusinesspracticesandsolutionstobuildahealthyglobaleconomy,towardsassuringalow-carbon,cleanenergyfuture.Resources:Ceresreports,jobsandinternships,podcasts,videos,tools:AquaGaugeassessmentofwatermanagementwww.ceres.org/aquaquage,(self-assessmentquestionnaire(SAQ).CITIIOURL:http://www.citi.ioDescription:Cities+Technology+People…Tacklingthecoreofhumanity’ssurvivalandwell-beingincities.Citiesandtechnologies,throughthelensofhistory,ofpresentevents,andofourhopesforthefuture,asitdrivesandisdrivenbythespiritofitspeople.CitiIOissupportedprimarilybyvolunteers,fromourfriendsandcolleaguesfromdifferentcompanies,whobelieveintheimportanceofurbanizationandcounter-urbanizationforhumanityandtheearth.Astheysay,thisisalabouroflovefromthevisionofdreamers.Resources:Articles(curated),CitizenEngagementLaboratory(CEL)ClimateLabURL:http://engagementlab.org/;also:engagementlab.theresumator.comDescription:CELisahomeforpeopleandprojectsworkingtoshiftcultureandtransformsociety.Wesupport,start,andconnectindividualsandorganizationsthatusetechnology-fueledapproachestoclosethegapbetweentheworldweliveinandthemorejustandequalworldmostofuswant.Resources:CELEducationalGrantsprogram.Citizens’ClimateLobby(CCL)URL:https://citizensclimatelobby.org/Description:Citizens’ClimateLobbyisanon-profit,non-partisan,grassrootsadvocacyorganizationfocusedonnationalpoliciestoaddressclimatechange.Ourconsistentlyrespectful,non-partisanapproachtoclimateeducationisdesignedtocreateabroad,sustainablefoundationforclimateactionacrossallgeographicregionsandpoliticalinclinations.Bybuildinguponsharedvaluesratherthanpartisandivides,andempoweringoursupporterstoworkinkeepingwiththeconcernsoftheirlocalcommunities,weworktowardstheadoptionoffair,effective,andsustainableclimatechangesolutions.Resources:e-Newsletter,monthlytelephonecall,training,conferences,volunteermeetings,FAQsheets,blog,Report:BasicsofCarbonFeeandDividend.Citizens’InstituteofRuralDesign(CIRD)URL:http://rural-design.org/Description:Establishedin1991,theCitizens'InstituteonRuralDesign™hasconvenedmorethan60workshopsinallregionsofthecountry,empoweringresidentstoleveragelocalassetsforthefutureinordertobuildbetterplacestolive,work,andplay.TheCitizens'InstituteonRuralDesign™(CIRD)providescommunitiesaccesstotheresourcestheyneedtoconverttheirowngoodideasintoreality.CIRDworkswithcommunitieswithpopulationsof50,000orless,andoffersannualcompetitivefundingtoasmanyasfoursmalltownsorruralcommunitiestohostatwo-and-a-halfdaycommunitydesignworkshop.Withsupportfromawiderangeofdesign,planningandplacemakingprofessionals,theworkshopsbringtogetherlocalleadersfromnon-profits,communityorganizations,andgovernmenttodevelopactionablesolutionstothecommunity'spressingdesignchallenges.Thecommunityreceivesadditionalsupportthroughwebinars,conferencecalls,andweb-basedresources.Resources:e-Newsletter,grants(viaannualRFPcycles),workshops,designcompetitions,references.CitizenScienceAcademy-NSFURL:citizenscienceacademy.org



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Description:Mission:ProvideonlineprofessionaldevelopmentresourcesforeducatorstosupporteffectiveimplementationofCitizenScienceprojectsandactivitiesthatfocusonecologyandenvironmentalsciences.NEONCitizenScienceAcademyOnlineisintendedtobeacompleteprofessionaldevelopmentresourceforeducatorsandwillincludeonlinecourses,modules,tutorials,andavirtualcommunityofpractice.Ourinitialeffortshavefocusedonprofessionaldevelopmentcoursesforformalandinformaleducators.Resources:On-lineself-pacedcourses,virtualcommunityofpractices,tutorials,variouscontinuingeducationcredits.CityEnergyProject(NRDC–IMTjointproject)URL:http://www.cityenergyproject.orgDescription:TheCityEnergyProject(CEP)isanationalinitiativetocreatehealthierandmoreprosperousAmericancitiesbyimprovingtheenergyefficiencyofbuildings.Workinginpartnership,theProjectandcitiessupportinnovative,practicalsolutionsthatcutenergywaste,boostlocaleconomies,andreduceharmfulpollution.Thepioneeringactionsofthe20citiesinvolvedintheCityEnergyProjectwillbemodelsforcommunitiesnationwideandaroundtheworld.Resources:jobpostings;technicalsupportforselectedpilotcities.CleanEnergyGroup(CEG)URL:thecleanenergygroup.comDescription:CleanEnergyGroupisaleadingnonprofitadvocacyorganizationworkingintheU.S.andinternationallyoninnovativecleanenergytechnology,finance,andpolicyprograms.Foundedin1998,CEGisheadquarteredinMontpelier,Vermont,withstaffbasedinWashington,D.C.andPhiladelphia.In2002,CEGcreatedandnowmanagesaseparate,nationalnonprofitallianceofstate-based,U.S.publiccleanenergyfunds-CleanEnergyStatesAlliance.CEGissupportedbymajorfoundations,aswellasstate,federalandinternationalenergyagencies.Resources:technicalservicestomemberorganizations.CleanCoalitionURL:http://www.clean-coalition.org/Description:TheCleanCoalitionstartedastheFITCoalitioninearly2009.Were-launchedastheCleanCoalitionin2011.Sinceourfounding,wehaveworkedtodesign,promote,andimplementcleanenergyprogramsandpolicies.TheCoalitionworkswithleadersfromcommunities,utilities,businesses,andgovernmentstoadvancelocal,renewableenergy.Weareactiveonlocal,state,andnationallevels.Resources:e-Newsletter(quarterly),Resources(webinars,presentations,studies,policybriefs),“ResourceHub,”jobpostings/careeropportunities,Focusonrenewableutility,statepolicy,gridmodernization,communitymicrogrids.CleanWaterActionURL:www.cleanwateraction.orgDescription:CleanWaterActionisaonemillionmemberorganizationofdiversepeopleandgroupsjoinedtogethertoprotectourenvironment,health,economicwell-beingandcommunityqualityoflife.Ourgoalsincludeclean,safeandaffordablewater;preventionofhealththreateningpollution;creationofenvironmentallysafejobsandbusinesses;andempowermentofpeopletomakedemocracywork.CleanWaterActionorganizesstronggrassrootsgroupsandcoalitionsandcampaignstoelectenvironmentalcandidatesandsolveenvironmentalandcommunityproblems.Resources:publications(extensive),jobandinternshippostings,Statechapters.ClimateAccessURL:http://www.climateaccess.org/Description:ClimateAccessisaglobalnetworkofclimateandcleanenergycommunicators,servingmorethan2,000membersin57countries.ThroughClimateAccess,membersareconnectedtoadiversegroupofexperts,cutting-edgeresearchandproventechniquesformobilizingaudiencestoreduceemissions,



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prepareforimpactsandsupportclimatepolicies.ClimateAccessprovidestheknowledgethatnetworkpractitionersneedtotaketheircommunicationstothenextlevel.Resources:Membershipinblogs/on-lineforumsforprofessionalsaffiliatedwithanorganization.Extensive“ResourceHub,”reportsavailabletopublic.ClimateActionFund(NewWorldFoundation)URL:https://newwf.org/grantmaking-initiatives/climate-action-fund-Description:TheClimateActionFundsupportsorganizationscommittedtoon-the-groundorganizing,democraticparticipation,leadershipdevelopment,alliancebuilding,abroadvisionofsocialchange,andinclusivemovementbuilding.Asanearlyenvironmentaljusticefunder,NewWorldFoundationwitnessedthedirectimpactofsociety’sdependenceonfossilfuels.FromranchersinMontanaorfarmersalongtheMississippiorminersinAppalachiatoresidentsofthemajorurbanmetroslikeLosAngelesandBoston,toimmigrantlaborersonfarmsacrossthenation,thenegativeimpactofourfossilfueleconomyonland,water,andairisubiquitous.Factorinrecenthurricanes,wildfires,droughts,andfloodsanditisevidentthatourcurrentgrowthmodelisbothunsustainableandimpactseveryone.Asmorelocalcommunitiesmaketheconnectionbetweentheirlivingenvironment,theeconomy,jobsandclimate,NWF’splace-basedgrantmakingiscriticaltobuildingcommunityresilienceinthefaceofclimatedisruption.Resources:grants,seminars,advisoryservices,partnerships.ClimateAnalyticsURL:http://climateanalytics.org/Description:ClimateAnalytics:amultidisciplinaryandculturallydiverseteamcomposedofexpertsinclimatescienceandimpacts,includingauthorsoftheIPCC,expertsinclimatefinance,adaptation,climatenegotiation,mitigationpoliciesandclimatepolicyanalysis.Resources:publications(extensive),climatescience;employmentopportunities,ClimateandCleanAirCoalitiontoReduceShort-LivedClimatePollutants(CCAC)URL:www.ccacoalition.org;also:www.unep.org/ccac/About/Objectives/tabid/130281/Default.aspx#sthash.gcI0ZEhj.dpufDescription:TheCoalition'sinitialfocusisonmethane,blackcarbon,andHFCs.Partnersrecognizethatactiononshort-livedclimatepollutantsmustcomplementandsupplement,notreplace,globalactiontoreducecarbondioxide,inparticulareffortsundertheUNFCCC.TheCoalitionservesasaforumforassessingprogressinaddressingthechallengeofshort-livedclimatepollutantsandformobilizingresourcestoaccelerateaction.Itworkstocatalyzenewactionsandtobolsterexistingeffortsonnear-termclimatechangeandrelatedpublichealth,foodandenergysecurity,andenvironmentalissues.Resources:e-Newsletters:HFCinitiatives,municipalsolidwasteinitiatives,CCACNewsletter(archived);factsheets,projectinitiatives,publications,events,jobopportunities;participationbyservingasanActorsintheCoalition,anetworkofactivestakeholderswithexperienceandexpertiseonShortLivedClimatePollutants(SLCPs)and/orsectorstargetedbythevariousCoalitioninitiatives.ClimateandDevelopmentLab–BrownUniversityURL:http://www.climatedevlab.brown.edu/Description:BrownUniversity’sClimateandDevelopmentLab(CDL)isathinktankbasedattheInstituteatBrownforEnvironmentandSociety.TheCDLproducestimely,accessibleandimpactfulresearchthatinformsamorejustandeffectiveclimatechangepolicy.Weworkwithleadingactorsingovernment,civilsocietyandthemediaaroundtheworldintheattempttobringaboutchangebyidentifyingandfillingimportantresearchgapsandgeneratingideasforactiononclimatechange.Wefocusonissuesofequity,justiceandclimatefinance,witharegionalfocusontheLeastDevelopedCountries,LatinAmerica,andtheUnitedStates.Wecontributetotheclimatedebatebyprovidingcommentaryandanalysisthroughtheproductionofacademicpapers,policybriefs,andorganizingeventsintheU.S.andattheUNclimatenegotiations.Resources:scholarlyarticles,policybriefings,Tumblrblog“COP20-somethings”



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ClimateCentralURL:http://www.climatecentral.org/Description:ClimateCentralisanindependentorganizationofleadingscientistsandjournalistsresearchingandreportingthefactsaboutourchangingclimateanditsimpactontheAmericanpublic.ClimateCentralsurveysandconductsscientificresearchonclimatechangeandinformsthepublicofkeyfindings.Ourscientistspublishandourjournalistsreportonclimatescience,energy,sealevelrise,wildfires,drought,andrelatedtopics.ClimateCentralisnotanadvocacyorganization.Wedonotlobby,andwedonotsupportanyspecificlegislation,policyorbill.ClimateCentralisaqualified501(c)3tax-exemptorganization.Resources:Topicsearchofresources,graphics,videos,blog;SurgingSeasRiskFinderClimateChangeNewsDigestURL:www.climatechangenews.org/Description:ClimateChangeNewsisanInternetnewsportalthatprovidesconstantlyupdatedlinkstothelatestnewsonclimatechange.Resources:e-Newsletter(daily),compilationofclimatechangenewsitems(international),jobpostingsClimateChangeResilientDevelopmentProject(CCRD)U.S.AIDURL:http://www.ccrdproject.comCCRDisaninternationaldevelopmentprojectinsupportofUSAID’sGlobalClimateChangeOffice.CCRD'sclimateadaptation-focusedprogramsoperatein33countriesthroughoutAsia,Africa,EasternEurope,LatinAmerica,andtheCaribbean.EmployingUSAID/GCC'sstrategic“developmentfirst"framework,CCRDdeliversguidance,technicalassistance,andcapacitybuildingforUSAID,severalnationalgovernments,anddozensoflocalcommunitiesaroundtheworldtointegrateclimatechangeconcernsintodevelopmentpolicy,planning,andimplementation.Resources:e-mailupdates,archivedsymposia,relatedresources.ClimateChangeScienceInstituteatOakRidgeNationalLaboratoryURL:climatechangescience.orni.gov/Description:CCSIMission:AdvancingknowledgeoftheEarthsystem,describingtheconsequencesofclimatechange,andevaluatingandinformingpolicyresponsestoclimatechange.CCSIwillberecognizedasaninternationalleaderinseasonaltodecadaltocentury-scalepredictionsofclimatechangerelevanttoglobalandregionalscales.Wewillprovidein-depthinterpretationandsynthesisinformationtoincreasetheavailabilityandusabilityofclimatepredictionsforresearchonclimatechangeimpactsandassessment.ORNLresearchwillcontinuetobeattheforefrontinunderstandingclimate-carboncyclefeedbacks,andindetermininghowterrestrialecosystemsrespondtochangesintemperature,atmosphericCO2concentrations,andprecipitation.Resources:e-Newlestter,publicationssearchablebyauthor,topic,Post-doctoralresearch,relatedpositionjobpostings,news.ClimateExplorer(NOAA)URL:http://toolkit.climate.gov/climate-explorer2/Description:ClimateExplorerisanonlinetoolthatletsusersexplorehistoricalandprojectedclimatetrendsintheUnitedStatesdowntothecountylevel.TheClimateExplorerprovidesdownloadablemaps,graphs,anddatatablesoftemperature,precipitation,andrelatedclimatevariablesdatingto1950andoutto2100.Futureclimateprojectionsconsidertwopossiblescenariosoverthenextseveraldecadesupto2100:oneinwhichglobalemissionsofheat-trappinggasesaresignificantlyreduced,andoneinwhichemissionscontinuetoincrease.Resources:TheClimateExplorerprovidesdownloadablemaps,graphs,anddatatablesoftemperature,precipitation,andrelatedclimatevariablesdatingto1950andoutto2100.BuilttoaccompanytheU.S.ClimateResilienceToolkit.



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ClimateFeedbackURL:http://climatefeedback.org/Description:ClimateFeedbackbringstheexpertiseofthescientificcommunityintotheworldofonlineclimatecoveragetoprovidereadersandauthorswithin-situfeedbackaboutthecontent’sscientificcredibility.ClimateFeedbackisaprojectbornfromtherealitythatweareatacriticalmomentinhistory,oneinwhichimportantdecisionsaboutclimatechangemustbemade.It’saprojectbornfromtheunderstandingthatinorderforourdemocraciestochoosetherightcoursesofaction,citizensmusthaveaccesstoscientificallyaccurateinformation,andthebeliefthatit’sthecivicdutyofscientificprofessionalstobetterinformtheirfellowcitizensintheirrespectiveareasofexpertise.Resources:Sciencefeedbacks:analysisofnewsitems;topic-searchablearchive.ClimateFocusURL:climatefocus.comDescription:ClimateFocusisapioneeringinternationaladvisorycompanycommittedtothedevelopmentofpolicies,methodologies,programmesandprojectsthatmitigateandadapttotheimpactsofclimatechange.Ourinternationalandmultidisciplinaryteamworkscloselywiththeprivatesector,governments,non-governmentalandmultilateralorganizations,acrossarangeofsectorsincludingrenewableenergy,forestry,agriculture,waste,transport,andenergyefficiency.Resources:NEWS(onwebsite),publicationsandprojectreports(international),MitigatingClimateChangeinAgriculture.ClimateInstituteURL:www.climate.orgDescription:TheClimateInstitutehasbeeninauniquepositiontoinformkeydecision-makers,heighteninternationalawarenessofclimatechange,andidentifypracticalwaysofachievingsignificantemissionsreductions.Thishasbeendonethroughseveraldifferentmediaincludingsymposia,conferences,roundtables,andspecialbriefings.ThesehavebeencarriedoutnotonlyintheU.S.,Canada,Australia,JapanandEuropebutalsoinasmanyas30developingcountriesprovidingexpertadviceatministerialandheadsofstatebriefingsandatsessionswithbusinessexecutivesandprivatecitizens.Resources:e-NewsletterClimateInstituteNews(quarterly);internships,fellowships;greencampusforum,publications,programs,conferences(archived);newpublicationSuddenandDisruptiveClimateChange(345pp.)(freedownloadable)ClimateInteractiveURL:www.climateinteractive.orgDescription:ClimateInteractiveisanot-for-profitorganizationbasedinWashingtonDC,toaddressclimatechangeandrelatedissueslikeenergy,water,food,anddisasterriskreduction,withgovernmentandnon-profitagencieswithscientifically-groundedtoolshelppeopleseeforthemselveswhatoptionsexisttodaytocreatethefuturetheywanttosee.Ourdecisionsupporttoolshelppeoplebuildmoreresilientandequitablecommunitieswhilepreventingasmuchfutureclimatechangeaspossible.Resources:(extensive,searchabledataportal)reports,ClimateLeadersign-up,C-ROADSclimatepolicytool,ClimateScoreboard,other,videos,blog,topics:climate,energy,resilience,systemsthinking;customizedtrainingprograms.ClimateImpactsResearchConsortium(PNW-CIRC)URL:cpo.noaa.gov/ClimatePrograms/ClimateandSocietalDescription:ThePacificNorthwestClimateImpactsResearchConsortium(CIRC)isaresearchorganizationfundedbyNOAAtoprovidepolicymakers,resourcemanagers,andfellowresearcherswiththebestavailablesciencecoveringthechangingclimateofOregon,Washington,Idaho,andwesternMontana.CIRCstrivestoprovidethebestavailablescienceontheNorthwest’schangingclimate,toputresearchinthehandsofourNorthweststakeholdersadaptingtoclimatechange.CIRCresearchersincludeclimate



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scientistsatOregonStateUniversity,theUniversityofOregon,theUniversityofWashington,andtheUniversityofIdaho.ClimateJusticeInitiative-NAACPURL:www.naacp.org/programs/entry/climate-justiceDescription:GlobalclimatechangehasadisproportionateimpactoncommunitiesofcolorintheUnitedStatesandaroundtheworld.TheNAACPClimateJusticeInitiativewascreatedtoeducateandmobilizecommunitiestoaddressthishumanandcivilrightsissue.Resources:Publications;legalreferences/docket;amicusbriefs,awards,scholarships,resourcesClimateKnowledgeBrokers(CKB)Group-REEEPURL:http://www.reeep.org/climate-knowledge-brokers-groupDescription:TheClimateKnowledgeBrokers(CKB)Groupisanallianceof150leadingglobal,regionalandnationalknowledgebrokersandspecialistsinclimateanddevelopmentinformation.Thefocusisonprimarilyonlineinitiatives,andthosethatplayanexplicitknowledgebrokeragerole.REEEPisaninternationalorganizationthatadvancesmarketsforcleanenergyindevelopingcountries.Resources:e-Newsletter,ClimateKnowledgeManifesto,annualCKBworkshop,reports(priorworkshops),positionopenings,consultancyopportunities.ClimateReadyWaterUtilities(CRWU)-EPAURL:www.epa.gov/crwu

Description:EPA’sClimateReadyWaterUtilities(CRWU)initiativehelpswaterutilitiesplanforclimatechangeimpacts.CRWUworkswithdrinkingwaterutilities,wastewaterutilities,stormwaterutilities.CRWUprovidesthesewatersectorutilitieswiththepracticaltools,training,andtechnicalassistanceneededtoadapttoclimatechangebypromotingaclearunderstandingofclimatescienceandadaptationoptions.Resources:Publications,studiesandreports,laws&regulations,trainingwebinars(archived),climateresources,coastalsurgeprojections,Scenario-BasedClimateProjectInteractiveMap,ClimateResilienceEvaluationandAwarenessTool(CREAT)ClimateRealityProjectURL:http://climaterealityproject.org/Description:ClimateRealityProject,foundedandchairedbyformerVicePresidentandNobelLaureateAlGore,isdedicatedtounleashingaglobalculturalmovementdemandingactionontheclimatecrisis…TheClimateRealityProjectexiststoforgeanunwaveringbedrockofimpassionedsupportnecessaryforurgentaction.Resources:e-NewsletterRealityNow(monthly),educationandtrainingprograms,videos,blog,reports,conferences(international).ClimateResourceCenter-NASAURL:http://climate.nasa.gov/Description:Themissionof“GlobalClimateChange:VitalSignsofthePlanet”istoprovidethepublicwithaccurateandtimelynewsandinformationaboutEarth’schangingclimate,alongwithcurrentdataandvisualizations,presentedfromtheuniqueperspectiveofNASA,theworld’sleadingclimateresearchagency.Resources:e-Newsletter,reports,videos,graphics,ClimateKids,NASAscience,USClimateResilienceToolkit,trainingwebinars.ClimateRiskManagementJournalURL:www.journals.elsevier.com/climate-risk-managementDescription:ClimateRiskManagementpublishesoriginalscientificcontributions,state-of-the-artreviewsandreportsofpracticalexperienceonallaspectsoftheproductionanduseofclimateandclimate-related



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informationindecisionandpolicymakingfromthenear-tolong-term.Thescopeofthejournalcovers:Historical,current,andfutureclimateconditionsacrossmultiplespaceandtimescales;Riskassessmentandriskmanagementapproachesforclimate-sensitivesectorssuchasagriculture,forestryandfiremanagement,health,mining,naturalresourcesmanagement,watermanagement,thebuiltenvironment,andtourism;Analysisofinstitutionaldevelopments.Resources:Accessbysubscription.ClimateSmartCommunities-NewYorkStateNYSERDA/NYDECURL:http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/Description:ClimateSmartCommunitiesisanetworkofNewYorkcommunitiesengagedinreducinggreenhousegasemissionsandimprovingclimateresilience.TwotypesofactionsenableClimateSmartCommunitiestominimizetherisksofclimatechangeandreduceitslong-termcosts:(1)ReducingGHGEmissions:StartingnowtoreduceGHGemissionsandcreatepermanentsinksthatremoveGHGfromtheatmosphere;theseactionswillhelpstabilizeatmosphericGHGsatmanageablelevelsandavoidsevereclimaticchanges.(2)AdaptingtoaChangingClimate:Alteringthebuiltandnaturalenvironmentinanticipationofpredictedclimaticchanges,orinresponsetoactualchanges,whichwillalleviatetherisksassociatedwithunavoidablechangesinclimate.Resources:(extensive)technicalreports,casestudies,funding(NewYorkStatecommunities):TheClimateSmartCommunitiesGuidetoLocalActioncontainsoverviewsofpossiblecommunityactions,how-to'sandcasestudiestohelpcommunitiesimplementtheCSCpledge.ClimateSolutionsURL:http://www.climatesolutions.org/Description:ClimateSolutionsisaNorthwest-basedcleanenergyeconomynonprofit.WehavepioneeredthevisionandcultivatedthepoliticalleadershipintheNorthwestforthepropositionthatcleanenergyandbroadlysharedeconomicprosperitycangohand-in-hand.Forover15years,wehaveledsuccessfulinitiativestodeliverclimateandcleanenergypolicies,models,andpartnershipsthatacceleratethetransitionfromfossilfuelstoacleanenergyeconomy.Wehavebuiltcoalitionsforenergyefficiency,renewableenergy,andcarbonreductionpoliciesthatarepositioningthisregionasanincubatorandprovinggroundforsustainableprosperity.Resources:e-Newsletter,Publications,events.ClimateStrategiesURL:climatestrategies.org

Description:ClimateStrategiesisanot-for-profitorganizationthatprovidesworld-class,independentpolicyandeconomicresearchinputtoEuropeanandinternationalclimatepolicy.ClimateStrategiesworkswithaninternationalnetworkofexpertstobridgethegapbetweenresearchandpolicy,andprovidesunrivalledanalysisforinternationaldecision-makersinthefieldsofclimatechangeandenergypolicy.ClimateStrategiesissupportedbybroadspectrumofnationalgovernments,businessesandfoundations.Resources:ClimatePolicyJournal,conferences,publications,policybriefs:energypolicy,emissionstrading,lowcarbon,finance,industries&sectors.ClimateTechnologyCentre&Network(CTCN)URL:www.ctc-n.orgDescription:TheCTCNpromotestheacceleratedtransferofenvironmentallysoundtechnologiesforlowcarbonandclimateresilientdevelopmentattherequestofdevelopingcountries.Weprovidetechnologysolutions,capacitybuildingandadviceonpolicy,legalandregulatoryframeworkstailoredtotheneedsofindividualcountries.DefinedbytheIntergovernmentalPanelonClimateChange(IPCC),climatetechnologiescoveranypieceofequipment,technique,practicalknowledgeorskillsforperformingaparticularactivitythatcanbeusedtofaceclimatechange.



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Resources:News,videos,webinars(archived),technicalassistancetodevelopingcountries,CTCNClimateTechnologyLibraryincludeshard-,soft-andorgware-typesolutionstocombatingclimatechange(effects).ClimateWire(E&EPublishing,LLC)URL:http://www.eenews.net/eep/learn_more/about_ClimateWireDescription:ClimateWireisdesignedtobringreadersunmatchedcoverageofthedebateoverclimatepolicyanditseffectsonbusiness,theenvironmentandsociety.Climateissueshavebecomesopervasive,andourclients'interestinclimatechangehasbecomesointense,thatdevelopingClimateWirebecameaninevitablemeanstoexpandandenhanceE&E'salreadytop-tiercoverageofthiscriticalissuearea.Resources:dailynewsfeed,bysubscription.ClimateWiseURL:http://www.climatewise.org.uk/Description:ClimateWiseistheglobalinsuranceindustry’sleadershipgroup,drivingactiononclimatechangerisk,withinternationalmembershipcoversAsia,Europe,NorthAmericaandSouthernAfrica.ClimateWiseisfacilitatedbyUniv.ofCambridgeInstituteforSustainabilityLeadership.Thegroupleveragestheinsuranceindustry’sexpertisetobetterunderstandandactonclimaterisks.MemberscommittoactioninsupportoftheClimateWisePrinciples,independentlyreviewedandevaluatedannually.ClimateWisemembersundertakecollaborationstosupportthePrincipleswhereactionneedstobetakenattheindustryorsystemlevel.Resources:Resourcesande-Newsletter.ClintonGlobalInitiative(CGI)URL:www.clintonglobalinitiative.org;alsohttps://www.clintonfoundation.org/our-work/clinton-climate-initiative/programs/Description:ThemissionoftheClintonGlobalInitiative(CGI)istoturnideasintoaction.TheGlobalInitiative(CGI),aninitiativeoftheClintonFoundation,convenesgloballeaderstocreateandimplementinnovativesolutionstotheworld'smostpressingchallenges.TheClintonGlobalInitiative(CGI)convenesleaderstodriveactionthroughitsuniquemodel.Since2005,CGImembershavemade2,500CommitmentstoAction,improvinglivesofover430millionpeoplein180countries.Resources:Annualmeetings,reports.CoastalConnectione-NewsletterURL:www.jlconline.com/coastal-contractorDescription:CoastalConnectionisafreeweeklyemaildigestofspecialtopics,industrynews,materials,tools,andtechniquesfortheresidentialcoastalconstructionmarket,publishedbyJournalofLightConstruction.Resources:e-Newsletter,backissueslibrary.CoastalHazardsandAdaptationCoastalProgram-StateofNewHampshireURL:http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/coastal/hazards-adaptation.htmDescription:Throughitspartnerships,theCoastalProgramisworkingtoengagelocaldecision-makersinadaptationplanningtominimizedamageandincreasepreparednessforthesenaturalhazards.CoastalNewsTodayURL:coastalnestoday.comDescription:CoastalNewsTodaywasdevelopedbyCoastalEngineerstodeliverup-to-date,relevantnewsforthecoastalengineeringandenvironmentalindustries.Whetheryouareacoastalengineer,environmentalscientist,policymaker,marketingmanager,orexecutive,theplacetofindthelatestdevelopmentsinthecoastalengineeringandenvironmentalindustries.Resources:Dailye-Newsletter.



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CoastalResilienceNetwork-TheNatureConservancyURL:www.coastalresilience.orgDescription:TheCoastalResiliencenetworksupportsacommunityofpractitionersaroundtheworldwhoareapplyingplanninginnovationstocoastalhazardandadaptationissues.Thenetworkprovidesaccesstopeerpractitioners,tools,informationandtrainingfocusedonnature-basedsolutionsinaconsistentandcosteffectivemanner.Theapproachcriticalelements:(1)Assessriskandvulnerabilitytocoastalhazardsincludingalternativescenariosforcurrentandfuturestormsandsealevelrisewithcommunityinput,(2)Identifysolutionsforreducingvulnerabilityfocusingonjointsolutionsacrosssocial,economicandecologicalsystems,(3)Takeactiontohelpcommunitiesdevelopandimplementsolutions,(4)Measureeffectivenesstoensurethatoureffortstoreducedisasterriskandapplyecosystem-basedadaptationaresuccessful.Resources:TopicsearchofresourcesCoastalResourcesCenterUniversityofRhodeIslandURL:www.crc.uri.eduDescription:TheCoastalResourcesCenter(CRC)attheGraduateSch.ofOceanography,Univ.ofRhodeIslandisdedicatedtoadvancingcoastalmanagementworldwide.InadditiontoassistinginthedevelopmentandimplementationofcoastalmanagementprogramsinRhodeIslandandtheUnitedStates,theCenterisactiveincountriesthroughouttheworldpromotingthesustainableuseofcoastalresourcesforthebenefitofall.Implementingcoastalmanagementprojectsinthefield,buildingcapacitythrougheducationandtraining,andsharinglessonslearnedandinformationthroughoutthecoastalcommunityarethefoundationoftheCRC’swork.Resources:Publications,videos;topicsearchCodeforResilience(C4R)URL:http://www.codeforresilience.org/blog/coding-community-resilience-natural-disastersDescription:CodeforResilienceispartneringlocaltechnologistswithdisasterriskmanagement(DRM)expertstostrengthencommunityresiliencetonaturaldisastersthroughthecreationofcivic-mindeddigitalandhardwaresolutions.Throughaseriesofvirtualandin-personactivities,CodeForResiliencewillfocusoncreatinglocallyrelevantsoftwareandhardwaretoolsthatimprovecommunities’abilitytoidentify,reducetherisksfrom,andrespondtomajornaturaldisasters.FoundingPartnersofCodeforResiliencearetheWorldBank’sGlobalFacilityforDisasterReductionandRecovery(GFDRR)andICTUnit(TWICT),andCodeforJapan.GlobalPartnersprovidesupportacrossCodeforResilienceactivitiesandevents,andSupportingPartnersprovidesupporttoindividualcityevents.Resources:Sign-uprequiredforRSSfeed.On-lineForum.Mentordiscussions.Eventcalendar:hackathons,problemdefinitionclinics,meetings,workshops,web-basedvisualizationtools.ColumbiaLawSchoolCenterforClimateChangeLaw(SabinCenter)URL:web.law.columbia.edu/climate-changeDescription:CCCLdevelopslegaltechniquestofightclimatechange,trainsstudentsandlawyersintheiruse,andprovidesup-to-dateresourcesonkeytopicsinclimatelawandregulation.Resources:Library(searchable),links,careerpostings,ClimateLawBlog(dailypostingsrecentcases).CometProgramURL:www.comet.ucar.eduDescription:TheCOMET®Programwasestablishedin1989byUCARandNOAA’sNWStopromoteabetterunderstandingofmesoscalemeteorologyamongweatherforecastersandtomaximizethebenefitsofnewweathertechnologies.COMETusesinnovativemethodstodisseminateandenhancescientificknowledgeintheenvironmentalsciences,particularlymeteorology,oceanography,hydrology,spaceweatherandemergencymanagement.TheCOMETProgramispartoftheUniversityCorporationforAtmosphericResearch's(UCAR's)CommunityPrograms(UCP)andissponsoredbyNOAA'sNationalWeatherService(NWS),



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Resources:e-Newsletter,on-linevideos,PDFs,courses,topics(extensivelistings)CommissionforEnvironmentalCooperation(CEC)–NorthAmericaURL:www.cec.orgDescription:TheCommissionforEnvironmentalCooperation(CEC)supportscooperationamongtheNAFTApartnerstoaddressenvironmentalissuesofcontinentalconcern,includingtheenvironmentalchallengesandopportunitiespresentedbycontinent-widefreetrade.TheCECreceivesfinancialsupportoftheGovernmentofCanada,theGovernmentoftheUnitedStatesofMexico,andtheUnitedStatesofAmericathroughtheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency.Resources:SubmissionsonEnforcementMatters(SEMs)portalforcitizensubmissions,GrasslandsBeneficialManagementTool,virtualGreenBuildinglibrary,on-linetraining,NorthAmericanEnvironmentalAtlas,NorthAmerica’sMarineProtectedAreas.Community&RegionalResilienceInstitute(CARRI)URL:www.resilientus.orgDescription:ThegoalofCARRIistostrengthenanycommunityorregion’sabilitytopreparefor,respondto,andrapidlyrecoverfromsignificanthumancausedornaturaldisasterwithminimaldowntimeforthecommunity.”CommunityandRegionalResilienceInstitute(CARRI)inOakRidge,Tennessee,housedattheMeridianInstitutewheretheirpartnershipcanleveragebothorganizations’deepexpertiseinbuildingcollaborativefoundationsforresilienceandstability.CARRIsupportscommunitiesintheirresiliencebuildingeffortsandworkswithstate,regional,andnationalstakeholderstocreateincentivesandsupportforcommunityresilience.In2011,FEMAtaskedCARRIandMeridiantolaunchaCommunityResilienceSystem(CRS)pilotprogramtotesttheCommunityResilienceSystemasameansofimplementingtheWholeCommunityphilosophyandimprovingcommunityresilienceinU.S.communities.Resources:publications,casestudies,forums,CommunityResilienceSystem(CRS),CampusResilienceEnhancementSystem(CaRES).CommunityCommonsURL:http://www.communitycommons.org/Description:CommunityCommonsisaplacewheredata,tools,andstoriescometogethertoinspirechangeandimprovecommunities.Weprovidepublicaccesstothousandsofmeaningfuldatalayersthatallowmappingandreportingcapabilitiessoyoucanthoroughlyexplorecommunityhealth.Asamissiondrivenorganization,thetechnologyandresourcesthatwedevelopdirectlyprovideinnovationforthefuture.Weaimtomakeourcustomtoolspubliclyavailablewheneverpossibleandourpartnersunderstandandsupportthispublic-goodmission.ThegoalofCommunityCommonsistoincreasetheimpactofthoseworkingtowardhealthy,equitable,andsustainablecommunities.WebelievethishappenswhenCommonsusersaccessourtoolstogainadeeperunderstandingofcommunityassetsandopportunitiesandthenusedatavisualizationstoconveythatknowledgethroughpartnershipsandcollaboration.Resources:Tools,technicalconsultationforcreatinglocalcommunitymaps,analysis,display.CommunityMatters-AlsoseeOrtonFamilyFoundationURL:www.communitymatters.orgDescription:CommunityMatters®equipscitiesandtownstostrengthentheirplacesandinspirechange.Wechampiontheideathatthroughtransparent,collaborativeconversations,communitiescansteerchangeathome.Weofferthetools,resourcesandexpertisethatcommunitiesneed,whentheyneedthem.Whetheryou’reinterestedinbuildingconsensusforaschoolbudget,usingvaluestodrivelocaldecisions,oridentifyingtechnologytofacilitateconversation,westandreadytohelp.Together,theCommunityMatterspartnership,conferencecallsandotherprojectsfuelagrowingnetworkofleaders,thinkersanddoersinavarietyofdisciplines–planning,sustainability,health,democracy,education,economicdevelopmentandthearts-allofwhicharecriticaltobuildingstrongercommunities.AlsoseeOrtonFamilyFoundation.Resources:Conferencecalls,workshops,resources.



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CommunityResilienceBuildingWorkshopGuideURL:http://www.communityresiliencebuilding.com/Description:Theneedformunicipalities,corporations,organizations,institutions,andgovernmentagenciestobuildcommunityresilienceandadapttoextremeweatherandhazardsisnowstrikinglyevident.Ongoingeventscontinuouslyreinforcethisurgencyandcompelleadingcommunitiestoproactivelyplanandact.TheCommunityResilienceBuildingWorkshophasbeencreatedinresponsetothisneed.TheCRBWorkshopisan“anywhereatanyscale”,community-drivenprocesswhereparticipantsidentifytophazards,currentchallenges,strengths,andpriorityactionstoimprovecommunityresilienceinacollaborativeandsupportiveenvironment.AfteradecadeindevelopmenttheCRBWorkshophasbeenappliedinover35communities.Resources:Workshopguideandsupportmaterials,riskmatrix,technicalassistance,freeinitialconsultationandguidanceforstart-upteamefforts.ConnecticutInstituteforResilienceandClimateAdaptation(CIRCA)–Univ.ofConnecticutURL:http://circa.uconn.eduDescription:ThemissionoftheConnecticutInstituteforResilienceandClimateAdaptation(CIRCA)istoincreasetheresilienceandsustainabilityofvulnerablecommunitiesalongConnecticut’scoastandinlandwaterwaystothegrowingimpactsofclimatechangeonthenatural,built,andhumanenvironment.CIRCAisamulti-disciplinary,centerofexcellencethatbringstogetherexpertsinthenaturalsciences,engineering,economics,politicalscience,finance,andlawtoprovidepracticalsolutionstoproblemsarisingasaresultofachangingclimate.TheInstitutewillhelpcoastalandinlandfloodplaincommunitiesinConnecticutandthroughouttheNortheastbetteradapttochangesinclimateandalsomaketheirhuman-builtinfrastructuremoreresilientwhileprotectingvaluableecosystemsandtheservicestheyoffertohumansociety(food,cleanairandwater,andenergy).Resources:e-Newsletter,events,webinars,grantsfunding,outreachandtraining.Connect4ClimateURL:https://connect4climate.org/aboutDescription:Connect4ClimateisaglobalpartnershipprogramlaunchedbytheWorldBankGroupandtheItalianMinistryofEnvironment,joinedbytheGermanFederalMinistryforEconomicCooperationandDevelopment,thattakesonclimatechangebypromotingsolutionsandempoweringpeopletoact.TheConnect4Climatecommunityconnectsmorethan400partnersaroundtheworldincludingcivilsocietygroups,medianetworks,internationalorganizations,academicinstitutions,youthgroups,andtheprivatesector.Resources:e-Newsletter,articles,publications,videos,infographics,initiatives:Cities4Climate,Music4Climate,Film4Climate,Youth4Climate,otherstopics,events,competitions.ConsensusInstitute–TheGreenDotProjectURL:http://consensusinstitute.org/Description:TheCONSENSUSInstituteisanot-for-profitorganizationlocatedonthewestcoastofCanada.CONSENSUSfocusesonresearchingmethodsandtoolsforlong-termfull-cycleenergyplanningandecologicaldesign.TheInstitutewasinitiallyestablishedtoassisttheInternationalGasUnion(IGU)withdevelopingstrategiesforusingfossilfuelsasa‘bridge’toamoresustainableanddiversemixofenergysources.Over6yearstheInstituteworkedincollaborationwithmajorenergycompaniesandwithcitiesinN.America,EuropeandAsia,exploringtheenergymetabolismandthebestsolutionsfor‘BridgingtotheFuture’.Resources:Publications,presentations,projects:Eco2Cities,MetaCItiesConservationInternationalURL:http://www.conservation.orgDescription:Fornearly30years,ConservationInternational(CI)hasbeenprotectingnatureforthebenefitofall.Weknowthathumanbeingsaretotallydependentonnature—andthatbysaving



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nature,we’resavingourselves.Tothatend,CIishelpingtobuildahealthier,moreprosperousandmoreproductiveplanet.Wedothisthroughscience,policy,andpartnershipswithcountries,communitiesandcompanies.Overtheyears,CIhashelpedsupport1,200protectedareasandinterventionsacross77countries,safeguardingmorethan601millionhectaresofland,marineandcoastalareas.Resources:career/jobpostings,publications(extensive,topicsearchable)ConsortiumofClimateRiskintheUrbanNortheast(CCRUN)URL:http://ccrun.org/Description:TheConsortiumforClimateRiskintheUrbanNortheast(CCRUN)servesstakeholderneedsinassessingandmanagingrisksfromclimatevariabilityandchange.ItiscurrentlyalsotheonlyRISAteamwithaprincipalfocusonclimatechangeadaptationinurbansettings.CCRUNissupportedbytheNOAAClimateProgramOffice'sRegionalIntegratedSciencesandAssessments(RISA)Program.Resources:SeminarSeries(weekly)GreenInfrastructure,Climate,andCities.Archivedonwebsite.CoreLogic,Inc.URL:www.corelogic.comDescription:CoreLogic®isthecompanyfinancialservicesandrealestateprofessionalsturntoforcomprehensivedata,analyticsandservices.Powerfulinsightgainedfromthisknowledgeprovidestheperspectivenecessarytoidentify,understandandtakedecisiveactionthatsolvestoday'sbusinesschallenges.Reportsanddateonflooddetermination,othernaturalhazardassessments.Resources:Reports(topicsearchable).CouncilofEnergyResearchandEducationLeaders(CEREL)–NCSEURL:http://www.ncseonline.org/program/Council-of-Energy-ResearchDescription:TheCouncilofEnergyResearchandEducationLeaders(CEREL)isamultidisciplinarymembershiporganizationmadeupofheadsofacademicenergyresearchandeducationcenters,institutes,andprograms.Itprovidesthemeansforleadersinenergyresearch,education,andcommunicationtocollaborativelyuseknowledgeaboutenergytoimproveeducation,decision-making,and,moregenerally,thewell-beingofsociety.Resources:Extensivepublications,conferences,jobsandopportunities,fundingopportunities,EncyclopediaofEarth.CradletoCradlePRODUCTSinnovationInstituteURL:http://www.c2ccertified.org/Description:TheCradletoCradleProductsInnovationInstitute,anon-profitorganization,educatesandempowersmanufacturersofconsumerproductstobecomeapositiveforceforsocietyandtheenvironment,helpingtobringaboutanewindustrialrevolution.TheInstituteadministersthepubliclyavailableCradletoCradleCertified™ProductStandardwhichprovidesdesignersandmanufacturerswithcriteriaandrequirementsforcontinuallyimprovingwhatproductsaremadeofandhowtheyaremade.Resources:CradletoCradleProductDesignChallengecompetitions,productcertification,productsregistry,jobpostings,training,events.CrisisHQDescription:Resourcesandproducts(forpurchase)onemergencypreparedness,survival,bugoutandevacuation,foodstorageandpreservation,gardening,foraging,trappingandhunting,medical,wildernessmedicine,relocationandretreats,selfsufficiency,countrylivingandhomesteading,wildernessandurbansurvival.Resources:Downloadablemapsofnaturaldisasterriskpopulationdensity,criticalfacilities;Productsincludedemergencykits,libraryofbooksonwater,food,heat,otheremergencypreparedness.URL:http://www.crisishq.com/



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CROs–CommunityResilienceOrganizationsVermontURL:www.gocros.orgDescription:CommunityResilienceOrganizations(CROs)–aimstomakesurethatVermonttownsarereadyforwhatevercomesnext;celebratingplace,buildinglocalself-reliance,engagingdiversecommunityresidentsandleaders,completinghazardmitigation&climateadaptationwork.Resources:e-NewsletterCROsE-News;Downloadabledocuments,PechaKucha(20-slide)topicpresentations);Actionplanningexercises,communityoutreachideas,communityresilienceassessmentCUNYInstituteforSustainableCities(CISC)URL:http://www.cunysustainablecities.org/Description:CISCworkstorealizecitiesaspartofthesolutiontoglobalsustainabilitychallenges.Bymergingthescienceofsustainabilitywithinnovativepublicprogramming,weexamineopportunitiesavailabletocities—andtheirresidents—forproactiveresponsestoon-goingenvironmentalchange.Weharnessthepotentialofformalandinformalmeanstoinspireanewgenerationofenvironmentalthinkers.Indoingso,weseektounderstandandinfluencetheevolutionoftheurbanenvironment,whileconnectingtheCUNYcommunity,decisionmakersandthegeneralpublictothecriticalissuesofConsumption,VulnerabilityandResilience,andEcosystemServices.Resources:News(viawebpage),reports,blog,internshipsandemploymentopportunities,CZMAClimateChangeandCoastalHazards(NOAA)URL:coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/news/climatenew•topicsearchavailableviawebsite.Description:TheCZMAClimateChangeandCoastalHazardsE-NewsUpdatekeepsstateandterritorycoastalprogrammanagersandclimatechange/coastalhazardsstaffinformedaboutclimatechange(asitpertainstocoastalhazards)andcoastalhazardsactivities.Resources:e-Newsletter.DDigitalCoastConnections-NOAACoastalServicesCenterURL:www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoastDescription:TheDigitalCoastisacuratedcollectionofhigh-quality,authoritativeresourcesfocusedoncoastalandoceanissuesanddirectedatdecisionmakersandtechnicians.“MorethanJustData”isoursloganbecausecoastalmanagersneedsupplementaltoolsandtrainingtohelpthemprocessrawdataanduseiteffectively.DigitalCoastwasdevelopedbytheNOAACoastalServicesCenterforthecoastalmanagers,planners,decision-makers,andtechnicaluserswhoarechargedtomanagethenation’scoastalandoceanresourcestosustainvibrantcoastalcommunitiesandeconomies.Resources:e-Newsletter(monthly),backissuelibrary,projects,tools,webinars,self-guidedresources,trainingandfellowshipprograms,GeoZoneblog.DisasterCenter–U.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurityURL:http://www.disastercenter.com/Description:Webgatewaytoextensivedisasterpreparednessresources/publications.Resources:topicsearchofresourcesavailableviawebsite.DisasterCollaboratory(DisasterCoLab)URL:disastercollaboratory.comDescription:TheDisasterCollaboratoryisahubtolinkresearchtoaction,andfostercollaborativeresearchpartnershipsbetweenacademicsandpeopleontheground.Ahub&interactivetoolforcollaborativeworkondisasters:firstresponders,community-basedorgs,policymakers&criticaldisasterscholars.Resources:e-NewsletterDisasterCollboratoryDaily,Paperliblog,videos,articlesDisasterConferences



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URL:www.disasterconferences.orgDescription:Ourmissionistoprovideeducation,trainingandthebestpracticestoassistorganizationsandcommunitiesprepare,respondandrecoverfromemergenciesanddisasters.Since2006,theDisasterConferenceshasheldover50conferencesacrossmorethan30citiesintheUnitedStates.Withanimpressivepastattendeelistandacollectionofrespectablesponsors,ourconferencesoffersessentialknowledgeandeducationwhilealsocreatingopportunitiesforpersonalinteraction.Ourconferenceprovidesconnectionandsupporttolocal,regional,stateandnationalentities.Withafocusondeliveringbothinformativeandresourcefulconferencesbyprogramsandactivities,theDisasterConferencessucceedsbycenteringonrelativeandmoderntopicsondisastermanagement.Resources:scheduleofconferencesonwebsite,emergencymanagement,continuityplanning,cybersecurity,incidentcommentsystem,evacuation,criticalinformationprotection.DisasterRecoveryPlanTemplateURL:http://www.disasterrecoveryplantemplate.org/Description:DisasterRecoveryPlans(DRPs)arestepsormechanismsthatcanreduceoreliminatethreatsfororganizations.Resources:Freedownloadabletemplates:businesscontinuityplan,continuityevaluationchecklist,disasterrecoveryplan,ITdisasterrecoverplan;emergencyplanningguide,glossary;industrynews.DisasterResearchCenterURL:www.udel.edu/DRC/Description:TheCenteristhefirstintheworlddevotedtothesocialscientificstudyofdisasters.SocialscientificresearchisstilloneofthecoreproductsproducedbyDRCevenasweexpandintomulti-,inter-,andcross-disciplinarywork.Historically,DRChasconductedfieldinterviewsandextendedresearchprojectsongroup,organizational,andcommunitypreparationfor,responseto,andrecoveryfromnaturalandtechnologicaldisastersandothercommunity-widecrises.AllDRCresearchisintendedtoyieldbothbasicscientificknowledgeondisastersandinformationthatcanbeappliedtodevelopmoreeffectiveplansandpoliciestoreducedisasterimpacts.DRCservesasarepositoryformaterialscollectedbyotheragenciesandresearchers.Resources:DRC'sspecializedlibrary,whichcontainstheworld'smostcompletecollectiononthesocialandbehavioralaspectsofdisasters--nownumberingmorethan55,000items--isopentobothinterestedscholarsandagenciesinvolvedinemergencymanagement.DisasterResilientUniversitiesNetworkURL:emc.uoregon.edu/content/disaster-resilient-universitiesDescription:ThemissionoftheDisasterResilientUniversitiesTM(DRU)networkistofacilitateopencommunication,discussion,andresourcesharingbetweenuniversity/collegeemergencymanagementpractitionerschargedwithmakingourcampusesmoredisasterresilient.ThegoaloftheDRUnetworkistoprovideasimpleresourcethatcanincreasedcommunication,coordination,andcollaborationbetweenuniversitiesaroundtheworldthatcanbeusedtoincreasethecapacityofourcampusestomitigateagainst,preparefor,respondto,continueoperationsduring,andrecoverfromnaturaldisasters,actsofterrorism,orotherhuman-causedcrisesordisasters.Resources:“FirstResponderCommunitiesofPractice;”guides,publications,training,conferences;DRUlistserveforuniversity/collegeemergencymanagementprofessionals.DisasterResistantCommunitiesGroup(DRCG)URL:http://www.drc-group.comDescription:Mission:DisasterResistantCommunitiesGroupwasestablishedtoprovideahostofdisasterplanningandpreparedness,response,recoveryandmitigationservicestolocalgovernmentagenciesanddepartmentsaswellascommunityandfaithbasedorganizations.OurPhilosophyisto:Developinnovativeconceptstomeettheneedsoftheemergencymanagementcommunity;Enhanceacommunity'sabilitytoplanandpreparefor,respondto,recoverfromandmitigationtheeffectsoffuturedisaster.TheJustin



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Timeon-linevideolibraryprovidesasingle,easytosearchsourceinwhichindividuals,agenciesandorganizationscanaccessandsubmitJustInTimeDisasterTrainingvideos.Thevideosfoundcoverdisasterrelatedmitigation,preparedness,responseandrecoverytrainingforawidevarietyareas.Resources:ONXSystemtableTopExercises;ContinuityofOperationPlans;Table-topexercises,includingCaduceusShieldInitiatives(hospitals,heathsystems)“FormidableFootprint(Community/Neighborhood);photolibraryofworkshops;JustinTimeTrainingVideos.DisasterRiskManagementKnowledgeCenter(DRMKC)URL:ttps://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/network-bureau/disaster-risk-management-knowledge-centreDescription:TheDisasterRiskManagementKnowledgeCentre(DRMKC)aimsatenhancingtheEUandMemberStatesresiliencetodisastersandtheircapacitytoprevent,prepareandrespondtoemergenciesthroughastrengthenedinterfacebetweenscienceandpolicy.DRMKCiscomposedofseveralCommissionservicesandanetworkofinterestedMemberStates.ItwillbethefocalpointtosupporttheworkofEUMemberStatesaswellasallactorsinvolvedindisasterriskmanagementwithinandbeyondtheEU.Resources:e-NewslettersEuropeanCommissionJointResearchCenters(JRC)archived,training,publications,videos,databases,tools.DisasterSafetyMovement/RiskMitigationLeadershipForumURL:www.mitigationleadership.comDescription:Thissite,withprimarysponsorRenaissanceReRiskSciencesFoundation,providesanaccesspointtothevaluableinformationpresentedattheRiskMitigationLeadershipForumsandassociatedConferences.TheForumsandConferencesareaseriesofinvitation-onlyevents,bringingtogetheracademics,scientists,conservationistsandpublicandprivatesectorrepresentativestoadvanceriskmitigationeffortsandawareness.Resources:Conferencepresentations,whitepapers.DorisDukeCharitableFoundationURL:http://www.ddcf.org/Description:ThemissionoftheDorisDukeCharitableFoundationistoimprovethequalityofpeople'slivesthroughgrantssupportingtheperformingarts,environmentalconservation,medicalresearchandchildwell-being,andthroughpreservationofthelegacyofDorisDuke'sproperties.DDCF'sawarenessofclimatechangeasthegreatestemergingthreattobiodiversity–andtheneedtoaggressivelymitigateitwithoutunnecessarilysacrificingwildlifehabitat–shapestheEnvironmentProgram'sgrant-makingpriorities.Resources:Competitivegrants,fundedstudiesandreports,“Whatwe’relearning.”DutchdialoguesURL:http://dutchdialogues.comDescription:The“DutchDialogues”workshopsaretheoutgrowthofextendedinteractionsbetweenDutchengineers,urbandesigners,landscapearchitects,cityplannersandsoils/hydrologyexpertsand,primarily,theirLouisianacounterparts.DavidWaggonner,alocalNewOrleansarchitect,initiatedthisdialoguewithDaleMorris,oftheRoyalNetherlandsEmbassyinWashington,DC,andtheAmericanPlanningAssociation.DutchDialoguesaddressessomeofthosefundamentalstoadvanceriskmitigationeffortsandawareness.Resources:Recordofpriorworkshops,references(extensive),blog.EEarthStatDescription:EarthStat.orgservesgeographicdatasetswiththepurposeofsolvingthegrandchallenge

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EarthStatiscollaborationbetweentheGlobalLandscapesInitiativeatTheUniversityofMinnesota’sInstituteontheEnvironmentandtheRamankuttyLabatTheUniversityofBritishColumbia,Vancouver.

Resources:mappeddatedrelatedtowaterrisk,croparea,yieldgaps,fertilizer,food,feed,fuel,carbonstocksinpotentialnaturalventilation.URL:http://www.earthstat.org/EarthEconomicsURL:http://www.eartheconomics.org/Description:EarthEconomicsappliesneweconomictoolsandprinciplestomeetthechallengesofthe21stcentury:achievingtheneedforjustandequitablecommunities,healthyecosystems,andsustainableeconomies.Resources:Researcher’slibrary,publicationsarchive,fromlegal,economicandscientificjournals,film,EcosystemValuationToolkit(web-basedtool).EarthInstitute–GlobalRoundtableonClimateChangeURL:http://www.earth.columbia.eduDescription:TheEarthInstitutebringstogetherthepeopleandtoolsneededtoaddresssomeoftheworld'smostdifficultproblems,fromclimatechangeandenvironmentaldegradation,topoverty,diseaseandthesustainableuseofresources.GlobalRoundtableonClimateChangeconveneshigh-level,criticalstakeholdersfromallregionsoftheworld—includingseniorexecutivesfromtheprivatesectorandleadersofinternationalgovernmentalandnon-governmentalorganizations—todiscussandexploreareasofpotentialconsensusregardingcorescientific,technological,andeconomicissuescriticaltoshapingsoundpublicpoliciesonclimatechange.Resources:News,blog,events,educationalprograms(UGradtoExec.Education),initiativesonwater,climate,energy,urbanization,hazards,health,poverty,food,ecosystemsEarthJusticeDescription:Asthepremiernonprofitenvironmentallaworganization,Earthjusticeisuniquelyqualifiedtodeliversweeping,on-the-groundresultsthatmakearealdifferenceinourenvironmentandourcommunities.Weworkthroughthecourtsonbehalfofthousandsofgroups,supportersandcitizenstotakeonthecriticalenvironmentalissuesofourtime,andbringaboutpositivechange.WeareherebecausetheEarthneedsagoodlawyer.Werepresentourclientsfreeofcharge.Resources:e-Newsletter(monthly),casestudyreports,internandcareeropportunities,topicsincludethewild,healthycommunities,cleanenergyandhealthyclimate.URL:www.http://earthjustice.orgEarthSciencesandResourcesInstitute/GeodesignURL:www.esri.com/products/arcgis-capabilities/geodesignDescription:Geodesignprovidesadesignframeworkandsupportingtechnologyforprofessionalstoleveragegeographicinformation,resultingindesignsthatmorecloselyfollownaturalsystems.ESRI-SC'senvironmentalresearchrangesfromusinggeophysicalmethodsforenvironmentalhazardssuchasearthquakesorsubsurfacetoxiccontaminants,tocarboncapture,utilizationandstorage(CCUS),tonationallyrecognizedscience-basedvideooutreach.Resources:Publications;Casestudies(international);AnnualconferenceGeodesignSummit(proceedingsarchived);alsoESRIDisasterResponseProgram.EcoAdaptURL:www.ecoadapt.org/Description:EcoAdapt,foundedbyateamofsomeoftheearliestadaptationthinkersandpractitionersinthefield,hasonegoal-creatingarobustfutureinthefaceofclimatechange.Webringtogetherdiverseplayerstoreshapeplanningandmanagementinresponsetorapidclimatechange.Ourobjectivesinclude:Creatingnetworksofprojectsandpartnerswithsimilarconcernstosupportadaptationpolicyandbuilding



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thefieldofadaptationscience.Oneparticularmechanismtoachievethisisthroughtheinteractiveonlinedatabase–theClimateAdaptationKnowledgeExchange(CAKE).Resources:reports,casestudies;ClimateAdaptationStarterKit.EcoDistrictsURL:ecodistricts.orgDescription:EcoDistricts(formerlyPortlandSustainabilityInstitute),sumsupoursharedvisionforcreatingsustainablecitiesfromtheneighborhoodup.Ourlargerscopeisdesignedtobetterservethegrowingnumberofinnovativepractitionersandpolicymakerswhoaremakingademonstrableimpactincommunitiesandhelpingtogrowtheglobalgreenneighborhoodmovement.Resources:e-Newsletter,annualEcoDistrictssummit;technicalassistance;executivetraining,jobpostings;GlobalEcoDistictsprotocol.EcologicalSocietyofAmerica(ESA)URL:www.esa.orgDescription:ESAisaprofessionalorganizationofecologicalscientists.ESApublishesasuiteofpublications,frompeer-reviewedjournalstonewsletters,factsheetsandteachingresources.ItholdsanannualmeetingatdifferentlocationsintheUSAandCanada.Inadditiontoitspublicationsandannualmeeting,ESAisengagedinpublicpolicy,science,andeducationanddiversityissues.Resources:Journalarticles,resources,jobpostings,factsheetsEcosystemServicesEcosystemServicesPartnership(ESP)URL:ecosystemcommons.org/group/ecosystem-services-partnershipDescription:TheES-Partnershipaimstoenhancecommunication,coordinationandcooperation,andtobuildastrongnetworkofindividualsandorganizations.ESPfacilitatesworkinggroups(onESindicators,valuation,databasesetc)andbiomeworkinggroupstoenhancedataexchangeanddevelopguidelinesforpolicyandresearch.ESPandElsevierhavelaunchedanewmulti-disciplinaryjournalEcosystemServices.ESPalsosupportsotherjournals,suchastheSolutionsJournal.Resources:Networkandoverviewofecosystemservices.Ecosystem-BasedManagement(EBM)ToolsNetworkURL:www.ebmtools.orgDescription:TheEcosystem-BasedManagement(EBM)ToolsNetwork,coordinatedbyNatureServeaspartofitsCoastalandMarineStrategy,isoneofthepremiersourcesofinformationaboutcoastalandmarineplanningandmanagementtoolsintheUnitedStatesandinternationally.Coastalandmarineplanningandmanagementtoolshelppractitionersincorporatescientificandsocioeconomicinformationintodecision-making.ThemissionoftheNetworkistopromotehealthycoastalandmarineecosystemsandcommunitiesthroughtheuseoftoolsthathelpincorporateecosystemconsiderationsintomanagement.(alsoseeNatureServe)Resources:searchabledatabase;NatureServeData;standardsandmethods,training,expertservices.EcoWorldNewsURL:http://www.ecoworld.com/Description:Digitalnewscompilationandsourcesontopicsofclimate,energy,climate,health,pollution,toxins,other.EllenMacarthurFoundationURL:www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.orgDescription:Inspiringandenablinglearnerstoapplycontemporaryscience(systemsthinking)tothechallengeofbuildingacirculareconomyandreflectingthisopportunitytotheirlives,skillsandfutures.Byleveragingthepowerofonlinelearningtoconnectpeopleandbreakdowneducationalbarriersacrosstheworld,theFoundationiscreatingaglobalteachingandlearningplatformbuiltaroundthecirculareconomyframework.Withemphasisononlinelearning,weaimtoprovidecuttingedgeinsightand



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contenttosupportcirculareconomyeducation.ThisworkrunsalongsideaPioneerUniversityNetworkandFellowshipProgramme,focusingonacademicresearchandteachingwithpartnersinEurope,theUS,India,ChinaandSouthAmerica.Resources:Publications,casestudies,resources;summer-schoolprogrammes,post-graduatefellowshipsEmergencyInformationInfrastructureProject(EIIP)/EMForumURL:www.emforum.orgDescription:ThemissionoftheEIIPistopromotethesafetyofthegeneralpublicbyenhancingtheeffectivenessofindividuals,whetherpaidorunpaid,full-timeorpart-time,whoareengagedinsomeaspectofemergency/disastermanagement.EIIPanon-profiteducationalorganization,dedicatedtoenhancingthepracticeofemergencymanagement,andpublicsafety,throughofferingprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiestopractitionersandotherinterestedpersons.Oneofthewaysitachievesthisgoalisthroughweeklypresentationsinthe"VirtualForum"oftimelydisaster-relatedtopicsbyexpertsintheirfields,bymeansofInternet-basedLiveChattechnology.Thegoalhasbeentoenhanceunderstandingbetweenemergencymanagementandemergencyresponsepersonnel.Resources:e-Newsletter,resources.EmergencyManagementInstitute(FEMA)URL:https://training.fema.gov/emi.aspxDescription:Mission:osupporttheDepartmentofHomelandSecurityandFEMA’sgoalsbyimprovingthecompetenciesoftheU.S.officialsinEmergencyManagementatalllevelsofgovernmenttopreparefor,protectagainst,respondto,recoverfrom,andmitigatethepotentialeffectsofalltypesofdisastersandemergenciesontheAmericanpeople.Resources:Independentstudyandin-persontrainingcoursesandexercises:see“NationalPreparednessDirectorateNationalrainingandEducationOnlineCourseCatalog.EmergencyManagementNewsURL:http://www.emergencymgmt.com/newsDescription:2013NationalASPBEAwardforMagazineoftheYear,EmergencyManagementbringstogetherleaderswhodrivethenation’sprevention,protection,responseandrecoveryoperations.Resources:Freesubscriptionavailable(digitalorprint).EnergyDesignToolsURL:www.energy-design-tools.aud.ucla.edu

Description:EnergyDesignToolswebsitemanagedbyProf.MurrayMilne,UCLA,easytouse,highlygraphic,andfree.Eachhasabuiltindemonstration.EachhasanautomaticINSTALLroutineoraREAD.MEfileexplaininghowtouseit.Resources:Computer-aideddesigntoolsforHomeEnergyEfficientDesign,Climateconsultant,psychrometricchart,climatedata,climateresponsivebuildingdesign,technicalpapers,designtosurvivewildfires.EnterpriseGreenCommunitiesURL:www.enterprisecommunity.comDescription:Formorethan30years,Enterprisehasintroducedsolutionsthroughpublic-privatepartnershipswithfinancialinstitutions,governments,communityorganizationsandotherpartnersthatshareourvisionthatoneday,everypersonwillhaveanaffordablehomeinavibrantcommunity,filledwithpromiseandtheopportunityforagoodlife.Morethan51percentofallhomesfinancedwithEnterprisesupportmeettheEnterpriseGreenCommunitiesCriteria,theonlynationalframeworkforbuildingandpreservinggreenaffordablehousing.Resources:e-Newsletter,GreenCommunitiesCriteriaforaffordablehousing,casestudies(extensive),issueadvocacybriefings;financeanddevelopment;newsupdates;job/careeropportunities;technicalassistance/consulting.



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Environmental&DisasterManagementHelpDeskURL:http://envirodm.org/Description:Anonlinecommunityofpracticetoconnect,learn,innovateandadvanceenvironmentallyresponsibledisasterresponseandriskreduction.TheHelpDeskisateamandresourcefacilitytoprovidesupport,guidance,andlinkstoresourcesforenvironmentallyresponsibledisastermanagementissues.TheEDMHelpDeskassistorganizationsandprojectmanagerstogainaccesstoessentialresourcesandmakeconnectionswithrelevantexpertiseinordertosupporttheintegrationofenvironmentalissuesthroughoutdisastermanagementoperationsandfurtherprojectimplementation.AProjectofWorldWildlifeFederation(WWF).Resources:e-Newletter,resourcelibrary,ContactanExpert,GreenFloodManual,GreenRecovery&Reconstruction(GRRT):ToolkitforHumanitarianAid,studentforum.EnvironmentalDefenseFund(EDF)URL:www.edf.orgDescription:EnvironmentalDefenseFund’smissionistopreservethenaturalsystemsonwhichalllifedepends.Guidedbyscienceandeconomics,wefindpracticalandlastingsolutionstothemostseriousenvironmentalproblems.Resources:publications,jobpostings.EOKidsURL:http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/eokids/Description:NewpublicationfromEarthObservatory–EOKids–bringssciencestoriesfromEarthObservatorytoayoungeraudience.ThepremierissueofEOKidsexploreshowNASAobservesandmeasuresfreshwaterfromspace.EOKidsoffershands-onactivities,experimentsandmore.TheMakerCornerprovidesinstructionsformakingamodelaquiferandaself-wateringplanter.Explorethesciencebehindfreshwaterwithasnowmeltexperimentandbeadatadetectivebyanalyzingsatellitedatalikeascientist.(alsoseeNASAEarthObservatory)Resources:Downloadableissuesforeducationalclassroomandhomeschooleruses.EPAClimateChangeURL:http://www.epa.gov/climatechangeDescription:Ourmissionistoprotecthumanhealthandtheenvironment.Resources:WebgatewaytoextensiveEPAresources/publications.EPACoastalAdaptationToolkitURL:http://www.epa.gov/cre/coastal-adaptation-toolkitDescription:Selectedresourcesaboutcoastalareasandwatershedsforpractitionersandenvironmentalprofessionals.Resources:Topicsofgeneralinterest:climatechange,coastalareas,NationalClimateAssessmenthighlights,climatechangeindicators,regionalclimatetrends,sealevelchangecalculatorandrelatedregulations.EPAPowerProfilerURL:www.epa.gov/energy/measure-your-impactDescription:Toolsanddatatomeasuretheenvironmentalimpactofenergyuse,perzipcode.Resources:PowerProfiler,CarbonFootprintCalculator,GreenhouseGas(GHG)equivalenciesCalculatortranslatesabstractenergyandemissionsnumbersintoconcretetermsyoucanunderstand.EuropeanEnvironmentAgency(EEA)URL:www.eea.europa.euDescription:TheEuropeanEnvironmentAgency(EEA)isanagencyoftheEuropeanUnion,currentlywith



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33membercountries.Ourtaskistoprovidesound,independentinformationontheenvironment.Weareamajorinformationsourceforthoseinvolvedindeveloping,adopting,implementingandevaluatingenvironmentalpolicy,andalsothegeneralpublic.Resources:e-Newsletter,infographics,mediahighlights,Interactivedataviewersandmapsets,climatechangeindicators,topicsearchablepublicationarchive,includingairpollution,biodiversity,climatechange,landuse;vacanciesforscienceexperts,consultants,jobpositions.EuropeanSustainableCitiesPlatformURL:http://www.sustainablecities.eu/Description:TheSustainableCitiesPlatformisanewprojectbornfromtheSustainableCities&TownsCampaign,1994-2013.Ashasalwaysbeenthecase,SustainableCitiesisamovementledbymembersforthebenefitofmembers.ThenewPlatformisdesignedsothatvariouscitiesandtownsinEuropecancontinuetosharetheirsustainabilityinformationandinitiatives.Resources:e-Newsletter,events,conferences,AalborgCharter,sustainablecitycampaigns,citypresentations.EveryWomanEveryChild(EWEC)URL:http://www.ewechub.org/Description:Ensuringthesurvival,healthandwell-beingofwomen,childrenandadolescentsisessentialtoendingextremepoverty,promotingdevelopmentandresilience,andachievingalltheSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs)Resources:Reports,photos,videos,casestudies,actiontoolkit,socialmediatools,mediacenter,events.ExtremeEventsInstitute-FloridaInternationalUniversityURL:news.fiu.edu/tag/extreme-events-instituteDescription:TheInstituteencompassesthesevereweathercapabilitiesofFIU,including“wallofwind”testingfacility,windstorminsurancepubliclossmodeling,andstormsurgemodeling.FFE2WNetworkFoodEnergyEnvironmentWaterURL:http://www.fe2wnetwork.orgDescription:TheFE2WNetworkworkswithdecision-makerstoimprovetheunderstandingofsystemicrisksandhowtomanageshocksacrossthesesystems.Wearegroupofleadingexpertsfromuniversities,multilateralandnon-governmentorganizationscommittedtoaddressingtheworld'sfood,energy,environmentandwaterchallenges.Weprovidedecision-makersatalllevelswiththeknowledgeandframeworkstoeffectivelymanagethetrade-offsbetweenfood,energy,environment,water.Ourapproachisfoundedoncollaborationandanemphasisonpovertyreduction,sustainablelivelihoods,andtheneedtomaintaincriticalecosystemservices.Wewillengagewiththepeoplewhomakethedecisionfromfarmerstopolicymakerstoconsumers,andenableactionsthatresultinimprovedlong-termoutcomes.Resources:FE2WNewsletter,videos,publication,FederalAllianceforSafeHomes(FLASH)URL:www.flash.orgDescription:Thenon-profitFederalAllianceforSafeHomes(FLASH®)isthecountry’sleadingconsumeradvocateforstrengtheninghomesandsafeguardingfamiliesfromnaturalandmanmadedisasters.Missionstatement:Topromotelifesafety,propertyprotectionandresiliencybyempoweringthecommunitywithknowledgeandresourcesforstrengtheninghomesandsafeguardingfamiliesfromnaturalandman-madedisasters.Resources:Membershipandsponsorships(variouslevels),events;publications,includingResilientDesignGuide:HighWindWoodFrameConstruction,AnnualConferencetypicallyNovembereachyear.



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FederationofEarthScienceInformationPartners(ESIP)URL:http://www.esipfed.orgDescription:ESIPisabroad-based,volunteercommunitycomprisingresearchersandassociatedgroupsthatproduce,interpretanddevelopapplicationsforEarthandenvironmentalsciencedata.ESIPhelpsthiscommunityfacilitateconnections,collaborationsandinnovationacrossthescience,technologyandapplicationscommunities.Resources:news,blogs,meetings(archived),studentfellowshipgrants,internships,Rankinscholarship(Earthorcomputerscience),FierceGovernmentHomelandSecurityURL:www.fiercehomelandsecurity.comDescription:e-newslettertracksthelatestdevelopmentsandadvancementsintheU.S.government,includingdisasterpreparednessandresponse,criticalinfrastructure.Resources:e-Newsletter,library,webinars.FireAdaptedCommunitiesLearningNetwork(FAC)URL:http://facnetwork.org/Description:Thissitewascreatedtoenhancenetworkinganddialogue,andincreasethesharinglearningandinnovationsrelatedtocommunitywildfireresilience.Theblogwillfosteracommunityofpracticecomprisedoflocalleaders,firefighters,landmanagers,businessownersandotherswhoareapplyingfireadaptedcommunityconcepts.TheFACLearningNetworkencouragesthedevelopmentandsharingofbestpracticesandinnovationsinordertoacceleratetheadoptionoffireadaptedcommunityconceptsnationwide.TheNetworksupportshuborganizationsandpilotcommunitiesacrosstheUnitedStatesthathavecommittedtoimplementing,assessingandsharingtheworkthattheyaredoingtoincreasetheircommunities’resiliencetowildfire.TheFACLearningNetworkoperatesatmultiplescales.PilotcommunitiesarethefoundationforimplementingFACstrategies,andhuborganizationsorganizelocalcoordinatinggroupsthatbringtogetherpartnersinthepilotcommunitiestoplanandimplementlocalaction.ThehuborganizationsthensharelessonsfromthepilotcommunitiesregionallyandnationallythroughtheNetwork.Thisstructureofformalandinformalconnectionsamongcommunityorganizers,regionalpartnersandnational-networkcoordinatorsallowsustoshareinformationatalllevels,elevatingourcollectiveabilitytoadaptcommunities’relationshipstothecomplexfireissuesweface.TheNetworkismanagedbytheWatershedResearchandTrainingCenterandTheNatureConservancy.Resources:Blog,extensiveresources.FLARENetworkURL:http://www.forestlivelihoods.orgDescription:FLARE(Forests&Livelihoods:Assessment,Research,andEngagement)aimstoadvancethestateofknowledgeregardingforest-basedlivelihoods.Bybringingtogetherrepresentativesofkeystakeholders–donororganizations,environmentalandsocialNGOs,developmentagencies,andresearchorganizations–wewillbuildonandleverageexistingexpertiseandeffortstoshareandadvancecuttingedgeknowledgeandconversationsonforest-basedlivelihoods.Ultimately,thegoalsofFLAREaretogenerateusableinformationandmethodologiesforcollectingit;develop,promoteandsharethefindingsofthegroup;andimplementsuchtools,knowledge,andmethodstoimprovemonitoringeffortsand,ultimately,theefficacyofforest-dependentlivelihoodinterventionsaroundtheworld.Resources:e-Newsletter,publications(searchablebytopic),events,workinggroups.Floodsmart.govURL:www.floodsmart.govDescription:OfficialwebsiteoftheFEMANationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP).Resources:Recentupdates,NewFloodmaps,FloodFacts,toolkits,glossary,WhatCouldFloodingCostMe?One-stepFloodRiskProfile,extensiveresources(searchablebytopic)FloridaClimateInstitute



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URL:https://floridaclimateinstitute.orgDescription:TheFloridaClimateInstitute(FCI)isamulti-disciplinarynetworkofnationalandinternationalresearchandpublicorganizations,scientists,andindividualsconcernedwithachievingabetterunderstandingofclimatevariabilityandchange.TheFloridaClimateInstituteisinvolvedinanumberofinterdisciplinaryprojectsrelatedtoclimateresearch,educationandoutreachactivities.ExamplesofFCIprojectsincludeusingclimateinformationforagriculturalriskreduction;creatingcooperativesforclimatechangeeducation;andusingclimateforecaststoreducerisksinpublicwatersupply.Resources:e-Newsletters,presentations(extensive-archivedwithslides),publications,reportsoncross-disciplinaryresearch:Ecosystems,NaturalResources,Humanresources;AffiliatesProgramopentouniversityresearchersandrepresentativesfromgovernmentandindustryinFloridawhoworkinclimateresearch,teachingoroutreach(applyviawebsite);employmentopportunities(extensivelists);Report:AdaptationPathways1.0:GuideforNavigatingSea-LevelRiseintheBuildEnvironment.FloridaEarthFoundationURL:www.floridaearth.orgDescription:FloridaEarth'svision:throughunbiasedworldclasseducationandcollaborativeproblemsolving,FEFconnectsthedomesticandinternationalcommunityofwaterexperts,policymakers,studentsandstakeholderstoexchangeknowledgeanddevelopsolutionsforthebenefitofasustainableFlorida,nationandglobe.Resources:Domesticandinternationalprogram,focusonwater.FocusonFloods–TheNurtureNatureCenterURL:http://focusonfloods.orgDescription:FocusOnFloodsisafloodeducationcampaign,basedinUpperDelawareWatershed,developedthroughacooperativepartnershipwithNationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministrationandtheNationalWeatherService.FocusonFloodswasdesignedtohelpresidentsandindividualsintheDelawareRiverBasinandbeyondimprovetheirfloodreadiness.Theprojectsharesinformationwithindividuals,viaradio,television,Internetandothervenues,abouthowtouseNationalWeatherServicefloodforecastingandwarningtools,andothercriticalfloodpreparednessinformation.Ithasrecentlyexpandedtoincludeinformationaboutcoastalfloodingandsocialsciencerelatedtoflooding.Resources:(Extensive)“Prepare,thenShare”flood-relatedinformationandlinks;animatedfilm,DVD“FocusonFloods”activityworksheets,FamilyGOKit;“WhatisyourNumberMagnet”educationaboutriverfloodstagegagesystem.FoodandWaterWatchURL:http://www.foodandwaterwatch.orgDescription:Food&WaterWatch[isanindependentconsumeradvocacygroupthat]championshealthyfoodandcleanwaterforall.Westanduptocorporationsthatputprofitsbeforepeople,andadvocateforademocracythatimprovespeople’slivesandprotectsourenvironment.Food:Weworktopromotethepracticesandpoliciesthatwillresultinsustainableandsecurefoodsystemsthatprovidehealthyfoodforconsumersandaneconomicallyviablelivingforfamilyfarmersandruralcommunities.Water:Weadvocateforpubliccontrolofwaterresourcesandservices,strongconservationmeasuresandtoughregulationoftoxicemissions.Resources:Resources(extensive,searchablebytopic),Jobandvolunteerpostings.ForestTrendsURL:http://www.forest-trends.orgDescription:ForestTrendsworkstoconserveforestsandotherecosystemsthroughthecreationandwideadoptionofabroadrangeofenvironmentalfinance,marketsandotherpaymentandincentivemechanisms.ForestTrendsdoessoby:Providingtransparentinformationonecosystemvalues,finance,andmarketsthroughknowledgeacquisition,analysis,anddissemination;conveningdiversecoalitions,partnersandcommunitiesofpracticetopromoteenvironmentalvaluesandadvance



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developmentofnewmarketsandpaymentmechanisms;anddemonstratingsuccessfultools,standards,andmodelsofinnovativefinanceforconservation.Resources:e-Newsletters,articles,publications,jobannouncements,carbon,water,biodiversitymarkets,EcosystemMarketplaceFourTwentySevenClimateSolutions,Inc.(427)URL:http://427mt.comDescription:FourTwentySevenisamission-drivencompanydedicatedtobuildingclimateresiliencethroughsocialinnovation.Webelieveprivatesectorpreparednessisessentialtocommunityresilience.Wedeliversolutionsthathelpcompaniesintegrateclimateriskintelligenceintobusinessdecision-making.Webelievethatclimateresilienceismorethanriskmanagement.Wechallengeourclientstoimplementsolutionsthatgrowtheirbusinesswhileprotectinglocalcommunities.Webelievesuccessfuladaptationcallsforreneweddialogueandpartnershipbetweenthepublicandprivatesectors.Weengageinresearchandprojectsthatfosterthisdialogueandsupportourcollectivejourneytowardsresilience.Resources:e-Newsletter(archived),heatvulnerabilityaps,top10corporateclimateriskguides,trainingcourses.FrameworksInstituteURL:frameworksinstitute.org/climate-change-and-the-oceanDescription:ThemissionoftheFrameWorksInstituteistoadvancethenonprofitsector'scommunicationscapacitybyidentifying,translatingandmodelingrelevantscholarlyresearchforframingthepublicdiscourseaboutsocialproblems.FrameWorksdesigns,conducts,andpublishesmulti-method,multi-disciplinarycommunicationsresearchtoempiricallyidentifythemosteffectivewaysofreframingsocialandscientifictopics.TheInstitutealsooffersstrategicguidanceandavarietyofprofessionallearningopportunitiesforadvocates,scientists,policymakers,andnonprofitleaders.Resources:e-Newsletter,ClimateCommunicationStudyCircles(5-yearevaluation),employmentopportunities;casestudies,eventscalendar,StrategicFrameAnalysis™,FriendsCommitteeonNationalLegislation(FCNL)URL:fcnl.orgDescription:Foundedin1943asaLobbyinthePublicInterest,bymembersoftheReligiousSocietyofFriends(Quakers),FCNL'snonpartisan,multi-issueadvocacyconnectshistoricQuakertestimoniesonpeace,equality,simplicity,andtruthwithpeaceandsocialjusticeissues.FCNLfieldsthelargestteamofregisteredpeacelobbyistsinWashington,DC.Issuesincludepeace,justice,communities,environment,climate.Resources:e-Newsletter(quarterly,archived);factsheets,reports,events,jobandvolunteerpostings,“TakeBacktheTap”pledge.Full-SpectrumRiskKnowledgebase(FEMA)URL:https://riskknowledge.fema.govDescription:TheFull-SpectrumRiskKnowledgebaseisaninitiativeofFEMAtosupportfederal,state,territorial,tribal,andlocalgovernmentofficialsandkeypartnersinconsideringtheirrisksandtoenhancerisk-informeddecisionmaking.TheKnowledgebaseisasecurereferencesitethatcanbeusedtobuildall-hazardsriskknowledgeandprovidedecisionsupport.TheKnowledgebaseincludesdescriptionsofthreatsandhazards,visualdepictionsofhazardscauseandconsequence,mitigationstrategiesandcountermeasures,andinformationontheapplicationofdifferentstructuredanalytictechniquestoaidinanalyses.Resources:AccesstotheKnowledgebaseisgrantedtogovernmentemployeesthroughouttheUnitedStatesandU.S.territoriesatalllevelsofgovernment(civilianandmilitary)andtonon-governmentstakeholders(U.S.citizensonly),consideringthekeyrolethatallstakeholdersplayinaddressingwide-rangingrisks.Non-governmentstakeholdersincludegovernmentcontractorsandconsultants,private



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sectorinfrastructureowners/operators,thoseinthenon-profitsectorandacademia,andmembersofprofessionalassociationsandvolunteerorganizations,amongothers.Futurearth(FutureEarth)URL:http://www.futureearth.org/Description:FutureEarthisamajorinternationalresearchplatformprovidingtheknowledgeandsupporttransformationstoasustainableworld.Launchedin2015,FutureEarthisa10-yearinitiativetoadvanceGlobalSustainabilityScience,buildcapacityinthisrapidlyexpandingareaofresearchandprovideaninternationalresearchagendatoguidenaturalandsocialscientistsworkingaroundtheworld.Butitisalsoaplatformforinternationalengagementtoensurethatknowledgeisgeneratedinpartnershipwithsocietyandusersofscience.Resources:e-NewsletterDailyScienceDispatch,Magazine:Anthropocene–InnovationintheHumanAge,publications,webinars,FutureEarthMediaLab,OpenNetworkblog.FuturewiseURL:http://www.futurewisewa.org/Description:Weallwanttoliveinagreatcommunity–onewhereallpeoplehaveaccesstojobs,housingandeffectivetransportation;aplacewherepeoplearehealthywithcleanairandwater,safestreetsandplentyofgreenspaces;acommunitywhereouruniqueplaces,culturaltraditions,andcriticalnaturalresourcesarepreservedandleveragedtoensureabetterqualityoflifeforeveryonetodayandinthefuture.Resources:Reports:2016FrameworkfortheFuture,King’sCountyStormwaterInfrastructure,SeattleHealthandEquityAssessmentGGarrisonInstituteClimate,Mind,BehaviorProgramURL:www.garrisoninstitute.org/climate-and-behaviorDescription:OurInitiativeonTransformationalEcology(ITE)examineshowourstatesofmindandpatternsofthoughtandbehaviorimpacttheenvironment…drawsoncontemplative-basedapproachestodeveloppeople-centeredstrategiesforshiftingbehaviorsandtheirimpacts.Currently,theprincipleactivityofITEistheClimate,MindandBehavior(CMB)program.Resources:e-Newsletter,conferences,reports.GeorgetownClimateCenter(AdaptationClearinghouse)URL:www.georgetownclimate.org/adaptation/clearinghouseDescription:“SupportingClimatePartnershipsateverylevelofgovernment…AleadingresourceforStateandFederalPolicy”-ThenonpartisanGeorgetownClimateCenterseekstoadvanceeffectiveclimate,energy,andtransportationpoliciesintheUnitedStates—policiesthatreducegreenhousegasemissionsandhelpcommunitiesadapttoclimatechange.TheCenterperformsavitalroleinthedevelopmentofpolicybyconnectingstatesandfederalpolicymakers;Analyzinglegislativeandregulatorydevelopmentsandassistingwithprogramdesign;Sharingbestpracticesandsuccessstorieswithstateandfederalpolicymakers;Servingasaresourcetoallstatesinaddressingclimatechangeandpromotingacleanenergyeconomy.�Resources:Topicsearchofresources.GEOSInstituteURL:www.geosinstitute.orgDescription:TheGeosInstituteisanonprofitorganizationthatusessciencetohelppeoplepredict,reduce,andprepareforclimatechange.BasedinAshland,Oregon,webringthebestavailablesciencetocommunityandnaturalresourceplanningprocesses,throughpublications,consultingservices,andbridgebuildingbetweenscientistsanddecisionmakers.Resources:Topicsearchofresourcesavailableviawebsite:extensivelistofresources,videos,reports.



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GermanDevelopmentInstitute(GDI)(DeutschesInstitutfürEntwicklungspolitik)URL:www.die-gdi.de/enDescription:DIEpromotestheawarenessoflinkagesbetweenclimatechangeanddevelopmentandinvestigatesspecificconditionsforaclimate-smartandjusttransformationtowardsdecarbonizationandresilience.Resources:publications,research,training,events,KlimalogProject,INDC(IntendedNationallyDeterminedContributions)ContentExplorercomparesnationalclimateplan,internationalinternships.GlobalCallforClimateAction(GCCA)URL:http://tcktcktck.org/Description:TheGCCAisadiversenetworkofmorethan450nonprofitorganizationsinmorethan70countrieswithasharedgoal—aworldsafefromrunawayclimatechange.TheGCCAharnessesthestrengthsoffaith,development,science,environment,youth,labor,andothercivilsocietyorganizationstomobilizecitizensandgalvanizepublicopinioninsupportofurgentclimateaction.Weconnectandfacilitatetheeffortsofourpartners;wecommunicateaboutclimatechallengesandsolutions;andwehelppartnersmobilizepeopleinsupportofstrong,equitablegovernmentaction.Resources:e-Newsletter,DailyClimateNews,ClimateVoicesvideostories,photos,publications,GCCACalltoAction,SpokenWordfortheWorldcompetition.GlobalCarbonCaptureandStorageInstituteURL:http://www.globalccsinstitute.com/Description:TheGlobalCCSInstituteisaninternationalmembershiporganization.Ourmissionistoacceleratethedevelopment,demonstrationanddeploymentofcarboncaptureandstorage(CCS),avitaltechnologytotackleclimatechangeandprovideenergysecurity.WedrivetheadoptionofCCSbysharingexpertise,buildingcapacityandprovidingadviceandsupportsothatthisvitaltechnologycanplayitspartinreducinggreenhousegasemissions.Ourinternationalmembershipconsistsofgovernments,globalcorporations,smallcompanies,researchbodiesandnon-governmentorganizations,committedtoCCSasanintegralpartofalow-carbonfuture.Resources:Newsupdates,publications,topicsinclude:carboncapture,policy,publicengagement,economics,engineering.Report:IntroductiontoIndustrialCarbonCaptureandStorageGlobalCarbonProject(GCP)URL:http://www.globalcarbonproject.org/Description:TheGlobalCarbonProjectwasformedtoassisttheinternationalsciencecommunitytoestablishacommon,mutuallyagreedknowledgebasesupportingpolicydebateandactiontoslowtherateofincreaseofgreenhousegasesintheatmosphere.Thesesocietalactionsrequireascientificunderstandingofthecarboncycle,andareplacingincreasingdemandsontheinternationalsciencecommunitytoestablishacommon,mutuallyagreedknowledgebasetosupportpolicydebateandaction.Resources:Meetings,workshops,infographics,publications,CarbonAtlas,CarbonBudget,MethaneBudget,urbanization.GlobalCatastrophicRiskInstitute(GCRI)URL:http://gcrinstitute.org/Description:GCRIisathinktankleadingresearch,education,andprofessionalnetworkingonglobalcatastrophicrisk.Ourmissionistohelpmobilizetheworld’sintellectualandprofessionalresourcestomeethumanity’sgravestthreats.Resources:Publications,affiliatestatus(forresearchers)ande-Newsletter.On-linediscussion.GlobalChangeMasterDirectory(GCMD)-NASAURL:http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.govDescription:TheGCMDholdsmorethan35,000Earthsciencedatasetandservicedescriptions,whichcoversubjectareaswithintheEarthandenvironmentalsciences.Theprojectmissionistoassist



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researchers,policymakers,andthepublicinthediscoveryofandaccesstodata,relatedservices,andancillaryinformation(whichincludesdescriptionsofinstrumentsandplatforms)relevanttoglobalchangeandEarthscienceresearch.Resources:Extensiveportalsanddirectory(EarthData)offeronlineauthoringtoolstoprovidersofdataandservices,facilitatingthecapabilitytomaketheirproductsavailabletotheEarthsciencecommunity.UsersmayperformsearchesthroughtheDirectory’swebsiteusingcontrolledkeywords,free-textsearches,map/datesearchesoranycombinationofthese.Usersmayalsosearchorrefineasearchbydatacenter,location,instrument,platform,project,ortemporal/spatialresolution.GlobalClimateChangeWeekURL:http://globalclimatechangeweek.com/Description:GlobalClimateChangeWeek(GCCW)aimstoencourageacademiccommunities–includingacademics,students,andnon-academicstaffatuniversities–inalldisciplinesandcountriestoengagewitheachother,theircommunities,andpolicymakersonclimatechangeactionandsolutions.HeldannuallyinOctober,GCCWprovidesanopen-endedframeworkforvoluntaryactivitiesaimedatraisingawareness,inspiringbehaviorchange,anddrivingpoliticaltransformationinrelationtoclimatepolicy.Resources:Updates,FAQsheets;“HowtoorganizeGlobalClimateChangeWeekatyouruniversity,”GlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimate(GCEC)–TheNewClimateEconomyURL:newclimateconomyDescription:TheGlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimateisamajorinternationalinitiativetoanalyzeandcommunicatetheeconomicbenefitsandcostsofactingonclimatechange.TheNewClimateEconomyistheCommission’sflagshipproject.Itprovidesindependentandauthoritativeevidenceontherelationshipbetweenactions,whichcanstrengtheneconomicperformanceandthosethatreducetheriskofdangerousclimatechange.TheGlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimatewascommissionedbysevencountries–Colombia,Ethiopia,Indonesia,Norway,SouthKorea,SwedenandtheUnitedKingdom–asanindependentinitiativetoreporttotheinternationalcommunity.Resources:e-NewsletterGCECNews,reports,workingpapers,conferences,2015Report“SeizingtheGlobalOpportunity:partnershipsforbettergrowthandabetterclimate.”2016Report:“TheSustainableInfrastructureImperative.”GlobalEnergyInitiativeURL:http://www.globalenergyinitiative.org/Description:GlobalEnergyInitiativeisaninternationalnot-for-profitorganizationwiththemissionofpromotingsustainableenergyforall,fightingenergypoverty,protectingtheenvironment,andmitigatingtheeffectsofclimatechange.TheInitiativeaimstocreateanewenergyparadigmthatwillcontributetomoreequitableeconomicandsocialdevelopment—tothebenefitofhumanityingeneral—withaprimaryfocusondevelopingnations.GlobalEnergyInitiativeisdedicatedtothebroaderprinciplesandguidelinesadoptedbytheUnitedNationsforachievingtheSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs)andwillcontributetothesuccessofthenexttenyearswhichtheUnitedNationshaveentitled,2014-2024:TheDecadeofSustainableEnergyforAll.Resources:Newsupdates(weekly):worldenergy(donorsupportalllevels);UNotherconferences;studentessaycontest;youngprofessionalsprogram;lightupavillagecampaign;internships(unpaid).GlobalFacilityforDisasterReductionandRecovery(GFDRR)URL:www.gfdrr.orgEstablishedin2006,GFDRRisapartnershipof41countriesand8internationalorganizationscommittedtohelpingdevelopingcountriesreducetheirvulnerabilitytonaturalhazardsandadapttoclimatechange.Thepartnership’smissionistomainstreamdisasterriskreduction(DRR)andclimatechangeadaptation(CCA)incountrydevelopmentstrategiesbysupportingacountry-ledandmanagedimplementationoftheHyogoFrameworkforAction(HFA).GFDRR’sPartnershipCharter,revisedinApril2010,setsitsoriginalmission,rationale,andgovernancestructure.Resources:Topicsearchofresources.



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GlobalFootprintNetworkURL:http://www.footprintnetwork.orgDescription:In2003,GlobalFootprintNetwork,a501c(3)nonprofitorganization,wasestablishedtoenableasustainablefuturewhereallpeoplehavetheopportunitytolivesatisfyingliveswithinthemeansofoneplanet.OurworkaimstoacceleratetheuseoftheEcologicalFootprint—aresourceaccountingtoolthatmeasureshowmuchnaturewehave,howmuchweuse,andwhouseswhat.TheEcologicalFootprintisadata-drivenmetricthattellsushowclosewearetothegoalofsustainableliving.Resources:e-NewsletterFootprintNetworkNews(archived),interviews&films,casestories,job/intern/volunteeropportunities,Reports(regional),NationalFootprintAccounts,FootprintCalculator,LivingPlanetReport.GlobalGreenInstitute(GGGI)URL:http://gggi.org/Description:TheGlobalGreenGrowthInstitute(GGGI)isaninternationalorganizationdedicatedtosupportingandpromotingstrong,inclusiveandsustainableeconomicgrowthindevelopingcountriesandemergingeconomies.Establishedin2012,attheRio+20UnitedNationsConferenceonSustainableDevelopment,GGGIisacceleratingthetransitiontowardanewmodelofeconomicgrowth–greengrowth–foundedonprinciplesofsocialinclusivityandenvironmentalsustainability.Resources:Stakeholderworkshops,policydocuments:GreenGrowthplanningandadministration,events,jobpostings,businessRFPs;GGGIValueChain;focusareas:energywater,landuse,greencitydevelopment.GlobalGreenUSAURL:http://www.globalgreen.org/Description:ThemissionofGlobalGreenUSAistofosteraglobalvalueshifttowardasustainableandsecurefuture.GlobalGreenisanationalleaderinadvancingsustainableandresilientcommunities.Wegreencities,schools,andaffordablehousingtohelpprotecthumanhealth,improvelivability,andsupportourplanet'snaturalsystemsinanefforttostemclimatechange.Resources:videos,employmentandinternships,volunteers,PeaceFellowship;RFPgrantsforSustainableNeighborhoodplanning.GlobalHumanitarianAssistanceProgram(GHA)URL:www.globalhumanitarianassistance.orgDescription:TheGlobalHumanitarianAssistance(GHA)programprovidesobjective,independent,rigorousdataandanalysisonhumanitarianfinancingandrelatedaidflows.Ouraimistoenableaccesstoasharedevidencebaseonresourcestomeettheneedsofpeoplelivinginhumanitariancrises.Webelievethathumanitariandecision-makingshouldbeinformedbyevidenceandthatreliableinformationisfundamentalforimprovedaccountabilityandeffectiveness.GHAisrunbyDevelopmentInitiatives(DI),anindependentorganizationcommittedtoendingpovertyby2030andisfundedbyfundedbythegovernmentsofCanada,theNetherlands,SwedenandtheUnitedKingdom.Resources:Reports,crisisbriefings,blogs,data,countryprofiles,infographics,tools;GlobalHumanitarianAssistanceReport2016.GlobalResilienceSystems(GRS)URL:http://resiliencesystem.orgDescription:TheGlobalResilienceSystem(GRS)isarapidlygrowingglobalaggregationofnestedResilienceSystems(e.g.,USResilienceSystem,HaitiResilienceSystem,VietnamResilienceSystem,JapanResilienceSystemandtheirnestedsubsystems).TheseResilienceSystemsarefocusedonprotectingandimprovingthehealth,humansecurity,resilienceandsustainabilityofhumanpopulationsandtheviabilityoftheirecosystems.TheGRSispartofaglobalinitiativewiththeprimarygoalofimprovingthehealth,



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well-being,andprosperityofallworldcitizensandtheircommunitiesbyfosteringaresilientresponsetochangethatalsoprotectstheinterestsofbiodiversityandhumanpopulationsintothefuture.Resources:ResilientNetworks(RN),FAC(FocusAgilityandConvergence)Teams,TrustNetworks,on-lineblogs/forums(commoninterestgroups),publications,ChallengeAward.GlobalWaterForum(UNESCO)URL:http://www.globalwaterforum.org/research/federal-rivers/Description:TheGlobalWaterForumwasestablishedin2010asaninitiativeoftheUNESCOChairinWaterEconomicsandTransboundaryWaterGovernanceinordertomakewaterrelatedknowledgeandresourcesfreelyavailable.Thecontributionsprovideevidence-based,accessible,andfreelyavailablearticleslookingatlocal,regional,andglobalwaterchallenges.Resources:Publications,tools,awards,scholarshipopportunities.Discussionpaper:King,Careyw.(March2014)“Principlesforprotectingfreshwaterresourcesandbiodiversityduringalow-carbonenergytransition.”Governing-e-NewslettersURL:http://www.governing.com/aboutDescription:GOVERNINGisthenation'sleadingmediaplatformcoveringpolitics,policyandmanagementforstateandlocalgovernmentleaders.Recognizedasthemostcredibleandauthoritativevoiceinitsfield,GOVERNINGprovidesnonpartisannews,insightandanalysisonsuchissuesaspublicfinance,transportation,economicdevelopment,health,energy,theenvironmentandtechnology.ThecoreofGOVERNING'sreadershipconsistsofelected,appointedandcareerofficialsinstateandlocalgovernment,includinggovernors,mayors,countyexecutives,cityandcountycouncilmembers,statelegislators,executivesofstateandlocalagencies,andthoseholdingprofessionalgovernmentpositionssuchasattorneys,publicaccountants,engineersandeducators.Resources:Freee-Newsletter(s)onfinance,data,systemsengineering,health,infrastructure,resources,management,videos,photoarchive,webinars,healthinfrastructure,management,publicsafety,urbanplanning;editorialinternships,openpositions,jobs.GovernmentTechnologySolutionsforStateandLocalGovernmentURL:www.govtech.comDescription:TheonlineportaltoGovernmentTechnology,adivisionofe.Republic,Inc.GovernmentTechnologyanditssisterpublicationsareafamilyofmagazinescoveringinformationtechnology'sroleinstateandlocalgovernments.Managers,electedofficials,CIOsandtechnologystaffatalllevelsofgovernmentgainITnewsandeventinformationfromGovernmentTechnologymagazine.Resources:Issuepapers,newsitemscloud-baseddisasterrecovery,e-Newsetter.GrahamSustainabilityInstitute-ClimateCenterUniversityofMichiganURL:http://graham.umich.edu/climateDescription:ThemissionoftheUniversityofMichiganClimateCenteristocontributetothelong-termsocial,economic,andenvironmentsustainabilityoftheGreatLakesregioninthefaceofclimatechangeandtoinformdecisionmakerswithusefulanduseableclimateinformation.Overthelastfiveyears,theClimateCenterhasbuiltafoundationforthisworkthroughitsurbanadaptationpilotprogram.TheGreatLakesAdaptationAssessmentforCities(GLAA-C)anditsfederallyfundedclimatedatadevelopmentandeducationprogram,GLISA.Someofourpartnersincludenaturalresourcemanagers,watershedcouncils,municipalgovernments,stateandregionalgovernments,andfederalagencies.Resources:e-newsletterPlanetBlue(monthly),decisiontools,publications,resourcesbysector:urban,agriculture,ecosystem,waterGreenBuilderMediaURL:greenbuildermedia.comDescription:GreenBuilder®Media,LLCistheleadingmediacompanyintheNorthAmericanresidentialbuildingindustryfocusedexclusivelyongreenbuildingandresponsiblegrowth.Withacomprehensive



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suiteofprintmedia,onlineoptions,demonstrationhomes,casestudies,trainingandeducationvehicles,andliveevents,GreenBuilderMediaassistsbuildingprofessionalsprepareforthenewgreeneconomy.GreenhouseGasManagementInstituteURL:http://ghginstitute.orgDescription:TheGreenhouseGasManagementInstituteisanon-profitorganizationdedicatedtotrainingtomorrow’sexpertsontheprinciples,conceptsandtechniquestomanageandcrediblyaccountforGHGemissions.Ourmissionistoaddressclimatechangebybuildingandsupportingaglobalcommunityofexpertswiththehigheststandardsofprofessionalpracticeinmeasuring,accounting,auditingandmanaginggreenhousegasemissions;meetingtheneedsofgovernments,corporationsandorganizationslargeandsmall.Resources:e-newsletter,on-linetraining,workshops,journal,inventoryreports,issuebriefs,certificationsforcoursecompletions,TheCarbonInstitute.GreenBuildingInitiativeURL:www.thegbi.orgDescription:TheGreenBuildingInitiative(GBI)isanonprofitorganizationwhosemissionistoacceleratetheadoptionofbuildingpracticesthatresultinenergy-efficient,healthierandenvironmentallysustainablebuildingsbypromotingcredibleandpracticalgreenbuildingapproachesforcommercialconstruction.Resources:Casestudies(allbuildingtypes);SponsorGreenGlobescertificationbuildings.GreenClimateFundURL:http://www.greenclimate.fund/Description:TheGreenClimateFund’svisionistosupportaparadigmshifttolow-emissionandclimate-resilientdevelopment.Itisdrivenbyinnovationandtargetsitsinvestmentsfortransformationalimpact.Toachievemaximumresults,GCFseekstocatalyzefunds,multiplyingtheeffectofitsinitialfinancingbyopeningmarketstonewinvestments.TheFundaimstomaximizetheimpactofpublicfinanceinacreativeway,andtoattractnewsourcesofprivatefinancetocatalyzeinvestmentinmitigationandadaptationprojectsinthedevelopingworld.Resources:jobpostings,expertconsultantroster,publications,projectbriefs,infographs.GreenInfrastructureCenter(GIC)URL:gicinc.orgDescription:TheGreenInfrastructureCenter,Inc.(GIC)wasformedin2006tohelplocalgovernments,communities,andregionalplanningorganizations,landtrustsanddevelopersevaluatetheirgreeninfrastructureassetsandmakeplanstoconservethem.TheGreenInfrastructureCenterprovidesthesuiteoftools–economicanalysis,mapping,andlanduseplanningandassetassessment–neededbycommunitiestoprotectandrestoretheirnaturalassets.Staffteamshelplocalitiesinventorytheirassetsandcreatestrategiesfortheirconservationorrestoration.Weworkattheregionalandlocalscaleinrural,suburbanandurbanenvironments.Resources:Presentations,reports,planningguide(forsale).GuardianCitiesURL:www.theguardian.com/citiesDescription:TheGuardianCitieswebsiteissupportedbytheRockefellerFoundation.Thesiteoffersaforumfordebateandsharingofideasaboutthefutureofcitiesacrosstheworld.Funding:privatefoundations/RockefellerFoundationResilientCitiesforthe21stCenturyResources:Eventupdates.HHomelandSecurityAffairsURL:www.hsaj.org/about-the-journal



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Description:HomelandSecurityAffairsisthepeer-reviewedonlinejournaloftheNavalPostgraduateSchoolCenterforHomelandDefenseandSecurity(CHDS),providingaforumtoproposeanddebatestrategies,policies,andorganizationalarrangementstostrengthenU.S.homelandsecurity.Resources:Publicationarchives,submissionguidelines,subscriptionHomelandSecurityDigitalLibrary(HSDL)URL:www.hsdl.orgDescription:HSDListhenation'spremiercollectionofdocumentsrelatedtohomelandsecuritypolicy,strategy,andorganizationalmanagement,sponsoredbytheU.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurity'sNationalPreparednessDirectorate,FEMAandtheNavalPostgraduateSchoolCenterforHomelandDefenseandSecurity.OurmissionistostrengthennationalsecurityoftheUnitedStatesbysupportingfederal,state,local,andtribalanalysis,debate,anddecision-makingneedsandtoassistacademicsofalldisciplinesinhomelanddefenseandsecurityrelatedresearch.Resources:librarysearchablebyviaopensourcewebsite(somearerestrictedsubjecttouserauthentication);training,events,grantlistings(extensive).HomelandSecurityNewsWireURL:www.homelandsecuritynewswire.comDescription:TheHomelandSecurityNewsWireisthehomelandsecurityindustry’slargestonlinedailynewspublication,authoritative,in-depthanalysisandcoverageoftheday’smostimportanthomelandsecuritystories.Itisanessentialtoolforbusyexecutives,keydecisionmakersandseniorpolicyexpertsandthosewhowishtoremainintheknow,andmakemoreinformedsecurityrelateddecisions.Resources:e-Newsletter(daily)byfreesubscription,HomelandSecurityNewsWirecoversandanalyzeskeyissuesinbiometrics,business,continuity/recovery,cybersecurity,emergency/policy/military,infrastructure,publichealth/biodefense,surveillance,transportation.HomelandSecurityWatch(HLSWatch)URL:http://www.hlswatch.comDescription:HomelandSecurityWatchisablogthatfeaturesbreakingnews,rigorousanalysis,andinformedcommentaryonthecriticalissuesinhomelandsecuritytoday.Ittakesacross-disciplinaryapproachtothesubjectofhomelandsecurity,spanningissuessuchastransportationsecurity,preparednessandresponse,infrastructureprotection,andbordersecurity.Itscontentisintendedbothforanexpert-levelpolicyaudienceaswellasthebroadergeneralaudienceofpeopleinterestedinhomelandsecurity.Theblogisnon-partisanandnon-commercial.Resources:blogportal,extensivedatabasesearchablebytopiclistings.Contributionsinvitedtoblogpostandnewsworthycitations,FridayFreeForumHumanitarianOpenStreetMapTeam(HOT)URL:https://hotosm.org/Description:HOTsupportscommunitymappingprojectsaroundtheworldandassistspeopletocreatetheirownmapsforsocio-economicdevelopmentanddisasterpreparedness.Whenmajordisasterstrikesanywhereintheworld,HOTralliesahugenetworkofvolunteerstocreate,online,themapsthatenableresponderstoreachthoseinneed.Manyofthepoorestandmostvulnerableplacesintheworlddonotexistonanymap.Todateover3,500MissingMapsvolunteershavecollectivelymade12millioneditstoOpenStreetMapandput7.5millionpeopleonthemap.Resources:Newspage,projectreports,customizedtrainingworkshopsinopendata,mappingandGIStools.Opensourceprogramsandapplicationstoleveragecollaborativemappingandnewtechnologiesinthefieldofgeographicinformationforhumanitarianaid.IInfrastructureandClimateNetworkURL:http://theicnet.org/



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Description:TheInfrastructure&ClimateNetwork(ICNet)isanetworkofover50academics,students,andpractitionerswhoarededicatedtoacceleratingclimatescienceandengineeringresearchintheNortheasternUnitedStates.ICNetfocusesonclimatechangeandsealevelriseimpactsandadaptationforsustainablebridges,roads,andtransportationnetworks.ICNetwasestablishedwithsupportfromtheNationalScienceFoundationandisbasedatUniversityofNewHampshire.Resources:Webinars,workshops,meetings,otherresources.InitiativeforaCompetitiveInnerCity(ICIC)URL:www.icic.orgDescription:Foundedin1994,theInitiativeforaCompetitiveInnerCityisanonprofitresearchandstrategyorganizationandtheleadingauthorityonU.S.innercityeconomiesandthebusinessesthatthrivethere.Resources:casestudylibrary,webinars,sourcesofcapitalforinnercityinitiatives.InitiativeforClimateActionTransparency(ICAT)URL:http://www.climateactiontransparency.org/Description:Weworktoprovidepolicymakersaroundtheworldwithtoolsandsupporttomeasureandassesstheimpactsoftheirclimateactions.Workinginitiallywith20developingcountries,theInitiativeaimstohelpgovernmentsbuildcapacitytomeasuretheeffectsoftheirpoliciesandreportprogresspublicly,thusfosteringgreatertransparency,effectiveness,trustandambitioninclimatepoliciesworldwide.TheInitiativewillimprovetheavailabilityandqualityofdata,andenablecountriestopromoteefficient,cost-effectivepolicies.TheInitiativewillalsoprovideaplatformforcountriestosharelessonslearnedandbuildmutualconfidenceintheirclimateactions.Resources:webandblogpostingsInsideClimateNews(ICN)URL:http://insideclimatenews.org/Description:ICNisaPulitzerprize-winning,non-profit,non-partisannewsorganizationthatcoverscleanenergy,carbonenergy,nuclearenergyandenvironmentalscience—plustheterritoryinbetweenwherelaw,policyandpublicopinionareshaped.Ourmissionistoproduceclear,objectivestoriesthatgivethepublicanddecision-makerstheinformationtheyneedtonavigatetheheatandemotionofclimateandenergydebates.Climateandenergyaredefiningissuesofourtime,yetmostmediaoutletsarenowhard-pressedtodevotesufficientresourcestoenvironmentalandinvestigativereporting.Ourgoalistofillthisgrowingnationaldeficiencyandcontributetotheaccuratepublicunderstandingsocrucialtotheproperfunctioningofdemocracy.Resources:Variouse-Newsletters(freesubscriptions);Resourcescleanenergy,climate,economicdevelopment,weeklynewssummary.InstituteforCommunityResiliencyandClimateAdaptationAcademy-Univ.ofConnecticutURL:clear.uconn.edu/climate/about-institute.htmDescription:TheInstituteisdesignedtoincreasetheresilienceandsustainabilityofvulnerablecommunitiesandindividualsalongConnecticut’scoastandinlandwaterwaysastheyareaffectedbythegrowingimpactofclimatechangeontheenvironment.Bybringingtogetherexpertsinawiderangeofacademicdisciplinesandbydevelopingcutting-edgeresearchtosolvepracticalproblems,theUConn/DEEP/NOAApartnershipwillfacilitatedevelopmentofstrategicplansforprotectingthestate’scoastalregion.Resources:Scheduleofmeetings,eventspostings.InstituteforCrisis,DisasterandRiskManagementURL:www.gwu.edu/~icdrmDescription:TheGeorgeWashingtonUniversityInstituteforCrisis,DisasterandRiskManagement(ICDRM)iscelebratingits18thanniversaryasaResearchInstituteand14thanniversaryasaleadingproviderofgraduateleveleducationprogramsintheareaofcrisis,emergencyandriskmanagement.



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LocatedwithintheDepartmentofEngineeringManagementandSystemsEngineering,theInstituteconductseveningclassesatthemainGWUFoggyBottomCampus.Resources:Academicprograms,research,reports,ICDRM/GWYEmergencyManagementGlossaryofTerms(2009).InstituteforDefenseandGovernmentAdvancement(IDGA)URL:www.idga.org/about-us/Description:TheInstituteforDefense&GovernmentAdvancement(IDGA)isanon-partisaninformation-basedorganizationdedicatedtothepromotionofinnovativeideasandlatestdevelopmentsinpublicserviceanddefensethroughhighly-popularlivetrainingandnetworkingevents,aswellasanonlinecommunityportal.Since2003,IDGA’sliveeventshaveincludedspeakerpanelsandtrainingprogramscomprisedofleadingprofessionalsfromthegovernment,militaryandassociatedindustries,whileattractingdelegatesfromvarioussectors.Resources:Bymembership(variouslevels),whitepapers,conferences,training,jobopportunities.InstituteforGovernanceandPlanningDevelopment(IGSD)URL:http://www.igsd.org/Description:TheInstitute’smissionistopromotejustandsustainablesocietiesandtoprotecttheenvironmentbyadvancingtheunderstanding,developmentandimplementationofeffective,accountableanddemocraticsystemsofgovernanceforsustainabledevelopment.TheInstitutebringstogetherprofessionalsfromaroundtheworldwhoarecommittedtostrengtheningenvironmentallawandinstitutionstopromotesustainabledevelopment.Resources:Technicalreports,pressreleasesummaries(extensive),Reports:ClimateandCleanAirCoalition(CCAC)Initiatives,Updates:MontrealProtocol.InstituteforMarketTransformation(IMT)URL:http://www.imt.org/Description:TheInstituteforMarketTransformation(IMT)isaWashington,DC-basednonprofitorganizationpromotingenergyefficiency,greenbuilding,andenvironmentalprotectionintheUnitedStatesandabroad.TheprevailingfocusofIMT’sworkisenergyefficiencyinbuildings.Ouractivitiesincludetechnicalandmarketresearch,policyandprogramdevelopment,andpromotionofbestpracticesandknowledgeexchange.Ourworkinvolvesmanycollaboratorsandtargetsabroadrangeofstakeholdersinboththepublicandprivatesectors.IMTaimstostrengthenmarketrecognitionofthelinkbetweenbuildings’energyefficiencyandtheirfinancialvalue.IMT’seffortsleadtoimportantnewpolicyoutcomes,widespreadchangesinpractice,andultimately,lastingmarketshiftstowardgreaterenergyefficiency,withsubstantialbenefitsfortheeconomyandtheenvironment.Resources:e-Newsletter,publications,buildingenergycodeupdates(IECC);jobopportunities.InstituteforPolicyStudies(IPS)URL:http://www.ips-dc.orgDescription:IPSisacommunityofpublicscholarsandorganizerslinkingpeace,justice,andtheenvironmentintheU.S.andglobally.Weworkwithsocialmovementstopromotetruedemocracyandchallengeconcentratedwealth,corporateinfluence,andmilitarypower.Resources:ResilienceCircles(facilitatortrainingguide,webinar),events,films,blog,networking,fellowships,internships,jobpostings,Letalier-MoffitHumanRightsAwards.InstituteforSocialandEnvironmentalTransition-International(ISET-International)URL:http://i-s-e-t.org/Description:TheInstituteforSocialandEnvironmentalTransition-International(ISET-International)collaborateswithlocalpartnerstobuildresilienceandcatalyzeadaptationtosocialandenvironmentalchange.Weparticularlyfocusonstrategiesthataddressthefundamentalchallengeschangeposesformarginalizedpopulationsandthosewholacktheresourcestoadapt.Ourworkbringstogethertheoreticalandscientificinsightswithsocialengagement,localknowledge,andsharedlearningtoidentifypractical



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strategiesatthelocallevelandtofosterthegrowthofappliedknowledge.WeworkcloselywithsisterorganizationsandotherpartnersinSouthandSoutheastAsia,theUSA,andotherregions.Resources:newspostings,trainingmanuals,publications,ClimateResilienceFrameworkInstituteforSustainableCommunities(ISC)URL:www.iscvt.orgDescription:Webelieveinthepowerofcommunities—andtheirabilitytohelpthemselvesgrowstronger,healthier,morestable,moreprosperousandmorepeaceful.Weknowthateverycommunityhaswithinittheabilitytofindcreativesolutionstocomplexproblems,andwehelppeoplerealizethispotential.Webuildcapacityandinfrastructurefromthetop-downandthebottom-up.Leavingalegacyofleadershipaswellasenduringresults.Applyingbestpracticesfromthepublicandprivatesector,ISCusescreative,flexibletrainingandmentoringtohelpcommunitiesproducebreakthroughresults.Resources:News,projects;sponsorsannualSustainableCommunitiesLeadershipAcademy.InstituteforWaterResources(IWR)–U.S.ArmyEngineerInstituteURL:www.water-resources.usDescription:IWRwasformed45yearsagotoprovidetheUSACECivilWorksProgramwiththecapabilitytoanalyzeandanticipateemergingwaterresourcetrendsandissuesfacingournation.Fromitsbeginnings,respondingtothesweepingchangesinwaterdevelopmentpoliciesandthepassageoftheNationalEnvironmentalPolicyActin1969,IWRhasbeentacklingthewaterresourceschallengescomingfromaneverincreasingpublicdemandforwaterprojectsandthepolicyandtechnologicalchallengesofthe21stCentury.Resources:News,library(extensive,searchable),careers,contracting,visitingscholars,ReportEngagingVulnerablePopulationsinWaterResourcePlanning.InsuranceInstituteforBusiness&HomeSafety(IBHS)URL:www.disastersafety.orgDescription:IBHSprovidesDisasterSafety.orgasaservicetohomeownersandbusinessownersaspartofitsoverallmissionofreducingpropertylosses.TheIBHSmissionistoconductobjective,scientificresearchtoidentifyandpromoteeffectiveactionsthatstrengthenhomes,businesses,andcommunitiesagainstnaturaldisastersandothercausesofloss.TheInsuranceInstituteforBusiness&HomeSafetyenvisionsaworldwherethedurabilityofhomesandcommercialbuildingsisacoresocietalvalue–greatlyreducinghumanfinanciallosses,aswellascommunitydisruptions,thatresultfromnaturalandman-madedisasters.IBHSmembercompanies:OurmembersareinsurersandreinsurersthatconductbusinessintheUnitedStatesorreinsureriskslocatedintheUnitedStates.Affiliatemembershipisopentobrokers,managinggeneralagentsandindependentagents.Associatemembershipisopentoallotherswhosupportourmission.Resources:Eventupdates,resources;Fortifiedbuildingstandardsandguide;videosofIBHSResearchCentertests(wind,rain,hail,fire).IntactCentreonClimateAdaptation(ICCA)–UniversityofWaterlooURL:www.intactcentreclimateadaptation.caDescription:IntactCentreonClimateAdaptation(ICCA)isanationalappliedresearchcentrethatfocusesonmobilizingpracticalandcost-effectivesolutionstoaddressclimatechangeandextremeweatherevents.ICCAisanincubatorofnewadaptationideas,conductingresearch,knowledgemobilizationandpromotinginitiativesaimedatde-riskingthenegativeimpactsofachangingclimateandextremeweather.Resources:Conferences,events,Report:“ClimateChangeandthePreparednesstoLimitPotentialFloodDamage” IntergovernmentalPanelonClimateChange(IPCC–UNEP)URL:http://www.ipcc.ch/



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Description:TheIntergovernmentalPanelonClimateChange(IPCC)istheleadinginternationalbodyfortheassessmentofclimatechange.Co-sponsors:WHO,UNEPResources:extensivearchives,reports,factssheets,conferences,news,scholarshipprograms,links.IntergovernmentalSustainableDevelopmentAgenda(ISDA)URL:http://sd.iisd.org/Description:Sustainabledevelopmentpolicyandpractice,compilationofinformationinternationalmeetings,sustainabledevelopmentknowledgebase,naturalresources,sustainabledevelopment,climatechange,sustainableenergy,chemicalsandwaste,globalregions.Resources:e-learningresources,dailynewsfeed;articles,EarthNegotiationsBulletin(ENB).InternationalAssociationforUrbanClimate(IAUC)URL:http://www.urban-climate.orgDescription:TheInternationalAssociationforUrbanClimate(IAUC)isanorganizationseekingmembershipfromthosewithscientific,scholarlyandtechnicalinterestsintheclimatologyandmeteorologyofbuilt-upareasandurbanlandscapes;IAUCcommunicateswithitsmembersviaitswebsiteandamoderatedemaillistserver.Resources:e-NewsletterTheUrbanClimate(archived),Conferencesandmeetings(archived),discussiongroups,awards,studentpaperawards,extensivepublications,reports,bibliography;job/positionpostings.InternationalAssociationofEmergencyManagers(IAEM)URL:www.iaem.com/Description:TheInternationalAssociationofEmergencyManagers(IAEM),withmorethan6,000membersworldwide,isanon-profiteducationalorganizationdedicatedtopromotingthe"PrinciplesofEmergencyManagement"andrepresentingthoseprofessionalswhosegoalsaresavinglivesandprotectingpropertyandtheenvironmentduringemergenciesanddisasters.Resources:Eventupdatespostedonwebsite;awardsprogramsandscholarshipprogramInternationalCarbonActionPartnership(ICAP)URL:icapcarbonaction.comDescription:TheInternationalCarbonActionPartnership(ICAP)isaninternationalforumforgovernmentsandpublicauthoritiesthathaveimplementedorareplanningtoimplementemissionstradingsystems(ETS).ICAPfacilitatescooperationbetweencountries,sub-nationaljurisdictionsandsupranationalinstitutionsthathaveestablishedorareactivelypursuingcarbonmarketsthroughmandatorycapandtradesystems.ICAPprovidestheopportunityformemberjurisdictionstosharebestpracticesanddiscussETSdesignelementswithaviewtocreatingawell-functioningglobalcarbonmarketthroughlinkingETS.ICAPfocusesonthethreepillarsoftechnicaldialogue,ETSknowledgesharingandcapacitybuildingactivities.Resources:ICAPNewsletter(archived),mapsETSstatusworldwide,factsheets,courses,conferenceandworkshopevents.InternationalCentreforClimateChangeandDevelopment(ICCCAD)URL:http://www.icccad.netDescription:CCCADaimstobeaglobalCentreofExcellenceonClimateChangeandDevelopmentresearchbasedinBangladesh,whereClimateChangehasasignificantimpact.AsaglobalCentreofExcellence,ICCCADwantstobuildandleadanetworkofSouthernbasedpartnerinstitutes,togethereducatingtheworldaboutClimateChangeandDevelopmentandincreasingcapacityintheSouth.Resources:workshops,publications,ClimateYouthInitiative(CYI)InternationalCentreforIntegratedMountainDevelopment(ICIMOD)URL:www.icimod.org/



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Description:TheInternationalCentreforIntegratedMountainDevelopment(ICIMOD)isaregionalintergovernmentallearningandknowledgesharingcentreservingtheeightregionalmembercountriesoftheHinduKushHimalayas–Afghanistan,Bangladesh,Bhutan,China,India,Myanmar,Nepal,andPakistan–andbasedinKathmandu,Nepal.Globalizationandclimatechangehaveanincreasinginfluenceonthestabilityoffragilemountainecosystemsandthelivelihoodsofmountainpeople.ICIMODaimstoassistmountainpeopletounderstandthesechanges,adapttothem,andmakethemostofnewopportunities,whileaddressingupstream-downstreamissues.Resources:e-NewsletterIMICODNewsDigest,regionaldatabase,photogallery,stories,NepalEarthquake2015,HimalayanDocumentCentre(HIMALDOC),fellowships,careerjoblistings.InternationalClimateChangeInformationProgramme(ICCIP)URL:http://www.iccip.net/Description:Theaimsofthe"InternationalClimateChangeInformationProgramme"are:todisseminatethelatestfindingsfromscientificresearchonclimatechange:toundertakeeducation,communicationandawareness-raisingprojectsonmattersrelatedtoclimatechangeinbothindustrializedanddevelopingcountries:tonetworkpeopleandorganizationswaystodiscusstheproblems,barriers,challengesrelatedtocommunicationonclimatechange.Resources:Libraryofpublications,events,DecadeofClimateChangeEducation,Awareness,andTraining.InternationalDisasterandRiskConference(IDRC)URL:http://idrc.info/homeDescription:IDRCDavos2014attemptstofindsolutionstotoday’schallengesbymanagingrisks,reducingdisastersandadaptingtoclimatechange.Focusingonamulti-sectors,multi-stakeholdersandmulti-disciplinesapproachIDRChelpstobuildstrongertieswithadequatepublic-privatepartnershipmodelsamongriskmanagementcommunitiesandsectors,enablingamovetowardsatrulyintegrativewayofthinkingaboutdisastersandrisks.TheoutcomeswillbepresentedattheUNWorldConferenceWCDRRinSendai,JapaninMarch2015andaimtoinfluencethepost2015agendasuchasthePost-2015FrameworkforDisasterRiskReduction(HFA2),theSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs)orthesuccessoroftheUNFCCCKyotoProtocol.InternationalDisasterConference&Expo(IDCE)URL:http://internationaldisasterconference.com/Description:ThemissionoftheInternationalDisasterConference&Expo(IDCE)istounitepublicandprivatesectorprofessionalsfromaroundtheworldfordiscussionsregardingpolicy,lessonslearned,bestpractices,andforwardthinking,resultinginthemitigationoflossoflifeandpropertywhencatastrophiceventsoccur.IDCEsupportsabroadspectrumofindustryperspectives:HomelandSecurity,EmergencyManagement,EmergencyResponse,DisasterRecovery,BusinessContinuity,Resilience,GlobalSecurity.Resources:AnnualConferences.InternationalEconomicDevelopmentCouncil(IEDC)URL:http://www.iedconline.org/indexDescription:IEDChasdevelopedaprogramofdisasterpreparednessandpost-disastereconomicrecoverydirectedateconomicdevelopmentorganizations,chambersofcommerce,localbusinessandtradeorganizations,andothereconomicrecoverystakeholders.Economicdeveloperspromoteeconomicwell-beingandqualityoflifefortheircommunities,bycreating,retainingandexpandingjobsthatfacilitategrowth,enhancewealthandprovideastabletaxbase.Frompublictoprivate,ruraltourbanandlocaltointernational,IEDC’smembersareengagedinthefullrangeofeconomicdevelopmentexperience.Ourmemberscreatehigh-qualityjobs,developvibrantcommunities,andimprovethequalityoflifeintheirregions.Resources:Publications,casestudies,awardsprogram,trainingNeighborhoodDevelopmentStrategies;DisasterPreparednessandEconomicDevelopmentwebinarseries(archived);volunteeropportunities,technicalassistance,DisasterRecoveryWebPortal:RestorYourEconomy.org



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InternationalEnergyAgency(IEA)URL:www.iea.orgDescription:TheIEAisanautonomousorganizationthatworkstoensurereliable,affordableandcleanenergyforits29membercountriesandbeyond.TheIEAhasfourmainareasoffocus:energysecurity,economicdevelopment,environmentalawarenessandengagementworldwide.Resources:publications,training,glossary,Frequentlyaskedquestions(FAQs),employmentpostings,annualreport:WorldEnergyOutlook,InternationalEnergyAlliance(IEA)URL:http://internationalenergyalliance.org/Description:IEAbeganasfourhighschoolstudentsrecognizedtherapiddepletionoftraditionalfossilresources.TheInternationalEnergyAlliance(IEA)in2011wasestablishedtoeducate,inform,andinspirelike-mindedindividualsinanenvironmentalpursuittocauseawarenessanduncoverpossiblesolutionsfortheongoingenergycrisis.Resources:News(archived),businessspotlight,energytechnology,recommendedreading,“Energy101.”InternationalFederationofRedCrossandRedCrescentSocietiesURL:www.ifrc.org/conttingencyplanningDescription:Contingencyplanningaimstoprepareanorganizationtorespondwelltoanemergencyanditspotentialhumanitarianimpact.Developingacontingencyplaninvolvesmakingdecisionsinadvanceaboutthemanagementofhumanandfinancialresources,coordinationandcommunicationsprocedures,andbeingawareofarangeoftechnicalandlogisticalresponses.Suchplanningisamanagementtool,involvingallsectors,whichcanhelpensuretimelyandeffectiveprovisionofhumanitarianaidtothosemostinneedwhenadisasteroccurs.InternationalInstituteforSustainableDevelopment(IISD)–CLIMATE-LURL:www.iisd.orgDescription:IISD’smissionistopromotehumandevelopmentandenvironmentalsustainabilitythroughinnovativeresearch,communicationandpartnerships.TheinstitutehasofficesinCanada,SwitzerlandandtheUnitedStates,andoperatesinover70countriesaroundtheworld.IISDhas501(c)(3)statusintheU.S.IISDreceivescoresupportfromtheGovernmentofCanada.rigorousandambitiousperformancestandard.Resources:IISDReportingService;publicationssearchablebytopic,videos,policypapers,state-of-artandreportingservice(extensivelisting);EarthNegotiationsBulletin(ENB);jobpostings(weekly),Climate-L(Dailyfeedannouncementlistforthoseinvolvedinclimatechangepolicy-http://climate-l.iisd.org).InternationalInstituteofGlobalResilience(IIGR)URL:http://aboutiigr.orgDescription:“Let’sstarttomorrowtoday.”LaunchedbytheS&RFoundation,currently,ourprimaryfocusisonJapan,akeyfriendandallyoftheUnitedStates.Toovercomedisasterhandinhandwithourfriendsacrosstheworld.Disasterpreparednessandresponsearenormallyaddressedlocally,thenwithinaState,Prefecture,orRegion,andfinallywithinasinglecountry.Ifdisasterpractitionersfromaroundtheworldconnectwitheachotherandsharetheirexperienceandknowledge,disasterpreparednessandresponsecanbeimprovedeverywhere.Inthatregard,IIGR’smissionistohelpstrengthenthereadinessandprofessionalismoftheemergencymanagementcommunityworldwidethroughtraining,education,consulting,andresearch.Resources:Subjectmatterexperts,internationalfellowsprogram,advisoryscholars,interns,partnerships.InternationalLivingFuturesInstitute(ILFI)(Alsosee:LivingBuildingChallengeCollaboratives)URL:living-future.orgDescription:Toleadandsupportthetransformationtowardcommunitiesthataresociallyjust,culturallyrichandecologicallyrestorative.TheInternationalLivingFutureInstituteisahubforvisionaryprograms.



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WeadministertheLivingBuildingChallenge,™thebuiltenvironment'smostrigorousandambitiousperformancestandard.Resources:publications.InternationalPartnershiponMitigationandMRV(Measuring,ReportingandVerification)URL:http://mitigationpartnership.netDescription:TheoverallaimofthePartnershipistosupportapracticalexchangeonmitigation-relatedactivitiesandMRVbetweendevelopinganddevelopedcountriesinordertohelpclosetheglobalambitiongap.ThePartnershipiscomprisedofapproximately70countries,themajorityofwhicharefromdevelopingcountries.TheInternationalPartnershiponMitigationandMRVhasnoformalcharacterandisopentonewcountries.Resources:MitigationNewsletter(quarterly)archived,Projects,initiatives,Extensivepublications,training,tools,research,reports(topicsearchable);processguidance,GlobalGoodPracticeAnalysis(examplesofmitigation-relatedpracticeworldwide,searchablebytopicandregion).InternationalRenewableEnergyAgency(IRENA)URL:www.irena.orgDescription:TheInternationalRenewableEnergyAgency(IRENA)isanintergovernmentalorganizationthatsupportscountriesintheirtransitiontoasustainableenergyfuture,andservesastheprincipalplatformforinternationalco-operation,acentreofexcellence,andarepositoryofpolicy,technology,resourceandfinancialknowledgeonrenewableenergy.IRENApromotesthewidespreadadoptionandsustainableuseofallformsofrenewableenergy,includingbioenergy,geothermal,hydropower,ocean,solarandwindenergy,inthepursuitofsustainabledevelopment,energyaccess,energysecurityandlow-carboneconomicgrowthandprosperity.Resources:events,countryinformation,renewableenergystatistics,renewableenergybenefits,bestpractices,publicationslibrary.InternationalRenewableEnergyAlliance(RENAlliance)URL:http://ren-alliance.invotech.se/Description:TheInternationalRenewableEnergyAlliance(RENAlliance)wasformedduringtheBonn2004InternationalRenewableEnergyConference,andhasbeenestablishedtoadvancepolicyandinformationonrenewableenergybyprovidingacombinedvoiceforrenewableenergytechnologyandpractice.TheRENAlliancebridgesthegapbetweenpolicyandpracticebybuildingonthesynergyofitspartnerorganizationstoachieveprogressthroughtheircollectiveexperienceandknowledge.Thepartnerscompriseinternationalorganizationsrepresentingbioenergy,geothermal,solar,waterandwindtechnologies.Resources:news,linkstopartners;RenewableEnergyCapacityStatistics2016InternationalResearchInstituteforClimateandSociety(IRI)–ColumbiaUniversityURL:http://iri.columbia.eduDescription:ThemissionoftheIRIistoenhancesociety’scapabilitytounderstand,anticipateandmanagetheimpactsofclimateinordertoimprovehumanwelfareandtheenvironment,especiallyindevelopingcountries.TheIRIconductsthismissionthroughstrategicandappliedresearch,education,capacitybuilding,andbyprovidingforecastsandinformationproductswithanemphasisonpracticeandverifiableutilityandpartnership.Resources:Newsmedia,training,datalibrary,ENSOresources,conditionsandforecaststopics:financial,publichealth,water,disasters,agriculture;ENACTS:EnhancingNationalClimateServiceInitiative(climatedata).InternationalResearchNetworkforLowCarbonSocieties(LCS-RNet)URL:http://lcs-rnet.org/Description:LCS-RNetisapracticalplatformofresearchers/researchorganizationsthataremakingclosecontributionstoindividualcountries’low-carbonpolicy-makingprocesses.ThebasicnatureofLCS-RNetis



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aplatformtosupportandencourageinformationsharingandvoluntarycooperationamongresearchinstitutions,specificallyinthefieldofLCSresearch.LCS-RNetalsofacilitatesinteractionsbetweenresearchersandvariousstakeholdersanddeliversitsfindingstopolicy-makerstoassistinscience-basedpolicymakingduringtransitionstolow-carbonsocieties.Resources:meetings,workshops,publications,PrimeronLowCarbonSocieties.InternationalRiskGovernanceCouncil(IRGC)URL:www.irgc.orgDescription:TheInternationalRiskGovernanceCouncil(IRGC)isanindependentnon-profitorganizationwhichaimstohelpimprovetheunderstandingandmanagementofrisksandopportunitiesbyprovidinginsightintosystemicrisksthathaveimpactsonhumanhealthandsafety,ontheenvironment,ontheeconomyandonsocietyatlarge.Asascience-basedthinktankandneutralcollaborativeplatformwithmultidisciplinaryexpertise,IRGC’smissionincludesdevelopingconceptsofriskgovernance,anticipatingmajorriskissues,andprovidingriskgovernancepolicyadviceforkeydecision-makers.Drawinguponinternationalscientificknowledgeformboththepublicandprivatesector,IRGCchampionsignored,neglectedandemergingissuesandcanhelpbuildingbridgesbetweenscienceandpolicyintoday’schallenginggovernanceenvironment.Resources:events,publications,“snapshot”andpolicyreportsonissuesofCarbonCapture,Nanotechnology,SyntheticBiology,Bioenergy,EnergyTransitions,StakeholderEngagementResourceGuide(SEG);IRGCResourceGuide(collectionofauthoredpiecesfocusedonmeasuringresilience,keywordsearchable)InternationalSeaLevelInstituteURL:www.sealevelinstitute.infoDescription:Thesoonerthatplanners,engineers,architects,lawyers,financiers,legislators,investors,businessleaders,andthepublicbecomeinformed,thequickerwecanbegintotakethenecessaryactions.Withvision,creativityandplanning,wecanprotectthefuturelivabilityandsustainabilityofcoastalcitiesaswellasmanyimpactedinlandcommunitiesResources:[fund-raisingphaseinprocess]InternationalUnionofForestResearchOrganizations(IUFRO)–FLAREConferenceURL:http://www.iufro.orgDescription:Reducingpovertyandincreasingadaptivecapacityrelyingonforestsisdifficulttoimplementandmonitor,butitcanbedone–successfulexamplesaroundtheworldexistatbothcommunityandhouseholdlevels,andboththesocialandnaturalsciencemethodsbehindthesechallengesareatawatershed.ThefirstannualFLAREconferencewilladvancecuttingedgeknowledgeonforest-basedlivelihoods,layingthegroundworktofurtherdeveloptools,methods,andindicatorstoassesshow,where,andwhyinterventionsfunctionbesttoprotectforests,reduceterrestrialGHGemissions,andimprovethelivesofforest-dependentpeopleswithinthelargerlandscapecontext.Throughaseriesoforalpresentations,speedtalks,posters,andworkshops,wewillcreateastrategytocatalyzeanalysesofexistinglarge-scaleforest,census,andhouseholddatasets;generatefunctionalanalyticframeworks,indicators,andmethodologicalproductstoassessoutcomesofforestsectorinterventions;identifyareasofneededresearch;andpromotethebroaderadoptionoftheseproductsbyresearchers,practitioners,andpolicymakersalike.Date:27-30November2015,Paris,FranceOrganizers:InternationalForestryResourcesandInstitutions(IFRI),ProgramonForestsoftheWorldBank(PROFOR)andtheMuséedel’HommeResearchGrouponSocialandNaturalEvolutionResources:publications,events,positionannouncements,jobs,noticeboard,researchfunding,fellowships,scholarships,webinars,summerprograms,honorsandawards.InternationalUnionforConservationofNature(IUCN)URL:http://www.iucn.orgDescription:Createdin1948,IUCNisnowtheworld’slargestandmostdiverseenvironmentalnetwork,



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harnessingtheknowledge,resourcesandreachofmorethan1,300Memberorganizationsandsome16,000experts.Itisaleadingproviderofconservationdata,assessmentsandanalysis.ItsbroadmembershipenablesIUCNtofilltheroleofincubatorandtrustedrepositoryofbestpractices,toolsandinternationalstandards.IUCNprovidesaneutralspaceinwhichdiversestakeholdersincludinggovernments,NGOs,scientists,businesses,localcommunities,indigenouspeoplesorganizationsandotherscanworktogethertoforgeandimplementsolutionstoenvironmentalchallengesandachievesustainabledevelopment.Resources:regionalreports,publicationlibraries(extensive),conservationtools,monitoringandevaluation,casestudies,joblist,careerandconsultancyopportunities.InternationalWELLBuildingInstitute(IBWI)URL:http://www.wellcertified.com/Description:TheWELLBuildingStandard®isanevidence-basedsystemformeasuring,certifyingandmonitoringtheperformanceofbuildingfeaturesthatimpacthealthandwell-being.WELLisadministeredbytheInternationalWELLBuildingInstitute™(IWBI),apublicbenefitcorporationwhosemissionistoimprovehumanhealthandwell-beingthroughthebuiltenvironment.WELListhird-partycertifiedbyGreenBusinessCertificationInc.(GBCI),whichadministersLEEDcertificationandLEEDprofessionalcredentialing.Resources:Buildingstandardprotocolandcertification.JJournalofHomelandSecurityandEmergencyManagement(JHSEM)URL:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/jhsemDescription:TheWorlds’NetworkofForestScience.Createdin2004,theJournalofHomelandSecurityandEmergencyManagement(JHSEM)isanonlinejournalthatpublishesoriginal,innovative,andtimelyarticlesdescribingandassessingresearchandpracticeinthefieldsofhomelandsecurityandemergencymanagement.JHSEMpublishesnotonlypeer-reviewedarticlesbutalsoopinion,news/communiqués,andbook/mediareviews.Itselectronicformatallowsustoleveragecommunicationtechnologiesinordertoaccumulateanddisseminatethelatestknowledgeonabroadrangeofrelatedtopicsinatimelyandinexpensivemanner.JHSEMisalsoofferedinprintformat.rigorousandambitiousperformancestandard.Resources:AccessbysubscriptionJournalists’ResourceURL:http://journalistsresource.org/Description:BasedatHarvard’sShorensteinCenteronMedia,PoliticsandPublicPolicy,Journalist’sResourceexaminesnewstopicsthrougharesearchlens.Wesurfacescholarshiprelevanttomediapractitioners,bloggers,educators,studentsandgeneralreaders.Ourphilosophyisthatpeer-reviewedresearchstudiescan,attheveryleast,helpanchorjournalistsastheynavigatedifficultterrainandcompetingclaims.Resources:weeklye-mailfeed,studies,curriculasyllabi,journalismtipsheetsreports,datakeywordsearchable(extensive):environment,climate,sustainability,cities,ecology,food,energy,law,journalismstandards.KKresgeFoundation–EnvironmentalProgramURL:http://kresge.org/Description:Creatingopportunityforlow-incomepeopleisahallmarkofourworkatTheKresgeFoundation,”saysPresidentRipRapson.“Ourprogramsreflecttheinflectionpointswherewethinkwecanactuallymakeadifferenceinthelifetrajectoriesofpeoplewhoarepoor,disadvantagedorunderservedinfundamentalways.”TheKresgeFoundationisa$3billionprivate,nationalfoundationheadquarteredin



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MetropolitanDetroit,thatworkstoexpandopportunitiesinAmerica'scitiesthroughgrantmakingandinvestinginartsandculture,education,environment,health,humanservices,communitydevelopmentandourplace-basedeffortsinDetroit.Resources:Grantopportunitiesandguidelines;ClimateResilienceandUrbanOpportunityinitiativefactsheet;topicsearchofresources.LLancetCountdownURL:http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancetDescription:TheLancetCountdown:trackingprogressonhealthandclimatechangeisaninternational,multidisciplinaryresearchcollaborationbetweenacademicinstitutionsandpractitionersacrosstheworld.Itfollowsonfromtheworkofthe2015LancetCommission,whichconcludedthattheresponsetoclimatechangecouldbe“thegreatestglobalhealthopportunityofthe21stcentury”.TheLancetCountdownaimstotrackthehealthimpactsofclimatehazards;healthresilienceandadaptation;healthco-benefitsofclimatechangemitigation;economicsandfinance;andpoliticalandbroaderengagement.Resources:SubscriptionTheLancet(nocharge),articles,newsupdates.LandArtGeneratorInitiative(LAGI)URL:Description:TheLandArtGeneratorInitiative(LAGI),providesaplatformforartists,architects,landscapearchitects,andothersworkingwithengineersandscientiststobringforwardhuman-centeredsolutionsforsustainableenergyinfrastructuresthatenhancethecityasworksofpublicartwhilecleanlypoweringthousandsofhomes.ThegoalofLAGIistoacceleratethetransitiontopost-carboneconomiesbyprovidingmodelsofrenewableenergyinfrastructurethataddvaluetopublicspace,inspire,andeducate—whileprovidingequitablepowertothousandsofhomesaroundtheworld.Resources:e-Newsletter(bimonthly),publications,portfolioofBiennialcompetitions(site-specificenvironmentalprojects),archiveofpressreportsLandscapesforPeople,Food,andNatureURL:http://peoplefoodandnature.orgDescription:Toachievethegoalsby2030willrequirearadicallydifferentparadigmofdevelopmentthanwasappliedtotheMillenniumDevelopmentGoals.Anewapproachthatbreaksdownsectoralbarriers,capitalizesonsynergiesinlandusesandhumandevelopment,andstrengthenscoordinationandparticipationofawiderangeofstakeholdersisneeded.Integratedlandscapemanagement(ILM)isthatapproach.Resources:Interactivewebsitevisuals,whitepaper:LandscapePartnershipsforSustainableDevelopmentLawrenceBerkeleyNationalLaboratory(LBNL)URL:www.lbl.govDescription:BerkeleyLabisamemberofthenationallaboratorysystemsupportedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEnergythroughitsOfficeofScience.ItismanagedbytheUniversityofCalifornia(UC)andischargedwithconductingunclassifiedresearchacrossawiderangeofscientificdisciplines.Resources:e-Newsletter,reports,articles,careers,photoarchive(topicsearchable):climate+environment,energy,historyofscience,otherscience/technologyresearch.LincolnInstituteofLandPolicyURL:www.lincolninst.edu/Description:TheLincolnInstituteofLandPolicyisaleadingresourceforkeyissuesconcerningtheuse,regulation,andtaxationofland.Providinghigh-qualityeducationandresearch,theInstitutestrivestoimprovepublicdialogueanddecisionsaboutlandpolicy.Asaprivateoperatingfoundationwhoseoriginsdateto1946,theInstituteseekstoinformdecisionmakingthrougheducation,research,policyevaluation,



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demonstrationprojects,andthedisseminationofinformation,policyanalysis,anddatathroughourpublications,Website,andothermedia.Bybringingtogetherscholars,practitioners,publicofficials,policymakers,journalists,andinvolvedcitizens,theLincolnInstituteintegratestheoryandpracticeandprovidesanonpartisanforumformultidisciplinaryperspectivesonpublicpolicyconcerningland,bothintheU.S.andinternationally.Resources:Publications(extensive);AtlasofUrbanExpansion(twocenturiesofdataonworldcities).LivingBuildingChallengeCollaboratives–AmbassadorNetworkURL:living-future.org/collaborativesDescription:LivingBuildingChallengeCollaborativesarecommunity-based,in-persongroupsofAmbassadorsthatcometogetherforinformallearningexperiencesandtoadvancecommunitytransformation.CollaborativememberscreatethelocalconditionsthatsupportdevelopmentofLivingBuildings,LandscapesandNeighborhoods.Collaborativesintownsandcitiesaroundtheworldarepursuingavarietyofinitiatives,includingadvocacy,communityengagement,educationaleventsdesigncompetitions,regulatorreform,projectincubation,outreachtocommunitystakeholders.Resources:“LivingBuilding”certificationofbuildings,casestudies,training.LivingCitiesURL:www.livingcities.orgDescription:LivingCitiesharnessesthecollectivepowerofphilanthropyandfinancialinstitutionstoimprovethelivesoflow-incomepeopleandthecitieswheretheylive.LivingCities’corevalues–thosewebelievearefundamentaltotheorganization’ssuccessinachievingitsmission–arecollaboration,innovation,leadership,andimpact.Theseorganizationalvaluesguideoureverydaydecisionsabouthow,whyandwhatwedo.Resources:e-Newsletter,CityAcceleratorGuideReportinnovationprogramreports.LivingShorelinesForumURL:http://livingshorelinesforum.org/Description:Thepurposeofthisonlineforumistoprovideaplaceformembersofthelivingshorelinescommunitytoshareideas,postpictures,compileresearchandworkcollaboratively.Resources:e-Newsletter,news-clippedarticles,photosofinstallations,reportsrelatedtoUSACEpermittingoflivingshoreline,bankstabilization.LocalFutures/InternationalSocietyforEcologyandCultureURL:http://www.localfutures.org/Description:ThemissionofLocalFutures(formerlyInternationalSocietyforEcologyandCulture)istoprotectandrenewecologicalandsocialwellbeingbypromotingasystemicshiftawayfromeconomicglobalizationtowardslocalization.Throughits“educationforaction”programs,LocalFuturesdevelopsinnovativemodelsandtoolstocatalyzecollaborationforstrategicchangeatthecommunityandinternationallevel.Resources:LocalFuturese-Newsletter,films,reports,blog,“EconomicsofHappiness”filmbyHelenaNorberg-Hodge(RightLivelihoodAward).LocalGovernmentsforSustainability(ICLEIUSA)URL:www.icleiusa.orgDescription:ICLEIUSAistheleadingmembershipassociationofcities&countiescommittedtoclimateaction,cleanenergy,andsustainability.ICLEIUSAistherecognizedleaderinlocalsustainability.Wearetheonlyorganizationthatoffersacomprehensiveapproachtohelpyourlocalgovernmentachieveitssustainability,climateprotection,andcleanenergygoals.Wesetnationalstandardsanddriveinnovation.Ourlocalgovernmentmembers--1,000worldwide--aresharingsolutionsandhelpingoneanotherstayconnectedtotheexplosionoflocalsustainabilityinnovation.Resources:“GreenBuildingChallenge,”briefingsheets(climateandsustainability),topicsearchofresourcesandupdatesavailable.



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LocalGovernmentCommission(LGV)URL:www.lgc.orgDescription:TheLocalGovernmentCommissionisanonprofit,nonpartisan,membershiporganizationthataimstoassistlocalelectedofficialsandotherdedicatedcommunityleaderswhoareworkingtocreatehealthy,walkable,andresource-efficientcommunities.TheLGC'smembershipiscomposedoflocalelectedofficials,cityandcountystaff,planners,architects,andcommunityleaderswhoarecommittedtomakingtheircommunitiesmorelivable,prosperous,andresource-efficient.Topicsincludeclimatechange,communitydesign,energy,healthycommunities,water.Resources:Variouslevelsofmembershipformunicipalleaders,agencies.LowEmissionsDevelopmentStrategies(LEDS)GlobalPartnershipURL:http://ledsgp.orgDescription:TheLowEmissionDevelopmentStrategies(LEDS)GlobalPartnershipwasfoundedtoadvanceclimateresilientlowemissiondevelopmentthroughcoordination,informationexchange,andcooperationamongprogramsandcountriesworkingtoadvancelowemissionsgrowth.Launchedinearly2011,thepartnershipcurrentlybringstogethermorethan140governmentalandinternationalinstitutions.Thepartnershipisopentoallinterestedpartiesthatperformrelevantwork.WeoperateviaanewandinnovativedistributedleadershipmodelResources:workinggroups,PPTpresentations,training,toolkits,publications,webinars,remoteexperttechnicalassistance,fellowships.MMacArthurFoundationURL:http://www.macfound.org/Description:TheJohnD.andCatherineT.MacArthurFoundationsupportscreativepeopleandeffectiveinstitutionscommittedtobuildingamorejust,verdant,andpeacefulworld.InadditiontoselectingtheMacArthurFellows,theFoundationworkstodefendhumanrights,advanceglobalconservationandsecurity,makecitiesbetterplaces,andunderstandhowtechnologyisaffectingchildrenandsociety.Oneofthenation'slargestindependentfoundations,theFoundationfostersthedevelopmentofknowledge,nurturesindividualcreativity,strengthensinstitutions,helpsimprovepublicpolicy,andprovidesinformationtothepublic,primarilythroughsupportforpublicinterestmedia.Resources:Casestudies,Internship,jobpostings,grantopportunities.MCEER:EarthquakeEngineeringtoExtremeEventsUniversityatBuffaloSUNYURL:www.buffalo.edu/mceer/about.htmlDescription:MCEERisanationalcenterofexcellencededicatedtothediscoveryanddevelopmentofnewknowledge,toolsandtechnologiesthatequipcommunitiestobecomemoredisasterresilientinthefaceofearthquakesandotherextremeevents.MCEERaccomplishesthisthroughasystemofmultidisciplinary,multi-hazardresearch.Resources:Publications;civilengineeringdegreeprograms(M.S.,PhD.).MITClimateCoLab–MassachusettsInstituteofTechnologyURL:climatecolab.orgDescription:ThegoaloftheClimateCoLabistoharnessthecollectiveintelligenceofthousandsofpeoplefromallaroundtheworldtoaddressglobalclimatechange.InspiredbysystemslikeWikipediaandLinux,theMITCenterforCollectiveIntelligencehasdevelopedthiscrowd-sourcingplatformwherecitizensworkwithexpertsandeachothertocreate,analyze,andselectdetailedproposalsforwhattodoaboutclimatechange.AnyonecanjointheClimateCoLabcommunityandparticipate.Communitymembersareinvitedtosubmitandcommentonproposalsoutliningwhattheythinkshouldbedoneaboutclimatechange.Insomecontests,computerizedsimulationmodelsprojecttheenvironmentalandeconomicoutcomesofthe



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actionsproposed.Expertsevaluatetheentriesandpickfinalists,andthenbothexpertsandcommunitymembersselectthemostpromisingproposalsResources:Membershipregistration,annualconference,contestsandprizeawards.MitigationMovementURL:www.MitigationMovement.orgDescription:MitigationMovement.orgisacommunitycreatedbyandformembersofthedisastermitigationmovementtofacilitatecollaborationandcooperation.Toencourageparticipation,increasemembership,exchangeinformationandensurecoordinationamongthedisastermitigationcommunitybyempoweringstakeholderswithmitigationresourcestoadvocate,educate,build,outreachandpartner,madefreelyavailabletootherstouse.SponsoredbyFederalAllianceforSafeHomes(FLASH).Resources:Topicsearchofresources,events(nationalandregional)calendar.ModelForestryPolicyProgram-SustainableForestsforWaterandClimateProtectionURL:www.mfpp.orgDescription:ModelForestPolicyProgramisanationalnonprofitorganizationthathelpscommunitiescreateclimateadaptationplansreadyforimplementation.Inourplanningprocess,urbanandruralcommunitieswithashareddependenceonecosystemservicespartnerwithoneanother.Theyworktoprotectvulnerablecitizensandnaturalresourceswhileincreasingresiliencetoclimatechange!Thisisdonethroughourprogram:ClimateSolutionsUniversity(CSU),atwo-stepprograminwhichover30communitieshaveworkedthroughtheprogramtoconservewaterresources,protectvulnerablecitizensfromfloodsanddrought,preservewatershedhealth,stabilizemicroclimates,maintainspecieshabitat,preservetheeconomy,andensurecommunityclimateresilience.Resources:ClimatePlannere-Newsletter;communityprojectsinCSUadaptationplanning(archived);webinarseries,consultationrelatedNaturalHazardMitigationPlanningandclimateassessment.Mongbay.orgURL:http://mongabay.org/Description:Mongabay.org–anon-profitorganization–wasformedin2012tofacilitatethedevelopmentofneweducationandjournalisminitiativesandleverageMongabay’sexistingnetwork,traffic,andreputation.Weaimtoraiseawarenessaboutsocialandenvironmentalissuesrelatingtoforestsandotherecosystems.Resources:e-Newsletter(daily)environmentalnews(international);internships.MultihazardMitigationCounciloftheNationalInstituteofBuildingSciences(MMCNIBS)URL:www.nibs.org/mmcDescription:TheMultihazardMitigationCouncil(MMC)servesavitalneedbyestablishingabodyofexpertsinamultitudeofrelatedfieldsthatcanaddressthechallengesassociatedwiththeidentificationandimplementationofeffectivemitigationpractices.TheCouncilisanindependententitythatshouldultimatelyinformdecisionmakinginwaysthatleadtoeffectivepublicpolicy.TheCouncilprovidesaforumfordisasterprofessionalstoexchangevaluableinformationonemergingtrendsinbuildingtechnologyandfederalpolicy,andtoaddressbuildingsystemsandsoftwareapplicationsthatplayacriticalroleindisasterresilienceandsustainability.Membershipisvoluntaryandincludespublicandprivatesectorarchitects,engineers,contractorsandriskassessmentpractitioners,aswellastradeandprofessionalassociations,materialsinterestsandothers.Resources:Extensivetopicsearchofresources.AnnualmeetingpartofNIBSBuildingInnovationConferenceeachJanuary.NNASAEarthObservatoryURL:www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov;alsohttp://eonet.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/



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Description:TheEarthObservatory’smission—“whereeverydayisEarthday”—istosharewiththepublictheimages,stories,anddiscoveriesabouttheenvironment,Earthsystems,andclimatethatemergefromNASAresearch,includingitssatellitemissions,in-the-fieldresearch,andmodels.Resources:Weeklyreportsbyfreesubscription,extensivearchiveofremotesensing,images,globalmaps.EONETisarepositoryofmetadataaboutnaturalevents,accessibleviawebservices.NationalAcademiesResilientAmericaRoundtableURL:http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/resilientamerica/Description:TheNationalAcademyofSciencesisanon-governmental,non-profitcharteredbytheUSCongressin1863attherequestofPresidentLincoln.TheResilientAmericaRoundtableoftheNationalAcademyofSciencesiscollaboratingwithcommunitiesacrossthecountrytobuildculturesofresilience.Weseeresilienceastheabilitytoprepareandplanfor,absorb,recoverfrom,ormoresuccessfullyadapttoactualorpotentialadverseevents.Joinusonthisjourneyasweteamupwithcitizens–throughmeetings,workshops,webcasts,real-timecommunitybasedprojects,andeducational&outreachprograms–toreducerisksandsupportresilience.Resources:e-Newsletter,WorkshopsheldthreetimesayearinWashington,D.C.focusonspecificissues.Expertsinthehazardanddisasterfieldofferinsightsthroughpresentations,documentedinawrittensummary.http://dels-old.nas.edu/dr/workshops.shtmlNationalAdaptationForumURL:www.nationaladaptationforum.orgDescription:NationalAdaptationForumwascreatedbyprofessionalsfromtheprivateandpublicsectorsconcernedabouttheneedtoanticipateandprepareforthepotentialimpactsofclimatechangeontheUnitedStates.ItrepresentsacollectiveefforttoenhancetheresilienceoftheNation’scommunitiesandeconomyinthefaceofachangingclimate,throughopenparticipationfromactorsacrossthecountry.Annualforumsbringtogetherindividualsfromthewidespectrumofsectorsandregionsacrossthecountryintegratingclimateadaptationplanningintoday-to-dayactivities.Resources:Webinars,annualforum.NationalAdvisoryCouncilURL:http://www.fema.gov/national-advisory-councilDescription:TheNationalAdvisoryCouncil(NAC)wasestablishedbytheenactmentofthePost-KatrinaEmergencyManagementReformActof2006toensureeffectiveandongoingcoordinationofFederalpreparedness,protection,response,recovery,andmitigationfornaturaldisasters,actsofterrorism,andothermanmadedisasters.TheNACadvisestheFEMAAdministratoronallaspectsofemergencymanagement.TheNACincorporatesstate,local,andtribalgovernments;nonprofit,andprivatesectorinputinthedevelopmentandrevisionoftheNationalPreparednessGoal,theNationalPreparednessSystem,theNationalIncidentManagementSystem,andotherrelatedplansandstrategies.Resources:Websiteisportaltoextensiveresources(searchabledatabase):registry/applicationfordisasterassistance.NationalAssociationofCountyandCityHealthOfficers(NACCHO)URL:www.naccho.orgDescription:Providesextensivepeerandprofessionalresourcesforpublichealthprofessionals,includingcommunityhealth,environmentalhealth,publichealthinfrastructureandsystems,healthreform,modelpractices,publichealthpreparedness.Resources:Searchabledatabasebytopic,publications,podcasts,fundingopportunities,annualconference.NationalAssociationofCounties(NACo)URL:http://www.naco.orgDescription:TheNationalAssociationofCounties(NACo)istheonlynationalorganizationthatrepresentscountygovernmentsintheUnitedStates.Foundedin1935,NACoassistsAmerica’s3,069countiesin



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pursuingexcellenceinpublicservicetoproducehealthy,vibrant,safeandresilientcounties.NACopromotessoundpublicpolicies,fosterscountysolutionsandinnovation,promotesintergovernmentalandpublic-privatecollaborationandprovidesvalue-addedservicestosavecountiesandtaxpayersmoney.NationalAssociationofDevelopmentAssociations(NADO)URL:http://www.nado.org/Description:TheNationalAssociationofDevelopmentOrganizations(NADO)providesadvocacy,education,research,andtrainingforthenation’sregionaldevelopmentorganizations.Theassociationanditsmemberspromoteregionalstrategies,partnerships,andsolutionstostrengthentheeconomiccompetitivenessandqualityoflifeacrossAmerica’slocalcommunities.Resources:JobbankandRFPs.NationalAssociationofStateEnergyOfficials(NASEO)URL:www.naseo.orgDescription:NASEOistheonlynationalnon-profitassociationforthegovernor-designatedenergyofficialsfromeachofthe56statesandterritories.Formedbythestatesin1986,NASEOfacilitatespeerlearningamongstateenergyofficials,servesasaresourceforandaboutstateenergyoffices,andadvocatestheinterestsofthestateenergyofficestoCongressandfederalagencies.Resources:e-Newsletter(s),publications,events,RFPannouncements(formembers).NationalCenterforAppropriateTechnologyURL:www.ncat.orgDescription:Since1976theNationalCenterforAppropriateTechnologyhasbeenservingeconomicallydisadvantagedpeoplebyprovidinginformationandaccesstoappropriatetechnologiesthatcanhelpimprovetheirlives.NCATprojectshaverangedfromlow-techtohigh-tech,addressinghousing,economics,andenvironmentalquality.Weatherizinghouses,trainingfarmers,monitoringenergyuse,demonstratingrenewableenergytechnology,testingnewproductsandprovidinginformationonbuildingconstructionareamongNCATcontributionstofosteringhealthyqualityoflifeforeveryone.Resources:e-Newsletters(varioustopics);publications,jobpostings.NationalCenterforAtmosphericResearch(NCAR)-NationalScienceFoundationURL:ncar.ucar.edu/Description:TheNationalCenterforAtmosphericResearch(NCAR)isafederallyfundedresearchanddevelopmentcenterdevotedtoservice,researchandeducationintheatmosphericandrelatedsciences.NCAR’smissionistounderstandthebehavioroftheatmosphereandrelatedphysical,biologicalandsocialsystems;tosupport,enhanceandextendthecapabilitiesoftheuniversitycommunityandthebroaderscientificcommunity–nationallyandinternationally;andtofostertransferofknowledgeandtechnologyforthebettermentoflifeonEarth.Resources:Relatedeventseducational,informationalontopicsofagriculture,energy.NationalCentersforEnvironmentalInformation(NOAA)–ClimateataGlanceURL:http://www.ncdc.noaa.govDescription:Thedemandforhigh-valueenvironmentaldataandinformationhasdramaticallyincreasedinrecentyears.Tomeetthatdemand,NOAA’sformercentershavemergedintotheNationalCentersforEnvironmentalInformation(NCEI).NCEIisresponsibleforhostingandprovidingaccesstooneofthemostsignificantarchivesonEarth,withcomprehensiveoceanic,atmospheric,andgeophysicaldata.Fromthedepthsoftheoceantothesurfaceofthesunandfrommillion-year-oldsedimentrecordstonearreal-timesatelliteimages,NCEIistheNation’sleadingauthorityforenvironmentalinformation.Resources:NCEIistheworld’slargestproviderofweatherandclimatedata.Land-based,marine,model,radar,weatherballoon,satellite,andpaleoclimaticarejustafewofthetypesofdatasetsavailable.Detaileddescriptionsofavailableproductsandplatformsarelistedonthewebsite.NCEIprovidescustomerswithproductionclimateinformationandrawdatafromtheNCEIarchive.Toorder



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NCEIproductsandservicesvisittheOnlineStoreorcallthecustomersupportteamat828-271-4800.TheNCEIwebsiteprovidesdetailedcontactinformationforspecificclimateareas.NationalClimateAssessment–U.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgramURL:www.globalchange.govDescription:'Globalchange'referstochangesintheglobalenvironmentthatmayalterthecapacityoftheEarthtosustainlife.TheU.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgram(USGCRP)isaFederalprogramthatcoordinatesandintegratesglobalchangeresearchacross13U.S.federalagenciestoensurethatitmosteffectivelyandefficientlyservestheNationandtheworld.USGCRPwasmandatedbyCongressintheGlobalChangeResearchActof1990,andhassincemadetheworld’slargestscientificinvestmentintheareasofclimatescienceandglobalchangeresearch.Resources:publications,extensivecitations.NationalCoalitionforDialogueandDeliberation(NCDD)URL:ncdd.orgDescription:NCDDisanetworkofthousandsofinnovatorswhobringpeopletogetheracrossdividestotackletoday’stoughestchallenges.NCDDservesasagatheringplace,aresourceclearinghouse,anewssource,andafacilitativeleaderforthisextraordinarycommunity.Resources:e-Newsletter,resources,membernetwork,annualconference.NationalCenterforDisasterMedicine&PublicHealth(NCDMPH)URL:https://ncdmph.usuhs.eduDescription:TheNationalCenterforDisasterMedicineandPublicHealth(NCDMPH)leadsfederalandcoordinatesnationaleffortstodevelopandpropagatecorecurricula,education,trainingandresearchinall-hazardsdisasterhealth.Byestablishingstandardizationsofcorecurriculaandcompetenciesindisastermedicineandpublichealtheducation,NCDMPHwillbetterpreparethenationtorespondtonaturalandman-madedisastersorothercatastrophicpublichealthevents.NCDMPHisuniquelyauthorizedtocommunicateandcoordinatethislearningstrategytostate,localandtribalentities,academiaandtheprivatesector.Resources:e-Newsletter(archived),events,webinars,filedresearch,resourcesandreports,posters,PublicHealthSystemTraininginDisasterRecovery(PHSTriDR),NationalCouncilforScienceandEnvironment(NCSE)URL:www.ncseonline.orgDescription:TheNationalCouncilforScienceandtheEnvironment(NCSE)isanot-for-profitorganizationdedicatedtoimprovingthescientificbasisofenvironmentaldecision-making.Itseekstobeabridgethatspansthedividebetweenscience,itsapplications,andpolicy.Resources:Conferences,EncyclopediaofEarth(open-sourceexpert-reviewedarchive,environmentaltopics).NationalDisasterInterfaithsNetwork(NDID)URL:www.n-din.org/�Description:Sincethe1990s,withsupportofNationalVOAD(VoluntaryAgenciesActiveinDisaster)agencies,disasterinterfaithshavebroughttogethercommunitygroupsandfaithcommunitiestocoordinatelocalreliefvolunteersandlong-termrecoveryleadership,intheaftermathofdisaster.Disasterinterfaithsachievemuchdespitelimitationsindisasterhumanservicesexpertise,funding,andexperience…tosustainessentialfundingandleadershipbeyondtheearlystagesofrecovery.Resources:DisasterTipSheetsforU.S.ReligiousLeaders,“BeAReadyCampaign”;directoryofmembers.NationalDisasterPreparednessTrainingCenterUniversityofHawaii(NDPTC)URL:https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/Description:NDPTCisamemberoftheNationalDomesticPreparednessConsortium(NDPC),expandedin2007toaddressall-hazardscapabilitiesbytheadditionoftheUniversityofHawai’i.TheNDPTCis



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authorizedtodevelopanddelivertrainingandeducationalprogramsrelatedtohomelandsecurityanddisastermanagement,withaspecificfocusonnaturalhazards,coastalcommunities,andthespecialneedsandopportunitiesofislandsandterritories.TheNDPTCactivelyengagesinternallywithFEMAandtheUniversityofHawai’i,aswellaswithpartnersacrosstheregiontointegratethedeliveryofitstrainings,products,andservices.Resources:FEMACertifiedTrainingcourseofferings(1/2day,2dayworkshops),studentpapercompetition.NationalDomesticPreparednessConsortium(NDPC)URL:www.ndpc.usDescription:NDPCisapartnershipofseveralnationallyrecognizedorganizationswhosemembershipisbasedontheurgentneedtoaddressthecounter-terrorismpreparednessneedsofthenation’semergencyfirstresponderswithinthecontextofallhazardsincludingchemical,biological,radiological,andexplosiveWeaponsofMassDestruction(WMD)hazards.Resources:e-Newsletter,events,trainingandtoolsforfirstresponders.NationalDroughtMitigationCenterURL:http://drought.unl.edu/Description:TheNationalDroughtMitigationCenter(NDMC)helpspeopleandinstitutionsdevelopandimplementmeasurestoreducesocietalvulnerabilitytodrought,stressingpreparednessandriskmanagementratherthancrisismanagement.TheNDMC,establishedin1995,isbasedintheSchoolofNaturalResourcesattheUniversityofNebraska-Lincoln.TheNDMC’sactivitiesincludeourconstantlygrowingwebsite;droughtmonitoring,includingparticipationinthepreparationoftheU.S.DroughtMonitorandmaintenanceofthewebsite;developingtheU.S.DroughtImpactReporter;asuiteofweb-baseddroughtmanagementdecision-makingtools.Resources:photogallery,reports.NationalEcosystemServicesPartnership-FederalResourceManagement/EcosystemServicesURL:https://nespguidebook.com/Description:TheFederalResourceManagementandEcosystemServicesGuidebookservesasatrainingmanualthathelpstostreamlinethemanagementofecosystemservices.Withtheguidebook,resourcemanagerscancreateclear,workableplansthatprioritizetheworkneededtoestablishandmaintainresilientcommunitiesthroughoutthecountry.Resources:Videos,assessmentframework,meetings,extensiveresources,EnviroAtlasinteractivetools,NationalEmergencyManagementAssociation(NEMA)URL:www.nemaweb.orgDescription:NEMAisanonpartisan,nonprofit501(c)(3)dedicatedtoenhancingpublicsafetybyimprovingthenation'sabilitytopreparefor,respondto,andrecoverfromallemergencies,disasters,andthreatstoournation'ssecurity.NEMAistheprofessionalassociationofandforemergencymanagementdirectors.NEMAprovidesnationalleadershipandexpertiseincomprehensiveemergencymanagement;servesasavitalemergencymanagementinformationandassistanceresource;andadvancescontinuousimprovementinemergencymanagementthroughstrategicpartnerships,innovativeprograms,andcollaborativepolicypositions.Resources:Membership(variouscategoriesfrom$200/yearly);meetings,conferences,educational,EMACeLearningforemergencymanagementpersonnelandmutualaidstakeholders,training,other.(searchabledatabase).NationalEmergencyTrainingCenterLibrary(U.S.FireAdministration)URL:https://www.usfa.fema.gov/data/library/Description:TheU.S.FireAdministration’slibraryprovidesinformationandresourcesonfire,emergencymanagementandotherall-hazardssubjects.Withourcollectionofmorethan208,000books,reports,



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audiovisualmaterialsandindexedarticles,thelibrarysupportsNationalEmergencyTrainingCenter(NETC)studentandfacultyresearch,classroomlectures,anddevelopmentofcoursematerials.Resources:on-linesearchablecatalog,publications(extensive),statisticsNationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)URL:http://www.nfpa.org/Description:Foundedin1896,NFPAisaglobal,nonprofitorganizationdevotedtoeliminatingdeath,injury,propertyandeconomiclossduetofire,electricalandrelatedhazards.Theassociationdeliversinformationandknowledgethroughmorethan300consensuscodesandstandards,research,training,education,outreachandadvocacy;andbypartneringwithotherswhoshareaninterestinfurtheringtheNFPAmission.Resources:Membership$175/year,On-linelearning,publications,safetyinformation,training,careeropportunities,codesandstandards,NFPA1600:StandardonDisaster/EmergencyManagementandBusinessContinuity/ContinuityofOperationsPrograms(voluntarystandardforemergencypreparedness)NationalFloodDeterminationAssociation(NFDA)URL:http://www.nfdaflood.com/Description:TheNationalFloodDeterminationAssociation(NFDA)isanationalnon-profitorganizationcomprisedofcompaniesthatmake,distributeorhaveavestedinterestinfloodzonedeterminationsNFDApromotesthecommoninterestsofstakeholdersinvolvedwithfloodriskinformationthrougheducation,industrystandardsandacollaborativeapproachtolegislativeissues.Promotesindustrystandardsforfloodzonedetermination.Resources:Membershiplevels:association/organizational-level.Conferencesevents,priorconferencearchivepostedonwebsite.NationalHydrologicalWarningCouncil(NHWC)URL:http://www.hydrologicwarning.org/Description:TheNationalHydrologicWarningCouncil(NHWC),withmembershipacrosstheUnitedStatesandaroundtheworld,isanon-profitorganizationdedicatedtoassistingemergencyandenvironmentalmanagementofficialsbyprovidingexpertadviceontheuseofreal-time,highqualityhydrologicinformationfromautomatedremotedatasystems,withthegoalsofprotectinglives,property,andtheenvironment.Resources:e-NewsletterTheNHWCTransmission(monthly),conferences,events,training,ALERT2standardstechnicalworkinggroup,publicdocumentarchive:Streamgaging,RiverandFloodForecasts.NationalHurricaneCenter(NOAA)URL:http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/Description:TheNationalHurricaneCenter(NHC)isacomponentoftheNationalCentersforEnvironmentalPrediction(NCEP)locatedatFloridaInternationalUniversityinMiami,Florida.TheNHCmissionistosavelives,mitigatepropertyloss,andimproveeconomicefficiencybyissuingthebestwatches,warnings,forecasts,andanalysesofhazardoustropicalweatherandbyincreasingunderstandingofthesehazards.Resources:Extensivepublications,factsheets,webinars,trainingcourses,cyclonetrackingcharts,conferences,NationalInstituteofBuildingSciences(NIBS)URL:www.nibs.orgDescription:TheNationalInstituteofBuildingSciencesisanon-profit,non-governmentalorganizationthatbringstogetherrepresentativesofgovernment,theprofessions,industry,laborandconsumerinterests,andregulatoryagenciestofocusontheidentificationandresolutionofproblemsandpotentialproblemsthathampertheconstructionofsafe,affordablestructuresforhousing,commerceandindustrythroughouttheUnitedStates.AuthorizedbytheU.S.Congress,theInstituteprovidesanauthoritativesourceandauniqueopportunityforfreeandcandiddiscussionbetweenprivateandpublicsectorswithin



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thebuiltenvironment.TheInstitute'smissiontoservethepublicinterestisaccomplishedbysupportingadvancesinbuildingsciencesandtechnologiesforthepurposeofimprovingtheperformanceofournation'sbuildingswhilereducingwasteandconservingenergyandresources.Resources:e-ReportsNIBSJournal;annualmeeting,MultihazardMitigationCouncil(MMC)andMultihazardRiskAssessment.Annualconference.NationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnology(NIST)URL:www.nist.govDescription:NISTisanon-regulatoryfederalagencywithintheU.S.DepartmentofCommerce.NIST'smissionistopromoteU.S.innovationandindustrialcompetitivenessbyadvancingmeasurementscience,standards,andtechnologythatenhanceeconomicsecurityandimproveourqualityoflife.Resources:events,meetingspostedonwebsite;NationalResilienceFramework(inprocess).NationalIntegratedHeatHealthInformationSystem(NIHHIS)URL:http://toolkit.climate.gov/nihhis/Description:TheNIHHISisanintegratedsystemthatbuildsunderstandingoftheproblemofextremeheat,definesdemandforclimateservicesthatenhancesocietalresilience,developsscience-basedproductsandservicesfromasustainedclimatescienceresearchprogram,andimprovescapacity,communication,andsocietalunderstandingoftheprobleminordertoreducemorbidityandmortalityduetoextremeheat.TheNIHHISisajointlydevelopedsystembytheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC)andtheNationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration.Resources:signupformailinglist;briefingsheets,dataandtoolkits,publications,CDCExtremeHeatmediatips.NationalLeagueofCities(NLC)URL:http://www.nlc.orgDescription:TheNationalLeagueofCities(NLC)isdedicatedtohelpingcityleadersbuildbettercommunities.Workinginpartnershipwiththe49statemunicipalleagues,NLCservesasaresourcetoandanadvocateforthemorethan19,000cities,villagesandtownsitrepresents.Resources:Annualconference,leadershiptraining,awardsprogram,events,scholarships.NationalMainStreetCenter(NMSC)•NationalTrustforHistoricPreservationURL:www.mainstreet.orgDescription:July1,2013,markedtheofficiallaunchoftheNationalMainStreetCenter,Inc.,(NMSC),anewlyformed,nonprofitsubsidiaryoftheNationalTrustforHistoricPreservation.NationalMainStreetCenterwillbuildonitslong-standingcommitmenttoadvancingthepreservation-basedrevitalizationofcommercialdistrictsthroughoutthecountry.Forthepast33years,theMainStreetFourPointApproach®hasbeenusedapproximately2,000communities,producing$54billionininvestment,creating450,000jobsandresultingintherehabilitationofmorethan229,000buildings.NationalMainStreetCenteriscommittedtoexpandingtheimpactofMainStreetbyprovidinganewgenerationofresearchandresourcestoexistingMainStreetprogramsandextendingourreachtooldercommercialdistrictsthatarenotyetpartoftheMainStreetNetwork.NationalMitigationAlliance(NEMANMA)URL:www.nemaweb.orgDescription:Buildingstrongerpartnerships,increasedresilience,anddisasterresistanceforastrongernation.Vision:Acollaborativeeffortoforganizationsdedicatedtotheadvancementofhazardmitigationthroughsharedknowledge,education,strategicpartnerships,andpolicyinordertoachieveincreasedresilienceanddisasterresistance.TheNationalMitigationAllianceisacollaborativeinitiativeprovidingaforumforpublicandprivatesectorgroups,non-profitorganizations,andacademiatoaddressimportanceofmitigatinglossoflifeandpropertyduringdisaster.TheAllianceconsistsofover20organizationsrepresentinglocal,state,federal,private,andacademicprofessionalsalldedicatedtotheadvancementofmitigationprinciplesacrossthefullspectrumofemergencymanagement.Protectingcriticalinvestmentsis



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morethanmitigatingdamagetolifeandproperty.Itincludesunderstandingthecriticalrolemitigationplaysintheeconomyandoverallresiliencyofthenation.Resources:MembershipopentoallorganizationsthatsupporttheprinciplescontainedintheMitigationWhitePaperpublishedin2009.NMAisadministeredbytheNationalEmergencyManagementAssociationWashingtonDC(organizationallistingabove).NationalNetworkforOceanandClimateChangeInterpretation(NNOCCI)URL:http://www.nnocci.org/Description:NNOCCIisacollaborativeeffortledbytheNewEnglandAquariumwiththeAssociationforZoosandAquariums,FrameWorksInstitute,WoodsHoleOceanographicInstitution,NationalAquarium,MontereyBayAquarium,NewKnowledgeOrganizationinpartnershipwithPennsylvaniaStateUniversityandOhio’sCenterforScienceandIndustry.WithsupportfromtheNationalScienceFoundation'sClimateChangeEducationPartnershipprogram,NNOCCI'sgoalistoestablishanationalnetworkofprofessionalswhoareskilledincommunicatingclimatesciencetotheAmericanpublicinwaysthatareengagingandstimulatedialogthatisinteresting,welcomingandsolutions-oriented.Resources:StudyCircleprogram,videos,on-linecourses(free),professionaldevelopmentopportunities.NationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)URL:http://www.noaa.gov/•alsowww.Climate.govDescription:NOAAisanagencythatenricheslifethroughscience.Ourreachgoesfromthesurfaceofthesuntothedepthsoftheoceanfloorasweworktokeepcitizensinformedofthechangingenvironmentaroundthem.Fromdailyweatherforecasts,severestormwarningsandclimatemonitoringtofisheriesmanagement,coastalrestorationandsupportingmarinecommerce,NOAA’sproductsandservicessupporteconomicvitalityandaffectmorethanone-thirdofAmerica’sgrossdomesticproduct.NOAA’sdedicatedscientistsusecutting-edgeresearchandhigh-techinstrumentationtoprovidecitizens,planners,emergencymanagersandotherdecisionmakerswithreliableinformationtheyneedwhentheyneedit.NOAA'srootsdatebackto1807,whentheNation’sfirstscientificagency,theSurveyoftheCoast,wasestablished.Sincethen,NOAAhasevolvedtomeettheneedsofachangingcountry.NOAAmaintainsapresenceineverystateandhasemergedasaninternationalleaderonscientificandenvironmentalmatters.Resources:Topicsearchforextensiveresources;careers,opportunities,grantsandcontracts.NationalOperationsCenterofExcellence(NOCoE)URL:http://transportationops.org/overview-nocoe-and-its-programsDescription:TheNationalOperationsCenterofExcellence(NOCoE)isdesignedtoofferasuiteofresourcestoservetheTransportationSystemsManagementandOperations(TSM&O)community.ThenewCenterwillofferanarrayoftechnicalservicessuchaspeerexchangeworkshopsandwebinars,ongoingassessmentsofbestpracticesinthefield,andon-callassistance.TheCenterisapartnershipoftheAmericanAssociationofStateHighwayandTransportationOfficials(AASHTO),theInstituteofTransportationEngineers(ITE),andtheIntelligentTransportationSocietyofAmerica(ITSA)withsupportfromtheFederalHighwayAdministration(FHWA).Resources:Bi-weeklye-Newsletter,publications,casestudies,listingofindustrylinkstoexpertsinbusinessandtechnicalprocesses,institutionalissues,strategiesandtreatments,dataandanalytics,outreachandmarketing,educationandtraining,ClimateChangeAdaptationforTransportationSystemsManagement.(2016)NationalParkServiceClimateChangeResponseProgram(CCRP)U.S.Dept.oftheInteriorURL:www.nps.gov/subjects/climatechangeDescription:TheNPSisworkingwithscientistsandotherpartnerstodeveloplocal,landscape,andecosystem-scaleadaptationstrategiesthatprotectcoastalresourcesandpromotetheirlong-termresilienceandsustainability.Thescience-basedandcollaborativeapproachdrawsonthegoalsandobjectivesoutlinedintheservicewideClimateChangeActionPlan.Tosupportscientificresearch,



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inventory,andmonitoringactivitiestogatherdataandimproveunderstandingofclimateandweatherphenomenaaffectingcoastalparks.Resources:Reports:CoastalAdaptationStrategies:CaseStudies;ClimateChangeIssueProfiles;NationalPreparednessCommunityURL:http://www.fema.gov/national-preparednessalsohttp://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/readynpm/grouphomeDescription:FEMAsponsoredwebsiteportaltojoinnetworkinggroups(nocharge)NationalSafetyInformationExchange(NSIE)URL:www.nsie.org/ �Description:Aprofessionalsubscriptionserviceforsafetyprofessionalsandfirstresponders.Thedirectoryprovidesuserswithtimelyinformationtohelpthemmakeinformeddecisions.TheNationalSafetyInformationExchange(TheNSIE)isaprofessionalsafetyorganizationdedicatedtothecollectionandmanagementofsafetyreferenceandresourceinformation.Formorethanadecadeourdirectoryhasservedsafetyprofessionals,firstrespondersanddisasterworkers.Resources:AnnualsubscriptionfortheSafetyReferenceandResourceDirectoryis$179.00.Discountratesfornon-profitandcertainvolunteerorganizations.NationalSevereStormsLaboratory(NSSL)-NOAAURL:www.nssl.noaa.govDescription:TheNationalSevereStormsLaboratoryservestoenhanceNOAA'scapabilitiestoprovideaccurateandtimelyforecastsandwarningsofhazardousweatherevents.NSSLaccomplishesthismissionthroughresearchtoadvancetheunderstandingofweatherprocesses,researchtoimproveforecastingandwarningtechniques,anddevelopmentofoperationalapplications.NSSLtransfersnewscientificunderstanding,techniques,andapplicationstotheNationalWeatherService(NWS).Resources:ResearchtoOperations(R2O))newsupdates,weathersciencesandtechnologies,significantpapers(reports),photocontest,“Bite-sizedScience”HazardousWeatherTestbedvideosNationalStormSmartCoastsNetworkURL:stormsmartcoasts.org/Description:“Helpingcoastaldecisionmakersconnectandcollaborate.”StormSmartCoastsisaresourceforcoastaldecisionmakerslookingforthelatestandbestinformationonhowtoprotecttheircommunitiesfromweatherandclimatehazards.Resources:e-newsletter(monthly)NationalTrustforHistoricPreservation–PreservationLeadershipForumURL:http://forum.savingplaces.org/homeDescription:Thefieldofhistoricpreservationrestsonabroadfoundationofknowledge,soeffectiveleadershiprequiresathoroughbackgroundonthelaws,policies,andprogramsthatinformourdiscipline.Thisreferenceareaprovidesawiderangeoftimely,integralknowledgeforallpreservationprofessionals.Resources:Journal,On-lineforum,library,blog,training,conferences,fundingsources,Jobboard,AdvocacyResourceCenter;ReferenceDesk;PreservationGreenLab;DiversityScholarshipProgram,ClimateHeritageCoalitionNationalVOAD(VoluntaryOrganizationsActiveinDisaster)URL:http://www.nvoad.org/Description:NationalVoluntaryOrganizationsActiveinDisasterisanonprofit,nonpartisan,membership-basedorganizationthatbuildsresiliencyincommunitiesnationwide.Since1970,NationalVOADMemberorganizationshaveassistedcommunitiesaffectedbydisasters.VOADservesastheforumwhereorganizationsshareknowledgeandresourcesthroughoutthedisastercycle—preparation,response,recoveryandmitigation—tohelpdisastersurvivorsandtheircommunities.NationalVOADfostersmore



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effectiveservicetopeopleaffectedbydisasterthroughconferences,outreach,advocacy,andchampion/facilitatorforapplicationofourvaluesandcoreprinciples.Resources:MassCare,DisasterEmotionalCare,SpiritualCareGuidelines.NationalWorkingWaterfrontNetwork(NWWN)URL:http://www.wateraccessus.com/Description:TheNationalWorkingWaterfrontNetworkincreasesthecapacityofcoastalcommunitiesandstakeholderstomakeinformeddecisions,balancediverseuses,ensureaccess,andplanforthefutureofworkingwaterfrontsandwaterways.Resources:e-Newsletter,videotours,casestudies,WorkingWaterfrontCommunityCenter(listserveblog),SustainableWorkingWaterfrontsToolkitNaturalCapitalismSolutionsURL:http://natcapsolutions.org/Description:NaturalCapitalismSolutions’(501(c)(3)non-profit)missionistoeducateseniordecision-makersinbusiness,governmentandcivilsocietyabouttheprinciplesofsustainability.NaturalCapitalismisregenerativeofhumanandnaturalcapitalwhileincreasingprosperityandqualityoflife.Inpartnershipwithleadingthinkersandgroups,NaturalCapitalismSolutionscreatesinnovative,practicaltoolsandimplementationstrategiesforcompanies,communitiesandcountries.Resources:Consultingservices,training,projects(current):petindustry,cleancoalition,grasslands,AllianceforSustainabilityandProsperity(ASAP);U.S.PresidentialClimateActionProject(PCAP);energy;resources&publications,slidesets;ClimateProtectionManualforCities;LocalActionforSustainableEconomicRenewal;businesscasestudies.NaturalFloodplainFunctionsAlliance(NFFA)URL:www.aswm.org/watersheds/natural-floodplain-function-allianceDescription:TheNaturalFloodplainFunctionAlliance(NFFA)isanaffiliationoffederalagencies,professionalorganizations,non-profitgroups,andindividualswhoarededicatedtotheprotectionandpreservationofthenaturalfunctionsoffloodplains.Membersshareinformationandmayelecttocoordinateactionsonissuesofinterest,buttheNaturalFloodplainFunctionAlliancedoesnottakeformalpositionsonmattersofnationalpolicy,guidanceorlegislation.Resources:Conferencecalls,webinars(archived),reports/publications.NaturalHazardsandEarthSystemSciencesJournal(NHESS)URL:http://www.natural-hazards-and-earth-system-sciences.net/Description:NHESSisaninterdisciplinaryandinternationaljournaldedicatedtopublicdiscussionandopen-accesspublicationofhigh-qualitystudiesandoriginalresearchonnaturalhazardsandtheirconsequences.EmbracingaholisticEarthsystemscienceapproach,NHESSservesawideanddiversecommunityofresearchscientists,practitioners,anddecisionmakersconcernedwithdetectionofnaturalhazards,monitoringandmodeling,vulnerabilityandriskassessment,anddesignandimplementationofmitigationandadaptationstrategies,includingeconomical,societal,andeducationalaspects.Resources:extensivearchivepeer-reviewedarticles,topicandauthorsearchable.Discussionandreviewsofpublishedarticles,bookreviews,NaturalHazardsCenterUniv.ColoradoatBoulderURL:http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/Description:ThemissionoftheNaturalHazardsCenterattheUniversityofColoradoatBoulderistoadvanceandcommunicateknowledgeonhazardsmitigationanddisasterpreparedness,response,andrecovery.Usinganall-hazardsandinterdisciplinaryframework,theCenterfostersinformationsharingandintegrationofactivitiesamongresearchers,practitioners,andpolicymakersfromaroundtheworld;supportsandconductsresearch;andprovideseducationalopportunitiesforthenextgenerationofhazardsscholarsandprofessionals.



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Resources:e-Newsletter“DisasterResearchNews,”AnnualWorkshopBroomfieldCO;jobsposting,priorconferenceproceedings;organizationnameandaddresslistofrelatedU.S,DomesticHazardCenters&Organizations(under“Resources”)Membershiplevelsfrom$25.NaturalHazardsJournalURL:http://www.springer.com/earth+sciences+and+geography/natural+hazards/journal/11069Description:NaturalHazardsisdevotedtooriginalresearchworkonallaspectsofnaturalhazards,includingtheforecastingofcatastrophicevents,riskmanagement,andthenatureofprecursorsofnaturalandtechnologicalhazards.AlsoseeSpringerInternationalJournalofDisasterRiskScience.Resources:Accessbysubscription.NaturalHazardMitigationAssociation(NHMA)URL:nhma.infoDescription:TheNaturalHazardMitigationAssociation(NHMA)wasfoundedin2008tobringtogetherindividualsandorganizationsworkinginthefieldofhazardmitigation.TheNaturalHazardsMitigationAssociation(NHMA)isanorganizationofprofessionalsinvolvedinnaturalhazardmitigation.NHMAservesasarespectedvoiceinhazardmitigationpolicybothintheUnitedStatesandthroughouttheworld.Werepresenttheinterestsofcommunities,governments,theresearchcommunity,theinsuranceindustry,andthefieldsofengineering,emergencyresponse,waterresources,planningandmanyothermitigationrelatedfields.Resources:Membership$50/year;e-Newsletter,webinars,annualPractitionersSymposium.NaturalResourcesConservationService(NRCS)-USDAURL:http://www.nrcs.usda.govDescription:FormerlytheU.S.SoilConservationService,NCRSprogramareasincludesoilsurvey,conservationassistance,farmlandprotectionandconservation.NRCS'conservationprogramshelppeoplereducesoilerosion,enhancewatersupplies,improvewaterquality,increasewildlifehabitat,andreducedamagescausedbyfloodsandothernaturaldisasters.NRCSprovidesfundingopportunitiesforagriculturalproducersandotherlandownersthroughtheseprograms.Publicbenefitsincludeenhancednaturalresourcesthathelpsustainagriculturalproductivityandenvironmentalqualitywhilesupportingcontinuedeconomicdevelopment,recreation,andscenicbeauty.Resources:FarmBillannouncements,landscapeinitiatives,technicalassistance,financialassistance,fundingopportunities,NationalConservationPracticeStandards,informationsheets,NRCSphotogallery(extensive),multimedia,plantandsoilsdirectories,jobpostings.NaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil(NDRC)–UrbanSolutionsURL:http://www.nrdc.org/urban-solutions/Description:Climatechangeandeconomicinequalityarethetwomosturgentchallengesofourtime.UrbanSolutionsisdesignedtoaddressbothchallengessimultaneouslybypilotingnewstrategiesforthewayswebuildourcitiesandbyscalingupbestpracticestodramaticallyacceleratethepaceofchange.UrbanSolutionsstrategiesandtoolshelpcitiesanswer21stcenturychallenges,loweringenergybills,reducingflooding,improvingaccesstohealthierfood,andmakingitcheaperforeveryonetogetaround.Byproviding25percentofourprojectbudgetstolocalpartners,weprovideabridgebetweencommunity-levelsolutionsandfull-scaleimplementationtocreatestrong,justandresilientcommunities.Resources:e-Newsletters(Switchboard,OnEarth),extensivetopicreports:globalwarming,energy,air,water,oceans,foodandagriculture,wildlands,health,environmentaljustice,U.S.lawandpolicy,nuclearenergy,recycling,international,transportation;CenterforMarketInnovation,UrbanSolutionsStrategicPlantocreatestrong,justandresilientcommunities.(24p.)NatureClimateChangeJournalURL:http://www.nature.com/nclimate/



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Description:NatureClimateChange,amonthlyjournaloftheNaturePublishingGroup,publishesoriginalresearchacrossthephysicalandsocialsciencesandstrivestosynthesizeinterdisciplinaryresearch.Thejournalfollowsthestandardsforhigh-qualitysciencesetbyallNature-brandedjournalsandiscommittedtopublishingtop-tieroriginalresearchinallareasrelatingtoclimatechangethroughafairandrigorousreviewprocess,accesstoabroadreadership,highstandardsofcopyeditingandproduction,rapidpublicationandindependencefromacademicsocietiesandotherswithvestedinterests.Resources:Bysubscription($199/year),jobpostings(science),reprints,newsandcommentpostings,archiveofarticlesbytopic,NatureCommunicationsURL:www.nature.com/Description:NatureCommunicationsisamultidisciplinaryjournalthatpublisheshigh-qualityresearchfromallareasofthenaturalsciences.Paperspublishedbythejournalrepresentimportantadvancesofsignificancetospecialistswithineachfield.After20October2014,allpaperssubmittedtoNatureCommunicationswillbepublishedopenaccess,throughpaymentofanarticleprocessingcharge(APC).Forfurtherdetailspleaseseethejournal'sopenaccessinformation.NatureServeURL:http://www.natureserve.org/about-usDescription:NatureServeisanon-profitconservationorganizationwhosemissionistoprovidethescientificbasisforeffectiveconservationaction.NatureServeanditsnetworkofnaturalheritageprogramsandconservationdatacentersaretheleadingsourceforinformationaboutrareandendangeredspeciesandthreatenedecosystems.Resources:Publications,training&expertservicesincludedata,tools,expertise;careeropportunities.NDCollaboratoryforAdaptationtoClimateChangeURL:https://adapt.nd.edu/Description:Thewebsiteisaresourceforresearch,education,andcollaborationintheareaofadaptationandclimatechange.Itincorporatesamultitudeoftools,whichtakeseveralformsincludingbiologicalsimulation,searchableclearinghousesoflegalinformation,anddisseminationofemergingopinionfromexpertsonthebenefitsandrisksofadaptation.Thesetoolscanbeusedindividuallyandinanintegrativewaytoinformdecision-making,research,andawareness.Resources:AdaptationNews,publications,casestudies,tools&models,communityforum,AdaptationWorkflows,ND-GAINNotreDameGlobalAdaptationIndexURL:http://www.gain.org/Description:TheND-GAINIndexisanavigationtoolthathelpscorporateanddevelopmentleadersmanagerisksexacerbatedbyclimatechangesuchasover-crowding,foodinsecurity,inadequateinfrastructureandcivilconflicts.TheIndexshowsacountry'slevelofvulnerability,andthereadinessofacountrytosuccessfullyimplementadaptationsolutions.Thetoolisfreeandopen-source.TheUrbanAdaptationAssessmentprojectisworkingtoprovideanadaptationmeasurementsolutionbybuildinganurban-scaleassessmentandputitintopracticeinfiveareas.Theselocal-scaleassessmentswillbeusedbygovernment,non-profitandbusinessleaders,toinformmarketandpolicypositionsthatimprovelivelihoodsandsavelives.Resources:events,webinars,NDGainPrize,BusinessPlanCompetitionawards,jobpostings,UrbanAdaptationAssessment,CountryAdaptationIndex.(Alsosee:NDCollaboratoryforAdaptationtoClimateChange)NeighborhoodEmpowermentNetwork(NEN)URL:empowerssf.org;alsohttp://empowersf.org/ecp/Description:NeighborhoodEmpowermentNetwork(NEN)hasleveragedresourcesandexpertise[SanFranciscocommunities]tocreateasuiteoftoolsresourcesandmethodologiestoadvanceresilienceatthe



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communitylevelwithabottomupgrassrootsapproach.TheNeighborhoodEmpowermentNetwork(NEN)usesitscapacity-buildinginitiative,EmpoweredCommunitiesProgram(ECP),tobringtogethergovernment,nonprofit,academicandprivatesectoragenciestoworksidebysidewithneighborhoodstakeholderstostrengthentheircommunity’sabilitytosuccessfullynegotiateandrecoverfromdisasters.SanFrancisco’sNeighborhoodEmpowermentNetworkhasbeenpilotingaprogramthatsupportscommunitiesastheyworktoachieveapre-eventconditionthatwillallowthemtoperformatthehighestlevelintimesofstress.EntitledtheEmpoweredCommunitiesProgram(ECP),theinitiativeismodeledafterthecoretenetsofFEMA’sWholeCommunityApproach.Resources:casestudies,”VoicesofResilience,”NewBuildingsInstitute(NBI)URL:http://www.advancedbuildings.netDescription:NBIisanonprofitorganizationworkingtoimproveenergyperformanceofcommercialbuildings.Weworkcollaborativelywithcommercialbuildingmarkets—governments,utilities,energyefficiencyadvocatesandbuildingprofessionals—toremovebarrierstoenergyefficiency,includingadvocatingforadvanceddesignpractices,improvedtechnologies,publicpoliciesandprogramsthatimproveenergyefficiency.Wealsodevelopguidancetoindividualsandorganizationsondesigningandconstructingenergy-efficientbuildings.NewClimateInstituteURL:http://newclimate.org/Description:NewClimateInstituteforClimatePolicyandGlobalSustainabilitygeneratesideasonclimatechangeanddrivestheirimplementation.Weraiseambitionforactionagainstclimatechangeandsupportsustainabledevelopmentthroughresearch,policydesignandknowledgesharingResources:ClimateActionTracker,andACT2015,GHGtargets,publications,careeropportunities,NewEconomyCoalitionURL:neweconomy.netDescription:TheNewEconomyCoalition(NEC)isanetworkoforganizationsimaginingandbuildingafuturewherepeople,communities,andecosystemsthrive.Together,wearecreatingdeepchangeinoureconomyandpolitics—placingpowerinthehandsofpeopleanduprootinglegaciesofharm—sothatafundamentallynewsystemcantakeroot.Ournetworkadvanceschangeinthreemainways:(1)conveneandconnectleaderstotacklecommonchallengesintheirworktobuildaneweconomy.(2)amplifystories,tools,andanalysis,weavingacollectiveneweconomynarrativethatcanbuildsharedidentity,shiftcultureandpolicy,andpromoteaclearvisionofthenextsystem.(3)liftuptheworkofcommunitiesonthefrontlinesofinterrelatedeconomicandecologicalcriseswhoareorganizingfortransformativechange,throughrightrelationshipsanddirectsupport.Resources:Fundingandgrants,blog,network,CommonBoundAnnualConference,NewEconomyweek.NewEnglandEnvironmentalAlliance(NEEEA)URL:www.neeea.orgDescription:TheNewEnglandEnvironmentalEducationAlliance,formedin1980,hostsConferenceshostedwithintheNewEnglandstatesonarotatingbasis.TheAllianceisinterestedinenvironmentaleducationonaregionallevelanddoesnotduplicatethecontributionsofthestateorganizations.Theconferencescontinuetoemphasizecollegialinteractionandcollaborativelearning.Resources:NEJournalofEnvironmentalEducation(bysubscription),EnvironmentalLiteracyPlans(ELPs),AnnualconferenceNewEnglandGrassrootsEnvironmentFund(NEGEF)–CommunityResilientOrganizations(CROs)URL:http://grassrootsfund.orgDescription:Inspiring,Connecting&Supporting:Stories,Tools&Dollars:Focusedonallthingslocal,theGrassrootsFundistheonlyorganizationofitskinddedicatedtoinspire,connect,andsupportcommunity-



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basedenvironmentalprojectsthroughoutNewEngland.NEGEF’snicheistohelpthoseon-the-ground,everydaypeopleforwhomgrassrootsworkisapassionandwhosevolunteertimeisapricelesscontributiontothecommongoodTheNewEnglandGrassrootsEnvironmentFund(NEGEF)seekstoenergizeandnurturelongtermcivicengagementinlocalinitiativesthatcreateandmaintainhealthy,just,safeandenvironmentallysustainablecommunities.TheFundusesstories,toolsanddollarstofuellocalactivismandsocialchange.CommunityResilienceOrganizations(CROs)arelocalteams,appointedbythetownlegislativebody,thatengageresidentsandtownleadersintasksaimedtolessenlossesviaclimateadaptation,disasterpreparednessandhazardmitigation,whilestrengtheninglocalcollaborationandsocialcohesion.Resources:Rootsharee-Newsletter,Rootskillsnetworkingtrainingworkshops,PEPtalks(searchablebyissue),seedgrants($1,000-$3,500)andprojectportfolios:climate&energy,food,environmentalhealth,land&water,livingeconomies.NextCityURL:nextcity.orgDescription:InspiringBetterCitiesNextCityisanonprofitorganizationwithamissiontoinspiresocial,economicandenvironmentalchangeincitiesbycreatingmediaandeventsaroundtheworld.Ourvisionisforaworldinwhichcitiesarenotincrisisandareleadingthewaytowardsamoresustainable,equitablefuture.NextCityprovidesdailyonlinecoverageoftheleaders,policiesandinnovationsdrivingprogressinmetropolitanregionsacrosstheworld.Inanagewhenoriginal,on-the-groundreportingisincreasinglyrare,wesendourwritersintourbancommunitiesaroundtheworldtoproduceouraward-winninglongformcontent.Inaddition,weproduceeventsincludinganannualurbanleadershipconference,Vanguard.OriginallynamedTheNextAmericanCity,theorganizationbeganpublishingaquarterlymagazinein2003.Whatstartedasablack-and-whiteprintedpublicationstaffedbyvolunteersultimatelygrewintoapopularandinfluentialmagazinethatreached1millionpeopleoverthecourseofits31issues.Resources:e-Newsletter(daily,weeklypostings);articles(archived).Topicsinclude:technology,infrastructureinnovations,economics,politics;jobsNextGenClimateURL:https://nextgenamerica.org/Description:NextGenClimateAmericaisanon-partisan,non-profitorganizationdedicatedtocreatingalevelplayingfieldsothatlow-carbonadvancedenergysolutionscanfairlycompetewithentrenchedfossilfuelinterests.Launchedin2014,wedevelopandadvancepoliciestopreventclimatedisasterandpromoteprosperityforallAmericans.Toendthefreeridethatfossilfuelcompaniesenjoyatourexpense,wearecommittedtoestablishingnationalsafeguardstoendtheunlimiteddumpingofcarbonpollutionintoouratmosphereandsupportinginnovativeleadershipatthestatelevel.Resources:e-mailupdates,newsreportsandsummaries,cleanenergy,cleantransport,climateimpactsandsolutions.NexusDialogueonWaterInfrastructureSolutionsURL:www.waternexussolutions.org/Description:TheNexusDialogue,sponsoredbytheInternationalUnionforConservationofNature(IUCN)andInternationalWaterAssociation,isacalltoactiontothoseleadingtransformationsinwaterinfrastructureplanning,financingandoperation.TheDialogueprovidesaforumforsharingexperiences,lessons,toolsandguidelinesonhowwaterinfrastructureandtechnologiescanaddressnexuschallenges.Itisdesignedtobuildacommonunderstandingofinnovativeplanning,managementandoperationalapproachesthatprovidesharedbenefitsacrosssectors.Innovativeprofessionalsinfarming,energy-production,naturalresourcemanagement,andengineeringhavetheexperienceandholdpracticalknowledgetoaddressthenexuschallenge.Workingacrosssectors,theNexusDialogueprovidesauniqueopportunitytosharetheseexperiencesandthesolutionsemergingaroundtheworld.Resources:Casestudies,workshops,Internationalconferences/symposiaonWater,FoodandEnergy.



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NGOSustainability,Inc.URL:http://unngosustainability.orgDescription:NGOSustainability,Incseekstofurthertheintegrationofthedimensionsofsustainabledevelopment.NGOSustainabilityisaregisteredparticipantoftheUNGlobalCompact.NGOSustainabilityhelpscreateanunderstandingofhowthedifferentpartsoftheUnitedNationspromotesustainabledevelopment.Toaccomplishourgoals,weregularlyhostmeetingswithguestspeakersattheUnitedNationsHeadquarters,NYonissuesrelatingtosustainabledevelopment.Resources:e-Newsletterreportsandnewsarticles.NOAANationalCentersforEnvironmentalInformation(NCEI)URL:www.ncei.noaa.govDescription:NOAA’sNationalCentersforEnvironmentalInformation(NCEI)areresponsibleforhostingandprovidingaccesstooneofthemostsignificantarchivesonearth,withcomprehensiveoceanic,atmospheric,andgeophysicaldata.Fromthedepthsoftheoceantothesurfaceofthesunandfrommillion-year-oldtreeringstonearreal-timesatelliteimages,NCEIistheNation’sleadingauthorityforenvironmentalinformation.Resources:Newshighlights,climateinformation,datasets(extensive);alsosee-NOAAStormDataNOAANationalSeaGrantResilienceToolkitsDescription:SeaGrant’smissionistoprovideintegratedresearch,communication,education,extensionandlegalprogramstocoastalcommunitiesthatleadtotheresponsibleuseofthenation’socean,coastalandGreatLakesresourcesthroughinformedpersonal,policyandmanagementdecisions.Resources:Publicationsandtools(topicsearchable):CoastalCommunityResilienceIndex,Planningscenarios,HomeownersHandbooks(regional),publicparticipation.URL:http://seagrant.noaa.gov/WhatWeDo/ResilienceToolkit.aspxNOAAStormDataURL:https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/Description:TheStormEventsDatabasecontainstherecordsusedtocreatetheofficialNOAAStormDatapublication,documenting:(1)Theoccurrenceofstormsandothersignificantweatherphenomenahavingsufficientintensitytocauselossoflife,injuries,significantpropertydamage,and/ordisruptiontocommerce;(2)Rare,unusual,weatherphenomenathatgeneratemediaattention,suchassnowflurriesinSouthFloridaortheSanDiegocoastalarea;and(3)Othersignificantmeteorologicalevents,suchasrecordmaximumorminimumtemperaturesorprecipitationthatoccurinconnectionwithanotherevent.Resources:e-mailupdates;data,damagereports,assessmenttoolkit,linkstoexternalresourcesNortheastRegionalOceanCouncil(NROC)URL:northeastoceancouncil.org/ Description:TheNortheastRegionalOceanCouncil(NROC)isastateandfederalpartnershipthatfacilitatestheNewEnglandstates,federalagencies,regionalorganizations,andotherinterestedregionalgroupsinaddressingoceanandcoastalissuesthatbenefitfromaregionalresponse.ItisNROC’smissiontoprovideavoluntaryforumforNewEnglandstatesandfederalpartnerstocoordinateandcollaborateonregionalapproachestosupportbalancedusesandconservationoftheNortheastregion’soceanandcoastalresources. Resources:Newspostings,oceanplanninglibraryofreports,DataPortalNortheastoceandataNotreDameEnvironmentalChangeInitiative(ND-ECI)URL:http://environmentalchange.nd.eduDescription:TheNotreDameEnvironmentalChangeInitiative(ND-ECI)istacklingtheinterrelatedproblemsofinvasivespecies,landuse,andclimatechange,focusingonsynergisticimpactsonwaterresources.ThegoalofND-ECIistoprovidesolutionsthatminimizethetrade-offsbetweenhumanwelfare



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andenvironmentalhealthwheretrade-offsareunavoidable,andtodiscoverwin-winsolutionswherepossible.TheND-GAINCountryIndexfollowsadata-drivenapproachtoshowwhichcountriesarebestpreparedtodealwithglobalchangesbroughtaboutbyovercrowding,resource-constraintsandclimatedisruption.TheIndexaimstounlockglobaladaptationsolutionsinthecorporateanddevelopmentcommunitiestosavelivesandimprovelivelihoodswhilestrengtheningmarketpositions.Itinformsstrategicandoperationaldecisionsusingdatasince1995,tocreatearankof177countries.Resources:e-Newsletter(monthly);Rangeofresearchprograms;researchpostings;employmentopportunities;BeerandBigIdeasevents.NurtureNatureFoundationURL:http://www.nurturenature.org/Description:ResolvingaWorldwideConflict.ThemissionofNurtureNatureFoundation(NNF)istohelpinresolvingwhatispossiblythemostseriouschallengetheworldfacestoday:theintensifyingconflictbetweentheindispensablegoalsofenvironmentalprotectionandeconomicdevelopment.Weseedevelopmentthatissustainableasthemostworkablesolutiontotheconflictbetweenenvironmentanddevelopment.Itpromotesprotectionoftheenvironment,whilesimultaneouslyencouragingeconomicdevelopment.TedKheel(1914-2010),whodevotedmostofhislifetoresolvingconflicts,foundedNNFandworkedformorethanadecadeandahalftofurtheritsmission,toseekwaystoaddresstheconflictbetweenenvironmentalprotectionandeconomicdevelopmentResources:Supportofsustainabletransit(NurtureNewYork’sNature(NNYN),water-relatedissues(NurtureNatureCenter,Inc.EastonPA.(NNC).OOberlinProjectURL:http://www.oberlinproject.org/Description:TheOberlinProjectisajointeffortoftheCityofOberlin,OberlinCollege,andprivateandinstitutionalpartnerstoimprovetheresilience,prosperity,andsustainabilityofourcommunity.Theaimistorevitalizethelocaleconomy,eliminatecarbonemissions,restorelocalagriculture,foodsupplyandforestry,andcreateanew,sustainablebaseforeconomicandcommunitydevelopment.OceanaURL:http://oceana.org/en/eu/homeDescription:Oceana,foundedin2001,isthelargestinternationalorganizationfocusedsolelyonoceanconservation,protectingmarineecosystemsandendangeredspecies.OurofficesinEurope,NorthAmerica,CentralAmericaandSouthAmericaworktogetheronalimitednumberofstrategiccampaignstoachievemeasurableoutcomesthatwillhelpreturnouroceanstoformerlevelsofabundance.Webelieveintheimportanceofscienceinidentifyingproblemsandsolutions.Ourscientistsworkcloselywithourteamsofeconomists,lawyersandadvocatestoachievetangibleresultsfortheoceans.Resources:Scientificpapers,factsheets,reports.Oceanspaces(California)URL:http://oceanspaces.orgDescription:OceanSpacesisdedicatedtoavisionofhealthyandproductiveCaliforniaoceansthroughscience-informedoceanresourcemanagementandstewardship.TheplatformbringseveryonetogetherwithastakeinthehealthofCalifornia'soceansofferingnewopportunitiesforyoutocommunicate,createandshareinformation.Asharedbodyofscientificknowledgeenablesustomakeinformeddecisionsasthebasisforparticipationinthedecisionsthatwillshapethefutureofouroceans.Audience:fisherman,diver,environmentalist,resourcemanager,scientist,orneighbortoCalifornia’socean.Resources:Blog,scientificpapers,reports.OfficeoftheFederalCoordinatorforMeteorology(OFCM)–U.S.Dept.CommerceURL:http://www.ofcm.gov



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Description:TheDepartmentofCommerceformedtheOFCMin1964inresponsetoPublicLaw87-843.TheOfficeoftheFederalCoordinatorforMeteorologicalServicesandSupportingResearch(OFCM)isaninterdepartmentalofficeestablishedbecauseCongressandtheExecutiveOfficeofthePresidentrecognizedtheimportanceoffullcoordinationoffederalmeteorologicalactivities.Mission:Ensureeffectiveuseoffederalmeteorologicalresourcesbyleadingthesystematiccoordinationofoperationalweatherrequirementsandservices,andsupportingresearch,amongthefederalagencies.Resources:Thisinfrastructuresupportsallofthefederalagenciesthatareengagedinmeteorologicalactivitiesorhaveaneedformeteorologicalservices.Inadditiontoprovidingthiscoordinatinginfrastructure,theOFCMpreparesoperationsplans,conductsstudies,andrespondstospecialinquiriesandinvestigations.OpenChannelsForumforOceanPlanningandManagementURL:www.openchannels.orgDescription:OpenChannelsistheknowledgehubfortheglobalcommunityofpracticeonoceanplanning,ecosystem-basedmanagement,andmarineprotectedareas.Withthelatestnews,literature,onlineevents,grantopportunities,jobs,andmore,OpenChannelsmakesiteasyforyoutostayinformed.We’veservedover50,000professionalsinthepasttwoyears.Resources:ResourceCenter(extensivelistings),literaturelibrary,events,videos,joblistings,grantsandRFPopportunities.OpenIDEOURL:http://openideo.com/Description:AtOpenIDEO,peoplefromallcornersoftheworldcollaborativelytacklesomeofthetoughestglobalissues.Nomatterwhoyouare,yourexperienceswillbringauniqueperspectivetoourconversationandideadevelopment.Signuptostartcollaboratingandreadontolearnmoreabouthowtoparticipate.Wetackleeachsocialissueviaachallenge,athreetofivemonthcollaborativeprocessthatfocusesourattentiononthetopicandcreatesaspaceforcommunitymemberstocontributeandbuildoffeachother.Resources:worksheetsandtoolkitsfordevelopingideas,interviewing,brainstorming,userexperiencemapping,prototyping,storyboarding,designthinking,developingleadershipskills;resultsofpriorchallenges,including“UrbanResilienceChallenge.”OrganizationforEconomicCooperationandDevelopment(OECD)URL:www.oecd.orgDescription:FoundedafterWWIII,themissionoftheOECDistopromotepoliciesthatwillimprovetheeconomicandsocialwell-beingofpeoplearoundtheworld.TheOECDprovidesaforuminwhichgovernmentscanworktogethertoshareexperiencesandseeksolutionstocommonproblems.Weworkwithgovernmentstounderstandwhatdriveseconomic,socialandenvironmentalchange.Wemeasureproductivityandglobalflowsoftradeandinvestment.Weanalyzeandcomparedatatopredictfuturetrends.Wesetinternationalstandardsonawiderangeofthings,fromagricultureandtaxtothesafetyofchemicals.Resources:Libraryoninternationaleconomics,publicaffairs,disasterpreparedness;careerjobandinternshippostings.OrtonFamilyFoundation–HeartandSoulURL:www.orton.orgDescription:Webelievethatempoweringpeopletoshapethefutureoftheircommunitieswillimprovelocaldecision-making,createasharedsenseofbelonging,andultimatelystrengthenthesocial,culturalandeconomicvibrancyofeachplace.Resources:CommunityHeart&SoulFieldGuide;Bi-monthlyconferencecalls,trainingwebinars(free);communityengagementprocess;CommunityMatters.OxfamInternationalVulnerabilityandRiskAssessment(VRA)



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URL:http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.ukDescription:Oxfam'sVulnerabilityandRiskAssessment(VRA)tooldevelopsaholistic,landscape-wideunderstandingofvulnerabilityandlinksupactorsacrossvariouslevelsofgovernancetojointlyidentifyandanalyzerootcausesofvulnerabilitiesfordistinctsocialgroupsandlaterdesignprogramsandriskreductioninitiativesaccordingly,ensuringthattheyareequitable,gender-sensitiveandeffective.AttentiontohistoricalandevolvingpowerdynamicsisfullyembeddedintothedesignoftheVRA,primarilythroughtheconveningofaKnowledgeGrouptoinspireanddrivetheanalysis.Resources:e-newsletter,publications(keywordsearchable)OzonActionURL:http://www.unep.org/ozonactionDescription:TheUNEPDTIEOzonActionBranchassistsdevelopingcountriesandcountrieswitheconomiesintransition(CEITs)toenablethemtoachieveandsustaincompliancewiththeMontrealProtocol.Withourprogramme'sassistance,countriesareabletomakeinformeddecisionsaboutalternativetechnologiesandozone-friendlypolicies.OzoNewsprovideslinkstocurrentonlinenewsstoriesrelatingtoozonedepletionandtheimplementationoftheMontrealProtocol,tostimulatediscussionandpromotecooperationinsupportofcompliancewiththeMontrealProtocolResources:e-newsletterOzonNews(archived),videos,events,partnerships;reportsozonelayer,climateprotection,implementationoftheMontrealProtocol.PPacificIslandsClimateChangeCooperative(PICCC)URL:www.picccc.netDescription:ThePacificIslandsClimateChangeCooperative(PICCC)isaself-directedconservationalliancemadeupoflocal,state,federal,indigenous,andNGOmemberorganizationsfromtheUS-AffiliatedPacificIslands.ThesemembersactivelyworktogetherthroughthePICCCtopreparefortheimpactsofclimatechangeontheregion’snaturalandculturalresources.ThePICCChelpsmembersshareresources,conductjointresearchprojects,andcoordinatelarge-scaleeffortstoadapttheirmanagementpracticestoclimatechange.TheStrategicPlanfocusesontheimplementationofAdaptationInitiatives(AIs).ByimplementingtheAIs,thePICCCcoordinatesandplansactivitieswithindiscretefocalgroupingsthatincludemanagement-drivenresearchandscienceproductsneededformanagementplansandactions.TheAIsalsosupportallrelatedcommunication,consultation,evaluation,andcoordinationefforts.Resources:researchfunding,publications,symposia,PacificIslandsClimateChangeCooperativeConservationPlanningAtlas(CPA)PartnershipforActiononGreenEconomy(PAGE)–UNEPURL:http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/PAGEDescription:ThePartnershipforActiononGreenEconomy(PAGE)isajointinitiativebyUNEP,ILO,UNDP,UNIDOandUNITARtoprovidecomprehensiveassistancetocountriesseekingtodevelopandimplementinclusivegreeneconomystrategies.ForthepurposesoftheGreenEconomyInitiative,UNEPhasdevelopedaworkingdefinitionofagreeneconomyasonethatresultsinimprovedhumanwell-beingandsocialequity,whilesignificantlyreducingenvironmentalrisksandecologicalscarcities.Agreeneconomycanbethoughtofasonethatislowcarbon,resourceefficientandsociallyinclusive.Resources:UNEPNews,publications,jobopportunities,researchandadvisoryservices,topicscovered:climatechange,disaster&conflicts,ecosystemmanagement,environmentalgovernance,chemicalsandwaster,resourceefficiency,environmentunderreview.PartnershipforEnvironmentandDisasterRiskReduction(PEDRR)URL:pedrr.orgDescription:“EcosystemsforAdaptationandDisasterRiskRecover”establishedin2008,PEDRRisaglobalallianceofUNagencies,NGOsandspecialistinstitutes.AglobalplatformoftheInternationalStrategyforDisasterReduction(ISDR),PEDRRseekstopromoteimplementationofecosystem-baseddisasterrisk



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reductionindevelopmentplanningatglobal,nationalandlocallevels,inlinewiththeHyogoFrameworkforAction.Resources:e-NewsletterWeeklyNewsAlert,extensiveMOOCsandGraduate-levelEcoDRRCourses(webinarsandcoursemodules)linkingenvironmentalanddisastermanagement,publications(extensivearchives),training;jobpostings(international),virtuallibraryofreferencesonEco-DRR.PartnershipforResilienceandPreparedness(PREP)URL:http://www.prepdata.org/Description:ThePartnershipforResilienceandPreparedness(PREP)isapublic-privatecollaborationtoempoweradata-drivenapproachtobuildingclimateresilience.PREPaimstohelpplanners,investors,andresourcemanagersmoreeasilyincorporateclimaterisksintotheirdecisionsbyenhancingaccesstorelevantdataandfacilitatingcollectivelearningthroughinsightsonclimatechange.Resources:publications,toolkits,climatedataportals,opendata(BetaPlatformanddatafromClimateDataInitiative(CDI)underdevelopment)PassiveandLowEnergyArchitecture(PLEA)URL:PassiveandLowEnergyArchitecture(PLEA)Description:PLEAisanorganizationengagedinaworldwidediscourseonsustainablearchitectureandurbandesignthroughannualinternationalconferences,workshopsandpublications,withamembershipofseveralthousandprofessionals,academicsandstudentsfromover40countries.PLEAactivitiesareopentoallwhoseworkdealswitharchitectureandthebuiltenvironment,whoshareourobjectivesandwhoattendPLEAevents.PLEAstandsfor“PassiveandLowEnergyArchitecture”,acommitmenttothedevelopment,documentationanddiffusionoftheprinciplesofbioclimaticdesignandtheapplicationofnaturalandinnovativetechniquesforsustainablearchitectureandurbandesign.Resources:Internationalconferences;expertgroupmeetingsandconsultancies;architecturalcompetitionsandexhibitions,scholarships,technicalpublicationseries“NOTES”solargeometry,thermalinsulation,daylighting,climate.PewCharitableTrusts-EnvironmentalInitiativesURL:www.pewtrusts.org/enDescription:ThePewCharitableTrustsisdrivenbythepowerofknowledgetosolvetoday'smostchallengingproblems.Pewappliesarigorous,analyticalapproachtoimprovepublicpolicy,informthepublicandstimulateciviclife.Pewisamajorforceineducatingthepublicandpolicymakersaboutthecauses,consequencesandsolutionstoenvironmentalproblems.WeactivelypromotestrongconservationpoliciesintheUnitedStatesandinternationally.Pewappliesarangeoftoolsinpursuitofpractical,meaningfulsolutions—includingappliedscience,publiceducation,sophisticatedmediaandcommunications,andpolicyadvocacy.Resources:Topicsearchfunctiononwebsite;publicationsandreports,weeklye-newsletter.PlanetaryBoundariesInitiative(PBI)URL:http://planetaryboundariesinitiative.org/Description:Alegalthink-tankadvocatingeffectivegovernanceofEarth-systemprocesses.ThePBIbelievesthattheintegrityoftheEarth’slifesupportsystemshouldbeseenasthekeygoalofinternationallegalgovernance.Wefavortheadoptionoftheterm‘ecologicalintegrity’toprovidetheminimumstandardsnecessaryforprotectingPlanetaryBoundaries,asatermtobeadoptedacrossorwithinvarioustreatybodiesandwhichwouldhelpguidethedevelopmentofallhumanactivities.Resources:PlanetaryBoundariesandHumanOpportunities(EdCast)https://www.mooc-list.com/tags/planetary-boundaries?static=true[noratingsasofJuly25,2015]PlanningInformationExchange–AmericanPlanningAssociationURL:www.planning.org/nationalcenters/hazards/planninginformationexchange/



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Description:Informationexchangeforumsareanincreasinglycommonandusefulwaytoencouragepeer-to-peerlearningandexchangeofinformation.Withadvancesinweb-basedmeetingsandseminars,aninformationexchangeforumcanreachanationalandeveninternationalaudience.Plannersinseveraldisciplinesparticipateininformationexchanges,andgoodmodelsexist.TheAssociationofStateFloodplainManagers(ASFPM)andAPAparticipateintheNaturalFloodplainFunctionsAlliance(NFFA).Thecentralactivityhasconsistedofwebinarsheldeveryothermonthonissuesofinteresttothealliance.Resources:webinars(archived)PocacitointheU.S.URL:http://www.pocacito.org/us/Description:POCACITO(PostCarbonCitiesofTomorrow)intheUStargetsspecificcitiesandkeychallengeswhichserveasacommonthreadbetweenEUandUSdevelopmentpriorities:energyefficiencyinbuildings,sustainableurbanmobility,andwatermanagement.Whileeachcityhasitsowncharacteristicsetofkeychallenges,allcitiesrequiresolutionstotheenergy,mobility,andwaternexus.Inordertocreateworkablesolutions,wewilluniteadiverseconsortiumofparticipants,includingcityofficials,urbanplanners,researchers,non-governmentalorganizations,community-basedorganizations,andcitizens,maximizinglearningandimplementationpotential.POCACITOintheUSisaninitiativeofEcologicInstituteinWashington,DC,andismadepossiblethroughfinancialsupportoftheDelegationoftheEuropeanUniontotheUnitedStatesGettingtoKnowEuropeprogram.Resources:Topicsearchableportfolioofproject(casestudies);videos,webinars,blog,meetingsPowerhouseGrowersURL:www.powerhousegrowers.comDescription:PowerHouseGrowersisanetwork-based,communitydrivenplatformforsustainabilityeducation.Throughpublishing,marketing,andprivateconsulting,PHGstimulatesenvironmentalconversationsrelatedtobusiness,agriculture,energy,andurbandesigninordertoconnectthetheoriesandpracticesofsustainabilityandtobalanceoutourpH.Weseekcollaborativesolutionstotoday’senvironmentalissuesthroughsupportingnetworksofrelationshipsbetweenstudentsandbusinessleaders,whilecontributingtocontemporaryconversationsaboutsustainability.Resources:e-NewsletterRandomFacts,reports(“actionlists”),bestpracticecasestudies:urbanagriculture,urbandesign,greenrealestate.PrepareMyBusinessURL:www.preparemybusiness.orgDescription:Majordisasters,suchasearthquakesandlarge-scalepoweroutages,arerare.Smallerdisasters,suchasserverfailure,burstpipesandfireshoweverhappeneveryday.Companiesoftenpreparefortheworstbutforgettheeverydaychallenges,whichcanbejustascrippling.Whendisasterstrikes,havingaplanandbeingabletoputitintoimmediateactioncanmeanthedifferencebetweenstayingopentoservicetheneedsofyourcustomersandcommunityorshuttingdownforafewdays.Followingadisaster,statisticsshowninetypercentofcompaniesfailwithinayearunlesstheycanresumeoperationswithinfivedays.Havingaplancanensurethatyou’rebackinbusinessquicklyandabletoprovideproductsandservicestoyourcommunity.Topicsincludeplanning,education,testing,disasterassistance.Resources:Extensivereports,archivedwebinars.Prepared:NationalHealthSecurityPreparednessIndex(NHSPI)URL:http://nhspi.org/the-indexDescription:TheNationalHealthSecurityPreparednessIndex(NHSPI)isanannualmeasureofhealthsecurityandpreparednessatthenationalandstatelevels.TheIndexisdesignedtogiveobjectiveinformationabouthowwellcommunities,statesandthenationarepreparedforpublichealthandotheremergencysituations.DevelopmentoftheIndexwasinitiallyledbytheAssociationofStateandTerritorialHealthOfficials(ASTHO)andtheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC).TransitionedtotheRobertWoodJohnson(RWJ)FoundationinDecember2014.



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Resources:Annualreports(archived),news&events,toolkitsandguidingprinciples,America’sPrepareathon.PreventionWeb–UnitedNations(UNISDR)URL:www.preventionweb.net/englishDescription:Openwebsiteforpostings,resourcesandevents,fortheinternationaldisasterriskreductioncommunity(alsosee:HygroFramework,UNISDR)Resources:Extensive,searchablebytopic(allnaturalhazards),maps,publications,jobs(international),training,events,GlobalAssessmentReport.ProjectCOBRAURL:http://projectcobra.org/Description:“FutureChallengesLocalSolutions”Roleofcommunityownedsolutionsinsustainableenvironmentalmanagementandgovernance.ProjectCOBRAaimstoshowcaseindigenoussolutionsforthemanagementofnaturalresourcesthatcouldinturninspiredevelopmentpoliciesandprojects.Todothis,itworkstowardsincreasingconfidenceacrossindigenouscommunitiesandstrengtheningtheirpositionasstakeholdersby:Discussingthechallengesfacingtheircommunity;Identifyingtheirownsolutionstothesechallenges;Recordingthesesolutionsusingvisualtechnologies;Sharingresultswithothercommunities;Implementingbestpracticesfromothercommunities.Resources:Extensive,videosandphotostories,publications,conferences(presentationsavailable)ProjectDrawdownURL:http://www.drawdown.org/Description:DRAWDOWNn.Thepointatwhichgreenhousegasesintheatmospherebegintodecline.ProjectDrawdownisdevelopingabook,open-sourcedatabase,anddigitalplatformdescribinghowonehundredsolutionsdeployedatscalecanalterthecompositionofouratmosphereandhelpforgeapathtowardtemperaturedecline.Wearecreatingadetailed,impeccablyresearcheddescriptionof“state-of-the-shelf”solutionsthatarecurrentlyinuseandtheimpacttheywillhavewithinthirtyyears.Thiscarefullyvetted,comprehensivelistincludetechnologicalsolutionssuchasrenewableenergyandenergyefficiencymeasures;socialsolutionsthatrequirebehaviorchangelikeloweringconsumptionofmaterialgoodsandlimitingpopulationgrowth;andecologicalsolutionsthatrestorecarboninsoilsandplantsbybio-sequesteringCO2.Resources:events“learningseries,”employment(internaljobpostings);fellowsprogram,coalitiontoengageadvisory,volunteer,contributorroles.PropertyCasualty360URL:www.propertycasualty360.comDescription:Anationalunderwriterswebsitewithinsurancenews,markettrends,coverageofthepropertyandcasualtyinsuranceindustry,[ED:frequentnewsandreportsrelatedtonaturaldisastersandotherthreats.]Resources:e-Newsletter(daily).PublicHealthInstitute(PHI)URL:http://www.phi.org/Description:PHIgeneratesandpromotesresearch,leadershipandpartnershipstobuildcapacityforstrongpublichealthpolicy,programs,systemsandpractices.Sinceitsinceptionin1964,PHIhasoverseenanimpressivearrayofprojectsrangingfromindividualgrantstolarge,multi-year,multi-siteprogramswithnationalandinternationalimpact.PHIinitiatesprojects,providesfiscalsponsorship,incubatesnewdirections,partnerswithfoundationsandstateagencies,andcollaborateswithothersinthefield,enablingresearchandinterventionsthatwouldotherwisenotbepossible.Throughitsdiverseprogramsandprojects,PHIaddressesemergingpublichealthissuesandsolutions,andtacklesthemostsignificantpublichealthchallengesofourtime.BypartneringwithPHI,foundationsandagencieshavethe



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opportunitytobringthiswealthofexpertisetotheirprojects.PHIcatalyzesadvancesinpublichealththroughhigh-levelpartnershipandcollaborationandthroughsupportforinnovativeprojects.Resources:Keywordsearchofresources(extensive),publications;jobandcareeropportunities;sponsor:CenterforClimateChangeandPublicHealth.PublicInterestDesignInstituteURL:http://www.publicinterestdesign.com/Description:ThePublicInterestDesignInstitute®providestrainingtoarchitectureandotherdesignprofessionalsinpublicinterestdesignwithin-depthstudyovertwodaysonmethodsofhowdesigncanaddressthecriticalissuesfacedbycommunities.Traininginpublicinterestdesignisawayofenhancinganexistingdesignpracticeandlearningskillstobecomepro-activelyengagedincommunity-baseddesignthroughfee-basedprojects.TheHarvardCaseStudyMethodwillbeusedtolearnfromrealexamples,presentedbyleadersinthefield.ThecurriculumwillbeformedaroundtheSocialEconomicEnvironmentalDesign®(SEED)metric,thatincludesthesocialandeconomicaswellastheenvironmental.TheSEEDprocesstakesaholisticandcreativeapproachtodesigndrivenbycommunityneeds.Thisprocessprovidesastep-by-stepaidforthosewhowanttoundertakepublicinterestdesign.Resources:ScheduleofInstituteeventslistedonwebsite;speakersbureau.PublicLibraryofSciencePLOSCurrentsdisastersURL:http://currents.plos.org/disasters/aims-and-scope/Description:LOSCurrents(ISSN2157-3999)isapublicationchannelthataimstominimizedelaybetweenthegenerationandpublicationofnewresearch.Thecontentispeer-reviewed,citable,publiclyarchived,andincludedinPubMed.ThePLOSCurrentssectionsarerunonAnnotum,anopen-source,scholarlyauthoringandpublishingplatform.Authorscompiletheirmanuscriptsubmissionandareincompletecontroloftheappearanceoftheirarticle.WithPLOSCurrents,submissiontopublicationcantakeplaceinamatterofdayswithoutpublicationfees.PLOSCurrentsfocusingonInfluenzawaslaunchedinAugust2009.In2012asectioncoveringDisastersresearchwaslaunched.QQuakerEarthcareWitness(QEW)URL:http://www.quakerearthcare.org/Description:QuakerEarthcareWitnessisanetworkofFriends(Quakers)inNorthAmericaandotherlike-mindedpeoplewhoaretakingspirit-ledactiontoaddresstheecologicalandsocialcrisesoftheworldfromaspiritualperspective,emphasizingQuakerprocessandtestimonies.WhileQEWsupportsreformsinlaws,technology,education,andinstitutions,itsprimarycallingistofacilitatetransformationofhumans'attitudes,values,identity,andworldviewthatunderliemuchoftheenvironmentaldestructiongoingonintheworldtoday.Resources:e-Newsletter(Bi-monthly)BefriendingCreation;events,publications,smallprojectmini-grants($500)RRANDResilienceinActionURL:http://www.rand.org/multi/resilience-in-action.htmlDescription:Thissiteisforindividualsandcommunityorganizationstolearnmoreaboutresilienceand

toimplementstrategiestohelpcommunitiesprepare,withstand,andrecoverfromdisasters.Communityresilienceistheabilityofcommunitiestowithstandandrecoverfromdisastersandtolearn

frompastdisasterstostrengthenfutureresponseandrecoveryefforts.Resiliencerequiresparticipationfromthewholecommunitytoimproveresponseandrecovery,andhelpsthecommunityplanforthe

fulllengthofdisasterrecovery.Resources:toolkits,publications,on-linetraining,audiopodcasts,FAQsoncommunitydisasterplanning.



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RateItGreenURL:ww.rateitgreen.com/green-building-community/sustainable-building-groupsDescription:RateItGreen’sCommunityisagatheringplaceforconnectingandsharinggreenbuildinginformationandexperiences.Addyourthoughtsandquestionstoourdiscussions,orcreateorjoinagroupthatinterestsyou.Withyourparticipation,wecancreateapowerfulresourceandconnectgreenbuildersacrosstheglobe.Resources:e-Newsletter,resources(IndustryResourceGuide),otherpublications,discussiongroups,sourceofjoblistings,research.Ready.gov.√URL:www.ready.govDescription:U.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurityportalforpublicinformationfordisasterpreparedness,multi-hazards.Resources:e-Newsletter,topicsearchofresources(extensive),publications.RECOFTC-TheCenterforPeopleandForestsURL:http://www.recoftc.orgDescription:RECOFTC–TheCenterforPeopleandForestsisaninternationalorganizationwithavisionoflocalcommunitiesactivelymanagingforestsinAsiaandthePacifictoensureoptimalsocial,economic,andenvironmentalbenefits.Resources:Newsandfeatures,training,blog,videos(teak,bambooharvesting),publications(extensive)RecoveryDivaURL:recoverydiva.comDescription:EmailsubscriptionandwebsiteofClaireB.Rubin36yearsofexperienceasaresearcher,consultant,andeducatorinthefieldsofemergencymanagementandhomelandsecurity,dedicatedtolong-termrecoveryfromdisastersResources:Nocostsubscription(donorsupported).RedevelopmentInstituteURL:www.RedevelopmentInstitute.orgDescription:TheRedevelopmentInstituteisanonlineeducationandtechnicalassistancehubfocusedonprovidingthehighestlevelofprofessionaleducationforthoseengagedintherevitalizationofcommunities.TheRedevelopmentInstituteutilizesthelatestinwebtechnologytoconnectyouwithworld-classexpertsinredevelopmentfields.Ourgoalistoprovidesupporttothoserebuildingcommunitiesbycreatingaplatformopentoanyonewithbestpracticeinformationtoshare,toestablishanetworkofsharedexperiences,successesandlessonslearnedResources:Nocostmembership,webinars,resourcelibrary.RegenesisGroupURL:http://www.regenesisgroup.com/Description:Regenesisisaworldleaderinthefieldofregenerativedevelopment—anapproachtolanduse,communityplanning,andthebuiltenvironmentthathasdefinedtheleadingedgeofsustainabilitypracticeforovertwodecades.Regenesiswasfoundedin1995asacoalitionofpioneers,bringingtogethertopeducatorsinthefieldofpermaculture(sustainableland-useplanning)withthoughtleadersintheworldofbusinessplanningandorganizationaldevelopment.Thefounders’missionwastotransformthedevelopmentindustryintoonethatcontributesto,ratherthanundermines,thehealthoftheplanet.Resources:mailinglist,articles,bibliography,trainingprograms,annualgathering.ResEcon:LandandResourceEconomicsNetworkURL:http://www.resecon.org/pages/1/index.htm.



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Description:ResEcon(Land&ResourceEconomicsNetwork)listserverisanelectronicmeansbywhichenvironmentalandresourceeconomistscanpostandreceiveinformationrelevanttotheirwork.Typicallymemberspostinformationorquestions,tosolicitresponsesfromothermembers(e.g.,referencesonparticulartopics,questionsaboutmethodology,conferences,jobsandscholarships.ResilienceActionFundURL:http://www.buildingresilient.com/about-us/Description:ResilienceActionFund(RAF)andResilienceActionFundInternational(RAF-I)arecreatinganendowmentfundandintendtoworksynergisticallyonprogramsalongfourmainaxes:publications,education,researchandaction.Resources:publications,reports.ResilientCommunitiesforAmerica(RC4A)URL:www.resilientamerica.orgDescription:ResilientCommunitiesforAmerica(RC4A)willchampiontheleadershipofhundredsoflocalelectedofficialswhocommittocreatingmorepreparedCommunitiesthatcanbouncebackfromextremeweather,energy,andeconomicchallenges.AstrongandprosperousAmericastartswithlocalleadership.Campaignsignatoriescommittobuildingmoreresilientcommunities,readytobouncebackfromextremeweatherchallenges.Officialsignatoriesmustbelocalelectedofficials,howeverthecampaignrecognizesallendorsers.Resources:Nocostsubscription(donorsupported).ResilienceHubURL:http://resiliencehub.org/Description:TheResilienceHubisacollaborativenon-profitorganizationbasedinPortlandMaine.Ourmissionistobuildresilienceatthepersonal,householdandcommunitylevelswhilecreatingthrivingexamplesofabundancebasedonecologicalwisdom.Wedothisbyofferingarangeofevents,educationandtrainingaswellasresilience-buildingservicesandprojects.Weoperateatlocal,statewideandregionalscales.OurworktouchesonalltherealmstraditionallyencompassedbyPermaculture(landuse,energy,water,buildings,etc.)butwithspecialfocusonfoodandcreatingneweconomicmodels,on-linestore.Resources:events,consultingservices,speakersbureau,MeetupmeetinggroupsResilienceDialoguesURL:http://www.resiliencedialogues.org/Description:TheResilienceDialoguesisapublic-privatecollaborationthatworkstobuildclimate-resilientcommunitiesthroughfacilitateddialoguesamongscientists,practitioners,andcommunityleaders.ItiscoordinatedbytheU.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgram(USGCRP)andtheAmericanGeophysicalUnion’sThrivingEarthExchange,andoverseenbyaleadershipteam.TheonlineplatformisdevelopedbytheMassachusettsInstituteofTechnology(MIT)CenterforCollectiveIntelligence.Resources:mailinglistforupdates;Volunteersubjectmatterexpertopportunitiesandprojects(pilots).ResilienceNowURL:http://theresilienceinitiative.org/Description:RegisteredinParis,andoperatingfromWashingtonDC,LondonandNairobi,ResilienceNowaimstoworkglobally,inbothruralandurbancontexts,inbothdevelopingandindustrializedcountries,tosupportvulnerablecommunitiesinbuildingresiliencetothemostlikelysocial,economic,politicalandenvironmentalthreats.Weprovideexpertiseandorganizationalsupporttoreliefanddevelopmentagencies,tobuildcapacitytodesignandimplementprogramsforthedevelopmentofsustainableandresilientcommunities.Wepromoteinnovativesolutions,bothmethodologicalandtechnical,frompermaculture,sustainabledesign,energytransitionplanning,climatechangeadaptation,urbanfarming,bioclimaticbuilding,eco-sanitation,renewableenergies,sustainableagriculture,andlandrestoration.



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Resources:Publications(FrenchandEnglish),bibliography,workshops,“SolutionsWorthSharing,”Resilience.orgURL:www.resilience.orgDescription:Resilience.orgisaninformationclearinghouseandnetworkofaction-orientedgroups.Ourfocusisonbuildingcommunityresilienceinaworldofmultipleemergingchallenges:thedeclineofcheapenergy,thedepletionofcriticalresourceslikewater,complexenvironmentalcriseslikeclimatechangeandbiodiversityloss,andthesocialandeconomicissueswhicharelinkedtothese.Weliketothinkofthesiteasacommunitylibrarywithspacetoreadandthink,butalsoasavibrantcaféinwhichtomeetpeople,discussideasandprojects,andpickupandsharetipsonhowtobuildtheresilienceofyourcommunity,yourhousehold,oryourself.Resources:e-Newsletterdaily,weekly,ormonthly,(donorsupported).ResilientConstructionCoalitionURL:http://www.resilientconstruction.orgDescription:Resilientconstructionbuildsstrongermoredurableresidentialandcommercialbuildings.Investinginresilientconstructionduringtherebuildwillhelplimittheneedforemergencyfundinginthefuture.Resilientconstructionhasthepotentialtosubstantiallyreducepropertydamageandlossofliferesultingfromallformsofnaturaldisasters.Resources:FAQSheet,legislativebriefingsre:DisasterSavingsandResilientConstructionAct(proposedHR2241).ResilientDesignInstitute(RDI)URL:http://www.resilientdesign.org/Description:RDIisanaccessiblesourceofresilientdesigninformation.Fromclearcasestudiestowide-rangingprinciplesandstrategiestoablogthatbalancestechnicalinformationwithreadability,wearecommittedtobringingawarenesstothepracticeofdesigningsurvivabilityandadaptabilityintostructuresandcommunities.Resources:News&blog,articles(archived),events,casestudies,ResilientDesignPrinciples.ResilientVermontURL:www.resilientvt.orgDescription:TheResilientVermontNetworkisanewcollaborationoforganizationsandagenciesinVermontthatareworkingtoadvanceclimateresilience.TheNetworkisworkingtoimprovealignment,coordination,communicationandstrategicimpactacrossarangeofissuesrelatedtoclimateresilience.Ultimately,thegoaloftheNetworkistoensurethatVermontisbetterpreparedforandabletomoreeffectivelymanage,bounceforwardandreducecostlyimpactsfromnaturaldisastersandclimate-relatedshocks,andtheriskstheyposetooureconomy,environment,andsocialwell-being.BuildingcapacityandpreparednessinresidentsandvulnerablepopulationsHelpingcommunitiesprotectfloodplainsandreducedamage.HelpingVermont’seconomicandcommunitycentersplanandprepare.StrengtheningVermont’seconomic,environmental,andsocialresilience.ConnectingorganizationsandagenciesacrosstheState.Resources:e-NewsletterResilientVermontProject,casestudies,RecoveryGuideforBusinesses,RoadmaptoResilience,ResilientVermontNetwork,ResilientCommunitiesScorecard(VermontNaturalResourcesCouncil).ResourcesfortheFuture(RFF)URL:http://www.rff.orgDescription:ResourcesfortheFutureimprovesenvironmentalandnaturalresourcepolicymakingworldwidethroughobjectivesocialscienceresearchofthehighestcaliber.Formorethan60years,RFFhaspioneeredtheapplicationofeconomicsasatooltodevelopmoreeffectivepolicyabouttheuseandconservationofnaturalresources.Itsscholarscontinuetoanalyzeissuesofpollutioncontrol,energyand



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transportationpolicy,landandwateruse,hazardouswaste,climatechange,biodiversity,ecosystemmanagement,health,andenvironmentalchallengesofdevelopingcountries.Resources:Publications(extensive);researchreports;job,fellowship&internshipopportunities.RestoreAmerica’sEstuaries(RAE)URL:www.estuaries.orgDescription:RestoreAmerica’sEstuariesisanationalallianceof11coastalconservationgroupsthatstretchfromMainetoWashingtonState.Localprojectsrestorecoastalwetlands,improvewaterquality,openfishpassages,buildlivingshorelinesre-plantsaltmarshesandrestoreshellfishhabitat.Weprovideaunitedvoiceforcoastalconservationinthenation’scapitalandadvancethescienceandpracticeofprotectingandrestoringestuariesthroughon-thegroundprojects,groundbreakingscience,high-levelmeetings,andthepowerofconveningpeople.RestoreAmerica'sEstuaries'isdedicatedtotheprotectionandrestorationofbaysandestuariesasessentialresourcesforournation.Resources:e-Newsletter,topicbriefings,reports,videos,jobs,initiatives:CoastalBlueCarbon,FirstNationalReport:LivingShorelines.(donorsupport).RestoreYourEconomyURL:http://restoreyoureconomy.orgDescription:WelcometoRestoreYourEconomy.org,aprojectfundedbytheU.S.EconomicDevelopmentAdministration(EDA).Thiswebsiteprovidesresourcesandbestpracticeinformationforpublicandprivatestakeholdersseekingtorebuildtheirlocaleconomiesafteramajordisasteraswellasassistingthebusinesscommunitytoprepareforadisaster.RestoreYourEconomy.orgisaone-stopshopofdisasterpreparednessandpost-disastereconomicrecoveryresources,tools,eventannouncementsaswellasopportunitiestoconnectwithpeersthroughsocialmediagroups.Thesiteprovidesguidancetocommunitiesstrugglingwithquestionssuchas:Whataresomesuccessfulstrategiestobuildresilienceintothelocaleconomy?HowdoItrytoencouragemylocalbusinessestomakepreparationstoreducetheirvulnerabilities?Resources:Extensiveresources,casestudies,businesswebinars,events,ActionPlans:FormulatingaCommunicationStrategy,publicationDisasterResourceGuiderestoreyoureconomy.org/disaster-resource-guide.RiskManagementSolutionsURL:www.rms.comDescription:RMSisaprivatecompanythatdevelopsmodelsandsoftwaretohelpinsurers,financialmarkets,corporations,andpublicagenciesevaluateandmanagecatastropherisksthroughouttheworld.Weleadanindustrythatwehelpedtopioneer—catastropheriskmodeling—andaretheinnovatorsoftheRMS(one)®platform,whichistransformingtheworld'sunderstandingandquantificationofriskthroughopen,real-timeexposureandriskmanagement.RMSmodelsoffertoolstosolutionstobetterunderstandandmanagetherisksofnaturalandhuman-madecatastrophes,includinghurricanes,earthquakes,floods,terrorism,andpandemics.Resources:Careeropportunities(international);RiskyBusinessProjectURL:http://riskybusiness.org/Description:LaunchedinOctober2013,theRiskyBusinessProjectfocusesonquantifyingandpublicizingtheeconomicrisksfromtheimpactsofachangingclimate.RiskyBusinessProjectco-chairsMichaelR.Bloomberg,HenryPaulson,andTomSteyertaskedtheRhodiumGroupwithanindependentassessmentoftheeconomicrisksposedbyachangingclimateintheU.S.TheworkissupportedbyPaulsonInstitute,andTomKatCharitableTrust,SkollGlobalThreatsFund,RockefellerFamilyFund,McKnightFoundation,andtheJoyceFoundationwithstaffsupportprovidedbyNextGeneration,anindependent501c3organization.Resources:Economicriskreports.



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RiverSmartCommunities–UMassAmherstURL:https://extension.umass.edu/riversmart/Description:TheRiverSmartCommunitiesprogramcombinessocialandriverscience,institutionalandpolicyresearch,andcommunityoutreachattheUniversityofMassachusettsAmhersttoresearchandaddressriverfloodsinNewEngland.ItisourvisionthatrivermanagementcanrestoretheenvironmentalintegrityofriverswhileensuringthatNewEnglandcommunitiesthriveinaworldwherefloodsnaturallyoccur.OurworkaimstohelpNewEngland’scommunitiesbecomeriver-smart.Resources:Publications,manualsforfarmers,landowners,municipalities,policymakers,andresearchers.Policyreport:SupportingNewEnglandCommunitiestoBecomeRiverSmartRockefellerFoundation–100ResilientCitiesCentennialChallenge(100RC)URL:100resilientcities.rockefellerfoundation.org/Description:Resilienceisaboutmakingpeople,communitiesandsystemsbetterpreparedtowithstandcatastrophicevents–bothnaturalandmanmade–andabletobouncebackmorequicklyandemergestrongerfromtheseshocksandstresses.TheRockefellerFoundationlaunchedthe100ResilientCitiesCentennialChallengetoenable100citiestobetteraddresstheincreasingshocksandstressesofthe21stcentury.100oftheworld’scitieswillbeselectedtoreceivetechnicalsupportandresourcesfordevelopingandimplementingplansforurbanresilienceoverthenextthreeyears.RockyMountainInstituteURL:http://www.rmi.org/Description:RockyMountainInstitute(RMI)isanindependent,non-partisannonprofitthatdrivestheefficientandrestorativeuseofresources.RMIadvancesmarket-basedsolutions,engagingbusinesses,communities,andinstitutionstocost-effectivelyshifttoefficiencyandrenewables.Weemployrigorousresearch,analysis,andwhole-systemsexpertisetodevelopbreakthroughinsights.Wethenconveneandcollaboratewithdiversepartners—business,government,academic,nonprofit,philanthropic,andmilitary—toaccelerateandscalesolutions.Resources:Library,ideasblog,resources,transportation,buildings,electricity,carbonRockyMountainLandUseInstitute(RMLUI)URL:Description:RMLUIwasestablishedtoconducteducationandresearchprogramsonlegalandpublicpolicyissuesrelatedtolanduseanddevelopment.For25years,RMLUIhasbeenleadingadiscussionintheWestaboutthechallengespresentedbygrowthandinnovativeideasforaddressingthem.Resources:publications,videos(homestudy);SustainableCommunityDevelopmentCode(indevelopment)RuralResilienceInitiative(R4)URL:www.wfp.org/climate-change/r4-rural-resilience-initiativeDescription:Buildinglong-termresiliencetoclimatechangeforfoodandincomesecurity.TheR4RuralResilienceInitiative(R4)isacomprehensiveriskmanagementapproachtohelpcommunitiesbemoreresilienttoclimatevariabilityandshocks.WFPandOxfamAmerica(OA)launchedtheR4RuralResilienceInitiative(R4)in2011toenablevulnerableruralhouseholdstoincreasetheirfoodandincomesecurityinthefaceofincreasingclimaterisks.R4buildsontheinitialsuccessoftheHornofAfricaRiskTransferforAdaptation(HARITA)initiative,pioneeredinEthiopiabyOxfamAmerica,theReliefSocietyofTigray(REST)andSwissRe.Resources:R4RuralResilienceInitiativeQuarterly;ClimateResilienceInitiatives;stovesandsafeenergyforcooking,foodsecurityanalyses.SSciDev.Net



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URL:http://www.scidev.net/Description:SciDev.Netistheworld’sleadingsourceofreliableandauthoritativenews,viewsandanalysisoninformationaboutscienceandtechnologyforglobaldevelopment.OurmainofficeisbasedinLondonbutwehaveaworldwidenetworkofregisteredusers,advisors,consultantsandfreelancejournalists,predominantlyfromdevelopingcountries,whodriveouractivitiesandvision.Resources:mailalerts,training,searchabledatabasebytopicandregion(extensive);topics:biodiversity,environment,governance,agriculture,policy,climatechange,communication,foodsecurity,forestry.ScienceforNatureandPeoplePartnership(SNAPP)URL:http://snappartnership.net/Description:TheScienceforNatureandPeoplePartnership(SNAPP)wasfoundedbyTheNatureConservancy,theWildlifeConservationSociety,andtheNationalCenterforEcologicalAnalysisandSynthesis(NCEAS)attheUniversityofCalifornia,SantaBarbara.TheSNAPPartnershipdeliversevidence-based,scalablesolutionsforproblemsatthecollectiveinterfaceofeconomicdevelopment,natureconservation,andhumanwell-being.SNAPPfundsandconvenesmultidisciplinaryandcross-sectorcollaborationstocatalyzeinnovativesolutionswithaclearpathwaytoimplementation.Resources:Workinggroups,RFPfornewworkinggroups,TEDtalk(OpenOceanAquaculture),ScientistsWithoutBordersURL:http://www.nyas.org/Description:ScientistsWithoutBordersSMaimstomobilizeandcoordinatescience-basedactivitiesthatimprovequalityoflifeinthedevelopingworld.ConceivedbytheNewYorkAcademyofSciences(NYAS)andtheUnitedNationsMillenniumProjectandguidedbytheMillenniumDevelopmentGoals(MDGs),ScientistsWithoutBordershelpsmatchneedswithresourcesandenablesitsmemberstojoinforcesacrossorganizations,disciplines,anddistancestodeliveranimpactthattheycouldnotachieveindependently.Wehavesuccessfullycreatedafree,robustinternationalcommunityWebsiteanddatabasethatbuildsbridgesamongscientistsandorganizationsfromdisparatespecialtiesandlocations."Members"—individuals,projects,andorganizationsthatwork,orwouldliketowork,inthedevelopingworld—enterinformationaboutthemselves,includingtheirneedsand/orresources.Potentialpartnerscanthenbecontacteddirectlythroughthesite.Resources:topicssearchablearchive,includingsustainabilityandresilience,scienceeducation,awards(youngscientists),levelsofmembership,coverageisNYMetro-region,nationalandinternational,jobandcareerdevelopmentopportunities.SDGKnowledgeHub–IISDURL:http://sdg.iisd.org/Description:TheSDGKnowledgeHubisanonlineresourcecenterfornewsandcommentaryregardingimplementationoftheUnitedNations’2030AgendaforSustainableDevelopment,including17SustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs).TheSDGKnowledgeHubismanagedbytheInternationalInstituteforSustainableDevelopment(IISD).TheSDGKnowledgeHubbringstogetherthecontentofourformerPolicy&Practiceknowledgebasesfocusedon:ChemicalsandWastes;ClimateChange;NaturalResources;SmallIslandDevelopingStates(SIDS);SustainableDevelopment;SustainableEnergy;andthreeregionalsitesonAfrica,Asia-Pacific,andLatinAmericaandtheCaribbean.Resources:e-NewletterSDGUpdate,policybriefs,articles,events;alsoseeInternationalInstituteforSustainableDevelopment(IISD)SecondNature-EducationforSustainabilityURL:www.second.nature.orgDescription:SupportingAmericanCollege&UniversityPresidents’ClimateCommitment,SecondNature'smissionistocreateasustainablesocietybytransforminghighereducation.Weacceleratemovementtowardasustainablefuturebyservingandsupportingseniorcollegeanduniversityleadersinmakinghealthy,just,andsustainablelivingthefoundationofalllearningandpracticeinhighereducation.



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Resources:e-Newsletter,publications,topicsearchablearchive,programs,annualClimateLeadershipAwards,ClimateLeadershipSummit,RenewablesGlobalStatusReport.SecurityandSustainabilityForumURL:securityandsustainabilityforum.orgDescription:TheSecurityandSustainabilityForum(SSF)isapublicinterestorganizationthatproduceslearningeventsaboutclimatesecurity,whichwedefineasthethreatstosocietyfromachangingclimateandrelateddisruptionstonaturalsystems.Ourmainproductsarefreewebinarsthatconveneglobalexpertsonfoodandwatersecurity,publichealth,economicvitality,infrastructure,governanceandotherimpactsthatmustbesolvedinmeetingclimatesecuritychallenges.Resources:Nocostmembership,signupviawebsitefornotices,discounts,jobboard,other.SEEDNetwork(SocialEconomicEnvironmentalDesign)URL:www.seed-network.orgDescription:SEED®isaprinciple-basednetworkofindividualsandorganizationsdedicatedtobuildingandsupportingacultureofcivicresponsibilityandengagementinthebuiltenvironmentandthepublicrealm.Bysharingbestpracticesandideas,thesepartiescreateacommunityofknowledgeforprofessionalsandthepublicbasedonasetofsharedprinciples.TheSEEDNetworkconnectssimilarlymindedmembersofthepublicwithdesignersfromthefieldsofarchitecture,industrialdesign,communicationdesign,landscapearchitectureandurbanplanning.TheSEEDNetworkiscomposedofitsmemberswhohavetakentheSEEDPledgeandendorsethefoundingmissionandprinciplesofthenetwork.Memberspromoteandcelebratetheideathatdesignmattersandallpeoplecanshapetheirworldforthebetterthroughdesign.SEED®isadministeredbyDesignCorps,a501c3organization.Resources:Projectrecognition(certification),casestudies,SEEDEvaluator3.0;training(alsosee:PublicInterestDesignInstitute).SHADEInstitute–SHADEGROUPURL:www.shadegroup.orgDescription:TheSHADEInstituteisaHawaii-basedPublicInterestDesign(PID)initiativetocreateamoresustainable,resilientandhumanebuiltenvironmentbyprovidinginterntrainingandcontinuingeducationforurbanplanninganddesignprofessionalsthroughcommunityservice.SHADEGroupLLCisaStateofHawaiiregisteredbusinesswhosemissionistocreatealliancesamonginnovativeplanningdesignfirms,governmentnon-profitandfor-profitorganizations,andcommunitiesinterestedinmakingbetterbuiltenvironmentsinthetropicalandsub-tropicalregionsoftheworld.SHADEInstituteissponsoredbyTheOahuEconomicDevelopmentBoard501(c)(3).Resources:publicinterestprojects,internopportunities/jobpostings.SmartGrowthAmericaURL:www.smartgrowthamerica.orgDescription:SmartGrowthAmericaadvocatesforpeoplewhowanttoliveandworkingreatneighborhoods.Webelievesmartgrowthsolutionssupportbusinessesandjobs,providemoreoptionsforhowpeoplegetaroundandmakeitmoreaffordabletolivenearworkandthegrocerystore.Ourcoalitionworkswithcommunitiestofightsprawlandsavemoney.Resources:e-Newsletters(WashingtonUpdates0,LOCUSnewsforrealestatedevelopers,SmartGrowthJobslist,NationalBrownfieldsCoalition;blog,extensiveresourcessearchablebytopic,State,Guides,CompleteStreets,policyguides(multipletopics),workshops,Governor’sWorkshoponCommunityDesign.SmarterSafer.orgURL:www.smartersafer.orgDescription:SmarterSafer.orgisanationalcoalitionofadiversevoicesunitedinfavorofenvironmentallyresponsible,fiscallysoundapproachestonaturalcatastrophepolicythatpromotepublicsafety.ThecoalitionbelievesthattheFederalgovernmenthasaroleinencouragingandhelpinghomeownersto



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undertakemitigationeffortstosafeguardtheirhomesagainstnaturaldisasters.Atthesametime,thecoalitionopposesmeasuresthatputpeople’slivesatriskattheexpenseoftaxpayers.Resources:Digitallibrary,positionstatements,tipsformitigation,SocietyofAmericanMilitaryEngineers(SAME)URL:http://www.same.org/index.php/membership/join-sameDescription:SAMEisthepremierprofessionalengineeringassociationintheUnitedStatesthatconnectspublicsectorandprivateindustryprofessionalsinthearchitecture,engineering,construction,andenvironmentalandfacilitymanagementfieldstostrengthenournation'ssecurity.Resources:Forqualifiedprofessionalmembership(variouslevels);meetings,training,publications,awardsandrecognition,contractopportunitypostings.SocietyforEcologicalRestorationURL:www.ser.orgDescription:TheSocietyforEcologicalRestoration(SER)isanon-profitorganizationcomprisedofindividualsandpartnerorganizationsfromaroundtheworldwhoareactivelyengagedintherepairandrecoveryofdegradedecosystems.Membersincludescientists,planners,administrators,consultants,indigenouspeoples,landscapearchitects,teachers,artists,engineers,naturalresourcemanagers,farmers/growers,communityleaders,andvolunteersinmorethan60nations.TheSociety’smissionistopromoteecologicalrestorationasameansofsustainingthediversityoflifeonEarthandreestablishinganecologicallyhealthyrelationshipbetweennatureandculture.Resources:e-Newsletter,resources,projectshowcase,discountedpublications,jobpostingsSocietyofBuildingScienceEducators(SBSE)URL:http://www.sbse.org/Description:TheSocietyofBuildingScienceEducators(SBSE)isanassociationofuniversityeducatorsandpractitionersinarchitectureandrelateddisciplineswhosupportexcellenceintheteachingofenvironmentalscienceandbuildingtechnologies.SBSE'sgoalofpromotingandsupportingqualityinstructioninbuildingscienceisrealizedthroughabroadrangeofpracticalactivities.Resources:Membership$50/year,e-Newsletter(quarterly),conferences,Checklistforregeneration-baseddesignandconstruction;carbonneutraldesign,imagegallery,sunanglecalculator,list-serveQ&A,scholarshipopportunities.SocietyforRiskAnalysis(SRA)URL:http://sra.org/Description:TheSocietyforRiskAnalysisisamultidisciplinary,scholarly,internationalsocietythatprovidesanopenforumforthoseinterestedinriskanalysis.Riskanalysisisbroadlydefinedtoincluderiskassessment,riskcharacterization,riskcommunication,riskmanagement,andpolicyrelatingtorisk,inthecontextofrisksofconcerntoindividuals,topublic-andprivate-sectororganizations,andtosocietyatalocal,regional,national,orgloballevel.Resources:(Variouslevelsofmembership),e-Newsletter,JournalRiskAnalysiscareeropportunitylistings,webinars,speakersbureau,teachingresources.SolutionsJournalURL:www.thesolutionsjournal.comDescription:Solutionsisanon-profitprintandonlinepublicationdevotedtoshowcasingboldandinnovativeideasforsolvingtheworld’sintegratedecological,social,andeconomicproblems.Ourmissionistoprovideaforumfordevelopinganddiscussingseriouslycreativeideastosolvesociety’smostpressingproblemsinanintegratedway.Resources:e-mailupdates(nocharge,AnnualSubscription($19.50/annum);archivedarticlesfrompriorissues.SpeciesAlliance



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URL:http://www.speciesalliance.orgDescription:OurmissionistoraisepublicawarenessoftheimpendingmassextinctionandthethreattoEarth'slifesupportsystemsduetothislossofbiodiversity.Throughourfilmsandothermedia,website,andoutreach,weseektoigniteanewsenseofcommunityempowermentandpurpose,inordertostimulatecreativeandeffectivechangesinpublicpoliciesandhumanbehaviorthatwillassureahealthyfutureforalllifeonEarth.Resources:screeningevents,documentaryfilm:CallforLife(trailer);factsheet,URLlinkstoresources.STARCommunities-STARRatingSystemURL:http://www.starcommunities.org/Description:STARCommunities—SustainabilityToolsforAssessingandRatingCommunities—isanonprofitorganizationthatworkstoevaluate,improveandcertifysustainablecommunities.WeadministertheSTARCommunityRatingSystem,thenation’sleadingframeworkandcertificationprogramforlocalsustainability.CitiesandcountiesuseSTARtomeasuretheirprogressacrosssocial,economicandenvironmentalperformanceareas.Resources:STARVersion2.0(releasedforpubiccommentJune15—July152016);casestudies,webinars,Communities,STARCommunitiesReport,STARMemberCommunityProgram(forlocalgovernments);STARAffiliateProgram(forotherorganizations).Star-Flood(Europe)URL:www.starflood.euDescription:“TowardsmoreresilientfloodRiskGovernance.”RiverfloodrisksinurbanareasacrossEuropewillincreasetremendouslyinthecomingdecades.STAR-FLOOD(2012-2016)aimstodesignpoliciestobetterdealwiththeserisks.TheresultsoftheprojectwillbehighlyrelevantforpoliciesandlawattheEuropean,nationalandregionallevelandforthedevelopmentofpublic-privatepartnerships.STEPSCentreDescription:TheSTEPSCentre(Social,TechnologicalandEnvironmentalPathwaystoSustainability)isaninterdisciplinaryglobalresearchandpolicyengagementcentreunitingdevelopmentstudieswithscienceandtechnologystudies.Ourcross-cuttingworkcoversagriculture&food;energy&climatechange;health&diseaseandwater&sanitation.Inaneraofunprecedentedchange,wearedevelopinganew‘pathwaysapproach’tounderstandingandactiononsustainabilityanddevelopment,providingnewthinkingandpracticalsolutions.Resources:Quarterlye-Newsletter,extensivepublications,pathwaymethods,casestudies,workingpapers,research,energy,water,food,sustainability,democraticandsocialjusticeissues,annualmeetings,URL:http://steps-centre.orgStevensonDisasterManagementInstitute(SDMI)LouisianaStateUniversityURL:www.sdmi.lsu.edu/Description:Recognizingboththeimportanceoftheincorporationofdisastermanagementstudiesinuniversitycurriculaandthesignificanceofdisasterresilientuniversitiesindisaster-pronecommunities.StrongTownsURL:www.strongtowns.usDescription:ThemissionofStrongTownsistosupportamodelofdevelopmentthatallowstownsandneighborhoodstobecomefinanciallystrongandresilient.Thatkindofenduringprosperity.Itmustbebuilt,blockbyblock,dayafterday,bypeoplewhocareabouttheplacestheylivein.Resources:e-Newsletter,“Curb-sideChats,”events,SmallScaleDeveloperBootCamp,blog,memberresources.SustainableCitiesInstitute–NationalLeagueofCitiesURL:http://www.sustainablecitiesinstitute.org



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Description:TheNationalLeagueofCities'SustainableCitiesInstituteprovidescitiesandsustainabilityprofessionalswithtimely,vetted,andpracticalresourcestoidentifyandimplementsolutionstoadvancetheirgoalsandstrengthentheircommunities.Whetheryourcityisjustgettingstartedorhasanexperiencedhistoryandcommitmenttosustainability,therobustcollectionsofcityprofiles,casestudies,modelpolicies,andcommunicationtoolsfoundherewillprovideelectedleaders,staff,andengagedstakeholderswithasetofresourcestoguideandcatalyzeactionacrossarangeoftopics,includingtransit-orienteddevelopment,greeninfrastructure101,completestreets,urbanagriculture,energyconservationandefficiency,andrecycling.Resources:e-Newsletter,annualCongressofCitiesandExposition,eventsandopportunities,reportsandpublications(extensive,topicsearchable).SustainableCityNetwork,Inc.(SCN)URL:www.sustainablecitynetwork.comDescription:SCNisabusiness-to-governmentmediaandpublishingoperationbasedinDubuque,Iowa,thatprovidesmunicipalprofessionalswithqualityandtimelyinformationonsustainabilityproducts,servicesandbestpractices.Thewebsite’sprimaryaudiencesarecityandcountygovernmentprofessionalsandelectedofficials,aswellasacademicians,businessleadersandcertainfederalofficialswhoplayimportantrolesinsupportingsustainability.OurMission:“TomakeU.S.citiesmoresustainablethroughqualityandwell-organizedinformation.”Resources:e-Newsletter,webinars,training.SustainableJerseyURL:www.sustainablejerseyDescription:SustainableJerseyisanonprofitorganizationthatprovidestools,trainingandfinancialincentivestosupportcommunitiesastheypursuesustainabilityprograms.Bysupportingcommunityeffortstoreducewaste,cutgreenhousegasemissions,andimproveenvironmentalequity,SustainableJerseyisempoweringcommunitiestobuildabetterworldforfuturegenerations.Resources:CertificationprogramforNewJerseymunicipalities,eventsandtraining,fundingcycles,NewJerseySmallGrantsprogram,grantsportal,resources,publications,internships.SustainabilityandSecurityForum(SSF)URL:http://securityandsustainabilityforum.org/Description:TheSecurityandSustainabilityForum(SSF)isapublicinterestorganizationthatproduceslearningeventsaboutclimatesecurity,whichwedefineasthethreatstosocietyfromachangingclimateandrelateddisruptionstonaturalsystems.Resources:SSFfreeWebinarsthatconveneglobalexpertsonfoodandwatersecurity,publichealth,economicvitality,infrastructure,governanceandotherimpactsthatmustbesolvedinmeetingclimatesecuritychallenges.TTACTICProjectURL:www.tacticproject.euDescription:TheaimoftheTACTICprojectistoincreasepreparednesstolarge-scaleandcross-borderdisastersamongstcommunitiesandsocietiesinEurope.TACTICwillconsiderstudiesonriskperceptionandpreparedness(includinggoodpracticesandpreparednessprogrammes)todevelopaparticipatorycommunitypreparednessself-assessmentenablingcommunitiestoassessimpactsinamulti-hazardcontext,theirmotivationsandcapacitiestoprepareforlarge-scaleand/orcross-borderdisasters.Thisformsthebasisfordevelopingcontext-sensitiveeducationandtrainingstrategiesandpracticesthatareembeddedinanoverarchinglong-termlearningframeworkforincreasingtheoverallpreparesofcommunitiesandsocietiesacrossEurope.Ratherthanatop-downapproachtopreparedness,TACTICwillpursueacollaborativestrategy,includingdifferentuserandstakeholdergroupsinthedevelopment,



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testingandvalidationoftoolsandmaterialsandbyconductingfourcasestudiesfocusingonterrorism,floods,pandemicsandearthquakes.Resources:publications,events.On-lineself-assessmentprogram(underdevelopment)TheClimateGroupURL:www.theclimategroup.orgDescription:TheClimateGroupisaninternationalnon-profitwithofficesinGreaterChina,NorthAmerica,IndiaandEurope.Ourgoalistohelpleaderstransitiontoaprosperouslowcarboneconomy,drivenbytherapidscale-upofcleanandrenewableenergy.Weworkinpartnershipwiththeworld’smostinfluentialbusiness,state,regional,financeandcivilsocietyleaders.Foroveradecadewehaveworkedtodemonstratetheeconomicandbusinesscaseforthelowcarboneconomy,andcreatethepoliticalconditionsnecessaryforastrongglobalframeworkthataddressesclimaterisksandmaximizesclimateopportunities.Resources:e-Newsletter(monthly),corporateandgovernmentalmembershipoptions,reportsandbriefings,interviews,StatesandRegionsAllianceDisclosureReportTheClimateMobilization(TCM)URL:www.theclimatemobilization.orgDescription:ActivistgroupadvocatingforWWII-scalemobilizationtoaddressclimatechange,with“PledgetoMobilize”forpolitical/societalactionfoundedonfourpremises:“(1)Thereisascientificconsensusthatfossilfuelemissionsarewarmingtheearthandcausingmajorchangestoourclimateandplanet.(2)Thechangingclimateisalreadycausinghorribleimpacts,andthreatensthecollapseofcivilization.(3)Wemustactimmediatelyanddecisively.Thereisnotimeforhalfmeasures.(4)Thereisstillhope,ifwemobilize.”Resources:positionstatement:TheTransformativePowerofClimateTruth,blog,videosandslidesforpublicpresentation,volunteeropportunities.TheEnergyandResourcesInstitute(TERI)URL:www.teriin.orgDescription:TheEnergyandResourcesInstitute(TERI)isaleadingthinktankdedicatedtoconductingresearchforsustainabledevelopmentofIndiaandtheGlobalSouth.TERIwasestablishedin1974asaninformationcenteronenergyissues.Itisnowaresearchinstitute,whosepolicyandtechnologysolutionstransformedpeople'slivesandtheenvironment.Resources:TerraGreen,monthlye-Magazine(monthly),publications,areapolicybriefs(archived),webinars,training,ManagementDevelopmentPrograms(MDPs),conferences.TheLevelMarketURL:https://thelevelmarket.comDescription:Ourmissionistoprovideaone-stop-shopforaidanddevelopmentproducts.WhetheryourneedsarefortentsfollowinganearthquakeinSouthAsia,orcookstovesforawomen’sempowermentprograminKenya,TheLevelMarketconnectsbuyerswithsuppliersforefficienttransactionsanddelivery.Helpingyoutohelpthoseinneedisourgoal.Resources:Up-to-dateprocessforfindingandpurchasingdisasterprotectionandrecoveryproducts.Searchingcategoriesandsupplierlistswillenableonsitetransactionsaswellasnegotiationsonpricing,availabilityandshippingoptionsfordeliveryanywhereintheworld.TheNaturalStep(TNS)URL:www.thenaturalstep.orgDescription:Since1989,ourvisionisasustainablesocietyinwhichindividuals,communities,businessesandinstitutionsthrivewithinnature’slimits.Ourmissionistoacceleratethetransitiontoasustainablesociety.WedevelopedandpromotetheFrameworkforStrategicSustainableDevelopment(FSSD).Withourpartners,weresearchthescienceofsustainabilityandlinkittorealworldapplications.Wecreatedialogueabouttheopportunitiesandchallengesinbuildingasustainablefuture.Weareacceleratingthe



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transitiontoathrivingworldthroughanewparadigm:Theoldwayofdoingbusinessisover.Organizationsfaceincreasingchallengesinthefieldofsustainability.Thisrequiresadifferentwayofseeinganddoingthings.Wehelptomakethisshiftandtochooseanapproachthatisfuture-proof.Resources:Casestudiesarchive,sustainabilitytransitionlabs,toolsandtrainingprogramsandpackages;webcoursesforindividualsandorganizations.TheSustainabilityConsortium(TSC)URL:www.sustainabilityconsortium.orgDescription:Aglobalorganizationtransformingtheconsumergoodsindustrytodelivermoresustainableconsumerproducts.Ourmembersandpartnersincludemanufacturers,retailers,suppliers,serviceproviders,NGOs,civilsocietyorganizations,governmentalagenciesandacademics,eachbringingvaluableperspectivesandexpertise.TSCconvenesthesediversestakeholderstoworkcollaborativelytobuildscience-baseddecisiontoolsthataddresssustainabilityissuesthataremateriallyimportantthroughoutaproduct’ssupplychainandlifecycle.TSCalsooffersaportfolioofservicestohelpdriveeffectiveimplementation.Resources:e-Newsletter,productsustainabilitytoolkits,supplychaindiagrams,trainingandtips,conferences(TSCSummit);business/corporatemembershiptiers.ThomasReutersFoundationURL:http://www.trust.org/about-the-foundation/Description:ACharityregisteredinEnglandandWales,ourmissionistopromotesocio-economicprogressandtheruleoflaw.WeleveragetheskillsoftheThomsonReutersenterprisetoinform,connect,andempowerpeoplearoundtheworld.Wespreadthepracticeofprobonoaroundtheworld,connectingthebestlawfirmsandcorporatelegalteamswithhighimpactNGOsandsocialenterprisesworkingtocreatesocialprogress.Wecovertheworld’sunderreportedstories:humanitarianissues,women’srights,thehumanimpactofclimatechange,andmodern-dayslavery.Resources:MediadevelopmentandtrainingthroughReutersInstitutefortheStudyofJournalism;MediaCentre,Jobopenings(international),grants.ThrivingResilientCommunitiesCollaboratory(TRCC)URL:www.thrivingresilience.orgDescription:TRRCconnectsthegrowingcommunityresiliencemovementinsupportoflarge-scalesocialtransformationtowardsajustandthrivingsociety.Weareanactionlearningcommunityofpracticethathostsdeepdialoguesandgatherings,seedsandincubatescollaborativeprojects,andfosterssynergyamongNorthAmericanleadersincludingArtofHosting,BayLocalize,Bioneers,Evolver,MovementGeneration,PostCarbonInstitute,Shareable,TransitionUS,andmore.TRCCusesthelatestcomplexsystemsmodelstodevelopitsnetworkingprocessesandtechniques.Weworkwithemergencethroughprobing/sensingcyclesofweavinginquiriesandco-labcollaborationworkinggroupsResources:Reports,grantsfordonor-fundedprojectinitiatives.Sponsors“cafes”andco-labs,”Tools,methods,resourcelists:“BuildingThrivingCommunitiesResourceGuide”TransitionUSA(network)URL:http://www.transitionus.org/Description:TransitionUSisanonprofitorganizationthatprovidesinspiration,encouragement,support,networking,andtrainingforTransitionInitiativesacrosstheUnitedStates.WeareworkinginclosepartnershipwiththeTransitionNetwork,aUKbasedorganizationthatsupportstheinternationalTransitionMovementasawhole.In2007,theUK-basedcharityTransitionNetworkwasfoundedtodisseminatetheconceptoftransitioncommunitiesaroundtheworld.Resources:e-Newsletter,topicsearchofresources,trainingscheduleannouncements.2030Districts-seeArchitecture2030U



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UN-NGLS(UnitedNationsNon-GovernmentalLiaisonService)URL:www.unngls.orgDescription:TheUnitedNationsNon-GovernmentalLiaisonService(UN-NGLS)promotesconstructiverelationsbetweentheUnitedNationsandcivilsocietythroughdynamicpartnershipstofostergreatercoherencearoundcross-cuttingandemergingissuesontheUN’sagendaandbyfacilitatingmeaningfulcivilsocietyengagementinUNprocesses.Resources:e-Newsletter,internships(unpaid),grantopportunities,policybooklets,meetings.UNCC:LearnURL:http://www.uncclearn.org/Description:UNCC:Learnisapartnershipofmorethan30multilateralorganizationssupportingcountriestodesignandimplementsystematic,recurrentandresults-orientedclimatechangelearning.Atthegloballevel,thepartnershipsupportsknowledge-sharing,promotesthedevelopmentofcommonclimatechangelearningmaterials,andcoordinateslearninginterventionsthroughacollaborationofUNagenciesandotherpartners.Atthenationallevel,UNCC:Learnsupportscountriesindevelopingandimplementingnationalclimatechangelearningstrategies.TheSecretariatforUNCC:LearnishostedbytheUNInstituteforTrainingandResearch(UNITAR).Resources:e-Courses,videos,library(over2000entries),events,science,education,health,adaptation,youth.UNWIREURL:http://www.unfoundation.org/what-we-do/campaigns-and-initiatives/un-wire/Description:LaunchedbytheUNFoundationin2004,UNWireisanemailnewsletterthatdeliversadailysnapshotofthemyriadnewsstoriesthattouchontheworkoftheUN,includingdiplomacy,humanitarianrelief,addressingclimatechangeandfightingdiseaseandpoverty.Byofferingabalancedandunbiasedupdate,UNWirehasprovedtobeatrustworthysourceforthosehopingtocutthroughthefrequentdisinformationreleasedabouttheUNanditsbroadeffortstomeetglobalchallenges.Resources:e-Newsletter,publications,areasoffocus:globalhealth,energy,climate,women&populationUNITARURL:www.unitar.orgDescription:AnautonomousUNbodyestablishedin1963,theUnitedNationsInstituteforTrainingandResearch(www.unitar.org)isatrainingarmoftheUnitedNationsSystem,andhasthemandatetoenhancetheeffectivenessoftheUNthroughdiplomatictraining,andtoincreasetheimpactofnationalactionsthroughpublicawareness-raising,educationandtrainingofpublicpolicyofficials.UNITARprovidestrainingandcapacitydevelopmentactivitiestoassistmainlydevelopingcountrieswithspecialattentiontoLeastDevelopedCountries(LDCs),SmallIslandDevelopingStates(SIDS)andothergroupsandcommunitieswhoaremostvulnerable,includingthoseinconflictsituations.Resources:Web-basedfreeandopencourses,Mastersandadvancecoursesandtraining,fellowshipandfinancialassistanceUN-REDDProgrammeURL:http://www.un-redd.org/Description:TheUN-REDDProgrammeistheUnitedNationscollaborativeinitiativeonReducingEmissionsfromDeforestationandforestDegradation(REDD)indevelopingcountries.TheProgrammewaslaunchedin2008andbuildsontheconveningroleandtechnicalexpertiseoftheFoodandAgricultureOrganizationoftheUnitedNations(FAO),theUnitedNationsDevelopmentProgramme(UNDP)andtheUnitedNationsEnvironmentProgramme(UNEP).TheUN-REDDProgrammesupportsnationally-ledREDD+processesandpromotestheinformedandmeaningfulinvolvementofallstakeholders,includingIndigenousPeoplesandotherforest-dependentcommunities,innationalandinternationalREDD+implementation.Resources:Reports,training,REDD+Academy,“REDD+champions+”



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UnionofConcernedScientistsURL:http://www.ucsusa.org/Description:TheUnionofConcernedScientistsputsrigorous,independentsciencetoworktosolveourplanet'smostpressingproblems.Joiningwithcitizensacrossthecountry,wecombinetechnicalanalysisandeffectiveadvocacytocreateinnovative,practicalsolutionsforahealthy,safe,andsustainablefuture.Resources:Topicsearchofresources;issuepapers;internships,jobpostings.UnitedNationsEnvironmentProgramme(UNEP)URL:http://web.unep.orgDescription:TheUnitedNationsEnvironmentProgramme(UNEP)istheleadingglobalenvironmentalauthoritythatsetstheglobalenvironmentalagenda,promotesthecoherentimplementationoftheenvironmentaldimensionofsustainabledevelopmentwithintheUnitedNationssystemandservesasanauthoritativeadvocatefortheglobalenvironment.Resources:Publications(extensive)topicsearchofresources;conferences,including:EyeonEarthAllianceSummit;jobpostings(international);UnitedNationsClimateChangeportal.UnitedNationsFoundationURL:http://www.unfoundation.org/Description:Whendisasterstrikes,theworldturnstooneorganizationforhope,help,leadership,andcoordination:theUnitedNations.Whenthereispeacetokeepbetweenwarringfactions,theworldaskstheUNtomobilizepeacekeepers,overseeelections,andcreatestability.Inthefaceofchallengessuchasclimatechange,diseaseorpoverty,theUnitedNationsprovidestheplatformforinternationalcooperationJobsandinternships:TheUnitedNationsFoundationpostsfull-time,part-timeandconsultantopportunitiesonaregularbasis.Resources:e-Newsletter,topicsearchofresources,internshipsandjobpostings.UnitedNationsFrameworkConventiononClimateChange(UNFCCC)URL:unfccc.int/2860.php

Description:WebsiteforUnitedNationsConferencesofParties(COP).TheUnitedNationsFrameworkConventiononClimateChange(UNFCCC)isaninternationalenvironmentaltreatynegotiatedattheEarthSummitinRiodeJaneiroJune1992.TheUNFCCCobjectiveisto"stabilizegreenhousegasconcentrationsintheatmosphereatalevelthatwouldpreventdangerousanthropogenicinterferencewiththeclimatesystem"Theframeworkoutlineshowspecificinternationaltreaties(called"protocols"or"Agreements")maybenegotiatedtosetbindinglimitsongreenhousegases.TheUNFCCCisalsothenameoftheUnitedNationsSecretariatchargedwithsupportingtheoperationoftheConvention.Resources:newsroom,meetings,documentarchive,.UnitedNationsInstituteforTrainingandResearch(UNITAR)URL:www.unitar.orgDescription:OurMission:“Todevelopcapacitiestoenhanceglobaldecision-makingandtosupportcountrylevelactionforshapingabetterfuture.”TheInstitutedesignsanddeliversinnovativetrainingtoaddressneedsofindividuals,organizationsandinstitutions;facilitatesknowledgeandexperience-sharingthroughnetworkedandinnovativeprocesses;conductsresearchonandpilotsinnovativelearningstrategies,approachesandmethodologies;andadvisesandsupportsgovernments,UNandotherpartnerswithtechnology-basedknowledge-relatedservices.Resources:opene-courses;corediplomatictraining,fellowshipsandfinancialassistance;positionopeningsUnitedNationsOfficeforDisasterRiskReduction(UNISDR)URL:http://www.unisdr.org



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Description:ThemandateofUNISDRexpandedin2001toserveasthefocalpointintheUnitedNationssystemforthecoordinationofdisasterreductionandtoensuresynergiesamongthedisasterreductionactivitiesoftheUnitedNationssystemandregionalorganizationsandactivitiesinsocio-economicandhumanitarianfields.Resources:Topicsearchofresources,sponsorofHyogoFrameworkforAction(HFA)10-yearplantomaketheworksaferfromnaturalhazards(2005-2015),GlobalAssessmentReport(GAR15)withseparatewebsitehttp://www.preventionweb.netUnitedNationsUniversityInst.IntegratedManagementofMaterialFluxesandResources(UNU-FLORES)URL:https://flores.unu.edu/mission-and-vision/Description:Advancingthenexusapproach(water,soil,waste)tothesustainablemanagementofenvironmentalresources”-UNU-FLORESaimstocontributetotheresolutionofpressingchallengestothesustainableuseandintegratedmanagementofenvironmentalresources,suchaswater,soilandwaste.UNU-FLORESstrivestoadvancethedevelopmentofintegratedmanagementstrategiesthattakeintoconsiderationtheimpactofglobalchangeonthesustainableuseoftheenvironmentalresources.Tothisend,theInstituteengagesinresearch,teaching,advancedtraining,capacitydevelopmentanddisseminationofknowledge.Resources:(international)research,globalchangeassessment,on-linecourses,videos,publications,events.UniversityCorporationforAtmosphericResearch(UCAR)URL:http://www2.ucar.edu/about-usDescription:TheUniversityCorporationforAtmosphericResearchisaconsortiumofmorethan100membercollegesanduniversitiesfocusedonresearchandtrainingintheatmosphericandrelatedEarthsystemsciences.OurmemberinstitutionssetdirectionsandprioritiesfortheNationalCenterforAtmosphericResearch,whichUCARmanageswithsponsorshipbytheNationalScienceFoundation.Throughourcommunityprograms,UCARsupportsandextendsthecapabilitiesofouracademicconsortium.TheNationalCenterforAtmosphericResearch(NCAR)providesresearch,observingandcomputingfacilities,andavarietyofservicesfortheatmosphericandrelatedEarthsciencescommunity.UCARCommunityProgramsprovideinnovativeservicesinsupportoftheconsortium'seducationandresearchgoals.Resources:Studyopportunities,honors&awards,tours(BoulderColoradoNCARVisitorCenter)UrbanClimateChangeResearchNetwork(UCCRN)URL:uccrn.orgDescription:TheUrbanClimateChangeResearchNetwork(UCCRN)isaconsortiumdedicatedtotheanalysisofclimatechangemitigationandadaptationfromanurban(international)perspective.Membersspanabroadrangeofexpertiseincludingclimatescientists;urbanheatislandandairqualityexperts;climatechangeimpactscientists;socialscientists,includingpoliticalscientists,planners,andeconomists;andurbandesignersandplanners.UCCRNleadstheAssessmentReportonClimateChangeandCities(ARC3),anongoingassessmentofscientific,economic,andplanning-relatedresearchandpromotesknowledgesharingamongresearchersandurbandecision-makersandotherstakeholdersonmitigationandadaptationincities.Resources:e-Newsletter,videos,publications,casesstudiesdockingstation,events,“StateofthePlanet”blog.UrbanLandInstitute(ULI)URL:http://uli.org/Description:ULI,theUrbanLandInstitute,isanonprofitmember-supportedresearchandeducationorganization,foundedin1936,nowwithmorethan32,000membersworldwide,representingtheentirespectrumoflanduseandrealestatedevelopmentdisciplinesworkinginprivateenterpriseandpublicservice.Amultidisciplinaryrealestateforum,ULIfacilitatesanopenexchangeofideas,information,and



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experienceamongindustryleadersandpolicymakersdedicatedtocreatingbetterplaces…ULImemberscommittothebestinlandusepolicyandpractice.Resources:Topicsearchofresources;issuepapers,meetings;InnovationGrants($5,000-$25,000).UrbanSustainabilityDirectorsNetwork(USDN)URL:http://usdn.org/public/aboutusDescription:TheUrbanSustainabilityDirectorsNetwork“isapeer-to-peernetworkoflocalgovernmentprofessionalsfromcitiesacrosstheUnitedStatesandCanadadedicatedtocreatingahealthierenvironment,economicprosperityandincreasedsocialequity.Ourworkismemberdriven:memberscollectivelydeterminewhatprioritiestheyhaveeachyearandleadtheworktocarrythemout.APlanningCommitteeservesasUSDN’sgoverningbody,withresponsibilitytoadvancethestrategicdirectionofthenetwork,supportedbyamanagingdirectorandstaff.USDN’sultimategoalistobuildandstrengthentheconnectionsbetweenmembersinordertoquicklyaccesseachother’sknowledgeandexpertisetoachievebetter,moreeffectiveoutcomesatscale.TheconnectionsfosteredbyUSDNhavebecomeincreasinglyimportantascitiesbothlargeandsmallleadthewayindevelopingthenextgenerationofsustainablecommunities.Resources:(bymembershipvariouscategories),tools,guidebooks.U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers(USACE)BuildingResilienceWebsiteURL:http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Sustainability/BuildingResilience.aspxDescription:InMarch2015,theChiefofEngineersestablishedtheU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers’ResilienceInitiative.TheCorpshaslong-incorporatedresilienceintoitsprojectsanddeliveredresilientsolutions,andtheleadforthisinitiativeistheChiefofEngineeringandConstructionbecauseourinfrastructureisattheheartofwhattheCorpsprovidesforresilience.ThisinitiativeisintendedtoupdatetheCorps’standardsandcriteriatoreflectthemostcurrentrisk-informeddecision-makingpracticesforimprovedprojectresilienceandtoprovidegreatersupporttocommunityresiliencebothlocallyandthroughnationalpolicies.ThisinitiativeappliestoalloftheCorpsandtoresilienceatproject,system,andcommunitylevels.Resources:extensivelibrary,topicsearchablebuildingcodesandstandard;careeropportunities.U.S.ClimateActionNetwork(USCAN)URL:http://blog.usclimatenetwork.org/Description:USCAN’smissionistosupportandstrengthenUS-basedcivilsocietyorganizations’influenceonthedevelopmentandimplementationoflocal,national,andinternationalclimatepolicyandaction.Foundedin1989,USCANfostersandfacilitatescollaborativeeffortstoshareinformation,coordinateactivities,anddevelopstrategiesacrossdiverseorganizationsandconstituencies.Thenetworkspansanarrayofperspectivesandapproaches.USCANmembersareunitedbytheircommongoalstoreduceUSgreenhousegasemissions,toincreaseclimateresiliency,toinspiretheUnitedStates’positiveleadershipininternationalforumstosecureequitable,effectiveclimatepolicies,andtosupporton-the-groundimplementationofclimatesolutions.Resources:blog,reports,conferences,videos,jobannouncements.U.S.ClimateResilienceToolkitURL:http://toolkit.climate.govDescription:TheClimateResilienceToolkithelpspeoplefaceclimateproblemsandfindclimateopportunities.Peoplewhorecognizetheyarevulnerabletoclimatevariabilityandchangecanworktoreducetheirvulnerabilities,andfindwin-winopportunitiesthatsimultaneouslyboostlocaleconomies,createnewjobs,andimprovethehealthofecosystems.Thisisaclimate-smartapproach—investinginactivitiesthatbuildresilienceandcapacitywhilereducingrisk.Resources:Climateexplorer,climatedata,tools,trainingcourses,findexperts,federalgrantsandfundingopportunities,FederalAgencycoordination;CarbonScapesAtlassummarizescarbonpoolsbycountry,watershedandmajorlandresources;SeaLevelRiseandCoastalFloodWebToolsComparisonMatrix.



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U.S.ConferenceofMayors(USCM)URL:www.usmayors.orgDescription:TheUnitedStatesConferenceofMayors(USCM)istheofficialnon-partisanorganizationofcitieswithpopulationsof30,000ormore.Thereare1,393suchcitiesinthecountrytoday.EachcityisrepresentedintheConferencebyitschiefelectedofficial,themayor.Resources:USCMNewsAlertsandU.S.MayorNewspaper,briefings,reports,videos,meetings,videos,bestpracticereports(extensive-keywordsearchable),businessinitiatives.U.S.EndowmentforForestry&Communities,Inc.URL:http://www.usendowment.org/Description:TheU.S.EndowmentforForestry&Communities,Inc.(Endowment)isanot-for-profitcorporationestablishedSeptember21,2006,attherequestofthegovernmentsoftheUnitedStatesandCanadainaccordancewiththetermsoftheSoftwoodLumberAgreement(SLA)betweenthetwocountries.TheEndowmentisoneofthreeentitiesdesignatedtoshareinaone-timeinfusionoffundstosupport"meritoriousinitiatives"intheU.S.Ithasbeenendowedwith$200millionundertermsoftheSLA.Resources:Newsreports(archived),publications,RFPs,grants,U.S.EnergyInformationAdministration(U.S.EIA)URL:www.eia.govDescription:TheU.S.EnergyInformationAdministration(EIA)isaprincipalagencyoftheU.S.FederalStatisticalSystemresponsibleforcollecting,analyzing,anddisseminatingenergyinformationtopromotesoundpolicymaking,efficientmarkets,andpublicunderstandingofenergyanditsinteractionwiththeeconomyandtheenvironment.EIAprogramscoverdataoncoal,petroleum,naturalgas,electric,renewableandnuclearenergy.EIAispartoftheU.S.DepartmentofEnergy.Resources:Energydatasummaries(topicsearchable),nationalenergyprices(daily),short-andlong-termoutlooks,sourcesanduses,nationalandinternational.U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)URL:http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/Description:Web-sitehubforresourcesrelatedtoclimatechangeresearch,policy,laws,regulationsandbestpractices.Resources:Newsreports,publications,(extensive)searchablebytopic:air,chemicalsandtoxics,health&safety,climatechange,emergencies,greenerliving,landandclean-up,pesticides,waste,water.U.S.FEMACooperatingTechnicalPartnersProgram(CTP)URL:https://www.fema.gov/cooperating-technical-Description:TheCooperatingTechnicalPartners(CTP)Programwasdevelopedin1999toincreaseinvolvementintheNationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP)throughstrong,formalizedpartnershipswithFederal,State,regional,andlocalagencies.Resources:Competitiveselectionofgrantawards(annual).U.S.FEMA.gov.CommunitiesNationalPreparednessCommunityMainGroupURL:community.fema.gov•topicsearchofresourcesavailableviawebsite.Description:TheNationalPreparednessCommunityiswherewe,thewholecommunity,connect,collaborateandempowerourselvesandeachothertofulfilloursharedresponsibilitytoprepare.Resources:Openandfreetoanyonewhowishestojoin.EventspostedwebsiteandemailslistmeetingsupdatedweeklybyopensourcethroughouttheU.S.U.S.FEMANationalIntegrationCenterStrategicResourcesGroup(FEMA-NIMS)URL:http://www.fema.gov/resource-managementDescription:“Safer,stronger,protectedhomes&communities”-credentialing;standardizedresourcemanagementconceptssuchastyping,inventorying,organizingandtracking;resourcemanagementasan



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elementofpreparednessandduringanincident;NationalIncidentManagementSystem(NIMS)andIncidentResourceInventorySystem(IRIS).U.S.FEMAStrategicForesightInitiativeonNaturalDisasterPreparednessURL:www.fema.gov/stratigicDescription:Thepurposeofthiswebsiteistogeneratediscussionabouthowtoshapeanemergencymanagementcommunitythatispreparedforwhateverchallengesthefutureholdsandhowtocultivateacommonsenseofdirectionandurgencytodriveactiontowardmeetingoursharedfutureneeds–startingtoday.ThecontentsofthiswebsitedonotnecessarilyrepresenttheofficialpoliciesoftheDepartmentofHomelandSecurityortheFederalEmergencyManagementAgency.Resources:“SFItoolbox,”videos,webinars,reports,grants,recoveryassistance,joblistings,linkstorelatedresourcesU.S.Fish&WildlifeServiceConservationinaChangingClimateURL:http://www.fws.gov/home/climatechange/Description:ThemissionoftheU.S.FishandWildlifeServiceisworkingwithotherstoconserve,protect,andenhancefish,wildlife,plants,andtheirhabitatsforthecontinuingbenefitoftheAmericanpeople.Wearebothaleaderandtrustedpartnerinfishandwildlifeconservation,knownforourscientificexcellence,stewardshipoflandsandnaturalresources,dedicatedprofessionals,andcommitmenttopublicservice.Resources:searchablebystateandtopic,reportsincludingclimatechange,grants,joblistings.U.S.ForestServiceClimateChangeResourceCenter(CCRC)URL:www.fs.fed.us/ccrs/Description:PortalforCCRCsummariesofspecifictopicsinnaturalresourcesciencesandmanagementrelatedtoclimatechange.ForestServiceresearchersprovideabriefintroductiontothetopicwithsomerecommendedreadingsandlinksforfurtherresearch.Resources:CCRClibrary,videolectures;topicsearchofresources.U.S.GeologicalService(USGS)-ScienceApplicationforRiskReduction(SAFRR)URL:http://www.usgs.gov/natural_hazards/safrr/Description:TheScienceApplicationforRiskReduction(SAFRR)Projectwascreatedtoinnovatetheapplicationofhazardscienceforthesafety,security,andeconomicwell-beingofthenation.TheSAFRRteamhelpsbuildresiliencetonaturalhazardssuchasearthquakes,floods,wildfires,landslides,tsunamis,andcoastalerosionbyworkingwithdecisionmakingandemergencyresponseeffortsacrossthenation.SAFRRhelpscommunitiesreducetheirnaturalhazardthreatsbydirectingnewandexistingscientificresearchtowardaddressinggapsinvulnerability,producinginnovativeproducts,andconnectingexpertswithusersoftheirscience.Resources:e-Newsletter,maps,imagery,tools,publications,searchablebytopic,newssummaries,jobpostings.U.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgram(USGCRP)URL:www.globalchange.govDescription:TheU.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgram(USGCRP)isaFederalprogramthatcoordinatesandintegratesglobalchangeresearchacross13governmentagenciestoensurethatitmosteffectivelyandefficientlyservestheNationandtheworld.USGCRPwasmandatedbyCongressintheGlobalChangeResearchActof1990,andhassincemadetheworld’slargestscientificinvestmentintheareasofclimatescienceandglobalchangeresearch.Resources:Fundingopportunities(research,education);topicsearchfunctionofresources,monthlye-newsletter.U.S.GreenBuildingCouncil(USGBC)URL:www.usgbc



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U.S.WhiteHouse–CouncilonEnvironmentalQuality–U.S.President’sClimateActionPlanURL:www.whitehouse.gov/share/climate-action-planDescription:OnJune25,2013,PresidentObamaannouncedhiscomprehensiveplantoreducecarbonpollution,moveoureconomytowardAmerican-madecleanenergysources,andbegintoslowtheeffectsofclimatechange.TheAdministrationistakingsteady,responsiblestepstocutthecarbonpollutionthatcausesclimatechangeandthreatenspublichealth.Reducingcarbonpollutionwillhelpkeepourairandwaterclean,protectourchildren,driveinnovationtomodernizeourpowerplants,andcreategoodAmericanjobsaswemovetowardcleaner,moreefficientformsofenergy.U.S.WhiteHouse–Dept.ofHomelandSecurity–PPD-8:NationalPreparednessURL:www.dhs.gov/presidential-policy-directive-8-national-preparednessDescription:IssuedMarch30,2011.Theterm"resilience"referstotheabilitytoadapttochangingconditionsandwithstandandrapidlyrecoverfromdisruptionduetoemergencies.ThisdirectiveisaimedatstrengtheningthesecurityandresilienceoftheUnitedStatesthroughsystematicpreparationforthethreatsthatposethegreatestrisktothesecurityoftheNation,includingactsofterrorism,cyberattacks,pandemics,andcatastrophicnaturaldisasters.Ournationalpreparednessisthesharedresponsibilityofalllevelsofgovernment,theprivateandnonprofitsectors,andindividualcitizens.EveryonecancontributetosafeguardingtheNationfromharm.WhilethisdirectiveisintendedtogalvanizeactionbytheFederalGovernment,itisalsoaimedatfacilitatinganintegrated,all-of-Nation,capabilities-basedapproachtopreparedness.VVideoProject-(TheVideoProject)URL:http://www.videoproject.com/Description:Ourmissionistodistributetheverybestineducationalmediaanddocumentaryprogrammingoncriticalenvironmental,globalandsocialissuestothewidestpossibleaudienceworldwide,includingcolleges,schools,libraries,businesses,religiousgroups,governmentagenciesandnon-governmentalorganizations.Resources:e-mailNewslist,Extensivearchiveofeducationalmedia/DVDs/videosavailableforpurchase,searchablebytopic.VirtualEMA(EmergencyManagementAssociation)URL:http://www.virtualema.orgDescription:TheVirtualEMAisa501(c)3professionalassociationthatseekstobringtogetheremergencyresponders(bothpaidandvolunteer),academia(throughresearchers,professorsandstudents),technologists,communityadvocates,creativethinkersandallsupportersintoatrueconversationaboutemergencymanagementproblemsandsolutions.QuarterlyVirtualEMABoardmeetingsareopenforanyonetolisteninandparticipate.Resources:e-Newsletter(monthly),membershipfrom$80,videos,articles,teleconferences(quarterlyopenBoardmeetings)forregisteredobservers.VisualizingChangeURL:http://www.newknowledge.org/portfolio/visualizing-change/Description:VisualizingChangeaimstobuildthecapacityofeducatorsatinformalsciencelearninginstitutions,suchasaquariumsandsciencecenters,tohelpaudiencesbetterunderstandtheimpactofclimatechangeonourplanet.DrawinguponvastdataresourcesoftheNationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)andaStrategicFramingcommunicationsapproach,theprojectwillproducenew2Dand3Dvisualtoolsthateducatorscanusetohelppeoplemakeinformeddecisionsandgetinvolvedincommunity-basedsolutionsthataddressclimatechangeissueslikeoceanacidification,sealevelrise,andextremeweather.NewKnowledgeistheexternalevaluatorforVisualizingChange,supportedbyNOAA.



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Resources: Educationalpresentations,slides,training;Topics:SeaLevelRise,glacier/seaicechange,oceanacidification,migrationpatternsandchanges,impactofdrought/rainfall,extremeeventsWWaterDeeplyURL:www.newsdeeply.com/water/aboutDescription:WaterDeeplyisanindependentdigitalmediaprojectdedicatedtocoveringCalifornia’swatercrisis.Ourteam,amixofjournalistsandtechnologists,aimstobuildabetteruserexperienceofthestorybyprovidingnewsandanalysisinaneasilyaccessibleplatform.Ourhopeistoaddgreaterclarity,deeperunderstandingandmoresustainedpublicengagementatacriticalmomentinwaterpolicy.Resources:WeeklyroundupExecutiveSummaries;articles,issuesandbackgroundpapers(searchablearchive).WaterEnvironmentResearchFoundation(WERF)URL:www.werf.orgDescription:Providingindependentscientificresearchonwastewaterandstormwaterissues.Knowledgeareas:biosolids,climatechange,conveyancesystems,decentralizedsystems,energy,nutrients,others.Resources:Accessbyregistrationonwebsite;awardsprogram,webinarevents,publications,peerreviewprogram,funding/RFPannouncements,focusgroups(newadd:greeninfrastructure),ExtremeWeatherEventsFactSheetsandReports;publicationssearchablebyKeyword/SubjectArea.WaterFootprintNetworkURL:http://waterfootprint.orgDescription:theWaterFootprintNetworkengagescompanies,investors,researchinstitutesandgovernmentagenciesinimplementingWaterFootprintAssessmentintotheirpolicies,businessandinriverbasins,leadingtosustainabledevelopmentthroughwaterstewardship,resourceefficiencyandgovernance.Togetherwithourpartners,wedevelopedtheGlobalWaterFootprintStandardandaretheinternationalleaderinWaterFootprintAssessment.Wealsomaintaintheglobalwaterfootprintdatabase,WaterStatandprovidearangeofwaterfootprintandWaterFootprintAssessment,opensource,toolsandcalculators.Resources:GlobalWaterFootprintStandards,(business,product,personalfootprint),publication,practitioners’corner,assessmenttoolsandcalculators,training/capacitybuildinginitiatives,careeropportunitiesWaterkeeperAllianceURL:http://waterkeeper.orgDescription:ThevisionoftheWaterkeepermovementisforswimmable,drinkable,fishablewaterwaysworldwide.WaterkeeperAllianceprovidesawayforcommunitiestostanduptoanyonewhothreatensthisright—fromlaw-breakingcorporatepolluterstoirresponsiblegovernments.Onover244waterways,fromtheGreatLakestotheGulfofMexico,theAmazontotheGanges,Waterkeepersareonpatrol,inboatsranginginsizefromkayakstoresearchvessels.Partscientist,teacher,andlawofficer,everyWaterkeepercombinesfirsthandknowledgeoftheirwaterwaywithanunwaveringcommitmenttotherightsoftheircommunityandtotheruleoflaw.Resources:Eventscalendar(extensive),resources,videos,volunteeropportunities,mediaguides.WeADAPTURL:www.weadapt.org



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Resources:Booklets,tipsheets(DisasterSpiritual&EmotionalCare),whitepapers,training,technicalassistance.WildlifeConservationSociety–ClimateAdaptationFundURL:www.wcsnorthamerica.org/ClimateAdaptationFundDescription:Grantsareawardedtoprojectsthatserveasinnovativeexamplesofon-the-groundeffortshelpingspeciesandtheecosystemsonwhichtheydependadapttochangingclimaticconditionsacrosstheUnitedStates.WCSisproudtosupportthesegroundbreakingandimportantprojectsthatserveasmodelsofbestpracticeforfuture-smartandsustainableinvestmentsinrestoration,landandwatermanagementactions,andscience-basedadaptationformanyyearstocome.Resources:Publications,careeropportunities,internships,projectfunding,training,conferences.WinrockInternationalURL:www.winrock.orgDescription:WinrockInternationalisanonprofitorganizationthatworkswithpeopleintheUnitedStatesandaroundtheworldtoempowerthedisadvantaged,increaseeconomicopportunity,andsustainnaturalresources.Programinitiativesincludesustainability,climate,cleanenergy,water,socialequity.Astheeffectsofclimatechangebecomemoreapparent,addressingitbecomesmoreurgent.Winrockoffersexpertiseinsustainableagriculture,PaymentforEnvironmentalServices,andthedesignandimplementationofcarbonmeasurementandmonitoringformitigationactivities.AmericanCarbonRegistrytoincentivizetransformativeemissionsreductionsandhelpcommunitiesgenerateincomefromactivitiessuchasReducingEmissionsfromDeforestationandForestDegradation(REDD).Resources:Publications(extensive);InnovationsNewsletter;carbondecisionsupporttools;Scholarsprogram(focus:Asia’sruralpoor),volunteerandjobopportunities.WoodsHoleResearchCenterURL:http://whrc.org/Description:WoodsHoleResearchCenterisanindependentresearchinstitutewherescientistsinvestigatethecausesandeffectsofclimatechangetoidentifyandimplementopportunitiesforconservation,restorationandeconomicdevelopmentaroundtheworld.Resources:e-Newsletter(monthly),researchreports;technicalworkshops(international)WorldBioenergyAssociation(WBA)URL:[email protected]:TheWorldBioenergyAssociation(WBA)istheglobalorganizationdedicatedtosupportingandrepresentingthewiderangeofactorsinthebioenergysector.Itsmembersincludenationalandregionalbioenergyorganizations,institutions,companiesandindividuals.ThepurposeofWBAistopromotetheincreasingutilizationofbioenergygloballyinanefficient,sustainable,economicandenvironmentallyfriendlyway.Resources:News,publications,factsheetsoncertification,sustainability,standardization,andbioenergy´simpactonfood,land-useandwatersupply.WorldBusinessCouncilForSustainableDevelopment(WBCSD)URL:www.wbcsdDescription:TheWBCSDisaCEO-ledorganizationofforward-thinkingcompaniesthatgalvanizestheglobalbusinesscommunitytocreateasustainablefutureforbusiness,societyandtheenvironment.Membersaremadeupofsomeoftheglobe'sleadingcorporationsspanningawiderangeofsectorsandgeographies.Membershipisopentocompaniescommittedtosustainabledevelopmentandtopromotingtheroleofeco-efficiency,innovationandcorporatesocialresponsibility.Resources:e-newsletters(monthly),publications(topicsearchable),casestudies,videos,tools,careeropportunities,BusinessEcosystemsTraining(BET).WorldCaresCenter(WCC)



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URL:www.worldcares.orgDescription:WorldCaresCenter(WCC)isaregistered501c3nonprofitthatdeliversdisasterpreparednessandresponsetrainingstoempowercitizens,youth,seniors,andleadersincommunitiesintheNewYorkTri-Statearea,throughouttheUnitedStates,andabroad.Byensuringthatindividualsandagenciesarepreparedtorespondtoanysortofemergencysituation,WCCalleviatesthesufferingthatcanbesetcommunitiesaffectedbynaturalandmanmadedisasters.Wetrainemergencyresponsemanagersandlocalleaderstoutilizecommunityresourcesandcoordinatelargescalecontingencyplansincollaborationwithotherrespondingorganizationsthattakeintoaccountthespecificneedsofeachresident.Resources:Training,servicestoqualifiedcommunitiesandorganizations,volunteerreferrals.WorldCitiesNetwork.ORGURL:http://www.worldcitiesnetwork.org/Description:WorldCitiesNetworkisanopenandindependentbodycreatedtoimprovetheresilienceofcities.Theorganizationfacilitatesthesharingofideasbetweencityleadersandprofessionalsinternationallyacrosstherealestate,technology,design,andurbaninfrastructureindustries.Weprovidealearningnetworkwhereideascanbesharedinaconfidentialandneutralenvironment.Weareactionorientatedandworktostimulatethecreationandprogressionofprojects.WorldCitiesNetworkfacilitatesmulti-disciplinedprivateandpublicsectoreventsthroughouttheyearworldwide.Theorganizationalsodeliversknowledgerelevanttotherealestatecommunity,whichcausesdebateandlearningthroughtheKnowledgeHubandaleadershipdevelopmentprogramme.Resources:Extensiveresources(KnowledgeHub),searchablebytopic,internationalconferences.WorldEconomicForumURL:www.weforum.orgDescription:TheWorldEconomicForum,committedtoimprovingthestateoftheworld,istheInternationalOrganizationforPublic-PrivateCooperation.TheForumengagestheforemostpolitical,businessandotherleadersofsocietytoshapeglobal,regionalandindustryagendas.Itwasestablishedin1971asanot-for-profitfoundationandisheadquarteredinGeneva,Switzerland.Itisindependent,impartialandnottiedtoanyspecialinterests.TheForumstrivesinallitseffortstodemonstrateentrepreneurshipintheglobalpublicinterestwhileupholdingthehigheststandardsofgovernance.Moralandintellectualintegrityisattheheartofeverythingitdoes.Webelievethatprogresshappensbybringingtogetherpeoplefromallwalksoflifewhohavethedriveandtheinfluencetomakepositivechange.Resources:Reports,globalinitiatives,conferenceevents,jobopeningsandcareers,ReportTheGlobalRisksReport201611thEditionWorldMeteorologicalOrganization(WMO)URL:http://www.wmo.int/Description:TheWorldMeteorologicalOrganization(WMO)isaspecializedagencyoftheUnitedNations.ItistheUNsystem'sauthoritativevoiceonthestateandbehavioroftheEarth'satmosphere,itsinteractionwiththeoceans,climateitproducesandtheresultingdistributionofwaterresources.Resources:Topicsearchofresources:(climate,energy,water,sustainablecities,business,finance,governance),bulletins,extensivepublications;internshipsandjobpostings;WHOStatementontheStatusoftheClimatein2015.WorldHumanitarianSummit(WHS)URL:www.worldhumanitariansummit.orgDescription:AninitiativeofUNSecretary-GeneralBanKi-moon,managedbyUNOfficefortheCoordinationofHumanitarianAffairs(OCHA),thefirstWorldHumanitarianSummitwillbeheldinIstanbulResources:e-NewsletterWHSNewsMonthlyUpdate,on-lineconsultationprocess,blog,scopingpapersandkeydocumentslibrary(searchable,multi-lingual).WorldOceanObservatory-Radio



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URL:www.WorldOceanObservatory.orgDescription:TheWORLDOCEANOBSERVATORYisamajorutilityforoceancommunicationasameanstoadvancepublicawarenessandpoliticalwill,dedicatedtoprovidinginformationandeducationaboutthehealthoftheocean.Webelievethatinformedcitizensworldwidecanunitetosustaintheoceanthroughmitigationandchangeofhumanbehavioronlandandsea.Ourfocusisthefullspectrumofoceanissues:climate,freshwater,food,energy,trade,transportation,publichealth,finance,governance,security,recreation,andculture.Itisourbeliefthattheseaconnectsallthings.Resources:e-NewsletterWorldOceanObserver(monthly);newsroom,curriculum,videos,conferences,WorldOceanRadio/EarthOptimismseries.WorldResourcesInstitute(WRI)URL:www.wri.orgDescription:“MakingBigIdeasHappen.”WRI’smissionistomovehumansocietytoliveinwaysthatprotectEarth’senvironmentanditscapacitytoprovidefortheneedsandaspirationsofcurrentandfuturegenerations,organizedaroundsixcriticalgoals:climate,energy,food,forests,water,city/transport.Resources:e-Newsletter(s),publications(extensive,searchablebytopic),careeropportunities,Report:GlobalForestWatch(GFW)Water.WorldSeagrassAssociation(WSA)URL:wsa.seagrassonline.orgDescription:TheWorldSeagrassAssociationisaglobalnetworkofscientistsandcoastalmanagerscommittedtoresearch,protectionandmanagementoftheworld’sseagrasses.TheassociationhasitsgenesisinakeynoteaddressbyRonaldPhillipsattheThirdInternationalSeagrassBiologyWorkshop1998.Ourmemberscomefrommanycountriesandincludeleadingscientistsinmarineandseagrassbiology.Resources:membershipbyprofessionalandstudentcategories;trainingandinformationexchange,blog;studenttravelawardfundtoattendbiennialInternationalSeagrassBiologyWorkshops(ISBW).WorldTreeCarbonOffsetsProgram(COP)URL:http://worldtreecop.com/Description:WorldTreeenvisionsafuturewherefarmersareappreciatedforthesignificantroletheyplayandpeopleareinspiredbytheircontribution.TheWorldTreeCarbonOffsetProgrammakesitpossibleforeveryonetoreversetheirimpactontheenvironmentandgeneratewealthforthemselves,theirfamiliesandtheircommunities.WorldTreeplantsthetreesacrossdozensoffarmsmanythousandsofmilesapart.Ifanythingshouldhappentoonestandoftrees,thiswillnothaveabigimpactontheoverallreturnstothePartnership.WorldTreeCOP2016hasalsocreatedacontingencyfundtodealwithanyunexpectedissuesthatariseandwillreplacetreesthatgetdamaged.ParticipatingfarmersarecarefullychosenfortheirexperienceingrowingEmpressSplendortreesandtheircommitmenttothelongtermsuccessoftheprogram.Resources:Meetings,reports,Informationandprogramparticipationofferingsviawebsiteregistration.WorldWildlifeFund(WWF)EnvironmentandDisasterManagementProgramURL:http://envirodm.org/



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