Idea for a better use of human intelligence by Mattis Manzel
"I recently had the idea - and it desperately needs this
- how the world is to be saved. It will require everybody's
help to do so, in particular the help of smart economy/bank-buddies
and just as clever computer/network specialists. Good
things take time."
IFG -The
International Forum on Globalization
The International Forum on Globalization advocates equitable,
democratic, and ecologically sustainable economics. It
is formed in response to the present worldwide drive toward
a globalized economic system dominated by supranational
corporate trade and banking institutions that are not
accountable to democratic processes or national governments.
ILSR
- Institute for Local Self-Reliance
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance is a non-profit
research and educational organization that provides technical
assistance and environmentally sound economic development
strategies.
Indictrans Team
A voluntary organization based in Mumbai, India that support NGOs, government institutions, educational institutions in use of ICT with free software including that in local content and with local language enabled software. They bring out live CD, (general purpose as well as customized) called gnubhaaratii with Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English interfaces. They also maintain the present website (sustainable society.co.uk directory). They have their website www.indictrans.org Convenor: Prof. Jitendra Shah. (jitendras{at}vsnl{dot}com)
ISEC
- International Society for Ecology and Culture
The International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC)
is a non-profit organisation that promotes locally based
alternatives to the global consumer culture. Our emphasis
is on education for action: moving beyond single issues
to look at the more fundamental influences that shape
our lives.
ITDG
- the Intermediate Technology Development Group
Is small still beautiful? ITDG thinks it is. In an increasingly
divided and fragile world, ITDG - the Intermediate Technology
Development Group - aims to demonstrate and advocate the
sustainable use of technology to reduce poverty in developing
countries.
NRDC
- Natural Resources Defence Council
NRDC uses law, science, and the support of more than 400,000
members nationwide to protect the planet's wildlife and
wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment
for all living things.
OCA
- Organic Consumers Association
The Organic Consumers Association promotes food safety,
organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices
in the U.S. and internationally. It provides consumers
with factual information they can use to make informed
food choices. Genetic engineering, irradiation, toxic
sludge fertilizer, mad cow disease, rBGH are some of the
issues it addresses. OCA gives interviews and supplies
background material for journalists, news organizations,
and public interest.
OneWorld
OneWorld is a community of over 1250 organisations working
for social justice.
PANNA-
Pesticide Action Network North America
PANNA has campaigned to replace pesticides with ecologically
sound alternatives since 1982. PANNA links over 100 affiliated
health, consumer, labour, environment, progressive agriculture
and public interest groups in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
with thousands of supporters worldwide to promote healthier,
more effective pest management through research, policy
development, education, media, demonstrations of alternatives
and international advocacy campaigns.
People
& Planet
UK student action on world poverty, human rights and the
environment.
RESEARCH
FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
The RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ECOLOGY,
founded by Dr. Vandana Shiva, works on biodiversity conservation
and protecting people's rights from threats to their livelihoods
and environment by centralised systems of monoculture
in forestry, agriculture and fisheries.
Restore
the Earth
A project to promote the ecological restoration of the
planet's degraded ecosystems as the essential over-riding
and uniting task for the peoples and nations of the world
in the 21st Century.
Right
Livelihood Award
The idea of 'right livelihood' is an ancient one. It embodies
the principle that each person should follow an honest
occupation which fully respects other people and the natural
world. It means being responsible for the consequences
of our actions and taking only a fair share of the earth's
resources. In every generation, there are groups of people
and individuals around the globe who valiantly uphold
these principles of right livelihood. The Right Livelihood
Award was established in 1980 to honour and support such
people.
RMI -
Rocky Mountain Institute
The Rocky Mountain Institute is an independent, non-profit
research and educational foundation fostering the efficient
and sustainable use of resources as a path to global security.
RMI staff conduct research, consult, speak, and publish
reports on a wide variety of topics. It currently focuses
on the following areas: Energy, Green Development, Transportation
(Hypercars), Water, Economic Renewal, Corporate Sustainability,
Forests, Secutity.
SEI -
Sustainable Ecosystems Institute
The Sustainable Ecosystems Institute is an organization
of dedicated and ethical scientists committed to using
their technical expertise to help solve ecological issues.
SEI is out on the front lines in environmental conflicts
and crises, acting as a catalyst to mobilize scientific
and educational talents and apply them to real world issues.
Schumacher
College
SCHUMACHER COLLEGE was founded in 1991 on the conviction
that a new vision is needed for society, its values and
its relationship to the earth. Over the last decade the
college has become a centre of excellence and established
an international reputation for the inspiration, quality
and breadth of its teaching.
Schumacher
UK
The Schumacher Society promotes human scale sustainable
development in Britain and abroad.
Sustain - the
alliance for better food and farming
The Common Agricultural Policy has damaging effects on
the environment, farming traditions, rural communities,
consumer health and poorer countries. Working with its
membership, Sustain advocates reform of the CAP to address
these issues. We also work to improve policies in related
areas such as rural development and support for organic
farming and other forms of sustainable food production.
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