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This list contains organisations whose activities complement those of Eco Innovation. Please suggest new or erroneous entries at links@eco-innovation.net.

AGROPOLIS http://www.agropolis.fr/index_eng.html

An European gateway for research, training and information on agriculture, food and environment.

ANSWER Network (IR) http://www.answer-online.org/answer_home.htm

Provides access to information on environmental research in the island of Ireland.

Bioviva (FR) http://www.bioviva.com

Provides advice, training and communication strategies to companies aiming to become more sustainable as well as producing games developed to encourage both the discovery of the wonders of Nature and the wish to preserve them.

Burrenbeo (IR) http://www.burrenbeo.com

A multidimensional resource for the Burren region aiming to promote and support the sustainable management and use of the unique landscape and heritage of the Burren.

Cemagref (FR) http://www.cemagref.fr/English/

A public research institute that undertakes agricultural and environmental engineering research targeting results directly useable in land and water management.

Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute http://www.crmpi.org/

A Permaculture training, counseling, research and development center that is part of an alliance of Permaculture activists on the cutting edge of agroforestry and other newly discovered methods of organic farming.

Centre for Alternative Technology http://www.cat.org.uk/

Offers practical solutions to some of the most serious challenges facing our planet and the human race, such as climate change, pollution and the waste of precious resources.

Centre for Economics and Ethics of the Environment and Development (C3ED)
http://www.c3ed.uvsq.fr/?q=en

A combined research institute based on a pluridisciplinary approach of the three pillars of Sustainable Development - economic, environmental and social.

Centre for Environment and Society http://www2.essex.ac.uk/ces/

Engaged in a wide range of basic, applied and action-oriented environmental research; capacity development, teaching and training; and outreach through publications, seminars and prizes.

Centre for Environmental Innovation (US) http://www.enviro-innovate.org

Promotes innovative environmental, health and safety (EH&S) programs.

Centre for Resource Solutions (US) http://www.resource-solutions.org

A national nonprofit working to build a robust renewable energy market by increasing demand and supply of renewable resources.

Centre for Sustainable Design (UK) http://www.cfsd.org.uk

Facilitates discussion and research on eco-design and broader sustainability considerations in product and service development.

Certification Europe http://www.certificationeurope.com/home/default.asp

An Irish based, internationally focused certification body providing information, training, audit and certification services.

Competitive Environment (US) http://www.competitive-e.com

Dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to environmental issues and providing corporations with the programs and tools needed to make them more competitive and effective.

Conference: Financing Eco-inovation in Central and Eastern Europe
http://ecoinnovationfinancingconference.rec.org/

The conference participants discussed the implementation of the Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP), the EU Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) and the available funds to support the countries. Experiences of countries, businesses and financing institutions in financing eco-innovative projects in the CEE and how the situation can be improved are also addressed.

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) http://www.cgiar.org

A strategic alliance of members, partners and international agricultural centers that mobilizes science to benefit the poor.

Cork Ecology (IR) http://www.corkecology.net

An independent environmental consultancy based in Cork, Ireland.

Die Off http://dieoff.org

Web resource on the peak oil crisis and potential population crashes, with many useful resources on climate change, sustainability, carrying capacity, moral and economic theories etc.

DURABILIS http://www.durabilis.com/

Durabilis® is an ecodesign methodology for SME developed by the Arist Limousin-Poitou-Charentes and the Arist Aquitaine within the framework of the EU Life-Environment funding.
The objective is to help SME to develop ecofriendly products.

Earthprint (UNEP Publishing Company) http://www.earthprint.com

Offers environmental publications from UNEP and key international organizations.

Eco 4 The World http://www.eco4theworld.com

A site providing environmental edutainment - on air, online, on your phone, on theground. Eco 4 The World is about positive environmental action. Celebrities, groups and individuals link up for a sustainable future.

Ecoagriculture Partners http://www.ecoagriculturepartners.org/

Offers an independent platform for cross-sectoral, multi-stakeholder dialogue and action on ecoagriculture that does not prioritize goals of any one sector.

Ecoinnova (FR/IT) http://www.ecoinnova.biz

Helps clients design and manage innovative products, service and processes (PSP) for the sustainable development of the society through consulting and seminars in Environmental Assessment and Innovation.

Ecologic http://www.ecologic.eu/

Ecologic is a private not-for-profit think tank for applied environmental research, policy analysis and consultancy with offices in Berlin, Brussels, Vienna, and Washington DC. An independent, non-partisan body, Ecologic is dedicated to bringing fresh ideas to environmental policies and sustainable development. Ecologic's work programme focuses on obtaining practical results. It covers the entire spectrum of environmental issues, including the integration of environmental concerns into other policy fields. Founded in 1995, Ecologic is a partner in the network of Institutes for European Environmental Policy.

Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) http://www.esri.ie

Produces relevant to Ireland's economic and social development, with the aim of informing policy-making and societal understanding.

Ekopedia http://fr.ekopedia.org/Accueil

French-language online encyclopedia of alternative lifestyle techniques. This includes aspects of agriculture, transport, communal living, health, games, housing and clothing. The encyclopedia is free and cooperatively written.

Elemental Solutions (UK) http://www.elementalsolutions.co.uk

Independent advice and commercial products in the field of ecological wastewater treatment and water management.

eLearning Papers http://www.elearningpapers.eu

eLearning Papers adds a new dimension to the exchange of information on e-learning in Europe, stimulates research, and the use of ICT for lifelong learning. As such, the articles provide views regarding the current situation and e-learning trends in different communities: schools, universities, companies, civil society and institutions.

 

Enviro Windows http://www.ewindows.eu.org

Provides environmental information for businesses and local authorities. The site includes research, information, standards, networking, interest groups and other links.

Enviro Yellow Pages http://www.enviroyellowpages.com/

The environmental industry's worldwide directory.

Environment Directory http://www.webdirectory.com/science

Earth's biggest environmental search engine.

Environmental Change Institute (IR) http://www.nuigalway.ie/eci/

Research at the ECI is interdisciplinary across five faculties, and covers biodiversity, climate change, marine environment, waste research, social and economic impact, human impact and modeling systems.

Environmental Expert http://www.environmental-expert.com

Connects over 400,000 environmental industry professionals from around the globe to over 10,000 companies that provide the products, services and information they need to do their job successfully.

Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland (IR) http://www.esaiweb.org

An association of individuals working in or with an interest in the environmental area in Ireland.

Environmental Technologies http://technologies.ewindows.eu.org/

This portal focuses on cleaner and resource efficient technologies which can decrease material inputs, reduce energy consumption and emissions, recover valuable by-products, minimise waste disposal problems or some combination of these

Environmental Technology Action Plan (ETAP) Group (EU) http://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/index_en.htm

Covers a spectrum of actions to promote eco-innovation and the take-up of environmental technologies.

The Ethical Guide http://www.ethicalguide.org/

A links directory of the world's very best English language websites that are ethically run, help spread tolerance, sell organic, fairtrade or environmentally friendly products.

eTRIZ (JAP) http://www.osaka-gu.ac.jp/php/nakagawa/TRIZ/eTRIZ/

This home page serves as an open forum of information exchange for better understanding and usage of TRIZ ("Theory of Intentive Probblem Solving")

Europa http://ec.europa.eu/environment/index_en.htm

The environmental policy section of the European Commission.

EU - China Center for Information & Communication Technologies (CICT) http://www.cicta.cn

It's a China based research and education institute. During these years, CICT has accumulated considerable experience in international projects, such as Asia IT &C project, Asia Pro Eco project, FP6, Bilateral S&T cooperation between China and Greece, Poland Bulgaria, Germany, Belgium. The center has more than 40 universities and research partners in 16 countries. On our team and in the network we have business and technology experts to help with most aspects of project development, management, dissemination and exploitation.
Its research interest includes digital agriculture, such as digital planting, digital aquaculture, digital land, digital ecology, digital animals and rural information.

European Centre for Eco Agro Tourism http://www.eceat.nl/home_en.htm

This site offers sustainable tourism farm holidays and Green Tourist Guides. Stay at environment friendly ecological farms, country estates, and campings.

European Distance and E-learning Network (EDEN) http://www.eden-online.org

This site offers informations about the network activities: Conferences, publications and related projects.

European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET) http://www.eionet.europa.eu/

Promotes networking for improving Europe's environment.

European Environmental Communication Networks http://ec.europa.eu/environment/networks/index_en.htm

A gateway to accessing information about European environmental networks active in the field of environmental public information, communication and awareness raising.

European Foundation for Quality in eLearning (EFQUEL) http://www.qualityfoundation.org

This foundation aims to enhance the quality of eLearning in Europe, to support quality initiatives and to coordinate the various actors involved.

European Network for Indicators Designers (ENID) http://www.enid-europe.org/

ERA-MED http://www.eramed.gr/eramed

In this website you can find information about activities and events that will bring the partners towards their goal to strengthen the European Research Area in the Mediterranean Countries (MPCs).

European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL) http://ec.europa.eu/environment/impel/

An informal network of European regulators concerned with the implementation and enforcement of environmental legislation.

Farmingpage.com http://www.farmingpages.com/

A lot of relevant informations about new technologies and services in farming: crops, equipement and supplies, livestock, machinery...

Farming Solutions http://www.farmingsolutions.org

Provides examples of successful, environmentally responsible farming systems to life from all over the world, illustrating how farmers can protect the environment while at the same time increasing food supply where it is most needed.

Find It Ireland (IR) http://www.finditireland.com/links/environment.html

Irish web directory with a category on "Environment"

French Agricultural Research Department for Sustainable Development (CIRAD) http://www.cirad.fr/en/

CIRAD's expertise spans the life sciences, human sciences and engineering sciences and their application to agriculture and food, natural resource management and society.

French Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Environmental Engineering (ENGREF) http://www.engref.fr/ANGLAIS/Accueil.htm

An institute that focuses on education, training, international cooperation and publication, especially on the topics of water and forests.

Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) http://www.gemi.org

Promotes business helping business improve environmental, health & safety performance, shareholder value and corporate citizenship.

Golf Environment Europe http://www.golfenvironmenteurope.org

A partnership of golfing and environmental organisations working to promote environmental sustainability in golf.

Google Science Directory http://www.google.com/Top/Science/

Science directory with categories including Agriculture and Environment.

Green Facts http://www.greenfacts.org

An independent non-profit organization with a mission to bring complex scientific consensus reports on health and the environment to the reach of non-specialists.

Green Gazelles http://www.greengazelles.org

CSBE has launched a campaign to promote GreenGazelles (small, new, fast-growing eco-businesses) and to organize them into a new economic/environmental constituency.

Greenleaf Publishing http://www.greenleaf-publishing.com

A fully independent publisher specialising in the rapidly growing subject area of business and sustainable development.

Green Map System http://www.greenmap.com

A locally adaptable, globally shared framework for environmental mapmaking that invites design teams of all ages and backgrounds to illuminate the connections between natural and human environments by mapping their local urban or rural community.

Green Pages http://www.eco-web.com/

The Global Directory for Environmental Technology - a comprehensive guide to the full spectrum of environmental products & services, featuring leading suppliers from 148 countries.

Grist Magazine http://www.grist.org

An online magazine of environmental news and commentary. Grist: it's gloom and doom with a sense of humor. So laugh now -- or the planet gets it.

Harvest Choice http://harvestchoice.org/index.html

HarvestChoice undertakes broad-ranging evaluation of technologies and strategies to inform policy and investment choices designed to raise the productivity of the agricultural systems most beneficial to the poor.

Heritage Farm (US) http://www.seedsavers.org/heritage_farm.html

The headquarters of Seed Savers Exchange where thousands of heirlooms are grown in certified organic fields.

IDSA Ecodesign (US) http://www.idsa.org/whatsnew/sections/ecosection/index.html

Promotes and facilitates the adoption of ecodesign techniques through education, networking, professional tools and awards.

IMSA (NL) http://www.imsa.nl/

An independent consultancy firm and think-tank commited to sustainability and innovation.

Insititute for Culture and Ecology http://www.ifcae.org

A non-profit organization whose mission is to improve human and environmental conditions through applied research and education.

Institut de Gestion de L'Environnement et de l'Aménagement du Territoire (IGEAT) http://www.ulb.ac.be/igeat/igeat/ulb_igeat/hp/hp_fr.htm

This interdisciplinary Institute at ULB has focus on research and teaching in environmental mangement and tourism within its 11 research units.

Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) http://www.ieep.org.uk

A leading centre for the analysis and development of environmental and related policies in Europe.

International Development Research Center (IDRC) http://www.idrc.ca

A Canadian Crown corporation that works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) http://www.ifoam.org

The worldwide umbrella organization for the organic movement, uniting more than 750 member organizations in 108 countries.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) http://www.ifad.org

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations, was established as an international financial institution in 1977 as one of the major outcomes of the 1974 World Food Conference.

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) http://www.iied.org

An international policy research institute and non governmental body working for more sustainable and equitable global development.

Irish Organic Farmer's and Grower's Association (IR) http://www.irishorganic.ie

The largest organic association in Ireland with over 650 registered farmers, growers and processors.

Irish Research Council for the Humanities & Social Sciences (IR) http://irchss.ie

Funds cutting-edge research in the humanities, social sciences, business and law with the objective of creating new knowledge and expertise beneficial to Ireland's economic, social and cultural development.

Irish Seed Saver's Association (IR) http://www.irishseedsavers.ie

A voluntary organisation dedicated to the location and preservation of traditional varieties of fruit and vegetables. The Association maintains a seed bank which distributes seed of these non-commercially available vegetables, as well as a network of heritage potatoes.

J. Ottman Consulting Inc. (US) http://www.greenmarketing.com

A marketing consulting and new products firm with the mission of helping businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit groups meet consumer needs more sustainably.

Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) (UK) http://www.leafuk.org

Demonstrates IFM principles through a nationwide network of volunteer Demonstration Farms carrying out IFM and showing other farmers how to adopt it.

LTER Network (US) http://www.lternet.edu

A collaborative effort involving more than 1800 scientists and students investigating ecological processes over long temporal and broad spatial scales.

Dedicated to research of international excellence for advancing interdisciplinary understanding and management of environmental and rural policy issues.

Mamabless http://www.mamabless.com

Design and supply top quality cloth nappies (hemp/bamboo/organic cotton) and the finest merino wool wear for babies. Mamabless' wraps, soakers, pants and longies are a perfect match to cover reusable cloth nappies or diapers.

MENON Network http://www.menon.org/

MENON is a European research and innovation network, active at national, European and international level, providing information and advice to policy makers, education communities, and the ICT industry on issues related to innovation and changes in Education and Training, Lifelong Learning and Knowledge Society developments in Europe and worldwide.

MERKAT http://www.erkagroup.com

Activities include planning, analysis, feasibility studies, demonstrating new methods of cleaner/efficient energy production, disseminating knowledge and organizing regional cooperation.

Monitoring Institute for Rare Breeds and Seeds in Europe (EU) http://www.monitoring.eu.com

Takes care of the task of conserving animal species and cultivated plants at least in small numbers.

National Centre for Environmental Design (AUS) http://www.cfd.rmit.edu.au/

Promotes environmental sustainability through a directed program of research, consulting, professional development and knowledge sharing.

National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) (FR) http://www.inra.fr/english/

Aims to serve the public interest, to acquire and disseminate information on scientific knowledge and innovation, particularly in the fields of agriculture, food and the environment, and to contribute to decision-making and training.

The Natural Step http://www.naturalstep.org

A non-profit environmental education organization working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society.

O2 Network on Sustainable Design http://www.o2.org

A network for anyone interested in sustainable design.

Open Directory Project http://dmoz.org/Science/Environment/Agriculture/

The largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web. It is constructed and maintained by a global community of volunteer editors.

PERC http://www.perc.org

The Property & Environment Research Center, located in Bozeman, Montana, USA, is dedicated to original research that brings market principles to resolving environmental problems.

PERN Network http://www.populationenvironmentresearch.org

Seeks to advance academic research on population and the environment by promoting on-line scientific exchange among researchers from social and natural science disciplines worldwide.

Prolinnova http://www.prolinnova.net/aboutprolinnova.php

An NGO-initiated programme to build a global learning and advocacy network on promoting local innovation in ecologically-oriented agriculture and NRM.

Real Innovation http://www.realinnovation.com/

A website that provides information about methods and tools for achieving systematic innovation.

Regional Environmental Centre for Central and Eastern Europe (REC) http://www.rec.org/

A non-partisan, non-advocacy, not-for-profit international organisation with a mission to assist in solving environmental problems in Central and Eastern Europe.

Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in Europe (SAVE) Foundation http://www.save-foundation.net

The European umbrella organization for the safeguarding of agricultural variety with a mission to conserve and promote the genetic and historically important cultural variety in agricultural flora and fauna.

Science Connect (SciCon) www.science-connect.eu

Science Connect was launched in 2007 as network of organisations involved in higher education, academic cooperation and science based activities between the two regions. It focuses on small scale, short term cooperations in order to provide quick wins for those who are usually not reached through big framework initiatives, the locally working researchers, scientists, teachers and students in universities, academies and colleges. Today SciCon is the single access reference point for international collaboration between Africa and Europe! Give you, your institution, your project, idea and/ or question a face for a growing international community – without borders!

Snaffle Up

The recycling web site designed to keep useful items out of landfill.

Soil Association (UK) http://www.soilassociation.org

An UK environmental charity promoting sustainable, organic farming and championing human health.

Soil Food Web http://www.soilfoodweb.com

Working to find the sustainable approach, they provide soil testing, advising, speaking, resources and workshops. Specialisations include compost tea, fungus/root-knot nematodes and worm composting.

Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) (US) http://www.epa.gov/ORD/SITE/

The materials presented on this web site were specifically developed to aid engineers, scientists and other remediation professionals in the efficient monitoring, measurement and remediation of hazardous wastes.

Sustain http://www.sustainweb.org/

An alliance for better food and farming that advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.

SustainAbility http://www.sustainability.com

A strategy consultancy and independent think tank specialising in the business risks and market opportunities of corporate responsibility and sustainable development.

Sustainability Institute http://www.sustainability.ie

The Sustainability Institute, based in County Mayo (Ireland), is the parent organisation from which the Sustainability magazine has sprouted. It is committed to the propagation of ideas central to the concept of Sustainability, and to providing a forum for appropriate training and instruction.

Sustainability Research Institute (UK) http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/research/sri/index.htm

Dedicated to the development and application of interdisciplinary environmental analysis in realisation of the principles of sustainable development, by entailing innovative and integrative approaches, developing policy contributions and enabling socio-economic benefits.

Sustainable Building Show (IR) http://www.sustainablebuildingshow.com/

The Irish construction industry's first exhibition dedicated to the sustainable market.

Sustainable Business.com (US) http://www.sustainablebusiness.com

The Internet community for businesses that integrates economic, social and environmental concerns into their core strategy.

Sustainable Development Network http://www.sdnetwork.net

A coalition of individuals and non-governmental organizations who believe that sustainable development is about empowering people, promoting progress, eliminating poverty and achieving environmental protection through the institutions of the free society.

Sustainable Europe Research Institute (SERI) http://www.seri.at

A Pan-European think tank exploring integrated sustainable development options for European societies.

Sustainable Ireland (IR) http://www.sustainable.ie/directory/index.php

A new initiative following on from the Sustainable Ireland Source Book to provide a listing of groups, organisations and businesses that are active in the field of sustainability.

Sustainable Marketing Knowledge Network http://www.cfsd.org.uk/smart-know-net/index.htm

An online resource that exists to bring together the worlds of marketing and sustainability.

Teagasc (Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) http://www.teagasc.ie

Provides integrated research, advisory and training services for the agriculture and food industry in Ireland. They are a client-based organisation and operate in partnership with all sectors of the agriculture and food industry and with rural development agencies.

TRIZ Journal http://www.triz-journal.com/

The foremost online source for information, analyses and case studies about
The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ).

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) http://www.unep.org

Provides leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu

Provides leadership and support for scientific research and education in agricultural and food systems that are economically viable, conserve natural resources and biodiversity, and enhance the quality of life in the state's communities.

The Village http://www.thevillage.ie/

Unlike most housing developments The Village is being created by a community of people who are commited to ecological, social and economic sustainability.

Western Development Commission (IR) http://www.wdc.ie

A statutory body with responsibility for fostering and promoting economic and social development in the Western Region. Projects include the organic agri-food and wind farm sectors.

Who Is Ireland (IR) http://whoisireland.com/irishwebdirectory/Ireland-Science_and_Environment.html

Ireland's national web directory and search engine with a category on "Science and Environment".

Winrock International http://www.winrock.org

A nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment.

WiserEarth http://www.wiserearth.org/

A community directory and networking forum that maps and connects non-governmental organizations and individuals addressing the central issues of our day: climate change, poverty, the environment, peace, water, hunger, social justice, conservation, human rights and more.

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) http://wbcsd.org

Brings together some 180 international companies in a shared commitment to sustainable development through economic growth, ecological balance and social progress.

The World Conservation Union (IUCN) http://www.iucn.org

The world's largest conservation network with a mission to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) http://www.wwf.org

Aims to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

We invent: http://www.weinvent.com
Invent Resources (IRI) is a unique organization that helps you Invent.

Zerofootprint http://www.zerofootprint.net

A not-for-profit organization whose primary goal is to connect people who care about the environment. They aim to bring together millions of individuals, organizations and companies from around the world, who share the common goal of reducing their ecological footprint.