nhma.infonhma.info/Wp-content/Uploads/2016/03/OARS27.pdfThe OARS SHORTLIST: Organizations Addressing Resilience & Sustainability © Donald Watson EarthRise design 1 The OARS LIST:

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TheOARSLISTofOrganizationsAddressingResilienceandSustainabilityprovides:Overviewoforganizations“pullingattheoars”toachieveresilienceinU.S.communitiesandtheworld.Word-searchablereferencetoresources,membershipservices,grants,andjobpostingsofemploymentandinternopportunities.Thousandsofreferencesinsupportofclimate-science,emergencymanagement,disasterriskreduction,businessandcommunitysecurityandprosperity,publichealth,andsustainability.Invitationforyoursuggestionstoimprovethevalue,accuracy,andusefulnessoftheOARsLIST.TheOARSLISTisimpartialandnon-partisan.Organizationdescriptionsarecitedfromweblistings,witheditorialabbreviations.TheOARSLISTmaybefreelydistributedinsupportofoursharedendeavorstobefullyandaccuratelyinformedwithrapidlyevolvingbestpracticesincreatingresilientcommunities.Thelistisnotall-inclusive.Manyvaluableeffortsandresourcesdeservetobeadded.Yourcomments/corrections/suggestionsaregreatlyappreciated.DonaldWatson,Editoremail:[email protected]



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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSOARSlistiscirculatedfreely,courtesyofcolleaguesandorganizationsincludingthewebsites:ASAPAssociationofAdaptationProfessionalshttps://adaptationprofessionals.org/organizations-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/WebinarsbyDonaldWatson-www.DonaldWatson.comDonaldWatson(2001)Time-SaverStandardsforUrbanDesign(McGraw-Hill)DonaldWatsonandMicheleAdams(2011)DesignforFlooding:ResiliencetoClimateChange(Wiley)Suddenly,nothingwaseverthesame:Post-Sandy(2014)Webinar-RedevelopmentInstitute.



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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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INDEXAcadiaCenterAdaptationClearinghouse–SeeGeorgetownClimateCenterAdaptationInternational,Inc.AllHazardsConsortium(AHC)–EmergencyNetworkAllianceforInnovation-ArizonaSateUniversityCollegeofPublicProgramsAllianceforRegeneration,Inc.AmericanCouncilforanEnergy-EfficientEconomyAmericanGeophysicalUnion(AGU)AmericanGroundWaterTrust(AGWT)AmericanInstituteofArchitects-Design,DisasterAssistance,SustainabilityandResilienceProgramsAmericanMilitaryUniversity(AMU)AmericanPlanningAssociation(APA)-HazardPlanningResearchCenterAmericanSocietyofAdaptationProfessionals(ASAP)AmericanSocietyofCivilEngineers(ASCE)AmericanSolarEnergySociety(ASES)AmericanWaterWorksAssociation(AWWA)Architecture2030ArchitectureforHumanityAskNature.comACSE-SEISustainabilityCommittee(Amer.SocietyofStructuralEngineers-StructuralEngineersInstitute)AspenGlobalChangeInstitute(AGCI)ASPRTRACIE(TechnicalResources,AssistanceCenter,InformationExchange)–alsoseeU.S.HSSAssociationofClimateChangeOfficers(ACCO)AssociationofContingencyPlannersAssoc.forEnvironmentalStudiesandSciences(AESS)/NationalCouncilScienceandEnvironmentAssociationofHealthcareEmergencyPreparednessProfessionals(AHEPP)AssociationofStateFloodPlainManagers(ASFPM)AssociationofStateWetlandManagers(ASWM)ATTRA–NationalSustainableAgricultureInformationService-NCATBEEnow(BuiltEnvironmentEducation)BiosituBlessedTomorrow:InterfaithCoalitiononClimateChangeBuildChangeBuildingMaterialsReuseAssociationBuildingGreenLLC-EnvironmentalBuildingNewsBuildingResilienceWorkshopBuildingResilientCommunitiesFaithBasedCoalitionBuiltEnvironmentCoalitionBulletinoftheAtomicScientistsBusinessforInnovativeClimateandEnergyPolicy(BICEP)C40CitiesClimateLeadershipGroup(C40)CanadianInstituteforCatastrophicLossReduction(ICLR)CarbonBriefCarbonDioxideInformationAnalysisCenter(CDIAC)CarbonDisclosureProject(CDP)CaribbeanDisasterMitigationProject(CDMPOAS)CenterforAmericanProgress(CAP)CenterforBiologicalDiversityCenterforCleanAirPolicy(CCAP)



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CenterforClimateChangeCommunication-GeorgeMasonUniversityCenterforClimateChangeImpactsAdaptation&Modeling(Portugal)CenterforClimateStrategies(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.NorthCarolinaCentreforResearchontheEpidemiologyofDisasters(CRED)CeresCITIIOCitizenEngagementLaboratory(CEL)ClimateLabCitizens’InstituteofRuralDesign(CIRD)CitizenScienceAcademyCleanCoalitionCleanEnergyGroup(CEG)CleanWaterActionClimateAccessClimateAdaptationKnowledgeExchange(CAKE)seeEcoAdaptClimateandCleanAirCoalitionClimateCenterUniversityofMichigan-seeGrahamSustainabilityInstituteClimateCentralClimateChangeResilientDevelopmentProgram(CCRD)U.S.AIDClimateChangeScienceInstituteatOakRidgeNationalLaboratoryClimateFocusClimateInstituteClimateInteractiveClimateImpactsResearchConsortium(CIRC)ClimateJusticeInitiative–NAACPClimateLawInstitute-seeCenterforBiologicalDiversityClimateMobilization–seeTheClimateMobilizationClimateNewsDigestClimateRealityProjectClimateRiskManagementJournalClimateSmartCommunities–NewYorkStateNYSERDA/NYDECClimateSolutionsClimateSolutionsUniversity-seeModelForestPolicyProgramClimateStrategiesClimateWiseClintonGlobalInitiative(CGI)CoastalConnectione-NewsletterCoastalHazardsandAdaptationCoastalProgram-StateofNewHampshireCoastalNewsTodayCoastalResilienceNetwork-TheNatureConservancyCoastalResourcesCenterUniversityofRhodeIslandCobra–seeProjectCOBRACodeforResilience(C4R)ColumbiaLawSchoolCenterforClimateChangeLaw(SabinCenter)



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CommissionforEnvironmentalCooperation(CEC)CommunityCommonsCommunityMatters–alsoseeOrtonFamilyFoundationCommunity&RegionalResilienceInstitute(CARRI)ConnecticutInstituteforResilienceandClimateAdaptation(CIRCA)–Univ.ofConnecticutConsensusInstitute–TheGreenDotProjectCoreLogic,Inc.CouncilofEnergyResearchandEducationLeaders(CEREL)–NCSECrisisHQCROs–CommunityResilienceOrganizationsVermontCUNYInstituteforSustainableCities(CISC)CZMAClimateChangeandCoastalHazards(NOAA)DigitalCoastConnections-NOAACoastalServicesCenterDisasterCenter-U.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurityDisasterConferencesDisasterRecoveryPlanTemplateDisasterResearchCenterDisasterResiliencyDigest–SeeDisasterResistantCommunitiesGroup(DRCG)DisasterResilientUniversitiesNetworkDisasterResistantCommunitiesGroup(DRCG)DisasterSafetyMovement/RiskMitigationLeadershipForumDutchDialoguesEarthStatEarthInstitute–GlobalRoundtableonClimateChangeEarthJusticeEarthNegotiationsBulletin(ENB)–seeInternationalInstituteforSustainableDevelopment(IISD)EarthSciencesandResourcesInstitute/GeodesignEcoAdaptEcoDistrictsEcologicalSocietyofAmerica(ESA)Ecosystem-BasedManagement(EBM)ToolsNetworkEcosystemServicesPartnership(ESP)EcoWorldNewsEllenMacarthurFoundationEmergencyInformationInfrastructureProject(EIIP)/EMForumEmergencyManagementInstituteEmergencyManagementNewsEmpoweredCommunitiesProgram–seeNeighborhoodEmpowermentNetworkEnergyDesignToolsEnergyInformationAgency–seeU.S.EnergyInformationAgencyEnterpriseGreenCommunitiesEnvironmental&DisasterManagementHelpDeskEnvironmentalDefenseFund(EDF)EONET:TheEarthObservatoryNaturalEventTracker–seeNASAEarthObservatoryEPAClimateChangeEPACoastalAdaptationToolkitEuropeanSustainableCitiesPlatformExtremeEventsInstitute-FloridaInternationalUniversityEyeonEarthAllianceFE2WNetworkFoodEnergyEnvironmentWater



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FederalAllianceforSafeHomes(FLASH)FederalEmergencyManagementAdministration(FEMA)–seeU.S.FEMAFEMANationalAdvisoryCouncil–seeNationalAdvisoryCouncilFierceGovernmentHomelandSecurityFloodsmart.govFloridaEarthFoundationFireAdaptedCommunitiesLearningNetwork(FAC)FocusonFloods–TheNurtureNatureCenterFoodandWaterWatchFourTwentySevenClimateSolutions,Inc.(427)FriendsCommitteeonNationalLegislation(FCNL)Full–SpectrumRiskKnowledgebase(FEMA)GarrisonInstituteClimate,Mind,BehaviorProgramGeorgetownClimateCenter(AdaptationClearinghouse)GEOSInstituteGlobalCatastrophicRiskInstitute(GCRI)GlobalChangeMasterDirectory(GCMD)-NASAGlobalChange.govseeU.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgramGlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimate–TheNewClimateEconomyGlobalEnergyInitiativeGlobalFacilityforDisasterReductionandRecovery(GFDRR)GlobalFootprintNetworkGlobalGreenUSAGlobalResilienceInitiatives(GRI)GlobalWaterForum(UNESCO)Governing-e-NewslettersGovernmentTechnologySolutionsforStateandLocalGovernmentGrahamSustainabilityInstitute-ClimateCenterUniversityofMichiganGreenBuilderMediaGreenBuildingInitiativeGreenInfrastructureCenter(GIC)GuardianCitiesHomelandSecurityDigitalLibrary(HSDL)HomelandSecurityAffairsHomelandSecurityWatchHyogoFrameworkforAction–seeUnitedNationsOfficeforDisasterRiskReduction(UNISDR)ICLEIUSA-seeLocalGovernmentsforSustainabilityInfrastructureandClimateNetworkInfrastructureSecurityPartnership(TISP)InitiativeforaCompetitiveInnerCity(ICIC)InsideClimateNews(ICN)InstituteforCommunityResiliencyandClimateAdaptationAcademy-Univ.ofConnecticutInstituteforCrisis,DisasterandRiskManagementInstituteforDefenseandGovernmentAdvancement(IDGA)InstituteforGovernanceandPlanningDevelopmentInstituteforMarketTransformation(IMT)InstituteforPolicyStudies(IPS)InstituteforSustainableCommunities(ISC)InsuranceInstituteforBusiness&HomeSafety(IBHS)IntergovernmentalPanelonClimateChange(IPCC-UNEP)



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IntergovernmentalSustainableDevelopmentAgenda(ISDA)InternationalAssociationforUrbanClimateInternationalAssociationofEmergencyManagers(IAEM)InternationalDisasterandRiskConference(IDRC)InternationalDisasterConference&Expo(IDCE)InternationalFederationofRedCrossandRedCrescentSocietiesInternationalInstituteforSustainableDevelopment(IISD)–ClimateLInternationalInstituteofGlobalResilience(IIGR)InternationalLivingFuturesInstitute(ILFI)(Alsosee:LivingBuildingChallengeCollaboratives)InternationalUnionofForestResearchOrganizations(IUFRO)–FLAREConferenceJournalofHomelandSecurityandEmergencyManagement(JHSEM)JustinTimeTrainingLibrary–SeeDisasterResistantCommunitiesGroupKresgeFoundation–EnvironmentalProgramLawrenceBerkeleyNationalLaboratoryLincolnInstituteofLandPolicyLivingBuildingChallengeCollaboratives–AmbassadorNetworkLivingCitiesLocalFutures/SECLocalGovernmentsforSustainabilityUSA(ICLEIUSA)LocalGovernmentCommission(LGV)MacArthurFoundationMCEER:EarthquakeEngineeringtoExtremeEventsUniversityatBuffaloSUNYMITClimateCoLab–MassachusettsInstituteofTechnologyMitigationMovementModelForestryProgram-SustainableForestsforWaterandClimateProtectionMongabay.comMultihazardMitigationCounciloftheNationalInstituteofBuildingSciences(MMCNIBS)NASAEarthObservatoryNationalAcademiesResilientAmericaRoundtableNationalAdaptationForum(NAF)NationalAdvisoryCouncil(NAC)NationalAssociationofCountyandCityHealthOfficers(NACCHO)NationalAssociationofCounties(NACo)NationalAssociationofDevelopmentAssociations(NADO)NationalAssociationofStateEnergyOfficials(NASEO)NationalCenterforAppropriateTechnology(NCAT)NationalCenterforAtmosphericResearch(NCAR)-NationalScienceFoundationNationalCenterforEnvironmentalInformation(NOAA)–ClimateataGlanceNationalClimateAssessment-U.S.GlobalChangeResearchProgramNationalCoalitionforDialogueandDeliberation(NCDD)NationalCouncilforScienceandEnvironment(NCSE)NationalDisasterInterfaithsNetwork(NDID)NationalDisasterPreparednessTrainingCenterUniversityofHawaii(NDPTC)NationalDroughtMitigationCenterNationalEcosystemServicesPartnership-FederalResourceManagement/EcosystemServicesNationalEmergencyManagementAssociation(NEMA)NationalFloodDeterminationAssociation



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NationalInstituteofBuildingSciences(NIBS)NationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnology(NIST)NationalLeagueofCities(NLC)NationalMainStreetCenter(NMSC)-NationalTrustforHistoricPreservationNationalMitigationAlliance(NEMANMA)NationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)NationalOperationsCenterofExcellence(NOCoE)NationalParkServiceClimateChangeResponseProgram(CCRP)NationalPreparednessCommunityNationalSafetyInformationExchange(NSIE)NationalStormSmartCoastsNetworkNationalVOAD(VoluntaryOrganizationsActiveinDisaster)NationallyAppropriateMitigationAction(NAMA)NaturalCapitalismSolutionsNaturalFloodplainFunctionsAlliance(NFFA)NaturalHazardsCenterUniv.ColoradoatBoulderNaturalHazardsJournalNaturalHazardMitigationAssociation(NHMA)NaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil(NDRC)–UrbanSolutionsNaturalStep(TNS)–seeTheNaturalStepNatureCommunicationsNatureConservancy–seeCoastalResilienceNetworkTheNatureConservancyNatureServeNDCollaboratoryforAdaptationtoClimateChangeND-GAINNotreDameGlobalAdaptationIndexNeighborhoodEmpowermentNetwork(NEN)NewBuildingsInstitute(NBI)NewCityNewClimateEconomy–seeGlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimateNewClimateInstituteNewEconomyCoalitionNewEnglandEnvironmentalAlliance(NEEEA)NewEnglandGrassrootsEnvironmentFund–CommunityResilientOrganizations(CROs)NexusDialogueonWaterInfrastructureSolutionsNGOSustainability,Inc.NOAANationalSeaGrantResilienceToolkitsNotreDameEnvironmentalChangeInitiative(ND-ECI)NurtureNatureFoundationOakRidgeNationalLaboratoryCCSI–seeClimateChangeScienceInstituteOberlinProjectOceanaOceanspaces(California)OfficeoftheFederalCoordinatorforMeteorology(OFCM)–U.S.Dept.CommerceOpenChannelsForumforOceanPlanningandManagementOpenIDEOOrganizationforEconomicCooperationandDevelopment(OECD)OrtonFamilyFoundation–HeartandSoulPartnershipforActiononGreenEconomy(PACE)-UNEPPartnershipforEnvironmentandDisasterRiskReduction(PEDRR)PassiveandLowEnergyArchitecture(PLEA)PewCharitableTrustsEnvironmentalInitiatives



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PlanetaryBoundariesInitiative(PBI)PostCarbonInstitutePowerhouseGrowersPrepareMyBusinessPreventionWeb–UnitedNations(UNISDR)ProjectCOBRAProjectDrawdownPropertyCasualty360PublicHealthInstitute(PHI)PublicInterestDesignInstitutePublicLibraryofSciencePLOSCurrentsdisastersQuakerEarthcareWitness(QEW)RateItGreenReady.gov.√RecoveryDivaRedevelopmentInstituteResEcon:LandandResourceEconomicsNetworkResilientAmericaRoundtable–seeNationalAcademiesResilientAmericaRoundtableResilientCommunitiesforAmerica(RC4A)ResilientConstructionCoalitionResilientDesignInstitute(RDI)ResilienceHubResilienceNowResilience.orgResilientAmerica–seeNationalAcademiesResilientAmericaRoundtableResilientVermontResourcesfortheFuture(RFF)RestoreAmerica’sEstuaries(RAE)RestoreYourEconomyRiskyBusinessProjectRiskManagementSolutionsRiskMitigationLeadershipForum–seeDisasterSafetyMovementRockefellerFoundation-100ResilientCitiesCentennialChallengeRuralResilienceInitiative(R4)ScienceWithoutBorders-NYAcademyofSciencesSecondNatureEducationforSustainabilitySecurityandSustainabilityForum(SFF)SEEDNetwork(SocialEconomicEnvironmentalDesign)SHADEInstitute–SHADEGROUPSmartGrowthAmericaSmarterSafer.orgSocietyofAmericanMilitaryEngineers(SAME)SocietyforEcologicalRestorationSocietyofBuildingScienceEducators(SBSE)SpeciesAllianceStar-Flood(Europe)STEPSCentreStevensonDisasterManagementInstitute(SDMI)LouisianaStateUniversityStrongTownsSustainableBuildingsIndustryCouncil(SBIC)-seeNationalInstituteofBuildingSciences(NIBS)



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SustainableCitiesInstitute–NationalLeagueofCitiesSustainableCityNetwork,Inc.(SCN)SustainableNewJerseySustainabilityandSecurityForum(SSF)SustainabilityConsortium–seeTheSustainabilityConsortium(TSC)TACTICProjectTheClimateMobilization(TCM)TheGreenDotProject–seeConsensusInstituteTheInfrastructureSecurityPartnership(TISP)-seeInfrastructureSecurityPartnershipTheNaturalStep(TNS)TheSustainabilityConsortium(TSC)ThomasReutersFoundationThrivingResilientCommunitiesCollaboratory(TRCC)TransitionUSA(network)2030Districts–seeArchitecture2030UnionofConcernedScientistsUnitedNationsEnvironmentProgramme(UNEP)UnitedNationsFoundationUnitedNationsInstituteforTrainingandResearch(UNITAR)UnitedNationsPreventionWeb–seePreventionWebUnitedNationsOfficeforDisasterRiskReduction(UNISDR)UnitedNationsUniversityInst.IntegratedManagementofMaterialFluxesandResources(UNU-FLORES)UniversityCorporationforAtmosphericResearch(UCAR)UrbanClimateChangeResearchNetwork(UCCRN)UrbanLandInstitute(ULI)UrbanSustainabilityDirectorsNetwork(USDN)U.S.AgencyforInternationalDevelopmentCCRD-seeClimateChangeResilientDevelopmentU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers(USACE)U.S.ConferenceofMayors(USCM)U.S.ClimateResilienceToolkitU.S.EnergyInformationAgencyU.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:NationalPreparednessWaterEnvironmentResearchFoundation(WERF)WaterFootprintNetworkWaterkeeperAlliance



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WeADAPTWeatherandClimateExtremesJournalWetlandsInternationalWheatonCollege–HumanitarianDisasterInstitute(HDI)WildlifeConservationSociety–ClimateAdaptationFundWinrockInternationalWorldBusinessCouncilForSustainableDevelopment(WBCSD)WorldCaresCenter(WCC)WorldCitiesNetwork.ORGWorldHumanitarianSummitWorldMeteorologicalOrganization(WMO)WorldResourcesInstitute(WRI)WorldWildlifeFund(WWF)AAcadiaCenterURL:http://acadiacenter.orgDescription:AcadiaCenterisanon-profit,researchandadvocacyorganizationcommittedtoadvancingthecleanenergyfuture.AcadiaCenterisattheforefrontofeffortstobuildclean,low-carbonandconsumer-friendlyeconomies.AcadiaCenterprovidesaccurateandreliableinformation,andoffersareal-worldandcomprehensiveapproachtoproblemsolvingthroughinnovationandcollaboration.Resources:News&blog,reports,(searchabledatabase),InitiativesincludeRegionalGreenhouseGasInitiative(RGGI),GlobalWarmingSolutionsProject(GWSP).AdaptationClearinghouse–seeGeorgetownClimateCenterAdaptationInternational,Inc.URL:adaptationinternational.comDescription:AdaptationInternationalfocusesexclusivelyonhelpingcommunities,agencies,andorganizationspreparefortheimpactsofclimatechange.Awoman-ownedsmallbusiness,AdaptationInternationalstaffhavebeenworkingonclimatechangepreparednessformorethantenyearsandholdexpertiseinclimatechangescience,publicpolicy,spatialanalysis,publichealth,transportation,strategicplanning,conservationplanning,stakeholderinvolvementandoutreach.AdaptationInternationalspecializesinbridgingthegapbetweenclimatechangescienceandcommunityactionbyconductingclimatevulnerabilityassessmentandworkingalongsideourclientstodevelopthetoolsandstrategiesnecessarytorespondtoachangingclimate.Resources:Consultingservicesinclude“ResilienceActionNetwork”prototypetoolkittosearchandshareadaptationstrategies.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).



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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.AmericanCouncilforanEnergyEfficientEconomyURL: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,andpractices



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promoteadaptable,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-madehazardsandeducatesplannersandalliedprofessionalsaboutthosepractices.Ourmissionistosupportthedevelopmentofsafe,resilientcommunitiesthatcanbothminimizetheirlossesfromdisastersandquicklyandefficientlymarshaltheirresourcesafterwardstorecoverinwaysthatleavethemstrongerandbetterprepared.Resources:Webinarseries,(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/



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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,eLearning.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.Resources:e-Newsletter.ArchitectureforHumanityURL:architectureforhumanity.orgDescription:ArchitectureforHumanityisa501(c)3non-profit,thathasbeenbuildingabetterfuturethroughthepowerofdesignforthepast15years,addressingglobalhumanitarianchallengeswitharchitecturalsolutions,includingdisasterreconstruction,communityresilience,Weensurecommunityinvolvementinthedesignprocess.Weadvocatefordesigninnovation.Wetrainandempowerarchitectstosupportcommunities.Weapplyprofessionaladvising.Weengageourglobalnetworkofprofessionals.Weprovidearchitecture,planningandprojectmanagementservicesincludingconstructionmanagementandpost-occupancyanalysis,andfacilitatecommunityengagementthroughouteachproject.Atthecoreofourmission,webelieveeveryonedeservesaccesstothebenefitsofgooddesign.Resources:e-Newsletter,jogandvolunteeropportunities,chapternetwork,blog.ACSE-SEISustainabilityCommittee(Amer.SocietyofStructuralEngineersStructuralEngineersInstitute)URL:seisustainability.orgDescription:Ourmissionistoadvancetheunderstandingofsustainabilityinthestructuralcommunity,andtoincorporateconceptsofsustainabilityintostructuralengineeringstandardsandpractices.Resources:Publicationsincluding:SustainabilityGuidelinesfortheStructuralEngineer(ASCEPress);DisasterResilienceWhitePaper(2015).AskNature.comURL:www.asknature.orgDescription:AskNatureistheworld’smostcomprehensivecatalogofnature’ssolutionstohumandesignchallenges.Thiscuratedonlinelibraryfeaturesfreeinformationonmorethan1,800(andgrowing!)naturalphenomenaandhundredsofbio-inspiredapplications.AskNatureisbuiltbyandforthe



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community.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(information)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.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.



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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-NewsletterWetlandNews,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,healthcaresystempreparedness,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)



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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.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,expandjobopportunitiesand



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workforcedevelopmentskills,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.orgDescription: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-reachingrisksandchallengesposedby



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globalclimatechange.BICEP’smembersareprimarilyconsumercompaniesthatarenotmajorgreenhousegasemitters,butwillneverthelessbeimpactedbyclimateregulationsandotherclimate-relatedimpacts.BICEPmembersbelievethatclimatechangewillimpactallsectorsoftheeconomyandthatvariousbusinessperspectivesareneededtoprovideafullspectrumofviewpointsforsolvingtheclimateandenergychallengesfacingAmerica.Resources:Reports,blog,FAQweb-page,TheClimateDeclaration.CC40CitiesClimateLeadershipGroup(C40)URL:www.c40.org/Description:C40isanetworkoftheworld’smegacitiestakingactiontoreducegreenhousegasemissions.Withauniquesetofassets,theC40workswithparticipatingcitiestoaddressclimaterisksandimpactslocallyandglobally.Ourglobalfieldstaffworkswithcitygovernments,supportedbyourtechnicalexpertsacrossarangeofprogramareas.Togetherwefacilitateactiveexchangeandcollaborationacrossourcities.Resources:Casestudylibrary,ReportsPoweringAction:CitesasGlobalChangemakers.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,analysisandfactchecksandpublishadailyandweeklye-newsletterResources:e-Newsletters(s)TheCarbonBrief(daily,weekly);issueanalysissummarieslinks.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.Weworkwithmarketforcestomotivatecompaniestodisclosetheirimpactsontheenvironmentandnatural



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resourcesandtakeactiontoreducethem.Topics:Climate,Water,Supplychain,Forests,Cities,Governments.Resources:News,dashboard,casestudiesandreports.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,watersandclimatethatspeciesneedtosurvive.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.CenterforClimateChangeCommunication–GeorgeMasonUniversityURL:www.climatechangecommunication.orgDescription:Ourcenterwascreatedtoconductunbiasedsocialscienceresearchthatwillfacilitatesuchpublicengagement.Ourmissionistoconductunbiasedpublicengagementresearchandtohelpgovernmentagencies,non-profitorganizations,andcompaniesapplytheresultsofthisresearchsothatcollectively,wecanstabilizeourplanet'slifesustainingclimate.Resources:Reports,ClimateChangeintheAmericanMindseries:PPTpresentationsoncommunicationstrategies,CommunicatoroftheYearAward.



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CenterforClimateChangeImpactsAdaptation&Modeling(CC-IAM)(Portugal)URL:http://www.sim.ul.pt/cciam/Description:CC-IAMhasbeeninvolvedinseveralprojectsinthedomainsofclimatechangeimpactassessment,adaptationandmitigationstrategiesanddevelopmentofdownscaledclimatescenarios.Thegroupbringstogetherscientistsfromseveraldisciplinesconductingtrans-disciplinaryresearchonbothanationalandinternationallevel.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’smissionistotransformdisastergivingbyprovidingtimelyandthoughtfulstrategiestoincreasedonors’impactduringdomesticandinternationaldisasters.Withemphasisonrecoveryanddisasterriskreduction,CDPaimsto:• Increasetheeffectivenessofcontributionsgiventodisasters;• Bringgreaterattentiontothelifecycleofdisasters,frompreparednessandplanning,torelief,torebuildingandrecoveryefforts;• Providetimelyandrelevantadvicefromexpertswithdeepknowledgeofdisasterphilanthropy;• Conductduediligencesodonorscangivewithconfidence;and• Createplansforinformedgivingforindividuals,corporationsandfoundations.Resources:e-Newsletter(twicemonthly)CDPIssues&Insights;events,webinars,,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)URL:www.uno.edu/chartDescription:ThevisionoftheCenterforHazardsAssessment,Response&TechnologyatUNO-CHARTistosupportappliedresearchfocusingonsustainabilityandresilienceeffortsandstrategiesinlightofnatural,technological,andenvironmentalrisksintheregionandtocollaboratewithsimilarprogramsacrossthecountry.Throughitsappliedresearchprojects,itfulfillsitsmissiontoassistresidents,localandstateofficials,andcommunitiesinunderstandingandreducingrisktohazards.UNO-CHART'sapproachtosustainabilityandresilienceisbasedonbuildingcommunity/universitypartnershipsgroundedontheprincipalsof:(1)community/organizationalcollaborationand(2)buildingoncommunityknowledgeaswellasscientificknowledgeforbothbasicandappliedresearch.



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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.eduDescription:TheNewJerseyInstituteofTechnologyisestablishingaprogramtoinformandimplementaresilientPost-SandyrecoveryinNewJersey.Throughresearch,designandactualdemonstrationprojects,thisprocesswillprovideStateandlocalleaders,businessownersandresidentswithactionable21stCenturyready-to-builddesignsandexpertisefordisasterrecoveryinareashardhitbyHurricaneSandy.Attheoutset,wefocusonthreeinitiatives:developresilient“prototypologies,”createaCenterforResilientDesignandaclearinghouseforotheracademicinstitutions,businessesandNGOstoshareinformation,expertiseandassistance;andorganize(Re)BuildNewJerseyStrong,aweeklongcommunityserviceprojectduringSpringBreak2013whenhundredsofNJITstudents,facultyandalumniwillhelpresidents,businessesandgovernmentofficialsrebuildinaresilientmanner.



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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:Researchsummaries,newsbriefs,academicprograms;“BeyondtheBasics:BestPracticesinLocalMitigationPlanning.”CentreforResearchontheEpidemiologyofDisasters(CRED)Description:CREDhasbeenactiveforover30yearsinthefieldsofinternationaldisasterandconflicthealthstudies,withresearchandtrainingactivitieslinkingrelief,rehabilitationanddevelopment.Itpromotesresearch,trainingandtechnicalexpertiseonhumanitarianemergencies,withaspecialfocusonpublichealthandepidemiology.Resources:Researchsponsorshipandsciencereports,publications,conferences,annualstatisticalreviews,“CredCrunch”summaries,“DisastersinNumbers.”URL:http://www.cred.beCeresURL:http://www.ceres.orgDescription: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.



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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.orgDescription:Mission:ProvideonlineprofessionaldevelopmentresourcesforeducatorstosupporteffectiveimplementationofCitizenScienceprojectsandactivitiesthatfocusonecologyandenvironmentalsciences.NEONCitizenScienceAcademyOnlineisintendedtobeacompleteprofessionaldevelopmentresourceforeducatorsandwillincludeonlinecourses,modules,tutorials,andavirtualcommunityofpractice.Ourinitialeffortshavefocusedonprofessionaldevelopmentcoursesforformalandinformaleducators.Resources:On-lineself-pacedcourses,virtualcommunityofpractices,tutorials,variouscontinuingeducationcredits.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.Clean



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WaterActionorganizesstronggrassrootsgroupsandcoalitionsandcampaignstoelectenvironmentalcandidatesandsolveenvironmentalandcommunityproblems.Resources:publications(extensive),jobandinternshippostings,Statechapters.ClimateAccessURL:http://www.climateaccess.org/Description:ClimateAccessisaglobalnetworkofclimateandcleanenergycommunicators,servingmorethan2,000membersin57countries.ThroughClimateAccess,membersareconnectedtoadiversegroupofexperts,cutting-edgeresearchandproventechniquesformobilizingaudiencestoreduceemissions,prepareforimpactsandsupportclimatepolicies.ClimateAccessprovidestheknowledgethatnetworkpractitionersneedtotaketheircommunicationstothenextlevel.Resources:Membershipinblogs/on-lineforumsforprofessionalsaffiliatedwithanorganization.Extensive“ResourceHub,”reportsavailabletopublic.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.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.ClimateChangeNewsDigestURL: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.



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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.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,andfellowresearcherswiththebest



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availablesciencecoveringthechangingclimateofOregon,Washington,Idaho,andwesternMontana.CIRCstrivestoprovidethebestavailablescienceontheNorthwest’schangingclimate,toputresearchinthehandsofourNorthweststakeholdersadaptingtoclimatechange.CIRCresearchersincludeclimatescientistsatOregonStateUniversity,theUniversityofOregon,theUniversityofWashington,andtheUniversityofIdaho.ClimateJusticeInitiative–NAACPURL:www.naacp.org/programs/entry/climate-justiceDescription:GlobalclimatechangehasadisproportionateimpactoncommunitiesofcolorintheUnitedStatesandaroundtheworld.TheNAACPClimateJusticeInitiativewascreatedtoeducateandmobilizecommunitiestoaddressthishumanandcivilrightsissue.Resources:Publications;legalreferences/docket;amicusbriefs,awards,scholarships,resourcesClimateRealityProjectURL:http://climaterealityproject.org/Description:ClimateRealityProject,foundedandchairedbyformerVicePresidentandNobelLaureateAlGore,isdedicatedtounleashingaglobalculturalmovementdemandingactionontheclimatecrisis…TheClimateRealityProjectexiststoforgeanunwaveringbedrockofimpassionedsupportnecessaryforurgentaction.Resources:Educationandtrainingprograms,videos,blog,reports,conferences(international).ClimateRiskManagementJournalURL:www.journals.elsevier.com/climate-risk-managementDescription:ClimateRiskManagementpublishesoriginalscientificcontributions,state-of-the-artreviewsandreportsofpracticalexperienceonallaspectsoftheproductionanduseofclimateandclimate-relatedinformationindecisionandpolicymakingfromthenear-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,



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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.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.orgDescription: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,



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environmentalscientist,policymaker,marketingmanager,orexecutive,theplacetofindthelatestdevelopmentsinthecoastalengineeringandenvironmentalindustries.Resources:Dailye-Newsletter.CoastalResilienceNetwork-TheNatureConservancyURL:www.coastalresilience.orgDescription:TheCoastalResiliencenetworksupportsacommunityofpractitionersaroundtheworldwhoareapplyingplanninginnovationstocoastalhazardandadaptationissues.Thenetworkprovidesaccesstopeerpractitioners,tools,informationandtrainingfocusedonnature-basedsolutionsinaconsistentandcosteffectivemanner.Theapproachcriticalelements:(1)Assessriskandvulnerabilitytocoastalhazardsincludingalternativescenariosforcurrentandfuturestormsandsealevelrisewithcommunityinput,(2)Identifysolutionsforreducingvulnerabilityfocusingonjointsolutionsacrosssocial,economicandecologicalsystems,(3)Takeactiontohelpcommunitiesdevelopandimplementsolutions,(4)Measureeffectivenesstoensurethatoureffortstoreducedisasterriskandapplyecosystem-basedadaptationaresuccessful.Resources:Topicsearchofresources.CoastalResourcesCenterUniversityofRhodeIslandURL:www.crc.uri.eduDescription:TheCoastalResourcesCenter(CRC)attheGraduateSch.ofOceanography,Univ.ofRhodeIslandisdedicatedtoadvancingcoastalmanagementworldwide.InadditiontoassistinginthedevelopmentandimplementationofcoastalmanagementprogramsinRhodeIslandandtheUnitedStates,theCenterisactiveincountriesthroughouttheworldpromotingthesustainableuseofcoastalresourcesforthebenefitofall.Implementingcoastalmanagementprojectsinthefield,buildingcapacitythrougheducationandtraining,andsharinglessonslearnedandinformationthroughoutthecoastalcommunityarethefoundationoftheCRC’swork.Resources:Publications,videos;topicsearch.CodeforResilience(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).CommissionforEnvironmentalCooperation(CEC)–NorthAmericaURL:www.cec.orgDescription:TheCommissionforEnvironmentalCooperation(CEC)supportscooperationamongtheNAFTApartnerstoaddressenvironmentalissuesofcontinentalconcern,includingtheenvironmentalchallengesandopportunitiespresentedbycontinent-widefreetrade.TheCECreceivesfinancialsupportof



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theGovernmentofCanada,theGovernmentoftheUnitedStatesofMexico,andtheUnitedStatesofAmericathroughtheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency.Resources:SubmissionsonEnforcementMatters(SEMs)portalforcitizensubmissions,GrasslandsBeneficialManagementTool,virtualGreenBuildinglibrary,on-linetraining,NorthAmericanEnvironmentalAtlas,NorthAmerica’sMarineProtectedAreas.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.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).ConnecticutInstituteforResilienceandClimateAdaptation(CIRCA)–Univ.ofConnecticutURL:http://circa.uconn.eduDescription:ThemissionoftheConnecticutInstituteforResilienceandClimateAdaptation(CIRCA)istoincreasetheresilienceandsustainabilityofvulnerablecommunitiesalongConnecticut’scoastandinlandwaterwaystothegrowingimpactsofclimatechangeonthenatural,built,andhumanenvironment.CIRCAisamulti-disciplinary,centerofexcellencethatbringstogetherexpertsinthe



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naturalsciences,engineering,economics,politicalscience,finance,andlawtoprovidepracticalsolutionstoproblemsarisingasaresultofachangingclimate.TheInstitutewillhelpcoastalandinlandfloodplaincommunitiesinConnecticutandthroughouttheNortheastbetteradapttochangesinclimateandalsomaketheirhuman-builtinfrastructuremoreresilientwhileprotectingvaluableecosystemsandtheservicestheyoffertohumansociety(food,cleanairandwater,andenergy).Resources:e-Newsletter,events,webinars,grantsfunding,outreachandtraining.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,MetaCItiesCoreLogic,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,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/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,communityresilienceassessment



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CUNYInstituteforSustainableCities(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:ThiswebsitewasdevelopedbytheNOAACoastalServicesCenterforthecoastalmanagers,planners,decision-makers,andtechnicaluserswhoarechargedtomanagethenation’scoastalandoceanresourcestosustainvibrantcoastalcommunitiesandeconomies.Resources:e-Newsletter(monthly),backissuelibrary,projects,tools,webinars,trainingandfellowshipprograms,GeoZoneblog.DisasterCenter–U.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurityURL:http://www.disastercenter.com/Description:Webgatewaytoextensivedisasterpreparednessresources/publications.Resources:topicsearchofresourcesavailableviawebsite.DisasterConferencesURL:www.disasterconferences.orgDescription:Ourmissionistoprovideeducation,trainingandthebestpracticestoassistorganizationsandcommunitiesprepare,respondandrecoverfromemergenciesanddisasters.Since2006,theDisasterConferenceshasheldover50conferencesacrossmorethan30citiesintheUnitedStates.Withanimpressivepastattendeelistandacollectionofrespectablesponsors,ourconferencesoffersessentialknowledgeandeducationwhilealsocreatingopportunitiesforpersonalinteraction.Ourconferenceprovidesconnectionandsupporttolocal,regional,stateandnationalentities.Withafocusondeliveringbothinformativeandresourcefulconferencesbyprogramsandactivities,theDisasterConferencessucceedsbycenteringonrelativeandmoderntopicsondisastermanagement.Resources:scheduleofconferencesonwebsite,emergencymanagement,continuityplanning,cybersecurity,incidentcommentsystem,evacuation,criticalinformationprotection.DisasterRecoveryPlanTemplateDescription:DisasterRecoveryPlans(DRPs)arestepsormechanismsthatcanreduceoreliminatethreatsfororganizations.Resources:Freedownloadabletemplates:businesscontinuityplan,continuityevaluationchecklist,disasterrecoveryplan,ITdisasterrecoverplan;emergencyplanningguide,glossary;industrynews.URL:http://www.disasterrecoveryplantemplate.org/



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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.TheJustinTimeon-linevideolibraryprovidesasingle,easytosearchsourceinwhichindividuals,agenciesandorganizationscanaccessandsubmitJustInTimeDisasterTrainingvideos.Thevideosfoundcoverdisasterrelatedmitigation,preparedness,responseandrecoverytrainingforawidevarietyareas.Resources:ONXSystemtableTopExercises;ContinuityofOperationPlans;Table-topexercises,includingCaduceusShieldInitiatives(hospitals,heathsystems)“FormidableFootprint(Community/Neighborhood);photolibraryofworkshops;JustinTimeTrainingVideos.DisasterSafetyMovement/RiskMitigationLeadershipForumURL:www.mitigationleadership.comDescription:Thissite,withprimarysponsorRenaissanceReRiskSciencesFoundation,providesanaccesspointtothevaluableinformationpresentedattheRiskMitigationLeadershipForumsandassociatedConferences.TheForumsandConferencesareaseriesofinvitation-onlyevents,bringingtogetheracademics,scientists,conservationistsandpublicandprivatesectorrepresentativestoadvanceriskmitigationeffortsandawareness.Resources:Conferencepresentations,whitepapers.DutchdialoguesURL:http://dutchdialogues.com



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Description:The“DutchDialogues”workshopsaretheoutgrowthofextendedinteractionsbetweenDutchengineers,urbandesigners,landscapearchitects,cityplannersandsoils/hydrologyexpertsand,primarily,theirLouisianacounterparts.DavidWaggonner,alocalNewOrleansarchitect,initiatedthisdialoguewithDaleMorris,oftheRoyalNetherlandsEmbassyinWashington,DC,andtheAmericanPlanningAssociation.DutchDialoguesaddressessomeofthosefundamentalstoadvanceriskmitigationeffortsandawareness.Resources:Recordofpriorworkshops,references(extensive),blog.EEarthStatDescription:EarthStat.orgservesgeographicdatasetswiththepurposeofsolvingthegrandchallenge

offeedingagrowingglobalpopulationwhilereducingagriculture’simpactontheenvironment.

EarthStatisacollaborationbetweentheGlobalLandscapesInitiativeatTheUniversityofMinnesota’sInstituteontheEnvironmentandtheRamankuttyLabatTheUniversityofBritishColumbia,Vancouver.

Resources:mappeddatedrelatedtowaterrisk,croparea,yieldgaps,fertilizer,food,feed,fuel,carbonstocksinpotentialnaturalventilation.URL:http://www.earthstat.org/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.EcoAdapt



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URL:www.ecoadapt.org/Description:EcoAdapt,foundedbyateamofsomeoftheearliestadaptationthinkersandpractitionersinthefield,hasonegoal-creatingarobustfutureinthefaceofclimatechange.Webringtogetherdiverseplayerstoreshapeplanningandmanagementinresponsetorapidclimatechange.Ourobjectivesinclude:Creatingnetworksofprojectsandpartnerswithsimilarconcernstosupportadaptationpolicyandbuildingthefieldofadaptationscience.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,jobpostingsEcosystemServicesPartnership(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.org



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Description:Inspiringandenablinglearnerstoapplycontemporaryscience(systemsthinking)tothechallengeofbuildingacirculareconomyandreflectingthisopportunitytotheirlives,skillsandfutures.Byleveragingthepowerofonlinelearningtoconnectpeopleandbreakdowneducationalbarriersacrosstheworld,theFoundationiscreatingaglobalteachingandlearningplatformbuiltaroundthecirculareconomyframework.Withemphasisononlinelearning,weaimtoprovidecuttingedgeinsightandcontenttosupportcirculareconomyeducation.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.eduDescription: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.Morethan51percentofallhomesfinancedwith



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EnterprisesupportmeettheEnterpriseGreenCommunitiesCriteria,theonlynationalframeworkforbuildingandpreservinggreenaffordablehousing.Resources:e-Newsletter,GreenCommunitiesCriteriaforaffordablehousing,casestudies(extensive),issueadvocacybriefings;financeanddevelopment;newsupdates;job/careeropportunities;technicalassistance/consulting.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.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.EuropeanSustainableCitiesPlatformURL:http://www.sustainablecities.eu/Description:TheSustainableCitiesPlatformisanewprojectbornfromtheSustainableCities&TownsCampaign,1994-2013.Ashasalwaysbeenthecase,SustainableCitiesisamovementledbymembersforthebenefitofmembers.ThenewPlatformisdesignedsothatvariouscitiesandtownsinEuropecancontinuetosharetheirsustainabilityinformationandinitiatives.Resources:e-Newsletter,events,conferences,AalborgCharter,sustainablecitycampaigns,citypresentations.ExtremeEventsInstitute-FloridaInternationalUniversityURL:news.fiu.edu/tag/extreme-events-instituteDescription:TheInstituteencompassesthesevereweathercapabilitiesofFIU,including“wallofwind”testingfacility,windstorminsurancepubliclossmodeling,andstormsurgemodeling.



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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.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.Floodsmart.govURL:www.floodsmart.govDescription:OfficialwebsiteoftheFEMANationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP).



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Resources:Recentupdates,NewFloodmaps,FloodFacts,toolkits,glossary,WhatCouldFloodingCostMe?One-stepFloodRiskProfile,extensiveresources(searchablebytopic)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.FourTwentySevenClimateSolutions,Inc.(427)URL:http://427mt.comDescription: FourTwentySevenisamission-drivencompanydedicatedtobuildingclimateresiliencethroughsocialinnovation.Webelieveprivatesectorpreparednessisessentialtocommunityresilience.Wedeliversolutionsthathelpcompaniesintegrateclimateriskintelligenceintobusinessdecision-making.Webelievethatclimateresilienceismorethanriskmanagement.Wechallengeourclientstoimplementsolutionsthatgrowtheirbusinesswhileprotectinglocalcommunities.Webelievesuccessfuladaptationcallsforreneweddialogueandpartnershipbetweenthepublicandprivatesectors.Weengageinresearchandprojectsthatfosterthisdialogueandsupportourcollectivejourneytowardsresilience.Resources:e-Newsletter(archived),heatvulnerabilityaps,top10corporateclimateriskguides,trainingcourses.FriendsCommitteeonNationalLegislation(FCNL)URL:fcnl.orgDescription:Foundedin1943asaLobbyinthePublicInterest,bymembersoftheReligiousSocietyofFriends(Quakers),FCNL'snonpartisan,multi-issueadvocacyconnectshistoricQuakertestimoniesonpeace,equality,simplicity,andtruthwithpeaceandsocialjusticeissues.FCNLfieldsthelargestteamof



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registeredpeacelobbyistsinWashington,DC.Issuesincludepeace,justice,communities,environment,climate.Resources:e-Newsletter(quarterly,archived);factsheets,reports,events,jobandvolunteerpostings,“TakeBacktheTap”pledge.Full–SpectrumRiskKnowledgebase(FEMA)URL:Description: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,privatesectorinfrastructureowners/operators,thoseinthenon-profitsectorandacademia,andmembersofprofessionalassociationsandvolunteerorganizations,amongothers.GGarrisonInstituteClimate,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.GlobalCatastrophicRiskInstitute(GCRI)URL:http://gcrinstitute.org/



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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.Theprojectmissionistoassistresearchers,policymakers,andthepublicinthediscoveryofandaccesstodata,relatedservices,andancillaryinformation(whichincludesdescriptionsofinstrumentsandplatforms)relevanttoglobalchangeandEarthscienceresearch.Resources:Extensiveportalsanddirectory(EarthData)offeronlineauthoringtoolstoprovidersofdataandservices,facilitatingthecapabilitytomaketheirproductsavailabletotheEarthsciencecommunity.UsersmayperformsearchesthroughtheDirectory’swebsiteusingcontrolledkeywords,free-textsearches,map/datesearchesoranycombinationofthese.Usersmayalsosearchorrefineasearchbydatacenter,location,instrument,platform,project,ortemporal/spatialresolution.GlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimate(GCEC)–TheNewClimateEconomyURL:newclimateconomyDescription:TheGlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimateisamajorinternationalinitiativetoanalyzeandcommunicatetheeconomicbenefitsandcostsofactingonclimatechange.TheNewClimateEconomyistheCommission’sflagshipproject.Itprovidesindependentandauthoritativeevidenceontherelationshipbetweenactions,whichcanstrengtheneconomicperformanceandthosewhichreducetheriskofdangerousclimatechange.TheGlobalCommissionontheEconomyandClimatewascommissionedbysevencountries–Colombia,Ethiopia,Indonesia,Norway,SouthKorea,SwedenandtheUnitedKingdom–asanindependentinitiativetoreporttotheinternationalcommunity.Resources:e-NewsletterGCECNews,reports,workingpapers,conferences,2015Report“SeizingtheGlobalOpportunity:partnershipsforbettergrowthandabetterclimate.”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.GlobalGreenUSAURL:http://www.globalgreen.org/Description:ThemissionofGlobalGreenUSAistofosteraglobalvalueshifttowardasustainableandsecurefuture.GlobalGreenisanationalleaderinadvancingsustainableandresilientcommunities.Wegreencities,schools,andaffordablehousingtohelpprotecthumanhealth,improvelivability,andsupportourplanet'snaturalsystemsinanefforttostemclimatechange.Resources:videos,employmentandinternships,volunteers,PeaceFellowship;RFPgrantsforSustainableNeighborhoodplanning.GlobalResilienceInitiatives(GRI)URL:http://resiliencesystem.orgDescription:TheGlobalResilienceSystem(GRS)isarapidlygrowingglobalaggregationofnestedResilienceSystems(e.g.,USResilienceSystem,HaitiResilienceSystem,VietnamResilienceSystem,JapanResilienceSystemandtheirnestedsubsystems).TheseResilienceSystemsarefocusedonprotectingandimprovingthehealth,humansecurity,resilienceandsustainabilityofhumanpopulationsandtheviabilityoftheirecosystems.TheGRSispartofaglobalinitiativewiththeprimarygoalofimprovingthehealth,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,



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executivesofstateandlocalagencies,andthoseholdingprofessionalgovernmentpositionssuchasattorneys,publicaccountants,engineersandeducators.Resources:Freee-Newsletter(s),resources,videos,photoarchive,webinars,healthinfrastructure,management,publicsafety,urbanplanning;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-letterPlanetBlue(monthly),decisiontools,publications,resourcesbysector:urban,agriculture,ecosystem,waterGreenBuilderMediaURL:greenbuildermedia.comDescription:GreenBuilder®Media,LLCistheleadingmediacompanyintheNorthAmericanresidentialbuildingindustryfocusedexclusivelyongreenbuildingandresponsiblegrowth.Withacomprehensivesuiteofprintmedia,onlineoptions,demonstrationhomes,casestudies,trainingandeducationvehicles,andliveevents,GreenBuilderMediaassistsbuildingprofessionalsprepareforthenewgreeneconomy.GreenBuildingInitiativeURL:www.thegbi.orgDescription:TheGreenBuildingInitiative(GBI)isanonprofitorganizationwhosemissionistoacceleratetheadoptionofbuildingpracticesthatresultinenergy-efficient,healthierandenvironmentallysustainablebuildingsbypromotingcredibleandpracticalgreenbuildingapproachesforcommercialconstruction.Resources:Casestudies(allbuildingtypes);SponsorGreenGlobescertificationbuildings.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/cities



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Description:TheGuardianCitieswebsiteissupportedbytheRockefellerFoundation.Thesiteoffersaforumfordebateandsharingofideasaboutthefutureofcitiesacrosstheworld.Funding:privatefoundations/RockefellerFoundationResilientCitiesforthe21stCenturyResources:Eventupdates.HHomelandSecurityAffairsURL:www.hsaj.org/about-the-journalDescription: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.☛Resourcelibrarysearchablebyviaopensourcewebsite(somearerestrictedsubjecttoauthentication);training,events,grantlistings(extensive).HomelandSecurityWatchURL:http://www.hlswatch.comDescription:HomelandSecurityWatchisablogthatfeaturesbreakingnews,rigorousanalysis,andinformedcommentaryonthecriticalissuesinhomelandsecuritytoday.Ittakesacross-disciplinaryapproachtothesubjectofhomelandsecurity,spanningissuessuchastransportationsecurity,preparednessandresponse,infrastructureprotection,andbordersecurity.Itscontentisintendedbothforanexpert-levelpolicyaudienceaswellasthebroadergeneralaudienceofpeopleinterestedinhomelandsecurity.Theblogisnon-partisanandnon-commercial.Resources:Extensivedatabasesearchablebytopiclistings.Contributionsinvitedtoblogpostandnewsworthycitations.IInfrastructureandClimateNetworkURL:http://theicnet.org/Description:TheInfrastructure&ClimateNetwork(ICNet)isanetworkofover50academics,students,andpractitionerswhoarededicatedtoacceleratingclimatescienceandengineeringresearchintheNortheasternUnitedStates.ICNetfocusesonclimatechangeandsealevelriseimpactsandadaptationforsustainablebridges,roads,andtransportationnetworks.ICNetwasestablishedwithsupportfromtheNationalScienceFoundationandisbasedatUniversityofNewHampshire.Resources:Webinars,workshops,meetings,otherresources.InfrastructureSecurityPartnership(TISP)URL:www.tisp.orgDescription:Mission:“Tocreateacollaborativeandcoordinatedenvironmentthatwillenablesecureandresilientinfrastructure,raiseawarenessandsupportthenation’seconomyandthewell-beingofitspeople…whosecollectivepurposeisrelatedtothesecurityandresiliencyofthenation’sbuiltenvironment.”TISPmembershipincludeslocal,regional,state,federalandforeignagencies;professionalassociationsand



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industrytradegroups;engineering,architectureandconstructionfirms;codesandstandardsorganizations;educationalinstitutionsanduniversities;plannersandeconomicdevelopers;infrastructureownersandoperators;manufacturers;andserviceproviders,whosecollectivepurposeisrelatedtothesecurityandresiliencyofthenation’sbuiltenvironment.TheSocietyofAmericanMilitaryEngineers(SAME)servesastheSecretariatofTISP.Resources:Annualsymposium,otherresources.InitiativeforaCompetitiveInnerCity(ICIC)URL:www.icic.orgDescription:Foundedin1994,theInitiativeforaCompetitiveInnerCityisanonprofitresearchandstrategyorganizationandtheleadingauthorityonU.S.innercityeconomiesandthebusinessesthatthrivethere.Resources:casestudylibrary,webinars,sourcesofcapitalforinnercityinitiatives.InsideClimateNews(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.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’sliveeventshaveincludedspeakerpanelsandtrainingprograms



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comprisedofleadingprofessionalsfromthegovernment,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.InstituteforSustainableCommunities(ISC)URL:www.iscvt.orgDescription:Webelieveinthepowerofcommunities—andtheirabilitytohelpthemselvesgrowstronger,healthier,morestable,moreprosperousandmorepeaceful.Weknowthateverycommunityhaswithinittheabilitytofindcreativesolutionstocomplexproblems,andwehelppeoplerealizethispotential.Webuildcapacityandinfrastructurefromthetop-downandthebottom-up.Leavingalegacyofleadershipaswellasenduringresults.Applyingbestpracticesfromthepublicandprivatesector,ISCusescreative,flexibletrainingandmentoringtohelpcommunitiesproducebreakthroughresults.Resources:News,projects;sponsorsannualSustainableCommunitiesLeadershipAcademy.InsuranceInstituteforBusiness&HomeSafety(IBHS)URL:www.disastersafety.orgDescription:IBHSprovidesDisasterSafety.orgasaservicetohomeownersandbusinessownersaspartofitsoverallmissionofreducingpropertylosses.TheIBHSmissionistoconductobjective,scientificresearchtoidentifyandpromoteeffectiveactionsthatstrengthenhomes,businesses,andcommunitiesagainstnaturaldisastersandothercausesofloss.TheInsuranceInstituteforBusiness&HomeSafetyenvisionsaworldwherethedurabilityofhomesandcommercialbuildingsisacoresocietalvalue–greatlyreducinghumanfinanciallosses,aswellascommunitydisruptions,thatresultfromnaturalandman-made



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disasters.IBHSmembercompanies:OurmembersareinsurersandreinsurersthatconductbusinessintheUnitedStatesorreinsureriskslocatedintheUnitedStates.Affiliatemembershipisopentobrokers,managinggeneralagentsandindependentagents.Associatemembershipisopentoallotherswhosupportourmission.Resources:Eventupdates,resources;Fortifiedbuildingstandardsandguide;videosofIBHSResearchCentertests(wind,rain,hail,fire).IntergovernmentalPanelonClimateChange(IPCC–UNEP)URL:http://www.ipcc.ch/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;awardsprogramsandscholarshipprogramInternationalDisasterandRiskConference(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,best



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practices,andforwardthinking,resultinginthemitigationoflossoflifeandpropertywhencatastrophiceventsoccur.IDCEsupportsabroadspectrumofindustryperspectives:HomelandSecurity,EmergencyManagement,EmergencyResponse,DisasterRecovery,BusinessContinuity,Resilience,GlobalSecurity.Resources:AnnualConferences.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),moderatedlist-servepostings.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.WeadministertheLivingBuildingChallenge,™thebuiltenvironment'smostrigorousandambitiousperformancestandard.Resources:publications.InternationalUnionofForestResearchOrganizations(IUFRO)–FLAREConferenceURL:http://www.iufro.orgDescription:Reducingpovertyandincreasingadaptivecapacityrelyingonforestsisdifficulttoimplementandmonitor,butitcanbedone–successfulexamplesaroundtheworldexistatbothcommunityandhouseholdlevels,andboththesocialandnaturalsciencemethodsbehindthesechallengesareatawatershed.ThefirstannualFLAREconferencewilladvancecuttingedgeknowledgeonforest-basedlivelihoods,layingthegroundworktofurtherdeveloptools,methods,andindicatorstoassesshow,where,andwhyinterventionsfunctionbesttoprotectforests,reduceterrestrialGHGemissions,andimprovethe



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livesofforest-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.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:AccessbysubscriptionKKresgeFoundation–EnvironmentalProgramURL:http://kresge.org/Description:Creatingopportunityforlow-incomepeopleisahallmarkofourworkatTheKresgeFoundation,”saysPresidentRipRapson.“Ourprogramsreflecttheinflectionpointswherewethinkwecanactuallymakeadifferenceinthelifetrajectoriesofpeoplewhoarepoor,disadvantagedorunderservedinfundamentalways.”TheKresgeFoundationisa$3billionprivate,nationalfoundationheadquarteredinMetropolitanDetroit,thatworkstoexpandopportunitiesinAmerica'scitiesthroughgrantmakingandinvestinginartsandculture,education,environment,health,humanservices,communitydevelopmentandourplace-basedeffortsinDetroit.Resources:Grantopportunitiesandguidelines;ClimateResilienceandUrbanOpportunityinitiativefactsheet;topicsearchofresources.LLawrenceBerkeleyNationalLaboratory(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,theInstitutestrivesto



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improvepublicdialogueanddecisionsaboutlandpolicy.Asaprivateoperatingfoundationwhoseoriginsdateto1946,theInstituteseekstoinformdecisionmakingthrougheducation,research,policyevaluation,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.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.LocalGovernmentCommission(LGV)URL:www.lgc.orgDescription:TheLocalGovernmentCommissionisanonprofit,nonpartisan,membershiporganizationthataimstoassistlocalelectedofficialsandotherdedicatedcommunityleaderswhoareworkingtocreate



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healthy,walkable,andresource-efficientcommunities.TheLGC'smembershipiscomposedoflocalelectedofficials,cityandcountystaff,planners,architects,andcommunityleaderswhoarecommittedtomakingtheircommunitiesmorelivable,prosperous,andresource-efficient.Topicsincludeclimatechange,communitydesign,energy,healthycommunities,water.Resources:Variouslevelsofmembershipformunicipalleaders,agencies.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,computerizedsimulationmodelsprojecttheenvironmentalandeconomicoutcomesoftheactionsproposed.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.ModelForestryProgram-SustainableForestsforWaterandClimateProtectionURL:www.mfpp.orgDescription:ModelForestPolicyProgramisanationalnonprofitorganizationthathelpscommunitiescreateclimateadaptationplansreadyforimplementation.Inourplanningprocess,urbanandrural



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communitieswithashareddependenceonecosystemservicespartnerwithoneanother.Theyworktoprotectvulnerablecitizensandnaturalresourceswhileincreasingresiliencetoclimatechange!Thisisdonethroughourprogram:ClimateSolutionsUniversity(CSU),atwo-stepprograminwhichover30communitieshaveworkedthroughtheprogramtoconservewaterresources,protectvulnerablecitizensfromfloodsanddrought,preservewatershedhealth,stabilizemicroclimates,maintainspecieshabitat,preservetheeconomy,andensurecommunityclimateresilience.Resources:ClimatePlannere-Newsletter;communityprojectsinCSUadaptationplanning(archived);webinarseries.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/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.shtml



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NationalAdaptationForumURL: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’s3,069countiesinpursuingexcellenceinpublicservicetoproducehealthy,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.



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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.ToorderNCEIproductsandservicesvisittheOnlineStoreorcallthecustomersupportteamat828-271-4800.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.



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Resources:e-Newsletter,resources,membernetwork,annualconference.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.TheNDPTCisauthorizedtodevelopanddelivertrainingandeducationalprogramsrelatedtohomelandsecurityanddisastermanagement,withaspecificfocusonnaturalhazards,coastalcommunities,andthespecialneedsandopportunitiesofislandsandterritories.TheNDPTCactivelyengagesinternallywithFEMAandtheUniversityofHawai’i,aswellaswithpartnersacrosstheregiontointegratethedeliveryofitstrainings,products,andservices.Resources:FEMACertifiedTrainingcourseofferings(1/2day,2dayworkshops),studentpapercompetition.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:www.nemaweb.orgDescription:Resources:GuidebookandAssessmentFramework:TheFederalResourceManagementandEcosystemServicesGuidebookservesasatrainingmanualthathelpstostreamlinethemanagementofecosystemservices.Withtheguidebook,resourcemanagerscancreateclear,workableplansthatprioritizetheworkneededtoestablishandmaintainresilientcommunitiesthroughoutthecountry.NationalEmergencyManagementAssociation(NEMA)URL:www.nemaweb.org



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Description: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).NationalFloodDeterminationAssociation(NFDA)URL:http://www.nfdaflood.com/Description:TheNationalFloodDeterminationAssociation(NFDA)isanationalnon-profitorganizationcomprisedofcompaniesthatmake,distributeorhaveavestedinterestinfloodzonedeterminationsNFDApromotesthecommoninterestsofstakeholdersinvolvedwithfloodriskinformationthrougheducation,industrystandardsandacollaborativeapproachtolegislativeissues.Promotesindustrystandardsforfloodzonedetermination.Resources:Membershiplevels:association/organizational-level.Conferencesevents,priorconferencearchivepostedonwebsite.NationalInstituteofBuildingSciences(NIBS)URL:www.nibs.orgDescription:TheNationalInstituteofBuildingSciencesisanon-profit,non-governmentalorganizationthatbringstogetherrepresentativesofgovernment,theprofessions,industry,laborandconsumerinterests,andregulatoryagenciestofocusontheidentificationandresolutionofproblemsandpotentialproblemsthathampertheconstructionofsafe,affordablestructuresforhousing,commerceandindustrythroughouttheUnitedStates.AuthorizedbytheU.S.Congress,theInstituteprovidesanauthoritativesourceandauniqueopportunityforfreeandcandiddiscussionbetweenprivateandpublicsectorswithinthebuiltenvironment.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).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.NationalMainStreet



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Centerwillbuildonitslong-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.Protectingcriticalinvestmentsismorethanmitigatingdamagetolifeandproperty.Itincludesunderstandingthecriticalrolemitigationplaysintheeconomyandoverallresiliencyofthenation.Resources:MembershipopentoallorganizationsthatsupporttheprinciplescontainedintheMitigationWhitePaperpublishedin2009.NMAisadministeredbytheNationalEmergencyManagementAssociationWashingtonDC(organizationallistingabove).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)



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NationalParkServiceClimateChangeResponseProgram(CCRP)U.S.Dept.oftheInteriorURL:www.nps.gov/subjects/climatechangeDescription:TheNPSisworkingwithscientistsandotherpartnerstodeveloplocal,landscape,andecosystem-scaleadaptationstrategiesthatprotectcoastalresourcesandpromotetheirlong-termresilienceandsustainability.Thescience-basedandcollaborativeapproachdrawsonthegoalsandobjectivesoutlinedintheservicewideClimateChangeActionPlan.Tosupportscientificresearch,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.NationalStormSmartCoastsNetworkURL:stormsmartcoasts.org/Description:“Helpingcoastaldecisionmakersconnectandcollaborate.”StormSmartCoastsisaresourceforcoastaldecisionmakerslookingforthelatestandbestinformationonhowtoprotecttheircommunitiesfromweatherandclimatehazards.Resources:e-newsletter(monthly)NationalVOAD(VoluntaryOrganizationsActiveinDisaster)URL:http://www.nvoad.org/Description:NationalVoluntaryOrganizationsActiveinDisasterisanonprofit,nonpartisan,membership-basedorganizationthatbuildsresiliencyincommunitiesnationwide.Since1970,NationalVOADMemberorganizationshaveassistedcommunitiesaffectedbydisasters.VOADservesastheforumwhereorganizationsshareknowledgeandresourcesthroughoutthedisastercycle—preparation,response,recoveryandmitigation—tohelpdisastersurvivorsandtheircommunities.NationalVOADfostersmoreeffectiveservicetopeopleaffectedbydisasterthroughconferences,outreach,advocacy,andchampion/facilitatorforapplicationofourvaluesandcoreprinciples.Resources:MassCare,DisasterEmotionalCare,SpiritualCareGuidelines.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).



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NaturalCapitalismSolutionsURL: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.NaturalHazardsCenterUniv.ColoradoatBoulderURL:http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/Description:ThemissionoftheNaturalHazardsCenterattheUniversityofColoradoatBoulderistoadvanceandcommunicateknowledgeonhazardsmitigationanddisasterpreparedness,response,andrecovery.Usinganall-hazardsandinterdisciplinaryframework,theCenterfostersinformationsharingandintegrationofactivitiesamongresearchers,practitioners,andpolicymakersfromaroundtheworld;supportsandconductsresearch;andprovideseducationalopportunitiesforthenextgenerationofhazardsscholarsandprofessionals.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.NaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil(NDRC)–UrbanSolutions



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URL: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.)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)



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NeighborhoodEmpowermentNetwork(NEN)URL:empowerssf.org;alsohttp://empowersf.org/ecp/Description:NeighborhoodEmpowermentNetwork(NEN)hasleveragedresourcesandexpertise[SanFranciscocommunities]tocreateasuiteoftoolsresourcesandmethodologiestoadvanceresilienceatthecommunitylevelwithabottomupgrassrootsapproach.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),Annualconference



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NewEnglandGrassrootsEnvironmentFund(NEGEF)–CommunityResilientOrganizations(CROs)URL:http://grassrootsfund.orgDescription:Inspiring,Connecting&Supporting:Stories,Tools&Dollars:Focusedonallthingslocal,theGrassrootsFundistheonlyorganizationofitskinddedicatedtoinspire,connect,andsupportcommunity-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;jobsNexusDialogueonWaterInfrastructureSolutionsURL: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.NGOSustainability,Inc.URL:http://unngosustainability.orgDescription:NGOSustainability,Incseekstofurthertheintegrationofthedimensionsofsustainabledevelopment.NGOSustainabilityisaregisteredparticipantoftheUNGlobalCompact.NGOSustainabilityhelpscreateanunderstandingofhowthedifferentpartsoftheUnitedNationspromotesustainable



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development.Toaccomplishourgoals,weregularlyhostmeetingswithguestspeakersattheUnitedNationsHeadquarters,NYonissuesrelatingtosustainabledevelopment.Resources:e-Newsletterreportsandnewsarticles.NOAANationalSeaGrantResilienceToolkitsDescription:SeaGrant’smissionistoprovideintegratedresearch,communication,education,extensionandlegalprogramstocoastalcommunitiesthatleadtotheresponsibleuseofthenation’socean,coastalandGreatLakesresourcesthroughinformedpersonal,policyandmanagementdecisions.Resources:Publicationsandtools(topicsearchable):CoastalCommunityResilienceIndex,Planningscenarios,HomeownersHandbooks(regional),publicparticipation.URL:http://seagrant.noaa.gov/WhatWeDo/ResilienceToolkit.aspxNotreDameEnvironmentalChangeInitiative(ND-ECI)URL:http://environmentalchange.nd.eduDescription:TheNotreDameEnvironmentalChangeInitiative(ND-ECI)istacklingtheinterrelatedproblemsofinvasivespecies,landuse,andclimatechange,focusingonsynergisticimpactsonwaterresources.ThegoalofND-ECIistoprovidesolutionsthatminimizethetrade-offsbetweenhumanwelfareandenvironmentalhealthwheretrade-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,CentralAmericaandSouthAmericaworktogetheronalimitednumberofstrategiccampaignsto



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achievemeasurableoutcomesthatwillhelpreturnouroceanstoformerlevelsofabundance.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.govDescription: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.Wework



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withgovernmentstounderstandwhatdriveseconomic,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;CommunityMattersPPartnershipforActiononGreenEconomy(PAGE)–UNEPURL:http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/PAGEDescription:ThePartnershipforActiononGreenEconomy(PAGE)isajointinitiativebyUNEP,ILO,UNDP,UNIDOandUNITARtoprovidecomprehensiveassistancetocountriesseekingtodevelopandimplementinclusivegreeneconomystrategies.ForthepurposesoftheGreenEconomyInitiative,UNEPhasdevelopedaworkingdefinitionofagreeneconomyasonethatresultsinimprovedhumanwell-beingandsocialequity,whilesignificantlyreducingenvironmentalrisksandecologicalscarcities.Initssimplestexpression,agreeneconomycanbethoughtofasonewhichislowcarbon,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-baseddisasterriskreductionindevelopmentplanningatglobal,nationalandlocallevels,inlinewiththeHyogoFrameworkforAction.Resources:e-NewsletterWeeklyNewsAlert,extensiveMOOCsandGraduate-levelEcoDRRCourses(webinarsandcoursemodules)linkingenvironmentalanddisastermanagement,publications(extensivearchives),training;jobpostings(international),virtuallibraryofreferencesonEco-DRR.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.



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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]PowerhouseGrowersURL: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.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/



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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,foundationsandagencieshavetheopportunitytobringthiswealthofexpertisetotheirprojects.PHIcatalyzesadvancesinpublichealththroughhigh-levelpartnershipandcollaborationandthroughsupportforinnovativeprojects.Resources:Keywordsearchofresources(extensive),publications;jobandcareeropportunities;sponsor:CenterforClimateChangeandPublicHealth.PublicInterestDesignInstituteURL:http://www.publicinterestdesign.com/Description:ThePublicInterestDesignInstitute®providestrainingtoarchitectureandotherdesignprofessionalsinpublicinterestdesignwithin-depthstudyovertwodaysonmethodsofhowdesigncanaddressthecriticalissuesfacedbycommunities.Traininginpublicinterestdesignisawayofenhancinganexistingdesignpracticeandlearningskillstobecomepro-activelyengagedincommunity-baseddesignthroughfee-basedprojects.TheHarvardCaseStudyMethodwillbeusedtolearnfromrealexamples,presentedbyleadersinthefield.ThecurriculumwillbeformedaroundtheSocialEconomicEnvironmental



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Design®(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,smallprogectmini-grants($500)RRateItGreenURL: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.RecoveryDivaURL:recoverydiva.comDescription:EmailsubscriptionandwebsiteofClaireB.Rubin36yearsofexperienceasaresearcher,consultant,andeducatorinthefieldsofemergencymanagementandhomelandsecurity,dedicatedtolong-termrecoveryfromdisastersResources:Nocostsubscription(donorsupported).RedevelopmentInstitute



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URL:www.RedevelopmentInstitute.orgDescription:TheRedevelopmentInstituteisanonlineeducationandtechnicalassistancehubfocusedonprovidingthehighestlevelofprofessionaleducationforthoseengagedintherevitalizationofcommunities.TheRedevelopmentInstituteutilizesthelatestinwebtechnologytoconnectyouwithworld-classexpertsinredevelopmentfields.Ourgoalistoprovidesupporttothoserebuildingcommunitiesbycreatingaplatformopentoanyonewithbestpracticeinformationtoshare,toestablishanetworkofsharedexperiences,successesandlessonslearnedResources:Nocostmembership,webinars,resourcelibrary.ResEcon:LandandResourceEconomicsNetworkURL:http://www.resecon.org/pages/1/index.htm.Description:ResEcon(Land&ResourceEconomicsNetwork)listserverisanelectronicmeansbywhichenvironmentalandresourceeconomistscanpostandreceiveinformationrelevanttotheirwork.Typicallymemberspostinformationorquestions,tosolicitresponsesfromothermembers(e.g.,referencesonparticulartopics,questionsaboutmethodology,conferences,jobsandscholarships.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,MeetupmeetinggroupsResilienceNowURL: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.Resources:Publications(FrenchandEnglish),bibliography,workshops,“SolutionsWorthSharing,”Resilience.orgURL:www.resilience.orgDescription:Resilience.orgisaninformationclearinghouseandnetworkofaction-orientedgroups.Ourfocusisonbuildingcommunityresilienceinaworldofmultipleemergingchallenges:thedeclineofcheap



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energy,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,energyandtransportationpolicy,landandwateruse,hazardouswaste,climatechange,biodiversity,ecosystemmanagement,health,andenvironmentalchallengesofdevelopingcountries.Resources:Publications(extensive);researchreports;job,fellowship&internshipopportunities.RestoreAmerica’sEstuaries(RAE)URL:www.estuaries.org



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Description: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.RockefellerFoundation–100ResilientCitiesCentennialChallenge(100RC)URL:100resilientcities.rockefellerfoundation.org/Description:Resilienceisaboutmakingpeople,communitiesandsystemsbetterpreparedtowithstandcatastrophicevents–bothnaturalandmanmade–andabletobouncebackmorequicklyandemergestrongerfromtheseshocksandstresses.TheRockefellerFoundationlaunchedthe100ResilientCitiesCentennialChallengetoenable100citiestobetteraddresstheincreasingshocksandstressesofthe



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21stcentury.100oftheworld’scitieswillbeselectedtoreceivetechnicalsupportandresourcesfordevelopingandimplementingplansforurbanresilienceoverthenextthreeyears.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.SScientistsWithoutBordersURL: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.SecondNatureEducationforSustainabilityURL:www.second.nature.orgDescription:SupportingAmericanCollege&UniversityPresidents’ClimateCommitment,SecondNature'smissionistocreateasustainablesocietybytransforminghighereducation.Weacceleratemovementtowardasustainablefuturebyservingandsupportingseniorcollegeanduniversityleadersinmakinghealthy,just,andsustainablelivingthefoundationofalllearningandpracticeinhighereducation.Resources:Extensivepublications,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.org



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Description: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.WearemakingAmerica’sneighborhoodsgreattogether.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.ThecoalitionbelievesthattheFederalgovernmenthasaroleinencouragingandhelpinghomeownerstoundertakemitigationeffortstosafeguardtheirhomesagainstnaturaldisasters.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:Byqualifiedprofessionalmembership(variouslevels);meetings,training,publications,awardsandrecognition,contractopportunitypostings.SocietyforEcologicalRestoration



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URL: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)Description:TheSocietyofBuildingScienceEducators(SBSE)isanassociationofuniversityeducatorsandpractitionersinarchitectureandrelateddisciplineswhosupportexcellenceintheteachingofenvironmentalscienceandbuildingtechnologies.SBSE'sgoalofpromotingandsupportingqualityinstructioninbuildingscienceisrealizedthroughabroadrangeofpracticalactivities.Resources:Membership$50/year,e-Newsletter(quarterly),conferences,Checklistforregeneration-baseddesignandconstruction;carbonneutraldesign,imagegallery,sunanglecalculator,list-serveQ&A,scholarshipopportunities.URL:http://www.sbse.org/SpeciesAllianceURL:http://www.speciesalliance.orgDescription:OurmissionistoraisepublicawarenessoftheimpendingmassextinctionandthethreattoEarth'slifesupportsystemsduetothislossofbiodiversity.Throughourfilmsandothermedia,website,andoutreach,weseektoigniteanewsenseofcommunityempowermentandpurpose,inordertostimulatecreativeandeffectivechangesinpublicpoliciesandhumanbehaviorthatwillassureahealthyfutureforalllifeonEarth.Resources:screeningevents,documentaryfilm:CallforLife(trailer);factsheet,URLlinkstoresources.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.



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StrongTownsURL:www.strongtowns.usDescription:ThemissionofStrongTownsistosupportamodelofdevelopmentthatallowstownsandneighborhoodstobecomefinanciallystrongandresilient.Thatkindofenduringprosperity.Itmustbebuilt,blockbyblock,dayafterday,bypeoplewhocareabouttheplacestheylivein.Resources::e-Newsletter,“Curb-sideChats,”events,SmallScaleDeveloperBootCamp,blog,memberresources.SustainableCitiesInstitute–NationalLeagueofCitiesURL:http://www.sustainablecitiesinstitute.orgDescription: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.eu



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Description:TheaimoftheTACTICprojectistoincreasepreparednesstolarge-scaleandcross-borderdisastersamongstcommunitiesandsocietiesinEurope.TACTICwillconsiderstudiesonriskperceptionandpreparedness(includinggoodpracticesandpreparednessprogrammes)todevelopaparticipatorycommunitypreparednessself-assessmentenablingcommunitiestoassessimpactsinamulti-hazardcontext,theirmotivationsandcapacitiestoprepareforlarge-scaleand/orcross-borderdisasters.Thisformsthebasisfordevelopingcontext-sensitiveeducationandtrainingstrategiesandpracticesthatareembeddedinanoverarchinglong-termlearningframeworkforincreasingtheoverallpreparesofcommunitiesandsocietiesacrossEurope.Ratherthanatop-downapproachtopreparedness,TACTICwillpursueacollaborativestrategy,includingdifferentuserandstakeholdergroupsinthedevelopment,testingandvalidationoftoolsandmaterialsandbyconductingfourcasestudiesfocusingonterrorism,floods,pandemicsandearthquakes.Resources:publications,events.On-lineself-assessmentprogram(underdevelopment)TheClimateMobilization(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.TheNaturalStep(TNS)URL:www.thenaturalstep.orgDescription:Since1989,ourvisionisasustainablesocietyinwhichindividuals,communities,businessesandinstitutionsthrivewithinnature’slimits.Ourmissionistoacceleratethetransitiontoasustainablesociety.WedevelopedandpromotetheFrameworkforStrategicSustainableDevelopment(FSSD).Withourpartners,weresearchthescienceofsustainabilityandlinkittorealworldapplications.Wecreatedialogueabouttheopportunitiesandchallengesinbuildingasustainablefuture.Weareacceleratingthetransitiontoathrivingworldthroughanewparadigm:Theoldwayofdoingbusinessisover.Organizationsfaceincreasingchallengesinthefieldofsustainability.Thisrequiresadifferentwayofseeinganddoingthings.Wehelptomakethisshiftandtochooseanapproachthatisfuture-proof.Resources:Casestudiesarchive,sustainabilitytransitionlabs,toolsandtrainingprogramsandpackages;webcoursesforindividualsandorganizations.TheSustainabilityConsortium(TSC)URL:www.sustainabilityconsortium.orgDescription: Aglobalorganizationtransformingtheconsumergoodsindustrytodelivermoresustainableconsumerproducts.0Ourmembersandpartnersincludemanufacturers,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,ourmissionispromotesocio-economicprogressandtheruleoflaw.WeleveragetheskillsoftheThomsonReutersenterprisetoinform,connect,and



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empowerpeoplearoundtheworld.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.2030DistrictsseeArchitecture2030UUnionofConcernedScientistsURL: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.Inthefaceofchallengessuchas



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climatechange,diseaseorpoverty,theUnitedNationsprovidestheplatformforinternationalcooperationJobsandinternships:TheUnitedNationsFoundationpostsfull-time,part-timeandconsultantopportunitiesonaregularbasis.Resources:e-Newsletter,topicsearchofresources,internshipsandjobpostings.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.orgDescription: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.org



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Description:TheUrbanClimateChangeResearchNetwork(UCCRN)isaconsortiumdedicatedtotheanalysisofclimatechangemitigationandadaptationfromanurban(international)perspective.Membersspanabroadrangeofexpertiseincludingclimatescientists;urbanheatislandandairqualityexperts;climatechangeimpactscientists;socialscientists,includingpoliticalscientists,planners,andeconomists;andurbandesignersandplanners.UCCRNleadstheAssessmentReportonClimateChangeandCities(ARC3),anongoingassessmentofscientific,economic,andplanning-relatedresearchandpromotesknowledgesharingamongresearchersandurbandecision-makersandotherstakeholdersonmitigationandadaptationincities.UrbanLandInstitute(ULI)URL:http://uli.org/Description:ULI,theUrbanLandInstitute,isanonprofitmember-supportedresearchandeducationorganization,foundedin1936,nowwithmorethan32,000membersworldwide,representingtheentirespectrumoflanduseandrealestatedevelopmentdisciplinesworkinginprivateenterpriseandpublicservice.Amultidisciplinaryrealestateforum,ULIfacilitatesanopenexchangeofideas,information,andexperienceamongindustryleadersandpolicymakersdedicatedtocreatingbetterplaces…ULImemberscommittothebestinlandusepolicyandpractice.Resources:Topicsearchofresources;issuepapers,meetings;InnovationGrants($5,000-$25,000).UrbanSustainabilityDirectorsNetwork(USDN)URL:http://usdn.org/public/aboutusDescription:Ourworkismemberdriven:memberscollectivelydeterminewhatprioritiestheyhaveeachyearandleadtheworktocarrythemout.APlanningCommitteeservesasUSDN’sgoverningbody,withresponsibilitytoadvancethestrategicdirectionofthenetwork,supportedbyamanagingdirectorandstaff.USDN’sultimategoalistobuildandstrengthentheconnectionsbetweenmembersinordertoquicklyaccesseachother’sknowledgeandexpertisetoachievebetter,moreeffectiveoutcomesatscale.TheconnectionsfosteredbyUSDNhavebecomeincreasinglyimportantascitiesbothlargeandsmallleadthewayindevelopingthenextgenerationofsustainablecommunities.Resources:(bymembershipvariouscategories),tools,guidebooks,.U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers(USACE)URL:http://www.usace.army.milDescription:TheU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineershasapproximately37,000dedicatedCiviliansandSoldiersdeliveringengineeringservicestocustomersinmorethan130countriesworldwide.Withenvironmentalsustainabilityasaguidingprinciple,ourdisciplinedCorpsteamisworkingdiligentlytostrengthenourNation’ssecuritybybuildingandmaintainingAmerica’sinfrastructure…devisinghurricaneandstormdamagereductioninfrastructure,wearereducingrisksfromdisasters.OurmenandwomenareprotectingandrestoringtheNation’senvironmentincludingcriticaleffortsintheEverglades,theLouisianacoast,andalongmanyofourNation’smajorwaterways.TheCorpsisalsocleaningsitescontaminatedwithhazardous,toxicorradioactivewasteandmaterialinanefforttosustaintheenvironment.Resources:extensivelibrary,topicsearchable;smallbusinesscontracts;careeropportunities.U.S.ClimateResilienceToolkitURL:http://toolkit.climate.govDescription:TheClimateResilienceToolkithelpspeoplefaceclimateproblemsandfindclimateopportunities.Peoplewhorecognizetheyarevulnerabletoclimatevariabilityandchangecanworktoreducetheirvulnerabilities,andfindwin-winopportunitiesthatsimultaneouslyboostlocaleconomies,createnewjobs,andimprovethehealthofecosystems.Thisisaclimate-smartapproach—investinginactivitiesthatbuildresilienceandcapacitywhilereducingrisk.Resources:Climateexplorer,climatedata,tools,trainingcourses,findexperts,federalgrantsandfundingopportunities,FederalAgencycoordination.U.S.ConferenceofMayors(USCM)



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URL:www.usmayors.orgDescription:TheUnitedStatesConferenceofMayors(USCM)istheofficialnon-partisanorganizationofcitieswithpopulationsof30,000ormore.Thereare1,393suchcitiesinthecountrytoday.EachcityisrepresentedintheConferencebyitschiefelectedofficial,themayor.U.S.EnergyInformationAgencyURL:www.eia.govDescription:TheU.S.EnergyInformationAdministration(EIA)isaprincipalagencyoftheU.S.FederalStatisticalSystemresponsibleforcollecting,analyzing,anddisseminatingenergyinformationtopromotesoundpolicymaking,efficientmarkets,andpublicunderstandingofenergyanditsinteractionwiththeeconomyandtheenvironment.EIAprogramscoverdataoncoal,petroleum,naturalgas,electric,renewableandnuclearenergy.EIAispartoftheU.S.DepartmentofEnergy.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;resourcemanagementasanelementofpreparednessandduringanincident;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/



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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.usgbcDescription:USGBCLEED,orLeadershipinEnergy&EnvironmentalDesign,isagreenbuildingcertificationprogramthatrecognizesbest-in-classbuildingstrategiesandpractices.ToreceiveLEEDcertification,buildingprojectssatisfyprerequisitesandearnpointstoachievedifferentlevelsofcertification.Prerequisitesandcreditsdifferforeachratingsystem,andteamschoosethebestfitfortheirproject.Resources:Articles,casestudies,environmentalcertificationforbuildings.U.S.HealthandHumanServices(HSS)DisasterInformationManagementResearchCenter(DIMRC)URL:http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/Description:Thissiteisacompendiumofresourcesrelatedtomedicalandpublichealthissuesofchildrenindisastersandemergencies.Linksareprovidedtobothjournalarticlesandtootherdocumentsandmaterialsthatmaybeusefulinpreparedness,mitigation,responseandrecoveryactivities.Theintentistoconsolidatethemultitudeofresourcesavailableacrossavarietyoforganizations,Websites,databasesandtrainingsites,makingthesearchforrelevantmaterialssimplerandmoredirect.Theresourcestargethealthproviders,emergencyandcommunityplanners,andothersinthedisasterworkforcewhoworkwithoronbehalfofchildren.Resources:Topicsearchofextensiveresources,webinars,training,multi-risksanddisaster.



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U.S.ResiliencyCouncil(USRC)URL:http://usrc.org/Description:TheUSResiliencyCouncil’smissionistoestablishandimplementmeaningfulratingsystemsthatdescribetheperformanceofbuildingsduringearthquakesandothernaturalhazardevents,toeducatethegeneralpublictounderstandtheserisks,andtotherebyimprovesocietalresilience.USRCisaleadingorganizationforimplementinganddisseminatingratingsystemsthatdescribetheperformanceofbuildingsduringearthquakesandothernaturalhazardevents.USRCwillfulfillitsrolethroughthefollowingactivities:Provideinformationtoincreasemarketdemandforbetterperformingbuildings;Developconsensusaboutratingsbybringingtogetherdiversestakeholdersandtechnicalexperts;Promoteintegrity,stability,consistencyandtransparencyofratingsystems;Educateandadvocateforsafebuildingsandabetterpublicunderstandingofbuildingperformance.Resources:Technicalresources:SeismicDesignGuidelines,Papers,Reports,Presentations.USRCResiliencyCouncilFEMAP-58-basedRatingMethodology.U.S.WaterAllianceURL:www.uswateralliance.orgDescription:Foundedin2008,theU.S.WaterAllianceistheonlyorganizationwiththecharterandmissionofbringingtogetheradiversearrayofintereststocreateintegrated,holisticwaterpoliciesforAmerica.TheAllianceisdedicatedtoworkingwithindividuals,organizationsandentitiesthroughoutthecountry,bothpublicandprivate,tospeakwithonevoicetoforgeanewvisionforasustainablewaterfuture.TheAllianceiscommittedtounitingpeopleandpolicyforwatersustainabilityinachangingclimate.TheAllianceemphasizestheimportanceandvalueofeachaspectofthewatercycleandpromotesmoreintegrated,sustainablemanagementofwaterandwatersheds(aconceptwecall“onewater”leadership(OWL).TheAllianceawardsanannualU.S.WaterPrize,convenesanannualconference,andisprojectmanagerofthe“ValueofWaterCoalitionwww.thevalueofwater.org.Resources:e-Newsletter“NewsWaves;”publications,blog,summit,StateofWaterIndustrysummaries(annual).U.S.WhiteHouse–U.SPresident’sClimateDataInitiativeURL:http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/03/19/climate-data-initiative;also:http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/03/19/fact-sheet-president-s-climate-data-Description:DeliveringonacommitmentinthePresident’sClimateActionPlan,wearelaunchingtheClimateDataInitiative…bringingtogetherextensiveopengovernmentdataanddesigncompetitionswithcommitmentsfromtheprivateandphilanthropicsectorstodevelopdata-drivenplanningandresiliencetoolsforlocalcommunitiestoplanforcurrentandfutureclimateimpacts.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,



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pandemics,andcatastrophicnaturaldisasters.Ournationalpreparednessisthesharedresponsibilityofalllevelsofgovernment,theprivateandnonprofitsectors,andindividualcitizens.EveryonecancontributetosafeguardingtheNationfromharm.WhilethisdirectiveisintendedtogalvanizeactionbytheFederalGovernment,itisalsoaimedatfacilitatinganintegrated,all-of-Nation,capabilities-basedapproachtopreparedness.WWaterEnvironmentResearchFoundation(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.orgDescription:Climateadaptationplanning,researchandpractice.WeADAPTisanonline‘openspace’onclimateadaptationissues(includingthesynergieswithmitigation)whichallowspractitioners,researchersandpolicymakerstoaccesscredible,highqualityinformationandtoshareexperiencesandlessonslearnt.Resources:Learningforums,articles,projects,andcuratednetworksonthemesrelatedtoclimateadaptation,participationbyregistration,toviewandaddclimateadaptationprojectsplottedonaglobalmap,browsablebythemeornetwork.Findoutwhoisdoingwhat,andwhere,alongsideclimatestationdata.WeatherandClimateExtremesJournalURL:www.journals.elsevier.com/weather-and-climate-extremes



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Description:WeatherandClimateExtremesprovidesacademics,decisionmakers,internationaldevelopmentagencies,nongovernmentalorganizationsandcivilsocietywithpublicationsondifferentaspectsofresearchinweatherandclimateextremes,monitoringandearlywarningsystems,assessmentofvulnerabilityandimpacts,developingandimplementinginterventionpolicies,effectiveriskmanagementandadaptationpracticestoaddresslocalandregionalneedsandcircumstances,engagementoflocalcommunitiesintheadoptionofthesepracticestocopewithextremes,andinformationandcommunicationstrategies.Thejournalencouragesthesubmissionoforiginalresearchpapers,comprehensivereviewarticles,andshortcommunication.Resources:AccessbysubscriptionWetlandsInternationalURL:http://www.wetlands.org/Description:"Tosustainandrestorewetlands,theirresources&biodiversity.”WetlandsInternationalistheonlyglobalnot-for-profitorganizationdedicatedtotheconservationandrestorationofwetlands.Wearedeeplyconcernedaboutthelossanddeteriorationofwetlandssuchaslakes,marshesandrivers.Ourvisionisaworldwherewetlandsaretreasuredandnurturedfortheirbeauty,thelifetheysupportandtheresourcestheyprovide.WetlandsInternationalisdedicatedtomaintainingandrestoringwetlands—fortheirenvironmentalvaluesaswellasfortheservicestheyprovidetopeople.Weworkthroughournetworkofoffices,ourpartnersandexpertstoachieveourgoals.Mostofourworkisfinancedonaprojectbasisbygovernmentsandprivatedonors.,supportedbygovernmentandNGOmembership.Resources:e-Newsletter(s),publications(extensive),casestudiesBiodiversity,disasterriskreduction,watersecurity,greeningtheeconomy,climatemitigation;policybriefs,videos,instruction/training.WheatonCollege–HumanitarianDisasterInstitute(HDI)URL:www.wheaton.edu/hdi�Description:HDIiscomprisedofacollege-wideinterdisciplinaryteamofscholarsandeducatorscommittedtohelpingunderservedandvulnerablepopulationschallengedbydisastersandhumanitariancrises.HDIprovidestechnicalassistanceinareasrelatedtoitscapabilitiestochurches,volunteergroups,humanitarianorganizations,disasterrelieforganizations,mentalhealthagencies,publichealthorganizations,faith-basedorganizations,privateresearchorganizations,andacademiccentersandstateandfederalagencies.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).



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Resources:Publications(extensive);InnovationsNewsletter;carbondecisionsupporttools;Scholarsprogram(focus:Asia’sruralpoor),volunteerandjobopportunities.WorldBusinessCouncilForSustainableDevelopment(WBCSD)Description:TheWBCSDisaCEO-ledorganizationofforward-thinkingcompaniesthatgalvanizestheglobalbusinesscommunitytocreateasustainablefutureforbusiness,societyandtheenvironment.Membersaremadeupofsomeoftheglobe'sleadingcorporationsspanningawiderangeofsectorsandgeographies.Membershipisopentocompaniescommittedtosustainabledevelopmentandtopromotingtheroleofeco-efficiency,innovationandcorporatesocialresponsibility.Resources:e-newsletters(monthly),publications(topicsearchable),casestudies,videos,tools,careeropportunities,BusinessEcosystemsTraining(BET).URL:www.wbcsdWorldCaresCenter(WCC)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.WorldMeteorologicalOrganization(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.WorldHumanitarianSummit(WHS)URL:www.worldhumanitariansummit.orgDescription:AninitiativeofUNSecretary-GeneralBanKi-moon,managedbyUNOfficefortheCoordinationofHumanitarianAffairs(OCHA),thefirstWorldHumanitarianSummitwillbeheldinIstanbulMay2016andwillbringtogethergovernments,humanitarianorganizations,peopleaffectedbyhumanitariancrisesandnewpartnersincludingtheprivatesectortoproposesolutionstoourmostpressingchallengesandsetanagendatokeephumanitarianactionfitforthefuture.Sharedinputsandsolutionstoourmostpressinghumanitarianchallenges.Themes:Managinghumanitarianeffectiveness,



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reducingvulnerabilityandmanagingrisk,transformationthroughinnovation,servingtheneedsofpeopleinconflict.Resources:e-NewsletterWHSNewsMonthlyUpdate,on-lineconsultationprocess,blog,scopingpapersandkeydocumentslibrary(searchable,multi-lingual).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,WorldWildlifeFund(WWF)URL:http://www.worldwildlife.orgDescription:Theworld’sleadingconservationorganization,WWFworksin100countriesandissupportedby1.2millionmembersintheUnitedStatesandcloseto5millionglobally.WWF’swayofworkingcombinesglobalreachwithafoundationinscience,involvesactionateverylevelfromlocaltoglobal,andensuresthedeliveryofinnovativesolutionsthatmeettheneedsofbothpeopleandnature.Resources:e-Newsletter,updates;topicsearchofresources.YYaleEnvironmental360(Yalee360)URL:e360.yale.eduDescription:YaleEnvironment360isanonlinemagazineofferingopinion,analysis,reportinganddebateonglobalenvironmentalissues…originalarticlesbyscientists,journalists,environmentalists,academics,policymakers,andbusinesspeople,aswellasmultimediacontentandadailydigestofmajorenvironmentalnews.ApublicationofYaleSchoolofForestryandEnvironmentalStudies.Resources:e-Newsletter,updates;topicsearchofresources.YaleForumonReligionandEcologyURL:http://fore.research.yale.eduDescription:TheForumonReligionandEcologyisthelargestinternationalmultireligiousprojectofitskind.Withitsconferences,publications,andwebsiteitisengagedinexploringreligiousworldviews,texts,ethics,andpracticesinordertobroadenunderstandingofthecomplexnatureofcurrentenvironmentalconcerns.TheForumrecognizesthatreligionsneedtobeindialoguewithotherdisciplines(e.g.,science,economics,education,publicpolicy)inseekingcomprehensivesolutionstobothglobalandlocalenvironmentalproblems.Incollaborationwiththeecologicalsciences,theForumishelpingtoidentifytheethicaldimensionsbywhichthereligionsoftheworldcanrespondtothegrowingenvironmentalcrisis.Resources:e-Newsletter,jobannouncements,publications,events.!

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