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Apollo Alliance Broad coalition within the labor, environmental, business, urban, and faith communities in support of good jobs and energy independence. Blended Value Map Tracks the intersection of economic, social and environmental value creation. Congress for the New Urbanism Leading organization promoting walkable, neighborhood-based development as an alternative to sprawl. Earth Policy Institute Providing a roadmap to an environmentally sustainable economy. Eldis Gateway to Development Information Database of online documents, articles, and organisation contacts about sustainable development. Forum for the Future A UK based non-profit organization whose goal is to "[find] practical ways private and public organisations can deliver a sustainable future." Grameen Foundation "Combining the power of microfinance, technology, and innovative solutions to defeat global poverty" Green Map Green Map System empowers a diverse community-led movement charting local natural, social and cultural resources in over 50 countries. International Finance Corporation (IFC) "[IFC promotes] economic development by encouraging the growth of productive enterprise and efficient capital markets [and invests] in emerging-market companies and financial institutions." Local Energy Communities becoming energy self-reliant. Kiva.org "Kiva lets you lend to a specific entrepreneur in the developing world-empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty." Natural Capitalism Solutions A non-profit that helps business, governments, academic institutions, and international communities become simultaneously more profitable and environmentally/ socially sustainable. New Economics Foundation (NEF) "An independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being, [NEF aims] to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues." New Voice of Business "A non-partisan, national organization of business people working, through our businesses, in collaborative partnerships to develop pragmatic solutions to benefit business, society, and the world." Redefining Progress Think tank that aims to shift public policy to achieve a sustainable economy, a healthy environment and a just society. Rocky Mountain Institute Nonprofit organization fostering the efficient and restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining. Sustainable Development Online "Access to significant Sustainable Development web sites." WiserEarth A community directory and networking forum for not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations. World Business Council for Sustainable Development "A platform for companies to explore sustainable development, share knowledge, experiences and best practices, and to advocate business positions on these issues in a variety of forums, working with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations." World Resources Institute "An environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives."
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