Technology, Environment and Sustainable Development

 

Intermediate Technology Development Group  ITDG, in the tradition of E. F. Schumacher, provides plenty of good information on appropriate technology and development.

Development Center for Appropriate Technology  A good source for information and contacts relating to innovative building methods, including straw bale construction. DCAT is making a notable contribution in the area of building codes, helping officials to understand their broader environmental and social implications.

The Rocky Mountain Institute   Amory and Hunter Lovins' center for sustainabile and efficient use of resources and energy efficient technologies.

Eco-Villages  Resources on ecological, sustainable living compiled by the Global Eco-Village Network.

TRANET  An excellent resource and networking tool for anyone involved in social change, community economic development, and appropriate technology.

The Natural Step   Link to information about the celebrated process called The Natural Step, which has helped to establish a consensus about how to preserve the environment.