2010 Global 100 profiles the 100 most sustainable corporations in the world - those that have been the most pro-active in managing environmental, social and governance issues. The interactive map and introductory film may be useful tools for engaging students.
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2010 Global 100: The Definitive Corporate Sustainability Benchmark
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Global 100
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material
Article 13 - The Responsible Business Experts
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Article 13
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
A site focused on risk management for business organisations with a focus on corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and governance. The site has a comprehensive list of case studies and details of workshops exploring such issues as social impact, green learning and responsible business.
Ashridge Centre for Business and Sustainability
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Ashridge Centre for Business and Sustainability
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
A site dedicated to sustainable development and the implications it has for leadership, strategy and change in organisations.
Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE)
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AAEE
Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
This site is dedicated to promoting environmental education, it provides a forum for sharing of knowledge and expertise and showcases educators, debates, discussions and recommendations to promote a sustainable future for Australia. Membership is required to access all the resources, however the State Chapters section provides information on what is happening in each state and territory in Australia. Writing it Up is also a useful guide to writing Sustainability Education Case Studies
Beyond Green - toward a sustainable art
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Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago
Case study, Reference material
A book available online which showcases the works, essays and artists' statements of 13 artists and artists' groups that participated in the exhibition 'Beyond Green: Towards a Sustainable Art' exploring issues of sustainability, activism and the future through their work.
Beyond Grey Pinstripes
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Beyond Grey Pinstripes
Syllabus
Contains nearly 300 course syllabi available for download. Simply search the coursework database (comprises nearly 2000 courses from over 120 schools) and click on the relevant syllabus. Topics include sustainable business strategies, sustainable communities, energy, environment and economics and corporate social responsibility and business ethics.
Convention on Biological Diversity
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Convention on Biological Diversity
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
A global initiative initiated in 1993, the site has information relating to the convention and how it operates, a range of programmes, databases and news organised thematically, with topics including biodiversity impact assessment, adaptation to climate change and technology transfer. Reports, publications, images and videos are available for use as supporting material in lesson preparation and for stimulating discussion.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
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Australian Government
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
The DAFF site contains information relating to climate change, agriculture and food, resource management, fisheries and animal and plant health. The comprehensive site has links to relevant policies, activities and publications relating to agriculture and the natural environment in the Australian context.
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
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Australian Government
Activity, Case study, Reference material, Toolbox
The Australian Governments approach to climate change. The site contains background information on the issue, details of government incentives, policies and programmes related to climate change as well as useful tools, resources and links about the issue.
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
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Australian Government
Networks, Reference material
An extensive searchable database of publications, information, resources, statistics, strategies, policies on the Australian environment. Materials are easy to search and arranged by sub-topics such as 'biodiversity' and 'water'.
Earth citizenship: A conceptual framework for learning for sustainability
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NSW Dept Education & Training
Reference material, Toolbox
A holistic approach to learning for sustainability for teachers to use with their students Years K-12. It covers sustainability capabilities and knowledge and includes links to toolkits and curriculum resources.
Education for Sustainable Development: ESD resources for educational development
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Soren Breiting (editor), a researcher from Aarhus University, Copenhagen, Denmark
Toolbox
Reports, Presentations and articles covering a wide range of sustainable development topics. The Presentations in particular would be most useful for teaching purposes.
Floating land
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Noosa Regional Gallery
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
Floating land was conceived in 2001 as an outdoor sculpture event and has since grown to include writers, academics, scientists and photographers exploring issues relating to climate change through events, artworks and workshops.
Global Warming, The Learning Networks
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The New York Times
Activity, Case study, Reference material, Syllabus, Toolbox
A collection of resources for teaching and learning school students about global warming and climate change. The regularly updated lesson plans contain activities, videos, slide shows and graphics.
Green Design Education Initiative
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Partnership between IDEC, IIDA, IFMA and Metropolis Magazine
Case study, Reference material, Syllabus
A site dedicated to gathering, sharing and disseminating information about sustainability design. Resources include background material and course modules.
Health & physical education for the earth.
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GreenHeart Education
Activity
Detailed website for primary teachers with articles on a variety of topics pertaining to nature and the uptake of an ethos of environmental sustainability by school students.
Innovation & Business Skills Australia Sustainability Guideline Brief
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Sustainability Victoria, National Centre for Sustainability Swinburne University, Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA)
Case study, Reference material
A report outlining what sustainability means for business as well as what opportunities and resources are available to help embed sustainability into the business profession.
Institute for Sustainable Communities
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Institute for Sustainable Communities
Case study, Networks
This organisation runs many programs based in schools and communities in China, Kosovo, Macedonia and other eastern European nations.
Institute of Environmental Studies
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University of New South Wales
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Syllabus, Workshops & seminars
This site details research being conducted in the field of environmental studies, power-point presentations available for download and course outlines. The Environmental Networks provides a forum for discussion of environmental ideas and there is an extensive database of links relating to environmental education and research particularly in the Australian context.
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation Tools
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IUCN
Case study, Reference material, Toolbox
Contains a wealth of tools to support conservation action as well as access to many global databases containing up to date information about species protection, habitat management and ecosystem conservation. The conservation education and awareness raising section contains action planning and group facilitation guides and communication, education and awareness strategies for coordinators of biodiversity initiatives.