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This is a useful list of resources and the organisations which supply them. They come from quite a wide variety of viewpoints and emphases and ECEN does not necessarily endorse the views of all of them. The list has been begun by Ruth Conway for the ECEN Environmental Education Coalition. So far they are almost entirely UK resources, because Ruth is English. We'd love to have details of similar organisations and information from all over Europe. That's up to you to tell us! If you have additions to make then Email the ECEN Webmaster, stating "ECEN Resources" in the title. In each case, write to the organisation for a catalogue of their
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CEL
run a free scheme for churches called "ChurchLink". Churches in the scheme
receive a mailing twice a year containing information on new Christian Ecology
resources and events, a Bible reflection and prayer topics. Other CEL resources
include information sheets on environmental topics, a 12 minute video "How Green
is Your Church?", a prayer guide for the care of creation and a regular news
bulletin and magazine "Green Christian".
Email:
info@christian-ecology.org.uk
Eco-congregation
is an ecumenical environmental project encouraging church congregations to
rejoice in God’s gift of creation through worship and to become beacons of
environmental excellence and social care in and for their local community. It offers free resources, support and an Award scheme to
all churches in Britain and Ireland. All the resources can also be downloaded
freely from the website, which also gives examples of what churches are doing.
Email (Scotland): Victoria Beale,
ecocongregation@srtp.org.uk
Email (the rest of Britain and Ireland): Rev Dr David Pickering,
ecocongregation@encams.org
John Ray Initiative www.jri.org.uk
The John Ray Initiative is dedicated to promoting responsible environmental stewardship in accordance with Christian principles and the wise use of science and technology. It has produces a range of information sheets on different environmental issues.
A project of the Church of Scotland engaging with major technological
and environmental issues through working groups and
expert studies, and also providing resources and advice on many aspects of
science, technology (especially biotechnology) and the environment. The SRT website is very informative and
they produce a regular bulletin and information
sheets on various technological and environmental issues. SRT jointly
coordinates the Eco-Congregation Programme in Scotland.
Email:
srtp@srtp.org.uk
There are many other Churches and Christian Organisations in Europe which work on environmental issues. Many of these also produce useful environmental resources. See our list of organisations.
The Centre for Alternative Technology has inspired 100s of 1000s of people in its 25 year history. Focusing on practical solutions to environmental problems it has built up an exceptional range of services for people wanting to make their lives more sustainable.
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales SY20 9AZ
Conservation Foundation - Parish Pump Network www.conservationfoundation.co.uk
The Conservation Foundation was launched in 1982 to build bridges between industry, commerce and others, and the environment. It promoted the project Yews for the Millennium and has now developed the Parish Pump initiative. "Parish Pumps" are individuals environmentally active in their local communities. The Conservation Foundation provides them with regular environmental news and information and also an grant scheme for small projects. Registration as a Parish Pump is free.
1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
Email: info@conservationfoundation.co.uk
94 London St, Reading RG1 4SJ, UK
Email:
info@cee.i-way.co.uk
Includes Eco-congregation (see above),
Eco-Schools
www.eco-schools.org.uk and a variety of other programmes and campaigns including the CD Rom
based: Green Code for Schools www.greencode.org.uk
Elizabeth House, The Pier, Wigan, WN3 4EX, UK
Email:
general@encams.org
European Secretariat, Tidy Britain Group, Elizabeth House,
The Pier, Wigan WN3 4EX, UK
FEEE was established in 1981 as a vehicle for raising awareness of environmental
issues and effecting change through environmental education. It has its roots in
a small group involved in the Council of Europe.
Email:
main@feee.org
Schumacher Centre for Technology and Development, Bourton
Hall, Bourton on Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 9QZ, UK
Email (Bren Hellier, Education Officer):
brenh@itdg.org.uk
Cinnamon House, 6-8 Cole St, London SE1 4YH, UK
Email:
info@neweconomics.org
Parish Pump Network www.conservationfoundation.co.uk
The Conservation Foundation supports its UK network of "Parish Pumps" - individuals environmentally active in their local communities. It provides regular environmental news and information and also an grant scheme for small projects. Registration as a Parish Pump is free.
1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
Email: info@conservationfoundation.co.uk
Teachers in Development Education based at the Birmingham Development
Education Centre. Recent publications include the teaching pack Learning
today with tomorrow in mind. Sustainable development education.
Development Education Centre,
998 Bristol Rd, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6LE, UK
Email:
info@tidec.org
Climate Action Network Europe
A project to enable you to help repair the climate, including a carbon dioxide emissions offset programme.
www.waterandclimate.org/home.asp
Dialogue on Water and Climate
This is the official UN website of COP 9. A lot of information including press releases can be obtained here.
This is the website of the International Institute for Sustainable Development which covers a lot of international negotiations on sustainable development, including the climate negotiations. Of special interest is the Earth Negotiations Bulletin in which detailed information can be found, also on interesting side events. This link can be put under NGOs.
Details the work of the UK Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution.
A comprehensive resource for in-depth analysis, campaign updates, prayer suggestions and worship materials. Extensive links to other websites related to development, campaigns and churches.
Includes all World Council of Churches publications
www.ICCR.org, www.web.net/-tccr and soon, www.eccr.org.uk
The websites of the sister organisations: The Interfaith Centre on Corporate Responsibility in the USA, The Taskforce on the Churches and Corporate Responsibility in Canada, and the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility in the UK
Packed with useful and usable info. - news, theme guides, analyses of issues, education resources, schools linkages, a bookshop etc. Has links to over 200 individual organisations, including: www.oneworld.org/wdm/ - World Development Movement studies and campaigns.
Peace Child International allows young people to speak out and act on issues that are important to them, often concerning eco-justice and social justice.
Analyses and information supporting the campaigns of ActionAid.
The CornerHouse is a research and solidarity group which aims to support the growth of a democratic, equitable and non-discriminatory civil society. They publish well researched briefing papers.
Info. on environmental issues, animal rights, sustainability, taking action, educational resources, with links to other environment groups and campaigns.
Summary of the Global Environmental Outlook which analyses key issues and trends with country and regional overviews and case studies. Useful links to other sites.
Working papers, research and reports of the ESRC Global Environmental Change Programme
Covers all the resources - books, videos, study packs and other written material - of the International Society for Ecology and Culture. Particularly clear on the need to shift from the Global to the Local.
Sustainable Technology Education project of the Intermediate Technology Development Group.
Details of policies advocated by the Green Party Members of the European Parliament
www.greenchannel.com This gives info on different categories of the environment (eg, law, management) and company contacts.
The Conservation Society was formed by David Bellamy to provide a means for people in public, private and non profit making sectors to collaborate on environmental causes.
The Prince of Wales has strong views on the environment - and this web site not only has his speeches, but also an on line forum.
British-based organisation concerned to work towards 'defining the triple bottom line of sustainable development'
Corporate Watch is an Oxford based radical campaign group with a strong focus on research. It was set up in 1996 to support activities against large corporations, particularly multinationals.
The Ecologist has become an international forum of challenge and debate on issues affecting us all.
The Environmental Change Institute (Oxford) organises and promotes collaborative interdisciplinary research on the nature, causes and impacts of environmental change, and helps to develop management strategies for coping with future changes.
"People friendly" consumer label.
The mission of Forum for the Future is to accelerate the building of a sustainable way of life by taking a positive, solution-orientated approach to today's social and environmental challenges. It produces a monthly magazine Green Futures, a Sustainable Economy Programme, the Directory of Sustainability in Practice, Local Government Programme, the Natural Step. Cheltenham based, idea of Jonathan Porritt.
Friends of the Earth is the UK's most influential environmental pressure group
New Economics Foundation believes that conventional economics is only the story of cash flow, leaving out the fact that every economic activity has an impact beyond money alone. They organise TOES (The Other Economic Summit) at which alternatives to the present Global Economy are explored, and they also support the development of local economies.
The New Internationalist (Oxford) reports on issues of world poverty and inequality, and focuses on the relationship between the powerful and powerless in both rich and poor countries.
Oxford Centre for the Environment, Ethics and Society (OCEES) is a multidisciplinary institute in Mansfield College whose work focuses on human values - on ethics in the broadest sense of the term.
Sustainable Transport works on practical projects to encourage people to walk and cycle more.
The Wildlife Trusts manage nature reserves throughout the country, carrying out widespread surveys and taking practical action.
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