Sustainable Development Centers and Institutes

• Science: Environment: Organizations: Research Institutes 

• Bangladesh Center for Advanced Studies  - Independent sustainable development research, implementation, and policy institute.
• Center for a Livable Future  - Research, educational outreach, and community action center focusing on the areas of farming, eating, and sustainable living.
• Center for Alternative Development Initiatives (CADI)  - Philippine civil society organization devoted to the study, promotion, and implementation of sustainable development.
• Center for Development Research (ZEF)  - International and interdisciplinary academic research institute of the University in Bonn in Germany.
• Center for Neighborhood Technology  - Aims to promote the development of more livable and sustainable communities. Focuses on the areas of resource efficiency, economic value, and environmental performance.
• Center for Sustainable Systems  - University of Michigan facility dedicated to advancing concepts of sustainability through interdisciplinary research and education.
• Centre for Alternative Technology  - Site provides an overview of the center, news, related publications, forum boards, and links to related pages.
• Centre for Development and Environment  - Fosters sustainable development through research partnerships, education and training, concept and tools development, awareness, and policy advice.
• Delta Institute  - Nonprofit organization established to develop and test new ideas for bringing about sustainable communities.
• Falls Brook Centre  - Develops and promotes regional and international programs that support local communities and organizations in attaining sustainable future.
• Global Energy Network Institute (GENI)  - Aims to link renewable energy resources throughout the world using international electricity transmission.
• Groundwork Institute  - Nonprofit organization dedicated to creating low cost and environmentally sound communities.
• Institute for Local Self-Reliance  - Facility dedicated to strengthening communities through the use of local resources. Site provides information on program areas and posts bulletins and contacts.
• International Center for Sustainable Development  - Economic empowerment, social equity, and ecological sustainability advocating research center in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
• International Institute for Sustainable Development  - Advocates sustainable development through innovation, research, partnerships, and communications.
• The Mountain Institute  - International nonprofit organization founded to foster conservation, community development, and cultural preservation in the Andean, Appalachian, Himalayan, and other mountain rangesof the world.
• Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI)  - Nonprofit group in India promotes sustainable rural development through the application of science and technology.
• The Pembina Institute  - Aims to advance sustainable energy solutions through innovative research, education, consulting and advocacy.
• Resource Renewal Institute  - Initiates programs and research that facilitate the creation, development, and implementation of practical strategies in addressing environmental issues and promoting sustainability.
• Stockholm Environment Institute  - Independent, international research institute focusing on sustainable development and environment issues.
• Thoreau Centers for Sustainability  - Nonprofit centers in San Francisco and New York City offering an array of services that support sustainability endeavors.