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Energy Awareness and Getting Involved
Environmental Awareness and Getting Involved
International Issues Awareness and Getting Involved
Lifestyle Choices Awareness and Transformation
Political Awareness and Transformation Social Justice
Spirit and Consciousness
News Sources, Keeping Informed
Resources from the Awakening the Dreamer Community
An Abbreviated Reading List
Also Worth Knowing About
Energy Awareness
and Getting Involved
Earth Resource Foundation
www.Earthresource.org
Mission: Earth Resource Foundation is an environmental educational non-profit organization developed to
empower the general public with the resources needed to make environmentally sustainable choices and
changes. Our mission statement is to preserve, conserve, and restore the Earth to a healthy and sustainable
state by redirecting available human, technological, monetary and academic resources.
Global Footprint Network
www.footprintnetwork.org
Mission: To support a sustainable economy by advancing the Ecological Footprint, a measurement and management
tool that makes the reality of planetary limits relevant to decision-makers throughout the world.
McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC)
www.mbdc.com
MBDC is a product and process design firm dedicated to transforming the design of products, processes,
and services worldwide. The firm was founded to promote and power "the Next Industrial Revolution"
through intelligent design, and employs Cradle to Cradle Design using "eco-effective”
(rather than the widely promoted "eco-efficiency") strategies to create products and systems
that contribute to economic, social, and environmental prosperity.
Rocky Mountain Institute
www.rmi.org
Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and
restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining. Offers
particularly good lists of graduated steps to reduce energy consumption in homes and businesses.
The Sustainability Institute
www.sustainabilityinstitute.org
The Sustainability Institute focuses on understanding the root causes of unsustainable behavior in
complex systems to help restructure systems and shift mindsets that will help move human society toward
sustainability.
Environmental Awareness
and Getting Involved
Bioneers
www.bioneers.org
Mission: Bioneers is a nonprofit organization that promotes practical environmental solutions and
innovative social strategies for restoring the Earth and communities.
Center for a New American Dream
www.newdream.org
Mission: To help Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance the quality of
life and promote social justice.
Conservation International
www.conservation.org
Mission: To conserve the Earth’s living natural heritage, our global biodiversity, and to
demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature.
Friends of the Earth
www.foe.org
Mission: Friends of the Earth defends the environment and champions a healthy and just world.
Genesis Farm
www.genesisfarm.org/
Mission: Genesis Farm was founded to make this land and its facilities available to all people of good will. Genesis Farm focuses on the connections between the health and sustainability of Earth itself and the health of human communities as experienced in particular bioregions.
International Rivers Network
www.irn.org
IRN supports local communities working to protect their rivers and watersheds. They work to halt
destructive river development projects, and to encourage equitable and sustainable methods of
meeting needs for water, energy and flood management.
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
http://www.maweb.org//en/index.aspx
Launched by U.N. Secretary - General Kofi Annan in June 2001, the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
is an international work program designed to meet the needs of decision makers and the public for
scientific information concerning the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being and
options for responding to those changes.
Natural Resources Defense Council
www.nrdc.org
The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants
and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.
The Jane Goodall Institute
www.janegoodall.org
A global nonprofit that empowers people to make a difference for all living things, the Jane Goodall
Institute is engaged in creating healthy ecosystems, promoting sustainable livelihoods and nurturing
new generations of committed, active citizens around the world.
The Natural Step
www.naturalstep.org
Mission: To accelerate global sustainability by guiding companies and governments onto an ecologically,
socially and economically sustainable path. They are working together with some of the largest resource
users on the planet to create solutions, innovative models and tools that will lead the transition to a
sustainable future.
The Nature Conservancy
www.nature.org
Mission: The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities
that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
The Pachamama Alliance
www.pachamama.org
Mission: To preserve the Earth's tropical rainforests by empowering the indigenous people who are its natural
custodians, and to contribute to the creation of a new global vision of equity and sustainability for all.
Rainforest Action Network
www.ran.org
Rainforest Action Network campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain
life by transforming the global marketplace through grassroots organizing, education and non-violent
direct action.
Roots and Shoots
www.rootsandshoots.org
Mission: To foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures
and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people,
animals, and the environment. Founded by Dr. Jane Goodall, the Roots & Shoots program inspires youth
of all ages to make a difference by becoming involved in their communities.
Sierra Club
www.sanfranciscobay.sierraclub.org
Mission: Explore, enjoy and protect the planet. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our
communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots
environmental organization.
World Wildlife Foundation
www.worldwildlife.org
Mission: The conservation of nature by using the best available scientific knowledge and advancing that
knowledge where we can to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth and the health of
ecological systems.
Youth for Environmental Sanity
www.yesworld.org
An independent, nonprofit organization that connects, inspires and empowers outstanding young leaders
to join forces for a thriving, just and sustainable way of life.
International Issues Awareness
and Getting Involved
Earth Island Institute
www.earthisland.org
Mission: Earth Island Institute develops and supports projects that counteract threats to the biological
and cultural diversity that sustain the environment. Through education and activism, these projects promote
the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the Earth.
International Forum on Globalization
www.ifg.org
The International Forum on Globalization (IFG) is an alliance of sixty leading activists, scholars,
economists, researchers and writers formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity, and public education
in response to economic globalization.
Millennium Development Goals
www.un.org/millenniumgoals
Mission: By 2015, all 191 United Nations Member States have pledged to meet these goals: Eradicate extreme
poverty and hunger. Achieve universal primary education. Promote gender equality and empower women. Reduce
child mortality. Improve maternal health. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. Ensure environmental
sustainability. Develop a global partnership for development.
Small Planet Institute
www.smallplanetinstitute.org
Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé founded the Small Planet Institute to bring to light the
emergence of "living democracy," a rewarding, inclusive, learned practice that creates communities
that work for all.
The Earth Charter Community Alliance
www.earthchartercitizens.org/EC%20Living%20News.htm
This electronic newsletter, edited by Penny Andrews, is published by the Earth Charter Community Alliance -
ECCA, a group whose purpose is to move forward the Earth Charter. The newsletter contains items of interest
about applying the principles, sharing ideas for building community and websites that inspire.
The Hunger Project
www.thp.org
The Hunger Project is a strategic organization and global movement committed to the sustainable end of world hunger.
World Social Forum
www.wsfindia.org
The World Social Forum is not an organization, not a united front platform, but "…an open meeting place for
reflective thinking, democratic debate of ideas, formulation of proposals, free exchange of experiences and inter-linking
for effective action, by groups and movements of civil society that are opposed to neo- liberalism and to domination of the
world by capital and any form of imperialism, and are committed to building a society centered on the human person".
Worldwatch
www.worldwatch.org
A unique blend of interdisciplinary research, global focus, and accessible writing that has made it a leading
source of information on the interactions among key environmental, social, and economic trends. Our work revolves
around the transition to an environmentally sustainable and socially just society—and how to achieve it.
Lifestyle Choices Awareness
and Transformation
Better World Handbook
www.betterworldhandbook.com
Mission: Our intention is to reach people who normally would not consider themselves activists, people
who care about creating a more just and socially responsible world for everyone but don't know where to begin.
Circle of Life
www.circleoflifefoundation.org
Founded in early 1999 by Julia Butterfly Hill, Circle of Life activates people through education, inspiration
and connection to live in a way that honors the diversity and interdependence of all life.
Foundation for Global Community
www.globalcommunity.org
Mission: To inspire a shift in thinking which redefines the role and responsibility of the human
species so that all may discover, live and communicate what is needed to build a world that functions
for the benefit of all.
The Ecological Footprint
www.myfootprint.org
This website provides an Ecological Footprint Quiz, which lets you estimate how much of the earth’s
resources you use to support your life style.
The New Roadmap Foundation
www.newroadmap.org
Mission: To foster a cooperative human community in a diverse yet interconnected world by creating and
disseminating practical tools and innovative approaches to personal and cultural change. It promotes love
and service as routes to personal and social well-being.
The Simplicity Forum
www.simpleliving.net/simplicityforum/default.asp
An alliance of simplicity leaders committed to achieving and honoring simple, just and sustainable ways of life.
Political Awareness and
Transformation Social Justice
Assembly of First Nations
www.afn.ca
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada.
Earthday Network
www.earthday.org
Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes environmental
citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide. Our mission is to build broad-based citizen support
for sound, workable and effective environmental and sustainable development policies for all.
Earthjustice
www.earthjustice.org
Earthjustice is the nonprofit law firm for the environment, representing—without charge—hundreds
of public interest clients, large and small. Earthjustice works through the courts to safeguard public lands,
national forests, parks, and wilderness areas; to reduce air and water pollution; to prevent toxic contamination;
and to preserve endangered species and wildlife habitat.
Global Exchange
www.globalexchange.org
An international human rights organization dedicated to promoting political, social and environmental
justice globally. Since its founding in 1988, Global Exchange has been working to increase global awareness
among the U.S. public while building partnerships around the world.
Grassroots.org
www.grassroots.org
Grassroots.org is a 501c3 non-profit organization that serves other nonprofit organizations and information
consumers worldwide. We provide free Internet services to charities, including full-featured web hosting
and email services. We also provide legal consulting to charities at no charge including assistance with
the following: incorporation, application for tax-exempt 501c3 status with the IRS, general employment, tax
and risk management issues.
The Peace Alliance
www.thepeacealliance.org
The Peace Alliance and Foundation educate, train and inspire thousands throughout this country and abroad with the knowledge, skill adn enthusiasm to become powerful citizen activists. The U.S. Dept of Peace campaign has citizen organizers in all 50 states, with engaged teams in 300 of our 435 congressional districts, working to create a culture of peace and nonviolence by enacting legislation in our Congress and Senate.
Redefining Progress
www.redefiningprogress.org
This Oakland-based organization works with a broad array of partners to shift the economy and public policy
towards sustainability. This involves changing technology, influencing the choices individuals make, and
resolving pressing social and environmental issues.
Spirit and Consciousness
Global-Mindshift
www.Global-mindshift.org
Tools for evolution. We have an agenda. And that agenda is to engage with people like you so that we may all
share our experience and information in order to help one another, and our species as a whole, live happy,
joyous, successful lives as active participants in the process of evolution as it continues to unfold in
its awesome way, with creativity and innovation, complexity and collaboration - as it has for billions of years.
Global Renaissance Alliance
www.renaissancealliance.org
A citizen-based, international network of spiritual activists whose mission is to make a stand in our local,
national and global communities for the role of spiritual principle in solving the problems of the world. We call
this work the New Activism.
The Institute of Noetic Sciences
www.noetic.org
A nonprofit organization that conducts and sponsors research into the potential and power of consciousness—
including perceptions, beliefs, attention, intention, and intuition.
Positive Futures Network
www.futurenet.org
Positive Futures Network is an independent, nonprofit organization supporting people’s active engagement
in creating a just, sustainable, and compassionate world.
Robert Muller World Core Curriculum
www.goodmorningworld.org
As a past Assistant-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Robert Muller is widely known as the father of
global education, and he is the creator of the World Core Curriculum. Good Morning World is a work in progress
for three dreams for a better world.
News Sources, Keeping Informed
Alternet
www.alternet.org
Seeks to engage readers in problem solving, community action and awareness of current events.
BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk
A good source for global news.
Christian Science
www.csmoniter.com
An independent source for international news.
Commondreams
www.commondreams.org
Source of news not being reported in the mass media.
Great News Network
www.greatnewsnetwork.org/happy-news.php
Great News Network offers positive news stories about actual people and events that are making
better government, environment, science, technology, media and society.
Hope Magazine – Inspiring People Encouraging Change
www.hopemag.com
Dedicated to encouraging its readers to be “part of the solution,” this magazine highlights
the individuals and organizations that are working to make the world a better place.
International Herald Tribune
www.iht.com
Frequently carries articles of interest and analysis of international events.
National Geographic
www.nationalgeographic.com
The popular publication of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institute in the world.
New Dimensions Radio
www.newdimensions.org
Plants seeds of transformation around the planet through broadcasts, partnerships, community involvement
and educational endeavors.
PBS News
www.PBS.org
“Uses noncommercial television to enrich the lives of all Americans through quality programs and
education services that inform and, inspire and delight.” Especially: “NOW” with Bill
Moyers, Fridays at 10:00.
Resurgence (UK)
www.schumacher.org.uk/resurgance.htm
A bi-monthly magazine of vision and action. Stands for an environmentally and spiritually sustainable future.
Spirituality and Health
www.spiritualityhealth.org
Reports on the people, the practices and the ideas of the current spiritual renaissance.
The Utne Reader
www.utne.com
Reprints the best of alternative media.
YES! Magazine
www.yesmagazine.com
A journal of positive futures.
Resources from the
Awakening the Dreamer Community
Resources for Interconnectedness
http://www.pachamama.org/ATD/resource.htm/Interconnectedness.pdf
A list of Resources for Interconnectedness compiled by Bill Kistler and Lee Traband which they distribute
to participants in their Conversations for Sustainable Lifestyles.
An Abbreviated Reading List
CHANGING THE DREAM
Berry, Thomas Dream of the Earth; The Great Work
Brown, Lester Plan B, 2.0 - Rescuing a Planet under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble; Outgrowing The Earth: The Food Security Challenge in an Age of Falling Water Tables and Rising Temperatures
Bryson, Bill A Short History of Nearly Everything
Capra, Fritjof The Hidden Connections; The Web of Life
Daly, Herman Steady State Economy
Diamond, Jared Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
Harmon, Willis Global Mindchange
Hartmann, Thom The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight
Hawken, Paul The Ecology of Commerce
Hawken, Paul, Lovins, Amory & Hunter Natural Capitalism
Head, Suzanne & Heinzman, Robert (editors), Lessons of the Rainforest
Heinberg, Richard A New Covenant with Nature: Notes on the End of Civilization and the Renewal of Culture
International Forum on Globalization Alternatives to Economic Globalization: A Better World is Possible
Korten, David When Corporations Rule the World
Leakey, Richard The Sixth Extinction
Mander, Jerry In the Absence of the Sacred: The Failure of Technology and the Survival of the Indian Nations
Meadows, Donella, Jorgen Randers and Dennis Meadows Limits to Growth—The Thirty Year Update
Monbiot, George Manifesto for a New World Order
McDonough, William & Braungart, Michael Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things
Patten, Terry The Terrible Truth and The Wonderful Secret (not yet published)
Robert, Karl-Hendrik The Natural Step Story: Seeding a Quiet Revolution
Swimme, Brian & Berry, Thomas The Universe Story
The Death of Environmentalism (paper by Breakthrough Institute)
The Living Planet Report 2004 by World Wildlife Foundation
AWAKENING THE DREAMER
Abdullah, Shariff Creating a World That Works for All
Dominguez, Joe & Robin, Vicki Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence
Elgin, Duane Voluntary Simplicity
Goodall, Dr. Jane Reason for Hope
Hochschild, Adam Bury the Chains
Langholz, Jeffry & Turner, Kelly You Can Prevent Global Warming (and Save Money)
Lappe, Anna and Frances Moore, Hope’s Edge
Quinn, Daniel Ishmael
Perkins, John M. The World is as you Dream It: Shamanic Teachings from the Amazon and Andes; Confessions of an Economic Hitman
Ray, Paul H. & Anderson, Sherry Ruth The Cultural Creatives: How 50 Million People are Changing the World
Robbin, John The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and The World
Roddick, Anita Take it Personally. A Globalization Action Guide
Schor, Juliet The Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don’t Need
Rogat Loeb, Paul The Impossible Will Take a Little While: A Citizen’s Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear
Seligman, Martin Learned Optimism
Spretnek, Charlene A Green Activist Guide (not yet published)
Schwartz, Ellen & Stoddard, Suzanne Taking Back Our Lives
Thurman, Robert & His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Real Happiness
Twist, Lynne The Soul of Money
Whybrow, Peter American Mania: When More is Not Enough
Also Worth Knowing About
Eco Spots
www.oneearth.org
Mission: Our mission is to use the power of communication to improve the global environment.
A DVD or VHS of 22 of the ECO spots can be purchased for $25 each.
For more info contact: Lance Webster
LW Communications
ECO Administrative Office
(213) 680-7805
BigPictureSmallWorld™
www.bigpicturesmallworld.com
Delivers engaging educational programs that inform, inspire and empower students.
Molecular Expressions™
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/sceinceoptics/powersof10/
The Molecular Expressions website features acclaimed photo galleries that explore the fascinating world of optical microscopy.
Global Rich List
http://globalrichlist.com/index.php
Mission: We built this site because we wanted to challenge people's perception of their personal wealth. And while
we're at it hopefully raise some money for a good cause.
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