Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

This plan of global action to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, originally produced in 2015 and revised annually at the High-Level Political Forum, seeks to strengthen universal peace and eradicate all forms of poverty for a more resilient future by solving current economic, social, and environmental issues. It incorporates 17 Sustainable Development Goals and […]

September 29, 2015

Tenders and Grants for Sustainability Funding Opportunities

 This searchable database of tenders and grants is designed to provide funding opportunities for sustainability projects around the globe.

Utility Dive Newsletter

 This free newsletter shares the latest green energy information with such topics as: Smart Grid Tech, Clean Energy, Regulation, Generation, etc.  More specialized newsletters are also available on Demand Response, Storage and Solar.

Factsheet: “Smart Cities” Initiative to Help Communities Tackle Local Challenges and Improve City Services

This factsheet discusses an initiative created in 2015 to funnel resources to meet local needs and support community-led solutions for fighting crime, fostering economic growth, managing the effects of climate change, improving the delivery of city services, etc. The initiative will create test beds for new applications, develop multi-sector collaborative models, leverage existing federal activity, […]

Green Dream Jobs

 This searchable database provides current listings of renewable and clean energy jobs across the US: solar, wind, green building, organic agriculture, environmental management, education, etc.

cIRcle: The University of British Columbia’s Repository for Research and Teaching Materials

cIRcle is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) digital repository for research and teaching materials from conferences, faculty, students, and the UBC community and partners. Topics in the repository include Agriculture, Buildings & Structures, Education, Environment, Natural Resources, and Transportation & Utilities. Materials are accessible by using the search bar.

December 10, 2015

Career Webinars

This collection of webinars about how to move into global/international development provides career guidance and assistance through informational videos on a variety of topics from international development related Resume/CV building through the application process, including career transition webinars and information regarding volunteer work.

America’s Future: Environmental Research and Education for a Thriving Century

 This National Science Foundation report discusses the confluence of global environmental change and new scientific capabilities which is creating opportunities for research and education that can help us anticipate and shape the future rather than merely adapt to its changes.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This invaluable resource breaks down the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into manageable targets and provides in-depth information about specific topics related to each goal with links to timelines, events, and publications.

Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform

 This website provides resources and information to promote leadership in the coordination and implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to reports, it provides access to political forums, academic discussion platforms, summits and meetings.