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One at a Time Foundation    
The One at a Time Foundation is a non-partisan not for profit, entrepreneurial, environmental organisation dedicated to fostering change to reduce and halt global warming.
The URL is: http://www.oneatatimefoundation.org.au

ARIES New Education for Sustainability (EfS) Portal    
The Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability (ARIES)developed the EfS portal to provide a central source of information on this new and emerging field. The site contains: a comprehensive explanation of Education for Sustainability (EfS); sector specific EfS information; and the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development initiatives.
The URL is: http://www.aries.mq.edu.au/portal/index.htm

Australian Association for EE National Conference    
October 3-7, 2006 ~ Bunbury, Western Australia

2006 marks the 25th anniversary of the Australian Association for Environmental Education and this years' conference is aptly entitled "Sharing Wisdom for our Future: Environmental

Education in Action." The conference will take place alongside of the Millennium Kids Conference (http://www.millenniumkids.com.au/index2.htm), a youth leadership organization, weaving together a wide range of perspectives, methods, and approaches for a sustainable future.
The URL is: http://www.promaco.com.au/conference/2006/a2e2/ind...

Eco-Online    
Premiers Department of Queensland and the Smithsonian Institute partnership website provides case studies of various eco projects around the world for students to explore and then undertake further learning activities.
The URL is: http://www.eco-online.qld.edu.au/

Environment Australia    
The education segment of Environment Australia Online offers resources for the classroom, as well as professional development. Links to other EE resources in Australia.
The URL is: http://www.deh.gov.au/education/

A rare look into the endangered New Zealand Brown Teal    
Information source about the critically endangered New Zealand Brown Teal. The site aims to provide quality up to date information about the species and the work going into recovering it from possible exinction.
The URL is: http://www.brownteal.com/

Shorebird Sister Schools Program    
An online education program that tracks the annual migration of shorebirds. Resources include: K-12 curricula, a listerv, maps and photos. Sponsored by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Also available in Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Japanese.
The URL is: http://216.149.9.196/

Australian Wildlife on the Web    
Australian wildlife photographs by Bruce Thomson. Images of Australian endangered species - please email bruce on the contact given for free images.
The URL is: http://www.auswildlife.com

Ecosustainable Hub    
A comprehensive one-stop connection to resources and tools on ecology, environment and sustainability.
The URL is: http://www.ecosustainable.com.au/

Brucie's Buddies Home Page    
Activities, cartoons, an interactive rubbish game, and environmental questions and answers for kids. Also the opportunity to join Brucie's Buddies, a club for kids who care for the environment. From the Southland Regional Council, New Zealand
The URL is: http://www.BruceCGull.com/

Footprint Consulting Limited    
Outdoor-based programmes in Scotland and New Zealand training leaders and teachers in an

ecopsychological model of self-development.
The URL is: http://www.footprint-education.org

Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC)    
KCC is a children's conservation club in New Zealand. The site has been developed for children to learn more about New Zealand's wildlife and wild places.
The URL is: http://www.kcc.org.nz/

Landlearn - Food and Agriculture in the Classroom    
This Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Victoria, Australia) Program promotes EE through education about sustainable agriculture and landcare. Resources include curriculum units, resources and support for schools, activities like Adopt-a-Classroom, a quarterly newsletter, professional development for teachers, careers festivals and partnerships with industry and other ed. programs.
The URL is: http://landlearn.netc.net.au/

Gould League    
Australian EE site with activity-based student programs and professional development for teachers. "Wildscape" your school ground and attract wildlife. Explore the ocean and go beachcombing online by visiting "Sea for Yourself".
The URL is: http://www.gould.edu.au/

Hands on for Habitat!    
Hands on for Habitat! is an interactive environment consisting of Habitatia, a social village surrounded by habitats, where participants show up as threatened species of their choice. Participants can visit the various habitats and social rooms, "talk" to each other, or become involved in debates in the Supreme Court of End. Species on the Brink. From Environment Australia. Requires software.
The URL is: http://www.ea.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/infor...

Australian Sustainable Schools Program    
The defining feature of the Sustainable Schools Program (SSP) is the integration of existing and fragmented approaches to sustainability education into a holistic program with measurable environmental, educational, economic and social outcomes.
The URL is: mailto:jenny.dibley@deh.gov.au

Australia's Biodiversity    
Developed by Australian Museum Online this site has biodiversity fact sheets, information on how to conserve biodiversity through sustainable living practices, RealMedia films on biodiversity, and links to biodiversity and forestry case studies in Australia.
The URL is: http://www.austmus.gov.au/biodiversity/index.htm

Native Forest Network    
NFN is working to protect native forests, stop pollution from pulp and paper mills, reduce consumer demand for virgin wood and promote alternative fiber.
The URL is: http://www.nativeforest.org/

Organic Weed Management Project    
Contains research reports from field and mail survey work, a "what's new" section for Australia and overseas, a library section, and a comprehensive listing of web links related to organic and sustainable agriculture around the world. A project of the University of New England, Australia.
The URL is: http://www.une.edu.au/agronomy/agsystems/organic/

Food Webs    
The Gould League Food Web kit, focusing on African and Australian woodlands and Antarctica, consists of 80 large magnetic pictures of animals and plants and a primary or secondary school book of activities. Interactive food web building games that support the kit are available on-line. Ordering information and prices for the kits are available (from Australia).
The URL is: http://www.gould.edu.au/foodwebs/index.html

Eco-ActionNZ - New Zealand    
A course for post-high school and college students in New Zealand. Heavy environmental emphasis, sustainability and data gathering.
The URL is: http://www.ecoactionz.co.nz/

Ribbons of Blue    
"An Australian environmental education program aimed at increasing community awareness about local water quality and taking action for a better environment. The program involves school students, community groups, and local government in monitoring water quality."
The URL is: http://www.wrc.wa.gov.au/ribbons/index.html

Australian Coastal Atlas    
Provided by the Australian Dept.of the Environment and Heritage, this site allows users to construct, view, and print multilayered custom maps of Australia's coastal zones. The Atlas includes maps and images of the coastal zone showing information about water quality, climate, fisheries and more!
The URL is: http://www.environment.gov.au/marine/coastal_atlas...

Environmental Board Game    
"A new environmental board game created by CSIRO turns learning into fun - especially for primary producers challenged by issues of tree clearing and land development in regional Queensland.. dramatically illustrates the effects that clearing vegetation has on the animals and plants living there. The game also shows the value of restoring vegetation in rural landscapes."
The URL is: http://www.csiro.au/page.asp?type=imageDef&id=game...

Environment Gateway    
The Environment Gateway is an initiative of the Victorian Government and aims to improve access to on-line environmental information by connecting users to a range of government and other relevant websites.
The URL is: http://www.environment.vic.gov.au/

Chinese Conservation Education Trust    
The CCET was founded in April 2002 by a group of enthusiastic Chinese people dedicated to the promotion of conservation concept to the Chinese community in New Zealand.
The URL is: http://www.ccet.org.nz/

New Zealand Association for EE Conference    
January 22-25, 2006 ~ Auckland, New Zealand

The conference theme "Turning Point - Taka huri haere mai te wa" embodies the Maori worldview of the evolution of time. Environmental educators will have the opportunity to share the experience of the past in order to create a new era of sustainability. Focus will be on cultural diversity and the future of education for sustainability.
The URL is: http://www.cce.auckland.ac.nz/conferences/index.cf...

New Zealand Birds    
New Zealand's birds and their conservation status together with a monthly journal including the wider environmental issues.
The URL is: http://nzbirds.com/

Environmental Education in New Zealand Schools Report    
Report on current practice in environmental education in New Zealand schools using a range of methods – a literature review of national and international practice, a national survey of schools, and eight case studies looking at schools/kura where environmental education is a strong focus, and key findings from each research component.
The URL is: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=documen...

CERES Community Environment Park    
10 acre site in inner Melbourne, hosting environmental and cultural education, organic market and cafe, bushfoods and permaculture nursery, farm and stables, festivals and events, weekend workshops, sustainability information and displays.
The URL is: http://www.ceres.org.au

Eco'tude: changing your school's ecological attitude    
Eco'tude is an online resource that allows Australian students to consider their school's environmental impact, empowers them to take action and change their schools attitude. Students can determine the size of their school's

ecological footprint.
The URL is: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/ecotude/

Reuters World Environmental News    
Daily environmental news from Reuters wire service - searchable by topic area or keyword. Also available as a daily email. Provided by Planet Ark, Australia.
The URL is: http://www.planetark.org/dailynewshome.cfm

Environment Australia: Endangered Species Program      
Resources and information about endangered species in Australia including conservation action plans, species fact sheets and a green kids guide.
The URL is: http://www.ea.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/

Environmental Education Directory of New Zealand    
"The range of materials included in this directory is extensive and includes a variety of approaches for education about the environment (information about environmental phenomena), education in the environment (field studies and other outdoor activities) and education for or with the environment (activities directed at influencing environmental concerns)."
The URL is: http://www.eednz.org.nz/

Griffith ECOHOT line    
An Australian site with "guidelines for students and teachers on using the World Wide Web when researching and teaching environmental topics." Includes many useful links, although the unique feature of this site is the ideas concerning evaluation of Internet sources. Provided by Griffith University.
The URL is: http://www.ens.gu.edu.au/ciree/ECOHOT/

The Corporate Environmental Office Pty Ltd    
This Australian-based site provides free-to-access and subscription service for access to environmental management informaton.
The URL is: http://www.tceo.com.au/

Australian Association for Environmental Education ( South Australian Chapter)    
We seek to develop an understanding of the interrelationship between the elements of the total environment, positive attitudes towards it and the skills which will enable people to actively engage in its well being. Our association brings together educators from schools, universities, industry, zoos, museums, reserves, and conservation groups.
The URL is: http://users.chariot.net.au/~aaee/

Eco Practical Activist Net    
The Eco Practical Activist Net is a place for information on the conservation of Endangered Species and other native flora and fauna, links to Eco sites, including practical information for Eco Activism and Endangered Species information, access to lists of Endangered Species in Australia.
The URL is: http://epanet.angelnco.com/

Education About and For Sustainability    
To address the role of Business Schools in progressing the sustainability agenda, a study was commissioned by the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage. Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability (ARIES) conducted this study into the mainstreaming of sustainability education.

Electronic copies can be downloaded from the ARIES website.
The URL is: http://www.aries.mq.edu.au/news.htm

Extinction of Biodiversity    
Site discusses the causes of extinction and loss of biodiversity in the area. Provides list of extinct species and last date sited and endangered species with description, habitat, etc. Also latest news articles and various related resources.
The URL is: http://www.acess.250x.com/

ARIES Review of Whole-School Sustainability ~ Australia    
Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability (ARIES) releases study: Whole-school Approaches to Sustainability: An international review of whole-school sustainability programs, commissioned by the Australian Government. The study documents the experiences, achievements and lessons learned from nationwide, whole-school initiatives developing around the world. International initiatives such as Enviroschools, Eco-schools, Learnscapes and Green Schools were reviewed to assist in identifying key features and critical success factors which characterise a Sustainable School.

E-copies are downloadable from the website. To obtain a hardcopy, please contact:

ARIES Coordinator, Graduate School of the Environment, Macquarie University, Sydney North Ryde NSW 2109 Australia; ariescoordinator@gse.mq.edu.au
The URL is: http://www.aries.mq.edu.au/project.htm

Coast to the High Country    
Teacher support for environmental education based on the Ministry of Education's Guidelines for Environmental Education in New Zealand Schools. The tools and programmes offered "are flexible and intended to be developed in parternship with the class teacher, although "off the shelf" programmes are available too".
The URL is: http://www.enved.org.nz/

Project Nature-Ed    
'COOEEads' provides a weekly email listing of jobs, consultancies, tenders, scholarships and grants in the fields of outdoor / environmental

education, interpretive communication and park management in Australia (and New Zealand).
The URL is: http://www.projectnatureed.com.au/cooeeads.htm

Platypus Online Resource Guide: Etymology, Bibliography, Links    
What is a Platypus and other Quandaries? Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Online Resource Guide: Etymology, Bibliography, Links.
The URL is: http://dcn.davis.ca.us/go/platypus/platwhat.html

Ecological Design Foundation: Sustainments Website    
"The EcoDesign Foundation is one of the only education institutions around the world wholly dedicated to teaching and researching of

sustainability by design." Information on workshops and study guides.
The URL is: http://www.edf.edu.au/

Sunshine Online    
A comprehensive resource developed for teachers and children (5-12 year olds). Nature Library, "Kids into Action" interactive activities, links to schools all over the world, read books in The Book Store, new themes every week.
The URL is: http://www.sunshine.co.nz/nz/index.html

Tipu Ake - A Leadership Model for Innovative Organisations    
Growing a rich future for all the world's future children. The Indigenous Maori people of Te Whaiti Nui-a-Toi, New Zealand are Kiatiaki(guardians)of Te Whirinaki -one of the world's most precious areas of unspoiled rainforest. They understand the interconnected nature of life, are steeped in a tradition of sustainability and share their leadership wisdom on this website.
The URL is: http://www.tipuake.org.nz

Reuters 'World Environment News' at Planet Ark    
The Planet Ark site hosts a daily 'World Environment News' service from the Reuters News Agency. It also has nearly 6,000 environmental news stories that kids and teachers can search through by topic and free Planet Ark software.



The site also contains free downloadable environmental education software and a daily environmental news e-mail service.
The URL is: http://www.planetark.org/index.cfm

Tararu Valley Sanctuary    
Tararu Valley Sanctuary is a co-operatively run rainforest Valley - near Auckland, New Zealand. As well as restoring New Zealand rainforest and developing a sustainable living community, we have an exciting adventure recreation schedule offering activities from seakayaking to backcountry hiking and more.
The URL is: http://www.tararuvalley.org/

Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability (ARIES)    
ARIES is the first national institute devoted to the research of education for sustainability and will undertake a range of research projects aimed at better understanding methods of motivating and engaging organisations, governments, communities, and individuals into making changes for environmental sustainability.
The URL is: http://www.pr.mq.edu.au/events/index.asp?ItemID=15...

The EnviroSchools Foundation ~ New Zealand    
The Enviroschools Foundation provides support and strategic direction for a nationwide sustainable schools programme. Through the Enviroschools approach students develop skills, understanding, knowledge and confidence through planning, designing and creating a sustainable school. Action projects undertaken by enviroschools have both environmental and educational outcomes that benefit the school and the wider community. The Facilitated Enviroschools Programme is a three year environmental learning and action process, providing the involved schools an extensive resource kit and a trained facilitator. The Enviroschools Awards Scheme is an incentive program designed for schools to become actively involved in environmental education through various levels of acheivement.
The URL is: http://www.enviroschools.org.nz/howitworks.php

Eco-Adenture @ Earthwise Living Foundation ~ New Zealand    
10-week semester programme, based at Tararu Valley Sanctuary, a private forest retreat in the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Students undertake a wide range of ecology and conservation projects in and around the Valley, gaining hands-on experience. No prior ecology/conservation experience is necessary. Email for more info: info@elfnz.com
The URL is: http://www.elfnz.com/

The Castle Rock Institute    
Provides college-level environmental humanities programs in North Carolina, Australia, and New Zealand that combine group living, outdoor adventure, academic instruction, and international travel. The CRI Environmental Humanities program takes 8-12 students each semester to three different international ecosystems for extended contact with remote natural areas, environmental issues, and indigenous peoples.
The URL is: http://www.castle-rock.org

Kaitiakitanga in New Zealand    
Learn about the Kaitiakitanga educational and environmental restoration programs in New Zealand (http://www.kaitiakitanga.net/). Andree Mathieu, sustainability writer from Quebec, writes "This Maori concept of kaitiakitanga should inspire anyone who is interested in sustainability." (View full text: http://www.kaitiakitanga.net/stories/origins%20research.htm)

Other resources include "Tipu Ake: Self-help resources for leadership development, organisational transformation and sustainability" (http://www.tipuake.org.nz/).
The URL is: http://www.kaitiakitanga.net


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