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Sponsors
Council of Visionaries
Adam J Lewis Family Foundation
The Lewis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2002 by philanthropist Adam J. Lewis. The Lewis Foundation seeks to award grants to other nonprofit organizations and/or individuals that are involved in environmental responsibility, green space issues and research, in addition to helping preserve wilderness and natural resources. More information...
Friends of Sustainability
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. More information...
Altruists
The Small Planet Institute
Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé founded the Small Planet Institute in 2001 to further an historic transition: a worldwide shift from the dominant, failing notion of democracy — as something done to us or for us — toward democracy as a rewarding way of life: a culture in which citizens infuse the values of inclusion, fairness and mutual accountability into all dimensions of public life. More information...
David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation's mission is to protect the diversity of nature and our quality of life. It works with government, business and individuals to conserve our environment by providing science-based education, advocacy and policy work, and acting as a catalyst for the social change that today's situation demands. More information...
Crea and Phil Lintilhac
Mrs. Crea Lintilhac and Dr. Phil Lintilhac live in Shelburne, Vermont. Dr. Lintilhac has served on the faculty of the University of Vermont for over 30 years, specializing in plant development and the cellular architecture of plants. Mrs. Lintilhac is a member of the Board of Advisors at the Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont. They have three children Paul, Louise, and Will Lintilhac.
Lintilhac Foundation
The Lintilhac Foundation is a private foundation overseen by Phil and Crea Lintilhac with their daughter Louise. The foundation’s scope includes local scientific, environmental, and educational issues. It annually supports over 100 projects and organizations across Vermont. More information…
Partners
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (AIES)
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (AIES) is the premier environmental education and research program in the Middle East, preparing future Arab and Jewish leaders to cooperatively solve the region's environmental challenges. Affiliated with Ben-Gurion University, AIES houses academic programs, research, and international cooperation initiatives on a range of environmental concerns and challenges. More information…
The Canary Project
The Canary Project produces visual media, events, and artwork that builds public understanding of human-induced climate change and energize commitment to solutions. They employ key strategies that include visualizing global warming in compelling ways that leverage data and communicate a sense of urgency; integrating the tools of art with those of science, education, mass communication and other disciplines that enhance our ability to engage diverse audiences; investigating questions lying at the root of our current ecological crisis and provoke reflection on those questions; cultivating media attention to further inform a broad public and to create excitement around the issue; and distributing information on concrete actions people can take to cut carbon emissions and lead people to take more action. More information…
Earth Day Network
Earth Day Network, which grew out of the original Earth Day in 1970, is the international non-profit organization driving the momentum behind Earth Day. Partnering with 20,000 organizations in 190 countries, Earth Day Network aims to achieve its mission of broadening and diversifying the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable environment. The organization pursues its mission through a combination of education, public policy and consumer activism campaigns.More information…
Earth Economics
Earth Economics is devoted to advancing and applying the science of ecological economics to promote healthy ecosystems, communities and economies, and to halting the globalization of unsustainable economic policies.
Focusing on the vital areas of toxics, forests, fisheries and global trade policy, Earth Economics achieves its goals through organization, education and advocacy. More information…
Eco-Officiency
Eco-officiency offers sustainable consulting services for small and medium sized businesses including; conducting assessments, developing sustainability plans, facilitation of green teams, developing CSR reports, and conducting training. More information…
Encyclopedia of Earth
The Encyclopedia of Earth is an electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. It is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other’s work. More information…
Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
The Gund Institute is a transdisciplinary research, teaching, and service organization focused on developing integrative solutions. It hosts solutions-focused workshops and courses (ateliers), Graduate Certificates in Ecological Economics and Ecological Design, online “metacourses” and integrative research and service projects on a broad range of topics. More information…
Landslides Aerial Photography
Alex S. MacLean founded Landslides Aerial Photography in the 1970s. He has flown over most of the United States and parts of Europe. His photographs have been exhibited in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia and have been the subject of four books. His work has been recognized with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Graham Foundation, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and the American Academy in Rome, which awarded him the 2003–2004 Prix de Rome in Landscape Architecture. More information…
Minuteman Press
Minuteman Press has been a leader in quick print technology for over 19 years. Our two locations have brought speedy turnaround to one and two color offset printing, high tech digital monochromatic and high-end digital color to our vast customer base.With our acquisition of Vermont Print and Mail in 2007, we have added a commercial dimension to our services. Vermont Print & Mail prides itself on producing larger runs of beautiful full color offset printing in a wide variety of products. VPM’s commercial mailing capacity opens up new direct mail marketing options to Minuteman customers. Blending elements of “quick” and “commercial” printing companies into one entity creates a true one stop shopping option for print buyers. Now we can offer our customers a complete range of printed products at very competitive prices.More information…
National Council for Science and the Environment
The National Council for Science and the Environment is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. They envision a society where environmental decisions by everyone are based on an accurate understanding of the underlying science, its meaning and limitations, and the potential consequences of their action or inaction. More information…
Population Media Center
The Population Media Center collaborates with the mass media and other organizations worldwide to: 1) Bring about stabilization of human population numbers at a level that can be sustained by the world’s natural resources, and 2) Lessen the harmful impact of humanity on the earth’s environment. The emphasis of PMC’s work is to educate people about the benefits of small families, encourage the use of effective family planning methods, elevate women’s status and promote gender equity. More information…
Seventh Generation, Inc.
Seventh Generation is committed to becoming the world’s most trusted brand of authentic, safe, and environmentally-responsible products for a healthy home. For 20 years, the closely held Burlington, Vermont-based company has been at the forefront of a cultural change in consumer behavior and business ethics. More information…
WiserEarth
WiserEarth is an open source, community-editable international directory and networking forum that maps, links and connects the largest movement in the world – the hundreds of thousands of organizations within civil society that address social justice, poverty, and the environment. WiserEarth provides the tools and a platform for non-profit organizations, funders, social entrepreneurs, students, organizers, academics, activists, scientists, and citizens to connect, collaborate, share resources and build alliances. More information…
World Future Council
The World Future Council brings the interests of future generations to the centre of policy making. Its 50 eminent members from around the globe have already successfully promoted change. The Council addresses challenges to our common future and provides decision-makers with effective policy solutions. In-depth research underpins advocacy work for international agreements, regional policy frameworks and national lawmaking and thus produces practical and tangible results. More information…
Associated Societies
American Ecological Engineering Society
The American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) shall promote the development of sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with its natural environment for the benefit of both by fostering education and outreach, extending professional development and associations, raising public awareness, and encouraging original research. More information…
American Society of Landscape Architects
Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing 17,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. The Society's mission is to lead, to educate, and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning, and artful design of our cultural and natural environments. More information…
The International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)
The International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) is a non-profit, member-driven association for professionals who are committed to making sustainability standard practice. Members share resources and best practices, and develop themselves professionally. Special reports, salary surveys, and the upcoming competency study are just a sampling of the rich content offered to members. More information...
