UB LibGuides: Sustainability: Websites

Selected Websites

Open access journals related to sustainability topics:

Ecology and Society: A Journal of Integrative Science for Resilience and Sustainability
Multidisciplinary journal "concerned with the relationship between society and the life-supporting ecosystems on which human wellbeing ultimately depends."
Electronic Green Journal
"A professional peer-reviewed publication devoted to disseminating information concerning environmental protection, conservation, management of natural resources, and ecologically-balanced regional development."
Environmental Health Perspectives
"A forum for the discussion of the interrelationships between the environment and human health."
Sustainability
"Journal of environmental, cultural, economic and social sustainability of human beings."
Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy
"A forum for cross-disciplinary discussion of empirical science as well as practice and policy developments related to sustainability."

Additional Websites:

Earth Trends
"Highlights the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world. The site offers the public a comprehensive collection of vital statistics, maps, and graphics for more than 200 countries."
The Global ARC
"The Global ARC brings together educators, researchers, scientists, professionals, students and community organizers to integrate and scale up actionable knowledge and sustainability solutions across urban-rural divides."
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Canadian-based, international public policy research institute for sustainable development.
Local Governments for Sustainability
Includes case studies, reference guides, toolkits, sustainability rating systems for communities, news releases and more.
Sustainable Cities Collective

Covers the fields of building and design, planning, resources, populace, economy, and transportation.

Sustainable Communities Online
Clearinghouse for online information about sustainability initiatives, programs and organizations.

Online Videos

green.tv

An online TV channel with films from a number of environmental organizations, including the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Water Aid, and more.

TED Talks on a Greener Future

Features speakers who share "ideas worth spreading" for a greener future.

Online Maps

UN Atlas of the Oceans
Find information on the uses, issues, monitoring, and geography of the oceans, as well their origins and ecology.
UN Statistics Division - Environmental Indicators
Indicator maps with coverage across countries are provided for air and climate, biodiversity, energy and minerals, and other themes.
USA.gov Environmental Maps
A list of maps, including crop maps, national forest maps, water maps, and more.