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Pacific Islands Office: Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Programs | Projects
National IESL Project (IESL@PALAUNET.COM)
P.O. Box 3000, Koror, Palau 96940
Phone: (680) 488-4909 Fax: (680) 488-1169
The primary goal of the "Informal Employment & Sustainable Livelihood (IESL)" project is to increase agriculture, fisheries, and eco-tourism production, thereby creating employment opportunities, for sustainable livelihoods. Current services provided are: a) promoting and implementing IESL activities; b) technical assistance on agriculture; c) selling seeds, seedlings and plants; d) promoting state-level sustainable food programs; e) provide educational services on local food, nutrition and our environment, especially to elementary schools, and f) facilitating the development of state IESL action plans. In 1997, the Government of the Republic of Palau and UNDP launched IESL. The Executing Agent of the project is the Ministry of State. The implementing agent is the Palau Community Action Agency, as Secretariat of the National IESL Task Force.
Sustainable Development Organizations | Agencies | Vendors
Ashoka
1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1920, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Phone: (703) 527-8300 Fax: (703) 527-8383
Ashoka Indonesia
J1 Siliwangi 16, Bandung 40141, Indonesia
Phone: 62-22-203-7407 Fax: 62-22-236-515
"Ashoka is a global not-for-profit organization that finds and supports outstanding individuals with ideas for far-reaching social change. The men and women who become Ashoka Fellows share a strong entrepreneurial character as well as their passion for social causes. Ashoka's modest investment in these social entrepreneurs yields regional and national advances in education, health, human rights, the environment, and other areas of social concern. The Ashoka Global Fellowship now includes nearly 800 Fellows at work in 33 countries. Ashoka seeks to:
Encourage and assist individuals in making important innovations for the public good; Build an active mutual help fellowship among such public service entrepreneurs, both established and beginning, across all barriers; and Educate the public about other areas of the world, especially through person-to-person contact."
Asian Development Bank
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong, 0401 Metro Manila, Philippines
Postal Address: Asian Development Bank
P.O. Box 789, Manila Central Post Office, 0980 Manila,
Philippines Tel: (632) 632-4444 Fax: (632) 636-2444
information@mail.asiandevbank.org
The Asian Development Bank, a development finance institution owned by more than 50 countries, promotes the economic and social progress of developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Center for Resource Management
Paul Parker OR Nancy Nelson
1104 East. Ashton Avenue, Suite 210, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Phone: (801) 466-3600 Fax: (801) 466-6800
The Center for Resource Management is a national non-profit organization with over 15 years of experience in fostering environmental collaboration, consensus building, and policy research involving the business community, environmental groups, Indian tribes, scientists, and government leaders. The Center for Resource Management is dedicated to balancing the needs for ecological preservation and economic development through consensus building, research, and collaborative demonstration projects.
Commonwealth Utilities Corporation
Timothy P. Villagomez, Executive Director
Pamela Mathis, Special Advisor Corporate Communications
P.O. Box 1220, Saipan, MP 96950
Phone: (670) 322-4033 Fax: (670) 322-4323
E-mail: CUC@Saipan.com
The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is dedicated to providing reliable, environmentally sensitive and efficient power, water and wastewater services for the people of the CNMI.
The Earth Network for Sustainable Development
Earth Council / Consejo de la Tierra / Conseil de la Terre
Apartado 2323-1002 San José, Costa Rica
Tel: +506-256-1611; Fax: +506-255-2197
e-mail: eci@terra.ecouncil.ac.cr
"The Earth Council is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that was created in September 1992 to promote and advance the implementation of the Earth Summit agreements. It is led by a body of 18 Members, drawn from the world's political, business, scientific and non-governmental communities. Sixteen eminent world leaders serve as Honorary Members, and an 18 member Earth Council Institute functions as an advisory board."
"Three fundamental objectives have guided the work of the Earth Council since its inception: to promote awareness for the needed transition to more sustainable and equitable patterns of development to encourage public participation in decision-making processes at all levels of government to build bridges of understanding and cooperation between important actors of civil society and governments worldwide."
The Earth Pledge Foundation
485 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10022
phone: (212)688-2216 fax: (212)758-0832
"The Earth Pledge Foundation (EPF) promotes the principles and practices of sustainable development--the need to balance the desire for economic growth with the necessity of environmental protection. EPF is a non-profit foundation which recognizes appropriate intersections between business interests and environmental, social, and cultural concerns. The Foundation builds mutually beneficial partnerships between these often competing forces by encouraging economic growth through the development of sustainable practices. EPF projects span the fields of art, architecture, community development, agriculture, cuisine, tourism, education, and media."
Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International (FSPI)
Kathy Fry, Regional Manager (kfry@vanuatu.com.vu)
P.O. Box 951, Port Vila, Vanuatu
phone: (678) 22915 fax: (678) 24510
The Foundation of the Peoples of the South Pacific International (FSPI) is an incorporated network of independent non-governmental organizations who have worked together for more than 33 years to strengthen integrated rural development in the Pacific Islands. The network currently has 10 members that are either national island NGOs (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati) or 'metropolitan' NGOs (UK, Australia, USA). The metropolitan members strengthen our network by providing linkages to donor funding for projects designed and implemented by the national members and community partners, as well as opportunities to sub-contract work on donor funded bi-lateral aid programmes. The national members are our grassroots foundation to work directly with communities and people of the Pacific to help them develop their own capacity for livelihood improvements. FSPI, the regional coordinating nexus between all members, provides managerial and technical assistance for larger, multi-country projects and consultancies that enable us to transfer skills and lessons learned between all members and their community partners. FSPI is interested to expand its membership network to other Pacific Island NGOs who may be interested in collaboration in development. As well, FSPI is working in close partnership with the inter-governmental organizations in the Pacific such a SPC, SPREP and the Forum.
Community development is a strong cross-program foci of the FSPI partners, as is institution building and localization. However FSPI also has specialized programme experience in: community forestry and the production of EcoTimber; participatory resource management; environmental education and conservation; small enterprise development; family heath; reproductive health; population education and awareness; nutrition and home gardening; non-formal education; women in development; water supplies, latrines, and environmental health; community and appropriate technology; drama training for community education; use of participatory tools for resource management, decision making and conflict prevention/resolution. Our greatest strengths are our professional management capacity and our established development implementation networks into rural communities.
International Fund for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency
777 North Capitol Street, N.E., Suite 805, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 408-7916 Fax: (202) 371-5115
International Institute for Sustainable Development
(204) 958-7700
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) mission is to promote sustainable development in decision making internationally. It maintains a comprehensive web site of new knowledge and concepts, policies, information about best practices, and measures of progress.
Native Hawaiian Advisory Council
1088 Bishop Street, Suite 1204, Honolulu Hawai`I 96813
(808) 523-1445
or Native Hawaiian Advisory Council
684 Keolu Drive, Kailua, Hawai`I 96734
(808) 261-6318
Nautilus Institute for Security & Sustainable Development
1831 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1902
Tel: (510) 204-9296 Fax: (510) 204-9298
"The Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainable Development is a policy-oriented research and consulting organization. Nautilus promotes international cooperation for security and ecologically sustainable development. Programs embrace both global and regional issues, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Nautilus produces reports, organizes seminars, and provides educational and training services for policymakers, media, researchers and community groups. Core staff are based in Berkeley, with associates in Washington, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. Research draws from many disciplines, including environmental economics and science, energy and resource planning and international relations. Nautilus is a non-profit funded organization funded primarily by grants and contributions."
Resource Renewable Institute
Peggy Lauer
(415) 945-3774
The Resource Renewal Institute supports innovative environmental management internationally. RRI's main role is to advocate the implementation of Green Plans - long-term, comprehensive environmental strategies. RRI supports the Green Plan Center, a networking and reference service that assists people interested in green planning.
Solomon Islands Development Trust
Mr. Abraham Baeneasia, Director
PO Box 147, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Ph: (677) 23409 Fax: (677) 21131
E-mail: sidt@welkam.solomon.com.sb
SPREP (South Pacific Regional Environmental Programme) (sprep@sprep.org.ws)
PO Box 240, Vaitele, Apia, Samoa
Tel: (685) 21929 Fax: (685) 20231
EPA Headquarters
Region 9
"The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) is a regional organisation established by the governments and administrations of the Pacific region to look after its environment. This is reflected in the Mission Statement of SPREP which calls on the organisation, "to promote co-operation in the South Pacific region and to provide assistance in order to protect and improve its environment and to ensure sustainable development for present and future generations". SPREP's members total 26, consisting of all 22 Pacific island countries and territories, and four developed countries with direct interests in the region: Australia, France, New Zealand and the United States of America."
Sustainable Development Institute, Micronesian Area Research Center
University of Guam
303 University Drive, UOG Station
Mangilao, Guam 96923
The Sustainable Development Institute of the Micronesian Area Research Center at the University of Guam was created to channel and focus expertise in economic analysis towards development problems and opportunities in the service region. The goals of the SDI-MARC are to: 1) Improve the ability of MARC to respond to research needs that require expertise in the areas of eco-tourism, sustainable development, and applied tourism research. 2) Provide a forum for obtaining input, sharing ideas, facilitating comprehensive planning, testing hypotheses, and disseminating results.
Sustainable Strategies
152 Commonwealth Ave., Concord, MA USA 01742
Tel: (508) 369-9440 Fax: (508) 369-2484
E-mail: watercon@igc.apc.org
"Sustainable Strategies is an engineering, design and consulting firm specializing in innovative, alternative onsite wastewater treatment systems, including packaged aerobic treatment plants (such as BioClere and FAST), aerated lagoons, composting toilets and ecological gray-water systems, Wisconsin Mounds, phytoremediation, artificial wetlands, improved soil absorption equipment, alternative oil/water separators, shared systems and drip irrigation. We also offer resource conservation consulting and home efficiency walk-throughs."
Tonga Community Development Trust
P.O. Box 519, Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Phone: (676) 21494 Fax: (676) 24898
E-mail: tcdt@candw.to
Tevita Taukei Vea'ila, Environmental Project Officer
Tonga has a limited resource base, fragile environment, and delicate ecosystem. Traditional knowledge and respect for the environment should be maintained. Tonga Trust is an indigenous, non-government organization that aims to assist and promote appropriate sustainable development in Tonga. Tonga Trust projects include Environmental Education, Forest Reserve Conservation, Pesticide Awareness Project, and Tonga Replanting Environmental Education. Environmental Education aims to promote public awareness of local and global issues, strengthen good relationships between people and their environment, and infuse the environmental aspects of teaching/ learning strategies into existing courses of study.
TRB Architects
Cliff Terry (trb@trbarch.com)
P.O. BOX 1714-T202, Koror, Palau 96940
Phone: (680) 488-5770 Fax: (680) 488-5770
TRB Architects, Ltd. is a full service architectural firm with offices in Tinian, MP. We specialize in appropriate, energy-efficient architecture for projects on Pacific island sites. Our practice spans the Pacific basin, from Hawaii to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Territories of Guam and American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau and the Cook Islands.
TRB is fully committed to the principles of sustainable design for projects on Pacific island sites, where resources are scarce and energy sources expensive. Our work has involved an increasing number of ecotourism facilities across the region, from the Marshall Islands to Palau. TRB focuses on the design of energy-efficient, resource conserving architectural projects; eco-tourism facility design; energy consultation, including natural daylighting and ventilation systems; alternate energy and water conservation systems; energy code development; and project management.
Sustainable Development Publications
Daughters of the Pacific
by Zohl de Ishtar, Spinifex Press Pty Ltd: Australia, 1994
"Indigenous women from across the Pacific have a voice in this book. Zohl de Ishtar travelled the Pacific during 1986-87 on behalf of Women Working for a Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific and interviewed women of many nations. Following up with extensive research, Zohl de Ishtar has written an impressive book that gives a voice to the Pacific women and shows what strength there is in these underknown cultures, our nearest neighbours. The nuclear industry, tourism, dumping of waste, pollution of the oceans all carry a huge price for these islands on the rim of the world, and on the rim of our imaginations. Countries covered are: Hawaii, The Marshall Islands, The Northern Marianas, Guam, Belau, Fiji, Australia, Aoteareo/New Zealand & Te Ao Maohi/Tahiti Polynesia."
The Ecosystems of Small Islands in the South West Pacific
South Pacific Regional Environment Programme. 1993.
SPREP Reports and Studies No. 63. Apia, Western Samoa : SPREP.
Kupa`A Ma Hope O Ka `Aina: A Workbook for Environmental Justice for Native Hawaiians
Edited by M. Casey Jarman, Mia S. Oana and Kekailoa Perry
"This book, Kupa `a Mahope o Ka `Aina: A Workbook for Environmental Justice for Native Hawaiians, discusses the major environmental laws that affect Hawaiians and provides guidance for Hawaiian communities who want to participate in Hawaii's environmental decision making process."
The Price Of Paradise: Lucky We Live Hawaii
Edited by Randall W. Roth, Mutual Publishing: Honolulu, 1992
Population And Development: Toward A Palau National Policy For Sustainable Human Development
The Palau National Committee on Population and Children, March 1997
Ms. Maria Rehuher, Chairperson
Dr. Caleb Otto, Co-Chairperson
Office of the President, Republic of Palau
Phone: (680) 587-1116 Fax (680) 587-3521.
Sustainable Development Policies and Action Plan: Palau
Palau Visitors Authority
, May 1997P.O. Box 256, Koror Palau 96940
Phone: (680) 488-2793/1930 Fax: (680) 488-1453/1725
E-mail: pva@palaunet.com
This report, "Sustainable Development Policies and Action Plan," is divided into two sections: the State of Sustainable Tourism in Palau and Issues, Policies and Implementation. Section one provides general information on the Sustainable Tourism Roundtable held in May of this year and narrative summary of the forum. Immediate actions Palau must take to protect its tourism environment, maximize return on its resources and plan for the future include: identification of major issues; preparation of an action plan, development guidelines and standards; enforcement of existing regulations; increased awareness of problems and issues, as related to tourism, facing Palau. Section two identifies twenty-three of the most urgent issues, formulated at the Roundtable, that must be addressed if Palau is to seriously consider developing a sustainable tourism industry. These issues relate to such areas as: sustainable forum planning, green management of tour operations, green marketing, employee health and benefits, financing and funding, monitoring and research, enforcement, sustainable design, waste management, energy and water conservation, marine debris reduction, partnership in sustainable tourism, training and education and public education programs.
Sustainable America: A New Consensus for Prosperity, Opportunity, and a Healthy Environment for the Future
The President's Council on Sustainable Development
730 Jackson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20503
E-mail: pcsd@igc.apc.org
"For nearly three years, we have jointly chaired a remarkable group of individuals - leaders from government, business, environmental, civil rights, labor, and Native American organizations - in an effort to overcome long years of conflict and agree on ways to achieve national environmental, economic, and social goals. President Clinton asked us to advise him on sustainable development, the idea that the quality of the country's future rests on integrating the economy, equity, and environment in national policy. This report is the expression of an agreement that has surprised us by its unanimity and its emphasis on values, consensus, and community. It is a beginning, the start of a national journey toward sustainability, but not a detailed roadmap. Council believed that it was important to look to the future and articulate a vision of what is desirable and possible. It sought to develop a set of common goals and beliefs as the foundation for its policy recommendations. This was crucial to achieving consensus about policies that would help realize its goals."
Sustainable Development Video
Green Planning & Sustainable Energy Management
In The Pacific Islands
Resource Renewal Institute, 1997. (30 minutes)
Fort Mason Center Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 928-3774 Fax: (415) 928-6529