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Welcome to the PelicanWeb's Home Page

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The Pelican Web is to collect and analyze knowledge on both obstacles and incentives for sustainable development and, specifically, integral human development; and to publish the monthly, free subscription, open access PelicanWeb's Journal of Sustainable Development. The e-journal provides a monthly digest on current research pursuant to enhancing human solidarity, environmental sustainability, democratic governance, supporting technologies, and both secular and religious non-violence.

There is overwhelming evidence that violence is the main obstacle to sustainable development. It is also well known that there is an intrinsic link between patriarchy and violence. Therefore, mitigating violence requires overcoming the patriarchal mindset of male domination in both secular and religious institutions. Research and advocacy pursuant to overcoming this social malignancy is a pivotal element of the PelicanWeb's mission.

The web site includes directories of links to relevant "best of the web" content. The basic philosophy of the journal is Christian, but no source of wisdom is excluded. The Bible and other sacred scriptures, the U.N. "Millennium Development Goals" (MDGs), and UNESCO's guidance for the U.N. "Decade of Education for Sustainable Development" ( DESD) are used as a point of reference. Fostering a better understanding of the intersection between religious traditions and secular cultures is another crucial element of the PelicanWeb's mission.

Research Agenda

The current research agenda is to examine all the significant dimensions of sustainable development in order to integrate the resulting multi-dimensional knowledge and make it available in a form suitable for use sustainable development groups. Click here for a list of the dimensions already examined and under consideration. The issues on the "sustainable development paradox" will be incremental attempts at knowledge integration.

The following modes of research are being used:

  • Review and analysis of sustainable development concepts and trends.
  • Review and analysis of MDG projects and trends.
  • Review and analysis of human behavior in response to grow-sustain trade offs.
  • Use of system dynamics (causal-loop diagrams) to analyze trend determinants.
  • Use of Girardian analysis (mimetic theory) to analyze scapegoating behavior.
  • Use of inter-dependency matrices (NxN) to understand precedence relations.
  • Sacred scriptures from various traditions are used as a point of reference.


Knowledge Taxonomy and Links Database

The knowledge organization model that has been chosen for The Pelican Web and the Solidarity, Sustainability, and Non-Violence e-journal is a variation of the Knowledge Map of Chaim Zins. This is work in progress, and will continue to evolve in response to research needs. The current taxonomies and links organization are shown in the next table. The columns are defined as follows: Mega-discipline, Discipline, Specialty, Sub-specialty (or region, or acronym), Millennium Development Goal (MDG) or Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Theme , and Link name/content. The symbol "~" in a cell of a column indicates relevance to "all" categories in that column. The 5-dimensional taxonomy is shaping up as follows:

Mega-Disciplines

Divine Wisdom
Empirical Knowledge
Expert Knowledge
General Knowledge
Human Habitat
Human Sciences
Integrated Info
Science & Tech
Teamwork Info
Tools Info

Disciplines

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Biosphere
Anthropology
Economics
Sociology
Politics
Theology
Etc.

Specialties

Calculus
Statics
Organic
Biochemistry
Grasslands
Gender
Growth
Demographics
Democracy
Christian
Etc.

Sub-Specialties

Statistics
Tension
Reactions
Biofuels
Short-Grass
Violence
Finance
Culture
Elections
Protestant
Etc.

UN MDGs/ESDs

MDGs Goal 1
MDGs Goal 2
MDGs Goal 3
MDGs Goal 4
MDGs Goal 5
MDGs Goal 6
MDGs Goal 7
MDGs Goal 8
ESD Theme 1
ESD Theme 2
ESD Theme 3
ESD Theme 4
ESD Theme 5
ESD Theme 6
ESD Theme 7
ESD Theme 8

To view a list of selected links, click HERE.

To view the entire links database, click HERE.


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Telecommunication technologies make it feasible for news to reach us practically in real time and from every corner of the global village. There are general news services, customizable news services, news-based alert services, and also specialized news services that filter out all news that are unrelated to a given subject matter. At certain times, it is wise to view news coming from several services in order to ensure a complete and unbiased picture of an emerging situation.

To view the entire menu of links to news sources, click here.


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"In the beginning, the cosmos was a shapeless, chaotic mass, with Google brooding over the dark vapors ....".

Indeed, Google (or, preferably, Advanced Google) is a good place to start when searching for information and knowledge content online. But it may not be a good place to finish if the desired information requires a complex query or is buried somewhere in the "invisible web." A huge number of specialized directories and search engines are now available to help the researcher converge on the right file.

To view the entire menu of links to search tools, click here.


Archive

Links and Outlines for Posted Journal Issues

Volume Number Date Issue Theme & Topic Outline

Vol 1 No 1 May 2005 Cross-Gender Solidarity
Religious Patriarchy and Religious Misogyny
Ubiquity in Social and Religious Institutions
Patriarchy, Solidarity, and Sustainability
Recent and Current Research
Synthesis and Appeal to Religious Authorities
References and Notes

Vol 1 No 2 Jun 2005 The Phallocentric Syndrome
Secular and Religious Patriarchy
Truth, Freedom, and Care
Obstacles to Solidarity
Obstacles to Sustainability
Obstacles to Human Development
An Appeal to Secular Authorities
References and Notes

Vol 1 No 3 Jul 2005 From Patriarchy to Solidarity
Cross-Gender Solidarity
The Phallocentric Syndrome
Transition from Patriarchy to Solidarity
Solidarity and Subsidiarity
Healing of the Phallocentric Syndrome
An Appeal to All Religious People
References and Notes

Vol 1 No 4 Aug 2005 Synthesis of Patriarchy and Solidarity
The Patriarchy-Solidarity Process
Cross-Gender Solidarity
The Phallocentric Syndrome
From Patriarchy to Solidarity
There is no Roadmap for the Transition
An Appeal to All People of Good Will
References and Notes

Vol 1 No 5 Sep 2005 From Solidarity to Sustainability
The Solidarity-Sustainability Process
Some Further Reflections on Solidarity
The Concept of "Sustainability"
Sustainability Requires Solidarity
Is Sustainability a Matter of Survival?
The Micah Challenge
References and Notes

Vol 1 No 6 Oct 2005 Dimensions of Sustainability
The Journey Toward Sustainability
Solidarity-Sustainability Symbiosis
Sustainability of the Human Habitat
Sustainability of Human Institutions
Sustainability of Human Civilization
Summary and Prayer for the MDGs
References and Notes
Invited Article by Adam Werbach

Vol 1 No 7 Nov 2005 Analysis and Synthesis of Objective Evidence
Dynamics of Solidarity & Sustainability
Population and Consumption Growth
Net Effects on Human Wellbeing
Net Effects on Earth Wellbeing
Root Cause Analysis: Gender Inequity
Synthesis: Data, Experience, Wisdom
Prayer, Study, and Action
References and Notes

Vol 1 No 8 Dec 2005 Solidarity, Subsidiarity, and Sustainability
Inner Feedback Loops in the Process Model
The Subsidiarity Principle
The Precautionary Principle
Subsidiarity in Secular Institutions
Subsidiarity in Religious Institutions
Criticality of Gender Equity
A Path Toward Solidarity and Sustainability
References and Notes
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Brian Czech

Vol 2 No 1 Jan 2006 Synthesis of Solidarity and Sustainability
Complex Webs of Feedback Loops
Synthesis of Solidarity
Synthesis of Sustainability
Unity of Solidarity & Sustainability
Patriarchal Resistance in the East
Patriarchal Resistance in the West
Suggestions for Meditation
References and Notes
Links to Archived Issues

Vol 2 No 2 Feb 2006 Sustainable Human Development
Human Development in Social Webs
Preliminary Causal Loop Diagram
Sustainable Human Development
From Sustainability to Sustainable Development
Patriarchal Resistance in the South
Patriarchal Resistance in the North
Recommended for Meditation
References and Notes
Links to Archived Issues

Vol 2 No 3 Mar 2006 Patriarchy and Mimetic Violence
The Root Cause of Patriarchy
Mimetic Violence and Wealth Accumulation
Mimetic Violence and Absolute Power
Mimetic Violence and Worldly Honors
How to Overcome the Patriarchal Mindset
From Patriarchy to Partnerships
Recommended for Meditation
References and Notes
Links to Archived Issues

Vol 2 No 4 Apr 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions
Synopsis of Girard's Mimetic Theory
The Emergence of Mimetic Violence
Impact on Religious Institutions
Impact on Social Institutions
Impact on the Human Habitat
Outlook for the Perpetuation of Patriarchy
Prayer, Study, and Action
References and Notes
Links to Archived Issues

Vol 2 No 5 May 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions 2
Brief Synopsis of Mimetic Theory
An Example of Religious Violence
Social and Ecological Impacts
Renunciation of Violence
Institutionalized Violence
Renunciation of Patriarchy
Prayer, Study, and Action
References and Notes
Links to Archived Issues

Vol 2 No 6 Jun 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions 3
Mimetic Desire in Worship
Hierarchical Mimetic Rivalry
Ecclesiastical Skandalon
Renunciation of Violence
Violence to the Body of Christ
Summary of Vatican Example
Prayer, Study, and Action
References and Notes
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Robert Volpicelli

Vol 2 No 7 Jul 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions 4
The Girardian Breakthrough
Patriarchy & Patriarchal Religions
The Patriarchal Contagion
Human and Divine Scapegoats
The Triumph of the Cross
Patriarchy & Human Development
Prayer, Study, and Action
References and Notes
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Evandro V. Ouriques

Vol 2 No 8 Aug 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions 5
Ubiquity of Sacred Violence
The Abrahamic Religions
Survey of Other Religions
Ubiquity of Gender Violence
The Hope of Non-Violence
Mimetic Theory & System Dynamics
Prayer, Study, and Action
References and Notes
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Michael Hardin

Vol 2 No 9 Sep 2006 Sabbatical Activity ~ September 2006
Sabbatical Progress Report
Significant Recent News
Notable Recent Articles
Book of the Month
Website of the Month
Other New Resources
SSNV Website Upgrade
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Pim Martens

Vol 2 No 10 Oct 2006 Sabbatical Activity ~ October 2006
Revision of Mission Statement
Recent News & Commentary
Article of the Month
Book of the Month
Website of the Month
Other New Resources
SSNV Website Upgrade
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Thomas Michael

Vol 2 No 11 Nov 2006 Sabbatical Activity ~ November 2006
Mission Statement
Current Issues
Event of the Month
Book of the Month
Website of the Month
New Website
SSNV Website Upgrade
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Mary T. Condren

Vol 2 No 12 Dec 2006 Sabbatical Activity ~ December 2006
Mission Statement
Current Trends
Debacle in Iraq
Book of the Month
New Website
New Resources
SSNV Website Upgrade
Prayer, Study, and Action

Vol 3 No 1 Jan 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs
-- MGD1: Eradication of poverty and hunger

News and Emerging Issues
Millennium Development Goals
Analysis: Poverty Maps and Trends
Reading Suggestions for 2007
Website of the Month
New Online Resources
Knowledge Organization Model
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues

Vol 3 No 2 Feb 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs
-- MGD2: Universal primary education

News and Emerging Issues
Millennium Development Goals
Analysis: Education Maps and Trends
State of the World's Children 2007
Website of the Month
New Online Resources
Knowledge Organization Model
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by John Wijngaards

Vol 3 No 3 Mar 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs
-- MGD3: Promotion of gender equality

Recent News and Events
Millennium Development Goals
Analysis of Gender Equality
GEO Year Book 2007
Website of the Month
New Online Resources
Directory of Knowledge Resources
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by James Alison

Vol 3 No 4 Apr 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs
-- MGD4: Reduction of child mortality

Significant Recent Events
Millennium Development Goals
Analysis of Child Mortality Rates
Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 4
Review of the UNICEF Website
New Resources on the Web
Knowledge Organization & Access
Prayer, Study, and Action
Reflection on Vocational Gendercide
Fun for Kids
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Nicholas Maxwell

Vol 3 No 5 May 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs
-- MGD5: Maternal Health Improvement

Digest of Recent News
Millennium Development Goals
Analysis of Maternal Health Care
Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 8
Review of the Global Good Website
New Resources on the Web
Knowledge Organization Update
Easter Prayer, Study, and Action
Reflection on the Gift of Live & the Gift of Love
Poems on the Meaning of Life & Love
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Patrick Bond

Vol 3 No 6 June 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs
-- MGD6: Mitigation of the HIV Epidemic

News and Signs of the Times
The Millennium Development Goals
Analysis of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 8
Review of the Mimetic Theory Website
New Resources on the Web
Knowledge Taxonomy and Links
Prayer, Study, and Action
Bad Theology and the Mistreatment of Women
Memorable People of the 20th Century
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Patrick Bond

Vol 3 No 7 July 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs
-- MGD7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability

Recent News & Emerging Issues
The Millennium Development Goals
Analysis of Environmental Sustainability
The Sustainable Development Process
Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 8
Review of the US Social Forum Website
Web Resources & Knowlege Taxonomy
Knowledge Taxonomy and Links
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Therese Carroll

Vol 3 No 8 August 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs
-- MGD8: Global Partnership for Development

Recent News & Emerging Issues
The U.N. Millennium Development Goals
What is a Partnership for Development?
How to Build a Partnership for Development
Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 8
Selected "Global Partnership" Websites
Web Resources & Knowlege Taxonomy
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Philip Sadler

Vol 3 No 9 September 2007 Integrated Analysis of the U.N. MDGs
Selected News & Emerging Issues
The U.N. Millennium Development Goals
Matrix Analysis of MDG Interdependencies
MDG Loop Diagrams & Feedback Dynamics
Mimetic Analysis of the MDG Process
Review of the "Millennium Project" Website
Web Resources & Knowlege Taxonomy
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Nicholas Maxwel and Ronald Barnett

Vol 3 No 10 October 2007 Feasibility of the 2015 MDG Targets
Global News & Emerging Isues
The U.N. MDG 2015 Targets
Current Outlook for 2015
Globalization, Egalization, and Cycles of Humiliation
Obstacles to Pursue the MDGs
Incentives to Pursue the MDGs
Web Resources & Knowledge Taxonomy
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Ralf Brand and Andrew Karvonen

Vol 3 No 11 November 2007 If Not the MDGs, Then What?
Global News & Emerging Isues
Negative Assessments of the MDGs
Positive Assessments of the MDGs
Balanced Assessments of the MDGs
If Not the MDGs, Then What?
Current Research on the MDGs
Web Resources & Links Database
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Leslaw Michnowski

Vol 3 No 12 December 2007 Review of 2007 State of the Future
The UN Millennium Development Goals
The WFUNA Millennium Project
State of the Future & Global Challenges
State of the Future Index
Education and Learning 2030
Environmental Security Issues
The Future Started Yesterday
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Robley E. George

Vol 4 No 1 January 2008 Religious Dimension of Sustainable Development
Millennium Development Goals + 1
Need for a Cultural Transition
Adding the Religious Dimension
Incentives for Overcoming Patriarchy
Incentives for Solidarity & Sustainability
Incentives for Human Development
Information, Knowledge, Wisdom
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Statement by the USA Assembly of the Baha'is

Vol 4 No 2 February 2008 Spiritual Dimension of Sustainable Development
The MDGs and Religious Freedom
Religion as a Human Initiative
Spirituality as a Divine Initiative
A Critical Analysis of Patriarchy
Alternatives to Patriarchal Governance
Spirituality of Sustainable Development
Information, Knowledge, Wisdom
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Aaron Milavec

Vol 4 No 3 March 2008 Human Dimension of Sustainable Development
The MDGs and Human Development
The Age of Homo sapiens
The Age of Homo economicus
The Age of Homo solidarius
The Age of Homo eucharisticus
SSNV and Human Development
Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Therese F. Hicks

Vol 4 No 4 April 2008 Gender Dimension of Sustainable Development
The UN MDGs & Gender Balance
Gender Balance at Home
Gender Balance at Work
Gender Balance in Society
Gender Balance in Religion
Gender Balance & Human Development
Knowledge Management for SSNV
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Sarah B. Strickland

Vol 4 No 5 May 2008 Nuptial Dimension of Sustainable Development 1
Original Unity of Man & Woman
Nuptial Covenant of Man & Woman
Marriage: Vocation & Commitment
Marriage: Mutual Self-Giving
Marriage, Family, and the MDGs
Marriage & Population Growth
Marriage & Human Development
Continuum of Human Sexuality
Prayer, Study, and Action
Links to Archived Issues
Invited Article by Bert Olivier

Vol 4 No 6 June 2008 Nuptial Dimension of Sustainable Development 2
The Gift of Love and the Gift of Life
Nuptial Covenant and Chastity
Nuptial Covenant and Children
Nuptial Covenant and Parenthood
Nuptial Covenant and Society
Nuptial Covenant and Religion
The Gift of Love and the MDGs
The Gift of Life and the MDGs
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article by Evelin G. Lindner

Vol 4 No 7 July 2008 Nuptial Dimension of Sustainable Development 3
Sustainability of Humankind
Sustainability of the Human Habitat
The Web of Love and the Web of Life
Geography of the Nuptial Crisis
Heterosexuality and Homosexuality
The Heterosexual Nuptial Covenant
The Homosexual Nuptial Covenant
Sustainable Human Development
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article by Robley E. George

Vol 4 No 8 August 2008 Nuptial Dimension of Sustainable Development 4
Humanity and the Human Habitat
The Gift-Web of Love
The Gift-Web of Life
Nuptial Gifts and Solidarity
Nuptial Gifts and Sustainability
Nuptial Gifts and Nonviolence
Nuptial Gifts and the MDGs
Nuptial Gifts and LGBT
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article by Robley E. George

Vol 4 No 9 September 2008 Ethical Dimension of Sustainable Development
Ethical Norms of Human Behavior
Ethics of Economic Growth
Environmental Ethics
Ethics of Sustainable Development
Weak and Strong Sustainability
The Influence of Culture
The Influence of Religion
Outlook for the MDGs
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article by Robert J. Egan

Vol 4 No 10 October 2008 Cultural Dimension of Sustainable Development
Culture & Cultural Diversity
Cultures & Sustainable Development
Cultural Issue: Violence
Cultural Issue: Patriarchy
Cultural Issue: Consumerism
Cultural Issue: Globalization
Cultural Issue: Religion
Cultural Issue: Spirituality
Prayer, Study, and Action
The Declaration of Bangalore

Vol 4 No 11 November 2008 Community Dimension of Sustainable Development 1
Community: Unity in Diversity
Community & Ethical Behavior
Community & Sustainable Development
The Nuptial & Youth Communities
The Local Communities
The National/Regional Communities
The Global Community
Democracy & Sustainable Development
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article by Patrick Bond

Vol 4 No 12 December 2008 Community Dimension of Sustainable Development 2
The Global Geography of Poverty
Consumption Growth & Population Growth
Consumption Growth & Human Development
Consumption Growth & the Human Habitat
Consumption Growth & the UN MDGs
Consumption Growth & Solidarity
Consumption Growth & Sustainability
Consumption Growth & Nonviolence
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article by Ghassan Karam

Vol 5 No 1 January 2009 The Sustainable Development Paradox - Part 1
Dimensions of Sustainable Development
The Sustainable Development Paradox
Dynamics of Human & Social Behavior
Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources
Money as the Driver of Human Behavior
Need for Socioeconomic Human Development
Need for Sociopolitical Human Development
The UN MDGs and other Case Examples
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article by Glenda P. Simms

Vol 5 No 2 February 2009 The Sustainable Development Paradox - Part 2
Human Dimension of the Paradox
Childhood Dimension of the Paradox
Educational Dimension of the Paradox
Social Dimension of the Paradox
Economic Dimension of the Paradox
Political Dimension of the Paradox
Environmental Dimension of the Paradox
Sustainable Development and the UN MDGs
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article by Tanvir H. Bhatti
Invited Article by Michael A. Peters

Vol 5 No 3 March 2009 The Sustainable Development Paradox - Part 3
Human Nature: Psychosomatic-Spiritual Unity
Human Nature: Psychosomatic-Spiritual Diversity
Human Nature & Human Behavior/Misbehavior
Behavioral Influence of Secular Institutions
Behavioral Influence of Religious Institutions
Human Use and Abuse of the Human Habitat
Axing the Sustainable Development Paradox
Homo economicus, Homo solidarius, and the MDGs
Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article by Ina Praetorius
Invited Article by Leonardo Boff

Vol 5 No 4 April 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 1
Pedagogy for Sustainable Development
Consultation on Gender Equality
Consultation on Health Promotion
Consultation on the Environment
Consultation on Rural Development
Consultation on Cultural Diversity
Consultation on Peace & Security
Consultation on Sustainable Urbanization
Consultation on Sustainable Consumption
Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action
Preliminary Online Consultation Form
Appeal to Endorse the Earth Charter
Invited Article 1 by Soodursun Jugessur
Invited Article 2 by Soodursun Jugessur

Vol 5 No 5 May 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 2
ESD Consultation Preliminary Test (V0)
Analysis of Preliminary Test Results
Paulo Freire's Educational Framework
Ken Wilber's Integral Framework
ESD COnsultation Revised Test (V1)
Comparison of the V0 and V1 Surveys
Stepwise Refinement in Monthly Iterations
Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Article 1 by Joana Costa and Elydia Silva
Invited Article 2 by Joseph Gelfer

Vol 5 No 6 June 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 3
Digest of the V0 Preliminary Test
Digest of the V0 Analysis Report
Digest of the V1 Revised Test
Analysis of V1 Test Results
Combined Assessment of the V0 and V1 Tests
ESD V1.5 Test Based on V0 and V1 Feedback
Evolution of the V0, V1, and V1.5 Forms
Updated Plan for Stepwise Refinement
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Paper:
"Revisiting the Limits to Growth",
by Charles Hall & John Day

Vol 5 No 7 July 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 4
Summary of ESD Test Survey V0
Summary of ESD Test Survey V1
Analysis of ESD Test Survey V1.5
Assessment of V0, V1, and V1.5 Tests
A Shorter ESD Test Survey V1.6
Evolution of Test Survey Design
Documentation of Test Iterations
Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Papers:
Living by the Breath of God: A spirituality of God’s Desire,
by Andrew Marr, OSB
Determining the Role of Adult Education in Building the Culture of Sustainable Development,
by Pauline McLean, PhD

Vol 5 No 8 August 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 5 Progress Report on the ESD Project
Test Versions 0, 1, 1.5, and 1.6
Dangers of Ideological Denial
Dangers of Ideological Enthusiasm
The Precautionary Principle
Description of Test Version V1.7
Evolution of Test Survey Design
Documentation of Test Iterations
Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Papers:
Thinking Dependency,
by Ina Praetorius
What is Truly Unsustainable?,
by Bruce Bridgeman

Vol 5 No 9 September 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 6 Progress Report on the ESD Project
Meaning of "Sustainable Development"
Integral Human Development (IHD)
Sustainable Development Indicators
Religious Traditions & Human Development
Review of Survey-Based Evidence
Review of Scholarly Research
Some Examples from Real Life
Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Papers:
Study Poverty more than GNP,
by Mahar Mangahas
Losing my religion for equality,
by Jimmy Carter
The myths and realities of feminism,
by Elka N. Jackson

Vol 5 No 10 October 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 7 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Combined Analysis of ESD Surveys V0 to V1.7
Phases of Integral Human Development (IHD)
The Nuptial-Family Context for IHD
The Socioeconomic Context for IHD
The Socioecological Context for IHD
The Sociopolitical Context for IHD
The Religious-Spiritual Context for IHD
Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Papers:
Ecohumanism as a Developmental Crossing,
by Leslaw Michnowski
No Fishhooks,
by Bruce Bridgeman
Education Based Only on Reason is Incomplete,
by Rowan Williams
Psychosynthesis & Integral Human Development,
by Ewa Bialek

Vol 5 No 11 November 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 8 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Integral Human Development (IHD)
ESD/IHD and the Gender Continuum
ESD/IHD and the End of Patriarchy
ESD/IHD and the Culture of Solidarity
ESD/IHD and the Culture of Sustainability
ESD/IHD and the Role of Technology
Progress Report on the 2009 Surveys
The Tripod of Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Papers:
Pious Words, Puny Deeds,
by Rajan Menon
The Art of Creating Postpatriarchal Meaning,
by Ina Praetorious
The Fulcrum of Discovery,
by James Alison
Income & Wealth in Socioeconomic Democracy,
by Robley George

Vol 5 No 12 December 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 9 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Integral Human Development (IHD)
ESD/IHD and Gender Balance
ESD/IHD and the Rich/Poor Gap
ESD/IHD and the MDGs
ESD/IHD and Political Will
ESD/IHD and Democratic Governance
ESD/IHD and Technological Innovation
Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action
Invited Papers:
New Perspectives on Faith and Development,
by Rowan Williams
Creating Gender Equality in the 21st Century,
by Susan Smalley
Children Targeted as Witches in the Congo,
by Danielle Shapiro
Symbolic Poverty,
by Mats Winther

Vol 6 No 1 January 2010 Basic References & Data Sources on Sustainable Development

Sections:
Population and Human Development
Cultural, Social, and Security Issues
Financial, Economic, and Political Issues
Ecological Resources and Ecosystem Services
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
Pollution, Climate Change, and Environmental Management
Land, Agriculture, Food Supply, and Water Supply
Current Outlook for the Planet and Human Civilization
Transition from Consumerism to Sustainability

Invited Papers:
Institutional Trappings, by Alan Fox (Page 2)
Durable Economics, by Barry Brooks (Page 3)
Bridging the Gulf: Education as Implementation, by Catherine King (Page 4)
It Is Time for the Churches to Declare Jubilee, by Britt Johnston (Page 5)

Vol 6 No 2 February 2010 "State of the World 2010" Book Review

"State of the World 2010: Transforming Cultures from Consumerism to Sustainability," Worldwatch Institute, January 2010
Review Sections:
Overview and Outline of the Book
Text, Boxes, Figures, Endnotes, Index
General Evaluation of the Worldwatch SOW 2010
Limited Linkage to Ecosystem Services
Limited Coverage of Religious and Gender Issues
Conclusion and Recommendations
Supplements:
Going Forward on Sustainable Development
Directory of Sustainable Development Resources
Invited Papers:
Truth and Consequences on the Last Frontier,
by Richard Steiner (Page 2)
Woman as "Other" in Monotheistic Religions,
by Zilka Spahic-Šiljak (Page 3)
A Path to Sustainable Energy by 2030,
by Mark Jacobson & Mark Delucchi (Page 4)

Vol 6 No 3 March 2010 Education for Sustainable Development Survey: V1 Report, V2 Plan, and System Scenarios
Sections:
Overview of the ESD Version 1 Series
Highlights of the V1 Analysis Reports
Synthesis of the V1 Analysis Reports
Gaps in Education for Sustainable Development
Proposed Redesign for ESD Survey Version 2.0
Emerging Megatrends and System Dynamics
Linkage to Climate Change Models and Scenarios
Request for Information from the White House
Supplements:
Advances in Sustainable Development
Directory of Sustainable Development Resources
Invited Papers:
Glass ceiling remains unbreakable by all but a few, by Lindsey Nefesh-Clarke
The New Economy Challenge: Implications for Higher Education, by David Korten
Building Cultures of Peace, by Riane Eisler
The MDGs and Beyond: Pro-Poor Policy in a Changing World, by Andy Sumner and Claire Melamed
Business Responds to Climate Change, by Carol Seagle

Vol 6 No 4 April 2010 National Sustainable Development Frameworks
Sections:
1. Aim, Outline, and Overview of the Book
2. Text, Boxes, Figures, References, Links, Index
3. A National Sustainable Development Strategy for New Zealand
4. Capacity for Sustainable Development in Developed Nations
5. Capacity for Sustainable Development in Developing Nations
6. Limited Coverage of Distributive Justice and Gender Equality Issues
7. Conclusion and Recommendations
Supplements:
Advances in Sustainable Development
Directory of Sustainable Development Resources
Invited Papers:
Millennia 2015: Women actors in solidarity, by Marie-Anne Delahaute
Living in Borrowed Time, by Chuck Collins
Making "Green" Organizations Multicultural, by Jim Bonilla
The Impact and Design of the MDGs, by Richard Manning

Vol 6 No 5 May 2010 Sustainable Development in the Gaian Perspective
Sections:
1. Humanity and the Human Habitat
2. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
3. Synopsis of Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
4. Looking Ahead to the Forthcoming MDG Summit
5. List of References and Online Databases
Supplements:
Advances in Sustainable Development
Directory of Sustainable Development Resources
Invited Papers:
A Mathematical Model of Sustainable Development Using Ideas of Coupled Environment-Human Systems, by Jason Phillips
Political Engagement with Design: A Design Intervention for Local Development in an Area of Gentrification in Istanbul, by Cigdem Kaya and Burcu (Yancatarol) Yagiz
The State of the Earth, 2010, by Rebecca Solnit
Lessons from the Making of the Millennium Development Goals, by David Hulme

Vol 6 No 6 June 2010 The UN MDG Summit ~ September 2010
Sections:
1. The UN MDG Summit 2010 Web Site
2. Review of the "Keeping the Promise" Report
3. General Consultation and Opportunities for Participation
4. References and Workings Documents Available for Online Review
5. Planned Agenda for the MDG Summit Meeting
Supplements:
Advances in Sustainable Development
Directory of Sustainable Development Resources

Vol 6 No 7 July 2010 The UN MDG Summit ~ September 2010
July 2010 Update

Sections:
1. The UN MDG Summit 2010 Web Site
2. Review of the "Keeping the Promise" Report
3. General Consultation and Opportunities for Participation
4. References and Workings Documents Available for Online Review
5. Planned Agenda for the MDG Summit Meeting
Supplements:
Advances in Sustainable Development
Directory of Sustainable Development Resources


Letters to the Editor

Letters can express constructive criticism about the contents of the journal. This includes suggesting totally different views, or paradigms, about the best way to formulate sustainable development plans and strategies. However, letters that are disrespectful to persons or institutions, and letters that use crude or offensive language, will not be published. Letters can be abbreviated and/or edited for clarity . Letters must be dated and signed by the author. Please email your letters to the editor.

The following are some of the letters received recently:

June 17, 2010

Dear Luis Gutierrez:

Yes, the UN Millennium Development Goals are very much in line with what Darwin expresses in my new third edition of Darwin's Lost Theory: Bridge to a Better World. Indeed, the most important message of the book is the thousands of progressive scientists who were shut off for 100 years from the rest of Darwin's theory but who in fact expanded and advanced the lost Darwin's vision in tune with the Millennium Development goals. It is impossible to be intelligent and believe otherwise.

Your venture is certainly vital, noble, needed in every regard. Your reference to the basic underlying need for gender equality and use of the term partnership rings particularly true with me, as I am the husband and partner of Riane Eisler and co-founder with her of the Center for Partnership Studies.

David Loye

April 4, 2010

Dear Luis Gutierrez,

What an extraordinary site, journal, directory, blog, etc. you have created – serious, imaginative, playful. Congratulations!

I am writing you as a member of an international consortium of research groups and networks (USA, Europe, Africa, China, Brazil) investigating and analyzing issues of environmental sustainability. The thrust of this programme is to support a comprehensive endeavor providing conceptual, empirical, and ethical bases for change toward sustainable societies. Key institutions in our consortium are MAHB (Millennium Assessment of Human Behavior for Sustainability), LUCSUS (Centre for Sustainability Sciences at the University of Lund, Sweden), and the Oslo Sustainability Summit (OSS) and CERES21 both located at the Centre for Development and Environment (University of Oslo, Norway). Collaborative institutions are located at several universities in the USA, Europe, Brazil, China, and Africa.

Within the Consortium, we had talked about establishing a site like yours. Since you are already doing it – and doing it beautifully – we would be interested in discussing with you how we might support you and collaborate with you

I say more about the Consortium below – and there is additional information in our newsletters attached.

I (and my colleagues) look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Tom R. Burns,
Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, University of Uppsala, Sweden
Visiting Scholar at Stanford University since 2004
Visiting Professor at the Lisbon University Institute, Portugal since 2007
Member of the Oslo Sustainability Initiative since 2006
Member of the International Sustainability Consortium since 2007

January 16, 2010

Dear Luis,

The splendid work you do continues, I see. Thank you for it. Your journal is at the top of my reading list. I am particularly pleased that the directory in this issue features the human population as numero uno. Perhaps we and our colleagues can agree that at least one of the global challenges presented to humanity in these early years of Century XXI is the gigantic scale and skyrocketing growth of absolute global human population numbers.

Luis, thanks, too, for being here just as you are and for all you are doing to protect life as we know it on Earth from huge human-driven threats. You have probably been correct about the formidable challenges that are likely the result of human activity borne of foolishness, arrogance and greed. To be a species with such remarkable self-consciousness, intelligence and other splendid gifts and to do no better than we are doing now is a source of deep sadness and occasional outbreaks of passionate intensity (likely signifying nothing).

Still I believe in remaining engaged with you and others in this necessary struggle for the future of life as we know it, a sacred struggle in which so many human beings with feet of clay have been involved for a lifetime. The first fifty years of my life were lived as if in a dream world, the profane one devised by the self-proclaimed Masters of the Universe among us. I had no awareness a single generation would elect sponsors of powerful, greed-mongering economic powerbrokers who would formulate policies and implement business plans that irreversibly degrade Earth's environs, recklessly dissipate its limited resources, relentlessly diminish its biodiversity, destabilize its climate and threaten the very future of children everywhere. My failures include not realizing that I and my selfish generation were ravaging the Earth and effectively behaving in a way that could lead to the destruction of our planetary home as a fit place for habitation by the children (let alone coming generations). Even though it is discomforting and difficult to responsibly perform our duties to science and humanity, at least we can speak out loudly, clearly and often about these unfortunate circumstances and in the process educate one another as best we can. Like you, I do not have answers to forbidding questions related to the patently unsustainable 'trajectory' of human civilization in its present, colossally expansive form. Much more problematic, however, is the ruinous determination of many too many experts who have colluded to consciously obstruct open discussion of the best available scientific evidence of "what could somehow be real". If what could be real about the human condition and the Earth we inhabit is not confronted with intellectual honesty and moral courage, how is it possible for the family of humanity to adapt to the practical requirements of "reality" in a reasonable, sensible, sustainable and timely way?

An ecological wreckage of some unimaginable sort is likely to be the end result of experts choosing to remain willfully blind, hysterically deaf and electively mute rather than skillfully examining and objectively reporting on extant science of human population dynamics and the human overpopulation of Earth. This refusal to respond ably by acknowledging evidence and accepting responsibility for the distinctly human-driven global challenges that have emerged robustly and converged rapidly just now could be one of the greatest mistakes in human history. After all, what mistake in history could be greater than the ones made in our time that lead humanity inadvertently to precipitate the demise of life as we know it and to put at risk a good enough future for the children?

We have entered not only a new year but a new decade as well. Hopefully, the denial and dishonesty that marked the last decade have ended.

Sincerely,

Steve

Steven Salmony





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The pelican is an ancient symbol of commitment to sacrificial service of others. The following excerpt from The Physiologus (author unknown, circa 4th century CE) captures this ideal:

"The long beak of the white pelican is furnished with a sack which serves as a container for the small fish that it feeds its young. In the process of feeding them, the bird presses the sack against its neck in such a way that it seems to open its breast with its bill. The reddish tinge of its breast plumage and the redness of the tip of its beak fostered the folkloristic notion that it actually drew blood from its own breast."

The author of The Physiologus found the action of the pelican, interpreted in this manner, to be a symbol of sacrificial service and, therefore, a particularly apt symbol of Jesus the Christ (cf. Luke 13:34b). While professing no particular religious affiliation, and presuming no such degree of sacrificial offering, The Pelican Web is fully committed to the promotion of human solidarity and sustainable development via the worldwide web.


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Gender Equality

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Gender equality is a "sign of the times." Gender inequities are universally rooted in the utter misconception (the so-called "phallic syndrome") that men are superior to women, and lead to incalculable forms of physical and psychological gender violence. It follows, that gender inequities constitute a huge obstacle to human solidarity and sustainable development. It is imperative to overcome, sooner rather than later, gender inequities in both secular and religious institutions, because human development stagnates in the absence of gender balance, and this cannot possibly be what God desires.

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Unity in Diversity

Unity in diversity enriches both the individual and the community, and so does diversity in unity. Unity in uniformity enriches neither the individual nor the community, and forced uniformity never leads to unity of hearts. In fact, forced uniformity leads to a fossilization of human relations that eventually corrupts unity and brings about tensions and even violence. For neither individuals nor communities can stay healthy (let alone happy) when confined to any form of straitjacket. Both human development and community development wither when constrained by forced uniformities. It follows that unity in uniformity makes sustainable development impossible. But sustainable development flourishes when unity and diversity enhance each other, thus enabling humanity to forge ahead along the path of peace and justice.

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Human Development
Violence & Nonviolence
Indicators & Trends
Children & Youth
Technology Corner
Millennium Development Goals
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Divinity & Humanity

Selected web sites:

Anima & Animus
Dante's Divine Comedy
Gateway to the Holy Bible
Gateway to the Holy Qur'an
Girardian Biblical Reflections
Homo sapiens sapiens
Human Behavior
Human Conscience
Human Emotions
Human Ethics
Human Evolution Table
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Human Freedom & Free Will
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Religious Freedom - USCIRF
Religious Freedom - UVA
Psychoanalysis-Psychotherapy
Science, Religion & Human Brain
Sacrifice & Paschal Mystery
Theology & Peace
Theology of the Body
Two Wings of a Bird


Solidarity & Subsidiarity

Selected web sites:

Amnesty International
Carter Center
Christian Solidarity International
Christian Solidarity Worldwide
Climate Change-Human Migration
Climate Change-Human Solidarity
Conception of Gender Equality
Crisis & Regulation
Dalit Solidarity Network
Declaration of Human Rights
Dialogue & Deliberation
Doctors Without Borders
Ecclesiastical Sexism
Engineers without Borders (EWB)
Fairer Globalization
Gender & Global Change
Gender, Climate & Security
Gender, Democracy & Solidarity
Gender Equality - Men & Boys
Global Economy & Ethics
Global Solidarity (ICTU)
Global Solidarity Dialogue
Global Solidarity
Globalization & Solidarity
Heavenly Sexism
Human Rights & Gender Equity
Human Solidarity & Climate
Human Solidarity & Economics
Human Solidarity & Gender
Human Solidarity & Security
Human Solidarity & Justice
Human Solidarity & Poverty
Human Solidarity Video
Hunger Project
Inter-Gender Solidarity
Inter-Parliamentary Union
KOMUNIKI Social Academy
Market Economy & Ethics
Millennium Development Goals
NCC Eco-Justice Resources
New Civilization Network
No Fast Track on Poverty
Policy Innovations
Poverty Reduction Network
Precautionary Principle - Wiki
Precautionary Principle - Wings
Precautionary Principle - SEHN
Principle Of Acceptance
Principle Of Action/Reaction
Principle of Adaptation
Principle Of Denying Opposites
Principle Of Immediate Action
Principle Of Liberty
Principle Of Pleasure
Principle of Proportion
Principle of Solidarity
Principle of Subsidiarity - Acton
Principle of Subsidiarity - PD
Principle Of Cumulative Actions
Principle of Timely Action
Principle Of Wise Action
Principles of Valid Action
Prophet of Human Solidarity
Social Psychology Network
Social Solidarity - Durkheim
Social Solidarity - Wiki
Solidarity Orgs Directory
Subsidiarity & Human Rights
Subsidiarity in Organizations
Toward Global Solidarity
UN Human Rights Pubs
Values for Human Solidarity
Vision of Humanity
'We are also Human'
When More is Less
Zeitgiest Movement
Zeitgeist Movie


Sustainable Development

Selected web sites:

A Blueprint for Survival
AIRNOW - Air Quality Site
Alliance for Sustainability
Biodiversity International
BP Energy Charting Tool
BP Environment Charting Tool
Center for Biological Diversity
Climate-Biodiversity
Climate-Cost of Inaction
Climate-ENERGYMAP
Climate-Human Rights
Climate Change-IPCC
Climate Change-IUCN
Climate Policy-PEER
Climate Change-UN Gateway
Climate Change-UFCCC
Columbia Earth Institute
Development Gateway
Durable Economics
Designing the New World
Earth Charter Initiative
Earth Policy Institute
Earth Protect (Green Videos)
Earth System Visioning
Earthwatch Worldwide
Economics-Equity-Environment
Ecopsychology/NatureConnect
Eikosphere
Encyclopedia of Earth
Energy - Peak Oil Alternatives
Energy - Peak Oil Big Picture
Energy - Peak Oil Brain Food
Energy - Peak Oil Directory
Energy - Peak Oil Hubbert
Energy - Peak Oil ODAC
Energy - Peak Oil Primer
Energy - Planet Forward
Energy - Renewable
Energy - Renewable Directory
Energy - Renewable Options
Energy - Renewable REN21
Environmental Defense Fund
Food Crisis-Land Grabbing
Forum for the Future
Forum of Health Research
Fostering Sustainable Behavior
Global Oceans
Global Wind Energy Council
Green Design Institute
German Sustainability Guide
Green Design Institute EIOLCA
Impact of Financial Crisis
Int'l Inst of Sust Dev
Learning for Sustainability
Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Eco-Assessment
Natural Resource Forum
New Industrial Revolution
Planet 2025 Network
Planet Extinction
Scorecard - Pollution Information
Sustainability - A Choice
Sustainability - BIONIS
Sustainability - Brundlandt
Sustainability - Economics
Sustainability - Excellence
Sustainability Institute
Sustainability Journal
Sustainability - Seven Triads
Sustainability - Top 10 Myths
Sustainable Development BINK
Sustainable Development HB
Sustainable Development PBL
Sustainable Development Wiki
Sustainable Energy E-Book
Technology & Climate Change
The Hannover Principles
The Value-Behavior Gap
The Ecocosm Paradox
UN Environmental Program
UN Human Habitat
UN Population Network
UN Social Development
UN Sustainable Development
UN UNDP Development Prog
UN UNEP Environmental Prog
UN UNESCO (Education)
UN UNFPA (Population)
UN UNICEF (Children)
UN UNIFEM (Women)
UN UNU Dev Economics
UN Women Watch
World Environmental Org
World Resources Institute
World Watch Institute
WTO's Development Crumbs


Sustainable Democracy

Selected web sites:

Christian Democracy
Democracy
E-Consultation & Democracy
Integral Democracy
Participative Democracy - CWC
Participatory Democracy
Social Democracy
Socio-Economic Democracy
Sust Democracy - Botswana
Sust Democracy - China
Sust Democracy - India
Sust Democracy - India
Sust Democracy - Iraq
Sust Democracy - Lebanon
Sust Democracy - Mexico
Sust Democracy - Pakistan
Sust Democarcy - Przeworski
Sust Democracy - Sweden
Sustainable Democracy Website


Human Development

Selected web sites:

Academic Earth
AcademicInfo
Academy for Educational Development
Biomimicry Institute
Bioneers
Center for Youth Development
Child Trends
CIA World Fact Book
Cloud Institute
Ecoliteracy Center
Creative Change
Economics & Peace Institute
EcoSeed Global Green Portal
Education for Sustainability
ESD - AASHE
ESD - BINK
ESD - Business Cases
ESD - eBook
ESD - GDRC
ESD - HEA - UK
ESD - HEFCE UK
ESD - PLoS
ESD - Toolkit
ESD - USA
ESD - Wales UK
ESD - Wikipedia
Environmental Ed - EEAO
Environmental Ed - NAAEE
Facing the Future
Games for Change
Global Teachers Network
Global Warming is Real
Green Teacher
Integral Ecology Center
Integral Education
Integral Human Development
Integral Institute
Integral Psychology
Integral Spirituality
Integral Sustainability Center
Integral University
Max Planck Institute
Next Step Integral
OER Commons
OER Handbook
OLCOS Roadmap 2012
OpenCourseWare Consortium
Partnership for Global Learning
PBS Natural Resources
PBS Videos on Social Issues
Serious Games Initiative
SMAP Virtual ESD
Sustainability Higher Education
Teachers Without Borders
UNU OpenCourseWare
UNESCO Open Training
UNESCO World Heritage Center
Vision 2050 Roadmap
WGBH Educational Resources


Violence & Nonviolence

Selected web sites:

A Future Without War
Albert Einstein Institution
Center for Nonviolent Conflict
Center Global Nonkilling
Christian Nonviolence
Christianity & Violence
Christian Patriarchy
Culture of Patriarchy
Culture of Peace
Dalai Lama Foundation
Educators for Nonviolence
Endeavour Peace
Farewell to Pax Americana
Gandhi Nonviolence Institute
Gender Violence Directory
Global Directory Peace Studies
Global Nonviolence
Greenpeace International
Ideologies of War and Terror
Kroc Peace/Justice Institute
Metta Center
MLK Jr Library & Archive
MLK Jr Principles of Nonviolence
Nonviolence International
Patriarchy & Christianity
Patriarchy & Domestic Violence
Patriarchy & Gender Violence
Patriarchy & Hinduism
Patriarchy & 'Honor Killings'
Patriarchy & Islam
Religion and World Peace
Pax Americana
Pax Christi
Pax Humanitas
Pax Natura
Pax Romana
Peace & Solidarity Network
The End of Pax Americana?
The Patriarchs are Coming!
Understanding Patriarchy
University for Peace
Violence and Religion


Indicators & Trends

Selected web sites:

Basic Capabilities Index
Child & Youth Indicators
Child Development Index
Climate Analysis Indicators (CAIT)
Commitment to Development Index
Corruption Perceptions Index
Ecological Footprint
Economic Freedom Index
Economic Freedom World Index
Education for All Index
Emissions Data (EDGAR)
Env & SD Indicators
Env Performance index (EPI)
GDP (PPP) Per Capita
Gender Equity Index
Genuine Progress Indicator
Global Corruption Barometer
Global Gender Gap Index
Global Peace Index
Gross Domestic Product
Happy Planet Index
Human Development Index
Human Development Trends
Human Trafficking Indicators
ICT Development Index
Living Planet Index
Population Growth
Redefining Progress
State of the Future Index
Sustainability Indicators
UN-CSD SD Indicators
UN-MDG Millennium Indicators
USA-IGW SD Indicators
World Governance Indicators


Children & Youth

Selected web sites:

Children & Youth
Children, Youth, and Families
Children's Digital Library
Climate Change for Kids
Education for All
Env Education Center
Env Links for Kids
Env Websites for Kids
Facing the Future
Global Kids
Global School Net
Natural Resources Kids Web
SOW Children 2009
Story of Stuff
Tunza for Youth & Children
Voices of Youth
WebQuest Resources
What Kids Can Do


Our Common Future

Selected web sites:

A Future Without War
Bahá'í Vision of the Future
Corporation 20/20
Facing the Future
Focus on the Future
Future Generations
Future of Humanity Institute
Futures Research-Finland
Futures Research Institute
Futures Research Methodology
Futures Research Methods
Futurum Abstracts Database
Global Trends 2025
Green Futures
Growth in Transition
Our Common Future
Shaping Tomorrow
State of the Future
Sustainable Futures Institute
World Future Society


Technology Corner

Selected web sites:

Energy Tech Data Exchange
Energy Technology Innovation
Engineers without Borders (EWB)
Environmental Technologies
Environmental Tech Directory
EnviroTech-Technology & Nature
Green Solutions
ICT for Sustainable Growth
ICT Wikipedia
International Energy Agency
Management of Technology
Renewable Energy Lab
Renewable Energy Technologies
Science & Technology
Solar Energy Technologies
Sustainable Technologies Review
Sustainable Technology Center
Sustainable Technology (STEP)
Technology & Ecology
Technology & Economics
Technology & Engineering
Technology & Ethics
Technology & Politics
Technology & Society
Technology Review (MIT)


U.N. Millennium
Development
Goals (MDGs)

U.N. Millennium Development Goals
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1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2. Achieve universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality and empower women
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases
7. Ensure environmental sustainability
8. Develop a global partnership for development

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MDGs & Fact Sheets

MDG Definitions:

1. End poverty and hunger
2. Universal primary education
3. Promote gender equality
4. Reduce child mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS
7. Environmental sustainability
8. Global partnership

MDG Resources:

MDG Atlas
MDG Basic Indicators
MDG Core Strategy
MDG Dashboard
MDG Data (DevInfo)
MDG Local Resources
MDG Monitor
MDG National Resources
MDG Progress Report 2009
MDG Progress Chart 2009
MDG Slides (Columbia)
MDG Slides (SlideShare)
MDG Targets & Indicators
MDG-Net and DGP-Net
MDGs and Governance
MDGs and Health
MDGs and Human Rights
MDGs and Youth
MDGs UN Gateway
MDGs UN Project

Related Resources:

Earth Charter
Gender Equity Index 2008
Global Trends 2025
HDR Report 2007-2008
Human Rights Watch 2008
Living Planet Report 2008
UNESCO Yearbook 2008
WESS Report 2008
World Development 2008
World Disasters Report 2008
World Energy Outlook 2008
World Health Statistics 2008
World Population 2008
World Resources 2008
World's Girls 2008
Industrial Development 2009
World's Forests 2009
State of the World 2009
UNEP Year Book 2009
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PelicanWeb MDGs - Part 2
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PelicanWeb ESD - Part 1
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PelicanWeb ESD - Part 3
PelicanWeb ESD - Part 4
PelicanWeb ESD - Part 5
PelicanWeb ESD - Part 6
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INTERNATIONAL ECUMENICAL PEACE CONVOCATION

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Kingston, Jamaica, will be the host city for the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation in May 2011. The convocation is sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and will meet under the theme "Glory to God and peace on earth". It will be the culmination of the WCC's Decade to Overcome Violence (DOV), which has sought to network and bring attention to the peacemaking initiatives of its various member churches. Read the convocation announcement.


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