Allies
The following organizations are proud to be Allies of the 2009 National Conversation
American Planning Association
The American Planning Association provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change. As the professional association representing the planning profession, APA has the opportunity to be a leader in promoting the sustainable use of Earth's resources.
Climate Crossroads
Climate Crossroads fuses social-networking opportunities with fresh environmental journalism and authoritative global warming expertise -- giving it the ability to connect users with a wealth of multimedia information, expert opinions, and each other. ClimateCrossroads.org, created by the Sierra Club, is the go-to site for people eager --after eight years of inaction on global warming -- to share ideas, information, opinions and opportunities to make real and urgent progress on climate change.
Climate Culture
Climate Culture.com is the leading service for quantifying and reducing a person's impact on climate change. Climate Culture members receive accurate and personalized advice on the amount of carbon, energy, dollars and other resources they expend and save from hundreds of daily actions and purchasing decisions.
Climate Culture is a project of Efficiency 2.0, which provides local governments with custom software solutions that educate households on the impacts of their energy use; enable them to make smarter choices in a fun and personalized manner; connect them with their friends, neighbors, local community groups, and energy efficiency providers; and compete against one another to save money on energy bills and reduce carbon dioxide. With Efficiency 2.0 as your partner, you can engage your citizens, measure the results of community marketing campaigns, and meet energy efficiency and climate change targets in the most cost-effective manner possible.
Earth Hour
On March 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m., local time, World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour -- Earth Hour -- to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate their commitment to finding solutions. Turn out. Take action. www.earthhourus.org.
Focus the Nation
Help Focus the Nation on clean energy solutions to climate change!
On April 18th, Focus the Nation is working with 1Sky, EAC, Green For All and dozens of other organizations to hold town hall meetings on America's energy future in hundreds of congressional districts in all 50 states.
Find out more about an event near you at www.focusthenation.org.
Meeting Strategies Worldwide
Based in Portland, Oregon, Meeting Strategies Worldwide is an award-winning, meetings management and consulting firm specializing in environmental practices. We provide expertise, resources and staff to leading edge associations and corporate organizations seeking to produce green events and sustainability programs. For more information regarding Meeting Strategies Worldwide, please visit us at: www.meetingstrategiesworldwide.com and www.meetgreen.com.
Model Forest Policy Program
The Model Forest Policy Program [MFPP] advocates for private forest land practices and policies that sustain healthy productive forests, pure and abundant water supplies, creating climate resilient communities where people want to live. MFPP focuses its efforts on assisting local governments and communities to use sustainable forest conservation measures to adapt to climate impacts.
National League of Cities
The National League of Cities is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.
Network for New Energy Choices
The mission of the Network for New Energy Choices is to promote policies that ensure safe, clean, and environmentally responsible energy options. The NNEC collaborates with all levels of government, planning agencies, public interest organizations, government and industry associations, professional societies, labor groups, businesses, and the public.
Sierra Club
Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. Explore, enjoy and protect the planet. www.sierraclub.org.
Together.com
Together.com delivers easy, practical climate change solutions to consumers through a united front of major brands, non-profits and cities. Through the Togetherizer—an online tool that quantifies that total amount of carbon avoided through Together solutions—it’s easy to see that small, individual actions add up to make a real difference in the fight against climate change.
USGBC
The U.S. Green Building Council is a nonprofit membership organization whose vision is a sustainable built environment within a generation. Its membership includes corporations, builders, universities, government agencies, and other nonprofit organizations. Since USGBC’s founding in 1993, the Council has grown to more than 18,000 member companies and organizations, a comprehensive family of LEED® green building certification systems, an expansive educational offering, the industry’s popular Greenbuild International Conference and Expo (www.greenbuildexpo.org), and a network of 78 local chapters, affiliates, and organizing groups.