CONTENT STATEMENT
13. International associations and nongovernmental organizations offer means of collaboration to address sustainability issues on local, national, and international levels.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Sustainability issues are truly global issues, but can be addressed through international associations and non- governmental organizations at the local, national and international levels. Sustainability issues include those that deal with the balance between economic, social and environmental needs, such as:
- agricultural practices;
- energy use; and
- population growth.
International associations (with public and private participation) addressing these issues include:
- Institute for Sustainable Development;
- Climate Action Network (CAN); and
- Global Hunger Alliance.
Non-governmental organizations addressing similar issues include:
- Greenpeace International;
- Rainforest Alliance; and
- Sierra Club.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Analyze how people collaborate to address sustainability issues through international associations and non- governmental organizations.