International Agencies and Councils
Government Websites- Environment
- Congress.GovExplore on-going legislation
Public Policy
- Association for Public Policy Analysis and ManagementThe APPAM is a national organization that encourages excellence in public policy and management through research, teaching, and practice. The association publishes the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM), available through their site.
- Belfer Center- Environmental & Natural Resources ProgramHarvard University's policy center on environmental policy page
- Center for Environmental and Resource Economic Policy"The Center for Environmental and Resource Economics Policy (CEnREP) provides leadership in economic research and outreach programs to foster forward-thinking environmental policy for North Carolina and the nation."
- Environmental Policy, Politics & OrganizationsResource page for the University of Michigan's Environmental Policy, Politics & Organizations course.
- National Academies -- Earth and Life StudiesCollection of reports and research projects generated by nationally-recognized scientists and experts on geo-life, chemical sciences, and the environment.
- National Center for Policy Analysis -- Environment & EnergySite provides commentary on key environmental and energy issues such as biotechnology, regulation, and risk.
- Udall Center: Environmental Policy and ProgramsHosted by the University of Arizona, the Udall Center's site provides current and archived information on projects and programs that address environmental policy issues and initiatives.
Institutes and Think Tanks
- Environmental Law Institute (ELI)Established in 1969, the Environmental Law Institute endeavors to improve environmental protection capability through environmental law, policy, and management.
- Georgetown Law Environmental Law Research GuideResearch guide that has links to legal information on environmental policy. Do not use their databases or linked books, check to see if we have the same databases
- Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment (ISSE) @ UTKHosted at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, the ISSE promotes a sustainable environmental agenda through policy, technology, and program development.
- Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)The IISD provides comprehensive information on global forest policy, global oceans policy, climate change, and much more.
- National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)The NCSE is a non-profit that uses collaborative projects and research to help inform environmental decision-making.
- Resource Renewal InstituteThe Resource Renewal Institute researches and publishes on strategic and comprehensive approaches to environmental issues and policies.
- Tellus InstituteEstablished in 1976, the Tellus Institute sponsors research and projects that focus on sustainable global development and policy management.