Research Guides: Sustainability: Web Resources & Sustainability Reports

Relevant Web Resources

Below is a selection of recommended websites to aid in your research. You must evaluate each website before using it in your coursework.

David Suzuki Foundation Always grounded in sound evidence, the David Suzuki Foundation empowers people to take actions in their communities on the environmental challenges we collectively face. We're One Nature. (taken from website)
Government of Canada Publications Search through all of the Government of Canada's publications
International Institute for Sustainable Development The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to fulfill a bold commitment: to create a world where people and the planet thrive.
The Lazy Person's Guide to Saving the World - UN End extreme poverty. Fight inequality and injustice. Fix climate change. Whoa. The Sustainable Development Goals are important, world-changing objectives that will require cooperation among governments, international organizations and world leaders. It seems impossible that the average person can make an impact. Should you just give up? No! Change starts with you. Seriously. Every human on earth—even the most indifferent, laziest person among us—is part of the solution. Fortunately, there are some super easy things we can adopt into our routines that, if we all do it, will make a big difference. Have a look at just a few of the many things you can do to make an impact!
SDG Toolkit for Canadian Colleges and Institutes A practical guide to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in post-secondary institutions
Sustainability - Government of Canada Sustainability goals and strategies, environmental indicators, greening government operations.
Sustainable Development Report The Sustainable Development Report (formerly the SDG Index & Dashboards) is a global assessment of countries' progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It is a complement to the official SDG indicators and the voluntary national reviews.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.