Below is an alphabetical list with links to organisations, institutes, government and business websites which are involved in environmental protection and sustainability.
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Organisations/Associations/Institutes

American Rivers
A national organisation promoting healthy rivers through national advocacy, innovative solutions and growing network

ARIES
The Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability based at Macquarie University, Sydney, undertakes research that informs policy and practice in Education for Sustainability across a range of sectors.

Australia Water Partnership
Australia Water Partnership (AWP) is an association established to link Australia effectively to the work of the Global Water Partnership (GWP).  In conjunction with GWP, the AWP aims to promote integrated water resource management. 

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)
ATSE is an association of professionals who have made significant achievements in the application of science, technology and engineering to Australian life.  ATSE are working to shape how Australia tackles major challenges of energy, climate change, water, infrastructure and education.  

Australian Business Roundtable on Climate Change
The Australian Business Roundtable on Climate Change was formed to advance the understanding of business risks and opportunities associated with climate change and to help develop effective policy frameworks and market conditions for a low carbon future.

Australian Conservation Foundation
ACF is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians.  ACF works with the community, business and government to protect, restore and sustain Australia's environment. 

Australian Network of Environmental Defenders (ANEDO)
ANEDO consists of nine independently constituted and managed community environmental law centres located in each State and Territory of Australia and is dedicated to protecting the environment in the public interest.

Australian Water Association (AWA)
AWA  works to promote the sustainable management of water in Australia, and is recognised for its independence, expertise and leadership in the area of sustainable water management.  

Bush Heritage Australia
A national, independent, nonprofit organisation focused on protecting Australia's biodiversity by acquiring and managing land, water and wildlife of outstanding conservation value. 

Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
CEH is the UK's Centre of Excellence for research in the land and freshwater environmental sciences.

Centre for Sustainability Leadership (CSL) 
The Centre for Sustainability Leadership aims to empower young people to make their communities more sustainable.

Climate Action Network (CAN) 
A worldwide network of over 365 NGOs working to promote government and individual action to limit human-induced climate change to ecologically sustainable levels.

The Climate Institute
A  Sydney-based independent group that works with community, business and government to drive innovative and effective climate change solutions.

Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)
CEDA brings together leaders in business, government, academia and the broader community in Australia's leading independent think tank.  CEDA s purpose is to promote Australia's economic development in a sustainable and socially balanced way.  

Cooperative Research Centre for Coastal Zone, Estuary and Waterway Management
Provides decision-making tools and knowledge necessary for the effective management and ecosystem health of Australia's coastal zone, estuaries and waterways
 

CSIRO - Sustainability
CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

DHI Water & Environment
DHI is an independent, international consulting and research organisation which advances technological development and competence within the fields of water, environment and health.

eco media
eco media features the latest environment news, events and media releases.

Environment Business
Environment Business Australia is a business think tank and advocacy group promoting commercial solutions to environmental challenges.

European Centre for River Restoration
mission is to enhance and promote river restoration and sustainable river management throughout Europe, disseminating river restoration information and fostering the establishment of national river restoration networks in as many European countries as possible.

European Rivers Network
Aims to link groups, organisations and persons working for the protection of rivers and to improve communication between them (environment, culture, education and human rights)

eWater CRC
eWater is focussed on the business needs of the Australian water industry, including government agencies and corporations, private sector consulting companies and SMEs.

Global Water for Sustainability Program
A consortium financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) working to increase social, economic, and environmental benefits to people of the developing world through clean water, healthy aquatic ecosystems and sustainable water resources management.

Greening Australia
An Australian organisation committed to protect and restore health, diversity and productivity of natural environments

Grownet - Ground Water Network for best practices in ground water management in low income countries.
Grownet aims to investigate and verify best practices in ground water resources development and management in low income countries, to facilitate dissemination and replication of such best practice around the world.  

Healthy Waterways SEQ
The SEQ Healthy Waterways Partnership is a special collaboration between governments, industry, research institutions, traditional owners and the community, working together to improve the health of waterways and catchments throughout South East Queensland, Australia.

INBO
International Network of Basin Organisations

International Rivers Network
A not-for-profit organisation which protects rivers and defends the rights of communities that depend on them

International Water Association (IWA)
The IWA is a global network of water professionals, spanning the continuum between research and practice and covering all aspects of the water cycle. 

International WaterCentre
The International WaterCentre (IWC) is a joint venture business centre established to provide quality skills, services and products in addressing and managing the world's water resources, waterways and catchments.

International Water Management Institute
Aims to improve the management of land and water resources for food, livelihoods and nature.

IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre
Bridges the knowledge gap and facilitates joint learning with partners for improved, low-cost water supply, sanitation and hygiene in developing countries

IW:Learn
The International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network is a program that promotes experience sharing and learning among GEF International Waters projects and the country officials, agencies, and partners working on them. It contains an extensive collection of resources, experiences, and materials.

Landcare Australia
Landcare is a uniquely Australian partnership between the community, government and business to 'do something practical' about protecting and repairing our environment.

The Nature Conservancy
The leading North-American conservation organisation working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people

The Natural Edge Project 
The Natural Edge Project (TNEP) is an independent Sustainability think tank based in Australia.

Opportunity International Australia
Opportunity International Australia are committed to helping the working poor through microfinance and enterprise development services. 

Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria is dedicated to preserving the natural and heritage values of parks, bays and waterways throughout Victoria, Australia, through effective environmental and visitor management.  

People and Parks Foundation
A community-based foundation with a mission to improve people's physical and mental wellbeing and foster social connectedness through park experiences

Riversfoundation of the Americas
A public foundation dedicated to promoting and funding the protection and restoration of rivers in the Americas.

River Network
A Portland (US)-based nonprofit organisation working for clean and healthy waters with a focal point on rivers.

The River Restoration Centre
The River Restoration Centre is n information and advisory centre on all aspects of river restoration and enhancement, and sustainable river management in the UK.  

Skyjuice Foundation
The Skyjuice Foundation undertakes to advance the Millennium Development Goals for water and sanitation through stakeholder partnerships, delivering water and sanitation solutions that are sustainable, affordable and appropriate to communities in developing nations and for emergency and disaster relief.  

Stockholm International Water Institute
A policy institute that advocates future-oriented, knowledge-integrated water views in decision making, nationally and internationally, that lead to sustainable use of the world’s water resources, sustainable development of societies and reduced poverty.

Sustained People Planet Profit
This online resource showcases the organisations in Australia that are committed to sustainability and innovation and are adopting an array of smart initiatives that are delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Swedish Water House
Supports international policy development and co-operation through knowledge generation and dissemination and partnership building primarily within the areas of sustainable river basin management and integrated water resources management.

Tasmania Land Conservancy
A non profit organisation that acquires and manages land in Tasmania, Australia, protecting important natural places.  

Trust for Nature
Protects, manages and conserves biodiversity in Victoria, Australia. 

Victoria National Parks Association
A not-for-profit non-government organisation dedicated to the protection of the natural environment and biodiversity in Victoria, Australia.  

WaterAid Australia
WaterAid Australia is an international charity dedicated to helping some of the world's poorest people escape the stranglehold of poverty and disease caused by living without safe water and sanitation.

Waterfind Environment Fund
Provides a not-for-profit service to direct water and financial donations to projects that are helping to improve the health of Australia`s river systems.

Waterwatch Australia
Waterwatch is a national community water quality monitoring network that encourages all Australians to become active in the protection of their waterways.

Wetlands International
Wetlands International is the only global NGO dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands.  Wetlands International works globally, regionally and nationally to achieve the conservation and wise use of wetlands, to benefit biodiversity and human well-being.  

The Wilderness Society, Australia
A community based, environmental advocacy organisation whose mission is protecting, promoting and restoring wilderness and natural processes across Australia for the survival and ongoing evolution of life on Earth.  

The Wilderness Society
Combines science, advocacy and education to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to save, protect and restore wilderness areas.  

The World Conservation Union
The world’s largest and most important conservation network which supports and develops cutting-edge conservation science; implements this research in field projects around the world; and then links both research and results to local, national, regional and global policy by convening dialogues between governments, civil society and the private sector.

World Wide Fund for nature (WWF)
WWF is working to stop the degeneration of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by: conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.  

Government

Department for International Development (DFID)
DFID is a part of the UK government that manages Britain's aid to poor countries and works to get rid of extreme poverty.  

Environmental Protection Agency Queensland
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a department of the Queensland Government, strives to protect Queensland’s natural and cultural heritage, promote sustainable use of its natural capital and ensure a clean environment.

Environment Agency
The leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales

Land & Water Australia
Land & Water Australia's core business is as a research investor gaining knowledge for managing Australian landscapes to achieve the sustainable management and use of Australia's natural resources
 

Industry Bodies

MOSS
Models of Success and Sustainability (MOSS) is Australia’s industry body for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Business

The Green Directory
Australian online green business directory promoting sustainable living

Sustainnovation®
Creates sustainable business value and facilitates change to a more sustainable business

Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility  
Australian specialist corporate social responsibility services provider