I so appreciate the Sourcebook. I'm proud of you for your commitment and your tenacity. It's a work of art, love, and wisdom.
—John Robbins, bestselling author of Diet for a New America
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! Everybody I know needs this book--thank you so much for co-creating this beautiful epistle! And thank you from all of the little creatures, plants, spores, caterpillars, and all children of all beings, from all of those who have no voices.
-”Dr. Steve English, Charlotte, NC
Comprehensive, concise, and clear, the Sustainable World Sourcebook is essential reading for anyone concerned about the fate of humanity. With practical examples of steps we can each take towards a more sustainable lifestyle, this book is not only informative but personally empowering.
-”Peter Russell, author The Global Brain and Waking up In Time
We're challenged at this critical moment in history to change our thoughts and behavior in significant ways. What we don't know sometimes is exactly what to do and how to do it. That's why I love The Sustainable World Sourcebook: it tells us everything we need to know to create a healthier, more just and more peaceful world. It's a guidebook for going from unaware consumer to passionate world citizen.
-”Marianne Williamson, bestselling author and international speaker
A box of the Sourcebooks just arrived today..and it is just beautiful!! I really like how you all wove the numerous articles written by various people together...to create a greater synthesis...rather than individual names by individual articles. Really and truly Grand work!!!
—Jim Embry, Director, Sustain Lex — Sustainable Communities Network
This very helpful manual is full of useful ideas and policies that our engaged citizens can use for their action. It helps in terms of what we need to know and how we can make a difference.
—Charles McGlashan, Former Supervisor, County of Marin, CA
This incredibly practical and graphically useful Sourcebook conveys much of what is called for in these extraordinary times. It is chock full of the critical information necessary to save our planetary life-support system and create decent human communities. The Sourcebook helps each of us take effective action.
-”Randy Hayes, Founder, Rainforest Action Network
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Sustainable World Coalition Mission & Principles
Mission
Identity
We are a coalition of individuals and supporting organizations who work toward a world that is environmentally sustainable, socially just and spiritually fulfilling.
Purpose
Our work is to educate, inspire and activate, fostering a strong engagement in planetary sustainability and a fair, equitable human society.
Mission
We produce programs, events and materials for education and engagement to promote action that restores and maintains the health of the planet and the well-being of humanity.
Affiliation
We are a project of the Earth Island Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Principles
Internal
- Clearly articulated mission statement and set of principles
- Commitment to an on-going process of improvement
- Measuring and reporting on progress and performance
- Transparency of accounting and the triple bottom line
- Open lines of communication
- In-house waste reduction and pollution prevention
- Materials that inform staff about economic, environmental and social trends
External
- Policy and practice of honesty and service with the public
- Commitment to community development and benefit
- Work with other public interest organizations
- Contract with socially and environmentally responsible companies
- Use the precautionary principle
- Have fun, stay healthy, and enjoy the work!
Vinit Allen
Vinit Allen is Executive Director of Sustainable World Coalition.
Vinit (pronounced “Vih-neet”) brings a 30-year entrepreneurial and activist background to bear on his work in sustainability education. His love and respect for nature acts as a guide, and combining that with the goal of a just human society–the idea that everyone deserves the same basic opportunities for a decent life–comprises the Coalition’s mission of creating a healthy future for all.
He is the visionary behind and publisher of the 2011 International Book Award-winning Sustainable World Sourcebook, the accompanying Learning & Engagement Guide, and the multi-media telecourse, Co-Creating a Thriving World.
He was a delegate at the UN World Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2002 where the Coalition was founded, and he created and produced the Sustainable World Symposium in 2004 and 2006 in San Francisco. He is also a facilitator trainer for the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium, which is presented in over 60 countries.
Vinit is available for conference presentations and panel moderation.
The Sustainable World Coalition Team
Vinit Allen, Founder and Executive Director
Vinit is an educator and event producer, and has been an activist in the arenas of the environment, peace and human rights for about 30 years. He produced the Sustainable World Symposium twice in San Francisco and is a facilitator trainer for the Awakening the Dreamer Symposium. He was a delegate at the UN World Summit In Johannesburg, South Africa in 2002, where the Sustainable World Symposium and Sourcebook were conceived.
Steve Motenko, Director of Operations
Steve Motenko is a certified personal coach and leadership trainer, and formerly an award-winning journalist, music teacher, and advocate for educational reform. Steve's passion for sustainability, for transformative education, and for an integral approach to the interdependence of all life led him to a leadership role in the Awakening the Dreamer facilitator community, and in 2011 to the Sustainable World Coalition.
Lynne Michelson, Guidebook and Course Development
Lynne is co-author of the Sustainable World Sourcebook Learning & Engagement Guide and co-creator and facilitator of SWC's multi-media course, Co-Creating A Thriving World. She brings over 35 years of personal growth, leadership training and teaching to her writing, sustainability work, and coaching. She has been involved with The Pachamama Alliance, Be the Change Earth Alliance and Whats Your Tree? as a facilitator, leader, curriculum creator and mentor.
Renée Soule, Course Development & Instruction
Renée Soule, PhD candidate, has been a pioneer in the field of ecopsychology for over 25 years. She engages environmental crises as a positive, though challenging, evolutionary force for human and cultural development. Renée teaches Nonviolent Communication (NVC) at San Quentin Prison, is adjunct faculty at California Institute of Integral Studies, and teaches part-time at San Francisco State University.
Sourcebook Editors
Kathy Glass, Chief Editor & Sourcebook
Living off-grid in Northern California, Kathy Glass is a freelance editor and writer. She has been active in environmental work for 30 years, with a special love for ancient forests and the oceans. She currently works with Friends of The Eel River and as a self-employed book editor and ghost writer.
Jude Wait, Project Manager, Associate Editor & Sourcebook
A Master In Management candidate and dynamic facilitator, Jude helps teach sustainability leadership. Prior to nonprofit community-based leadership & in sustainable forestry, restoration jobs, watershed repair and landscape protection & she practiced land use geology on tribal, private and public land.
June Holte, Associate Editor & Sourcebook
Since 2007, June has been actively sharing the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium, with over 50 Groups in 21 cities. She brings 25 years of diverse experience—including editing/proofing, community organizing, environmental ed, group facilitation, and life coaching.
Former Editors
Stephanie “Slim” Russell, first edition
Shera Seaver, second edition
Writers
Kathy Glass, Jude Wait, June Holte, Ellen Augustine, Jim Embry, Trathen Heckman, Michele Drivon, Rebecca Strong
Research Volunteers
Laura Baker, Jackie Braun, Ellen Hong, Jewel Snavely, Marn-Yee Lee, Sarah Wechsberg, Joan Olawski-Stiener, Trish Clifford, Tewa Heartsong, Suzie Ackford, Claire Borgeson, Alexandra Hart, Juan Pablo Obando, Peggi Erickson, Robert Bostick, Sue Thomas, Romola Georgia, Suzie Ackford, Jeff Leinaweaver, Bet Muth
Learning & Engagement Guide Editors
Lynne Michelson, Jody Bol, Joslyn Hamilton, June Holte, Geralyn Gendreau and Lyndie Kahanek