Useful links

Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Department concerned with farmers, the countryside, the rural economy and air and water quality.

Commission for Integrated Transport (CfIT)

An independent advisor to the government on transport policy, encompassing transport's relationship with economic prosperity, health, social inclusion and the environment.

Environment Agency

Public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.

Sustainable Development Commission

The UK government's independent watchdog for sustainable development

Groundwork

Environmental regeneration charity working to improve the quality of the local environment in poor areas.

Royal Society for Nature Conservation

Organisation supporting local, regional and national environmental projects.

Sustainable Cities Research Institute

Research and consultancy organisation at Northumbria University, focused on sustainable approaches to urban living.

Department of the Environment, Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland department covering environmental protection, land use planning and local government reform.

Crofters Commission

Concerned with the relationship between the land and the economy, agriculture, environment, heritage, culture and distinctive lifetyles of crofting communities.

Forward Scotland

Not-for-profit with a mission to champion innovative approaches to sustainable development

Macaulay Land Use Research Institute

We aim to be an international leader in research on the use of rural land resources for the benefit of people and the environment.

National Trust for Scotland

The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.

Scottish Environment Link

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

SEPA is a powerful body which is responsible for the protection of the environment in Scotland.

Scottish Natural Heritage

Secures the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's natural heritage.

Sustainable Development in Scotland

Scottish Executive information on sustainable development

British Waterways

Organisation responsible for maintaining 2,000 miles (3,220km) of the inland waterway network.

Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA)

The Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) is an initiative within University College London to develop emerging computer technologies in several disciplines which deal with geography, space, location, and the built environment.

Campaign to Protect Rural England

Campaigners for a sustainable future for the English countryside.

Natural England

Government agency aiming to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas.

Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens

The representative body for city farms, community gardens and similar community-led organisations in the UK. 

f3

Provides specialist research and consultancy services to organisations and enterprises involved in local and sustainable food initiatives.

Gaia Trust

Danish-based charitable that runs awards and provides information on eco villages.

Landscape Design Trust

Landscape Design Trust's mission is: to foster understanding and awareness of the landscape for the benefit of the environment and the community.

Landscape Institute

Chartered institute for landscape architecture.

London 21 Sustainability Network

London 21 Sustainability Network aims to promote, support and network community-based action for sustainability in Greater London.

National Land Use Database

Information on the objectives and current status of the NLUD initiative with information on brownfield sites.

National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection

NSCA is the environmental protection charity promoting a balanced approach to understanding and solving environmental problems.

River Restoration Centre

Working to restore and enhance our rivers.

Sustainable Development - The Government Approach

Government guidance on sustainable development issues.

Waste Watch

Waste Watch is the leading national organisation promoting and encouraging action on the 3Rs - waste reduction, reuse and recycling.

London Sustainability Exchange

London Sustainability Exchange provides learning and practical support for networks of individuals and organisations to help the capital play a major role in sustainable development worldwide.

TheMertonRule.org

A hub for information about The Merton Rule, a groundbreaking renewable energy planning policy. Includes a list of councils which have adopted the rule.