Sustainable Development Institutes is an idea, not a particular non-profit organization. The idea an be used throughout any effort to protect forests. The Menominee Tribe is an American Native American Tribe. They have developed through organization and planning a SDI.
The role of the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) (click here) is inextricably bound to principles of sustainability and Menominee values. Prompted by Menominee’s long tradition of sustainable forestry practices, tribal leaders created the Sustainable Development Institute to encourage, promote, and build upon Menominee approach to sustainable development.
The purpose of the Sustainable Development Institute is to ensure the principles of sustainability committed to by the College of Menominee Nation and integrated in our Menominee culture and values, influence the activities of our Institute, our College, our community, and our tribe. The Sustainable Development Institute supports and advances sustainable ways through a variety of initiatives.
Educating the community about sustainable ways of life
Demonstrating through research and practical projects
Creating understanding of sustainability issues, practices, opportunities, and principals through community engagement and outreach efforts
Promoting, measuring, and reporting on sound and sustainable institutional practices
Fostering collaboration within the College, tribal community, and external partners in sustainability
The College of Menominee Nation’s Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) exists as the result of tax exempt donations and grants. Please consider contributing to: Sustainable Development Institute, PO Box 1179, Keshena, WI 54135. The Institute has 501 C3 non-profit status.
There is another SDI I find interesting. It is in Liberia. It is the effort of an activist organization that holds government and other institutes and companies to their promises. Remember, the USA is the only country that is no longer involved with the Paris Accords. Organizations like this act as a watchdog so there is no backsliding to reach the commitment goals.
We are grassroots activists (click here) using technology to hold the Liberian government & corporations to their commitments
This is one of their recent news items.
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI), (click here) Landesa, and the Land Portal Foundation are co-facilitating an online discussion on Liberia's Land Rights Bill (LRB) that may soon be voted on by the Liberian National Legislature. This discussion is also supported by Rights & Rice Foundation, Habitat for Humanity International, Oxfam, and the Land Rights Now campaign.
Background
Liberia has not yet enacted a comprehensive land law. According to existing laws, all lands not previously deeded to a private party are classified as Public Land. Since the end of civil war, Liberia's struggle to enact a land law, coupled with its weak land and natural resources management systems, contributed to tenure insecurity and an increased rate of large-scale land concessions to private investors....
