Sustainability Resources

Fostering and increasing sustainability literacy at the College of Charleston is dependent upon a broad sharing of information. To that end, the CSD offers the links below as an initial list of online resources.

Sustainability Jobs and Employment Resources

Download this document for an overview and links to other resources.

CofC Career Center
- Overview of environmental jobs
2020-2021 Alumni Panel on Climate Change jobs
How to prepare for a career in sustainability
Networking in the Digital Age
BlackOAK Black Professionals and Advocates Dedicated to Sustainability (co-founded by a CofC alum!)

On Campus Sustainability Resources

Other Campus Resources

National and International Websites

United Nations Environmenta Programme Green Growth Knowledge Platform
The Institute for Sustainable Development
One of the foremost and comprehensive resources for sustainable development.
The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center
Enduring Legacies Native Cases
National Center for Case Study Teaching for Science
WorldWatch Institute
Through research and outreach that inspires action, this nonprofit seeks to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world that meets human needs.
The Great Transition Initiative
The Great Transition Initiative is an online forum of ideas and an international network for the critical exploration of concepts, strategies, and visions for a transition to a future of enriched lives, human solidarity, and a resilient biosphere.
Living on Earth
Public Radio International’s news magazine.
GreenBiz
Insights, events and more regarding sustainability in the business world.
Environment 360
Reporting, analysis, opinion and debate on sustainability topics from Yale University.
Environmental Defense Fund
One of the world’s largest nonprofit environmental advocacy organizations.
Stockholm Resilience Center
A university-based initiative using sustainability science for biosphere stewardship.
The Union of Concerned Scientists blog
A source of information, news and insights on a broad range of environmental issues.
Friends of the Earth International
An international federation of diverse, grassroots-based environmental organizations in 73 countries working in solidarity for sustainable, equitable and just societies.
Japan for a Sustainable Future
An initiative seeking to share ideas and information about sustainability for Japan and the world.
National Council for Science and the Environment
A nonprofit dedicated to employing science to improve environmental decisionmaking.
Rocky Mountain Institute
An independent, nonpartisan nonprofit that drives the efficient and restorative use of resources.
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
A nonprofit consortium of more than 100 North American colleges and universities focused on research and training in the atmospheric and related Earth-system sciences.
Grist
An online news source on all things environmental.
Environmental Working Group
An organization that seeks to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment through breakthrough research and education that drives consumer choice and civic action.
Worldwatch Institute
An international organization working to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world through research and outreach that inspire action.
Radical Hope SyllabusAn outline and descriptive syllabus for faculty looking for help or assistance in teaching Sustainability-Focused or Related courses.
International Society of Sustainability Professionals
A resource to broaden (and test) understanding of sustainability outside of higher education and broaden networks of sustainability professionals.
Drugwatch
A health guide for LGBTQ+ individuals which covers physical health, mental health, and more.
MoneyGeek Eco-Friendly Guide to Finances and Saving

Blogs

Story of Stuff
A blog and series of videos encouraging viewers to live more sustainably.
On Earth
A compendium of narratives from the National Resources Defense Council focused on contemporary environmental issues.
The Natural Step Canada
A blog from a dynamic non-profit organization with over a decade of experience helping organizations and individuals understand and make meaningful progress toward sustainability.

Videos

Triple Bottom Line Faculty Panel
Six faculty members offer their take on the importance of sustainability literacy.
Sustainability Literacy at the College
Four faculty members explain why the College is focusing on sustainability literacy and what that will mean for students.
William Throop on How to Integrate Sustainability Literacy into Course Curricula
Sustainability scholar Throop offers a workshop on how to incorporate issues of sustainability into most academic disciplines.

Articles

How College Leaders Can Bring Sustainability to Campuses
From the Chronicle of Higher Education, by James Martin and James Samuels
Case Studies in the Environment
Quality cases, comprehensive coverage of environmental issues
Global Water Issues
A compendium of articles on the global water crisis aggregated by the Bureau of International Education Programs
"The Water Stinks". For Many Rural Americans the Only Option is Toxic
A look into the struggle of obtaining potable drinking water in areas often overlooked by the majority of the US

SafeZone Resources

* “It’s Elementary-Talking About Gay Issues in School”

* “Creating Gender Inclusive Schools”

* “The Family Journey”

* “Brother Outsider-The Life of Freedom Fighter Bayard Rustin”

* “The Times of Harvey Milk”

* “Stonewall Uprising”

* “Intersexion”

* “Becoming Johanna”