SGovNet

National and Issue Profiles by Maplecroft Maps

Maplecroft maps is a highly visual web-based resource which contains detailed country information for over 200 states and maps key social, economic, environmental and political issues and their significance to business and society. The interactive map enables users to view an issue individually or in combination with other issues in order to illustrate the relationship between two or more associated topics. This innovative tool is designed to raise awareness amongst corporations, government and non governmental organisations, academics and students of how an organisation's operations interact with wider society, and how the risks and opportunities generated can be responsibly managed through stakeholder engagement and partnership. For each specific issue, the map features: In-depth analysis – emphasising its impacts and significance to business and society in general, as well as providing a framework for action; Country shading – illustrating the pervasiveness and risk ranking of the issue being mapped; Traffic light system – applied to indicate whether the indicators relevant to the issue have increased, decreased or remained the same as in previous years; Hotspots – specific areas are identified that are currently severely affected by the issue; Case studies – positive and negative examples of how companies have managed the challenges that they have faced, in particular with respect to the interface between business and civil society. The interactive map tool itself will be regularly updated with new features to make it easier and more enjoyable to use. New issues will be added to the tool at regular intervals, as well as enhancements and updates to existing issues, adding depth by incorporating new research, data, case studies and policy developments as they become available.

World Bank

Information pertaining to World Bank and International Finance Corporations sustainability related programs and initiatives.

United Nations

Information about United Nations led Sustainability related programs and initiatives.

Federal Government, USA

Content related to Federal government's Sustainability Governance related efforts. This content includes specific Federal Agency content including US EPA and US DOE amongst others.

Nations Ranked as Protectors of the Environment

Countries from Europe and South America dominated the top spots in the 2005 index of environmental sustainability.

Neglecting Mother Earth

Opinion: High time for U.S. to clean up its environmental act This Boston Globe commentary chides the U.S. for behaving environmentally irresponsible, saying it is "ridiculous" that such a rich nation trails poorer countries such as Gabon, Peru, Paraguay and Costa Rica in a new global environment ranking. "On environmental stewardship, it is easy to forget that in the 1970s, the United States led the world in cleaning up air pollution," the newspaper writes. The Boston Globe (1/26)

Voting for Sustainability Humor

The attached joke was funny, but also had a bit of truth with respect to how we choose to vote as citizens and how politicians may not govern sustainably. Enjoy.

United States Ranks 28th on Environment, a New Study Says

A study shows that just six nations - led by New Zealand - have achieved at least 85 percent success in meeting a set of environmental goals.

The Commerce Secretary's Other Job

As the secretary of commerce, Carlos Gutierrez will oversee the monitoring of America's ocean waters, an issue that is coming to a boil in Washington.