LEED Building Rating System
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
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Sustainability Initiatives
Complementary to specific and practical solutions, a number of initiatives prepare the ground for advancing sustainability, creating awareness, or improving political and public acceptance.
Many Sustainability Corner participants are involved in broad initiatives that are moving regions, governments or industries toward sustainability. A few examples are listed here.
Sustainable Cities Initiative (SCI)
The Sustainable Cities Initiative is a partnership between the Government of Canada, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector. It is led by Industry Canada.
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Global City
Global City is a forum of international urban decision makers.
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Plus Network
The Plus Network is a network of cities and communities to facilitate communication and learning on integrated long term planning for sustainability.
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Vancouver 2010 Sustainability Principles
VANOC is applying sustainability principles to the planning, convening and legacy of the Olympic Games.
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Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight United Nations objectives that specifically target health, well-being and social sustainability.
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