Sustainable community organisations

www.cultivate.ie

Irish based Cultivate is a new type of cultural and community centre dedicated to inspiring healthy, balanced and creative cultural change. We emphasise an integral approach focused on improvements we can make in our own lives and communities. By providing access to technology and education, we aim to support the transition to more sustainable lifestyles.

www.antaisce.org

As an independent Irish non-governmental organisation, and a recognised charity, An Taisce is constant and proactive in advocating sustainability. We do this through education, advocacy, campaigns, and through all levels of planning and policy development. An Taisce’s long standing commitment to environmental protection gives us a unique insight in to the key activities affecting our natural environment. Keeping our finger on the pulse of these issues is essential to instigating the changes that are needed. An Taisce works hard to protect Ireland’s rich and often undervalued heritage, and are well recognised for acting for the protection of valued natural and built heritage sites that are under threat.

www.greenmap.org

Green Map System has promoted inclusive participation in sustainable community development around the world since 1995, using mapmaking as our medium. Over 450 locally-led map projects in 50 countries have successfully published 335 Green Maps, used by millions to connect with green living, nature, social and cultural resources near home and while traveling. While all use Green Map Icons to highlight both positive and challenging sites, each powerful guide is unique.

Green Map ® System promotes inclusive participation in sustainable community development around the world, using mapmaking as our medium.

GMS supports local Green Mapmakers as they create perspective-changing community ‘portraits’ which act as comprehensive inventories for decision-making and as practical guides for residents and tourists.Mapmaking teams pair our adaptable tools and universal iconography with local knowledge and leadership to chart green living, ecological, social and cultural resources.

Over 300 vibrant Green Maps have published to date, and hundreds more have been created in classrooms and workshops by youth and adults. Both the mapmaking process and the resulting Green Maps have tangible effects that:

Strengthen local-global sustainability networks

Expand the demand for healthier, greener choices

Help successful initiatives spread to even more communities

The Gobal & Local Green Map

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