EconPapers: Software Series

EconPapers: Software Series

Software Series LINKS TO INSTITUTIONAL software for economic analysis

Nature a Topic of Global Conversation

Make Rights of Nature a Topic of Global Conversation: If we want to build a just, thriving, and sustainable world, we need to shift to the fact that Nature sustains all life, including ours, and must be free to continue doing so.  The Rights of Nature is an innovative legal concept that could powerfully shift our legal, economic, and intellectual relationship to each other. It is an important tool for communities to protect the air, water, and our well-being.

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Resources

Resources

The Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation

Gateway to International Best Practices & Innovations in Industrial Ecology, Eco-efficiency and Cleaner Production

International Biofuels Project By Cornell University and Wuppertal Institute
Bioenergy Modeling
LCA Resources of USEPA
EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard Program
RoadMap for Bioenergy and Biobased Products in the U.S.
USDA and DOE Release National Biofuels Action Plan
DOE's Sustainability of Biofuels Workshop Report

Software Packages

Antivirus - Symantec software is provided to all the faculty and students. It is strongly recommended that all members should install protective software. You can download a free copy on Information Technologies website.

Matlab can be downloaded for free at Information Technologies website. click to download

Life-Cycle Assessment Tools

• The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute
• BEES 3.0^® (Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) software
• PRé Consultants: SimaPro - life cycle tools to improve environmental performance & sustainability
• GABI 4 LCA software
• Umberto LCA software
• ECOBILAN: Tool for Environmental Analysis and Management-Team^TM software
• Eco-Quantum: Tool for the environmental impact of buildingsLCA Software Demo Versions
• Open LCA Software for Sustainability Assessment
• Eco-LCA Tool
• RECIPE Life Cycle Impact Assessment Method

FREE LCA Models

GREET Model

EIOLCA Model

GHGenius

CMLCA software for Life Cycle Assessment

Exergy Approach to Life Cycle Assessment

System Dynamics/Agent-based Modeling Software Demo Versions

Stella/i-Think

Powersim Studio 8

Vensim 5.9

Agent-based Modeling Software

Database

USLCI

Ecoinvent 2.0

GABI

Comprehensive Environmental Data Archive for Economic and Environmental Systems Analysis (CEDA3.0)

European Life Cycle Data System (ELCD)
Systems Analysis Research
Books Available for Borrowing Internally
LCA Discussion Forum

On Social Marketing and Social Change

On Social Marketing and Social Change: "getting better at doing good" will take place in Clearwater
Why Social Marketing is so Important
Ayman El-Mohandes, MBBCh, MD, MPH,
Dean, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Advancing (Disruptive) Social Innovation in Academic Settings
Erin Krampetz, MA
Co-Founder and Community Director, Ashoka U

Emerging Ideas in Commercial Marketing and Their Relevance for Social Marketing
Phillip Kotler, PhD
S.C. Johnson & Son Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

The Creative Discipline of Social Marketing
Lynda Bardfield
Associate Director, Strategic Behavioral Communication, FHI360

Fostering Sustainable Behaviors: Community-based Social Marketing
Doug McKenzie-Mohr, PhD
McKenzie-Mohr & Associates


Interactive Collaboratories with featured presenters:

Teaching Social Marketing at George Washington University: Answers, Challenges & the Road Ahead Monique Turner, PhD

Teaching Social Marketing at Brighton Business School, Brighton, UK  Matthew Wood, MBA

Marketing Social Marketing as Organizational Behavior Change Mike Newton-Ward, MSW, MPH

Training International Conservation Leaders: Changing Behaviors One Community at a Time Brian Day, MS & Katherine McElhinny, MA, Rare Conservation

Pull Yourself Up by the Bootstraps: Social Marketing and the Oklahoma Ethos Robert John, PhD

The Transformational Potential of Short-Term Social Marketing Training Events Francois Lagarde, MA
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Resources - socialShift - media for change

Resources - media for change:
Resources The new technology: The consumer as participant rather than target audience (pdf).

Social marketing and public health intervention (pdf).

Discovering the activation point.

Human-centered design toolkit.

Discovering the activation point

Human-centered Design Toolkit

Social marketing and public health intervention

The New Technology: The Consumer as Participant Rather Than Target Audience




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McKenzie‐Mohr - Google Scholar

McKenzie‐Mohr - Google Scholar:

The next revolution: Sustainability

D McKenzie-Mohr - Psychology of sustainable development, 2002 - books.google.com

Summary. This chapter will place sustainability in a historical context, and indicate how
human choices have impacted the environment and how the natural environment restricts
human choices. In describing human impacts, particular emphasis will be placed on ...

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[PDF] Quick reference: community-based social marketing

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D McKenzie-Mohr - Retrieved March, 2000 - ww.npscolorado.com

Most initiatives to foster sustainable behavior rely upon large-scale information campaigns
that utilize education and/or advertising to encourage behavior change. While education
and advertising can be effective in creating public awareness and in changing attitudes, ...

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[CITATION] Fostering sustainable behavior: beyond brochures

D McKenzie-Mohr - International Journal of Sustainability Communication, 2008

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community-based social marketing
shower social marketing

education resources

education resources

Resources

On the web and in print

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The resources on this page have been collected from around the web and the globe. Most are publications developed by universities and Cooperative Extension programs around the US. The resources are divided among the following categories. In addition to these be sure and check the links page for more web resources in these areas.

General Aquaculture	Do it yourself Aquaculture system ideas
Aquaponics	Aquaculture Related Newsletters
Business Planning and Marketing	Disease Management
Culture Species	Water Quality
Production Technology	Sustainable Aquaculture/Environmental Issues
Facility Design	Photos
Nutrition	Streaming Videos
Suppliers - Equipment and fish	Catfish Fillet Color

LCA Harmonization

LCA Harmonization

The LCA Harmonization project systematically reviewed estimates of life cycle GHG emissions from electricity generation technologies published between 1970 and 2010. LCAs consider emissions from all stages in the life cycle of an electricity generation technology, from component manufacturing, to operation of the generation facility to its decommissioning, and including acquisition, processing and transport of any required fuels. For selected technologies, a meta-analytical procedure called "harmonization" was applied to adjust estimates so that they were methodologically more consistent and therefore more comparable. This was done to reduce variability and clarify central tendency in the estimate of life cycle GHG emissions to that more robust decisions can be made and other analyses relying on such estimates can be strengthened.

This application (app) allows for customized visualization of summary statistics and the underlying published estimates collected for each technology, as well as companion harmonized estimates. Data selected and their associated reference citations can be downloaded.

For more information on LCA, this project, its methods and results see this series of web pages. Peer-reviewed publications supporting the results presented here are linked from those web pages.

Instructions

There are three areas of the LCA Harmonization app:

•Filters in the Left Column - this displays a hierarchical structure of the data and allows you to choose what data you would like to see. For example, you can compare all Bio-Power data (by selecting Bio-Power), versus specifially Bio-Power using Co-Firing, versus Nuclear BWR (Boiling Water Reactor). If you hover the mouse over the terms, a tooltip will appear with the full name of the term.

•Tabs - these allow you to select how you'd like the selected data to be displayed. You can choose charts, a table of all the data used to create the charts (ie the subset of the entire set of data based on your filter selections).

•Main Area - the main area of the app that displays the results based on your selections.

Mission Markets

Mission Markets
MISSION MARKETS EARTH is the first online platform supporting and promoting transactions for multiple environmental market-based mechanisms. From carbon, water quality and conservation banking credits to sustainable soy certificates, MM Earth provides compliance and voluntary market participants a centralized data and transactions platform providing transparency, increased liquidity and connectivity.Learn More

Aquacopia is the first and only aquaculture venture capital firm.

Aquacopia is the first and only aquaculture venture capital firm.


Aquacopia is the first and only aquaculture venture capital firm. Since 2005, it has uniquely invested in early-stage entrepreneurs in aquaculture: seafood farms; farming technologies; and supply, service, and marketing that add value at the farm or en route to market.  Being selective and small, the fund has averaged one investment per year.

Organic Farming: ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service

Organic Farming: ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service

Links to Organic Farming Information from Other Sources

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) The homepage for California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is a good source of information generally. The CCOF handbook can also be downloaded.

California Organic Program The text of The California Organic Foods Act of 2003 can be downloaded from this site, as well as organic sales reports.

Canadian Organic Growers Canadian Organic Growers Inc. is Canada's national membership-based education and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers in all provinces. Articles from past issues of The Canadian Organic Grower magazine and its predecessors are available online.

Center for Environmental Farming Systems - Organic Research Unit The Center for Environmental Farming Systems conducts organic research and farming systems research, and has a project specific toorganic grain production and marketing.

Farm Made: A Guide to On-Farm Processing for Organic Producers A publication from the Kerr Center that contains information about how organic management can bring many benefits to the farm. One of these is better net income. A major contributing factor to an improved bottom line is the premium that organic commands in most markets. However, as production increases and organic products go mainstream, premiums are likely to decline, and organic farmers are likely to face the same economic pressures as their conventional neighbors. One way to avert this is by adding value to organic crops through on-farm organic processing. This publication also contains an overview and four example enterprises; Sorghum Syrup; Packaged Fresh Salad Greens; Jams, Jellies, and Spreads; and Table Eggs.

Government of Saskatchewan, Crops - Organics, Canada The Government of Saskatchewan has some fine publications on organic crop production on the plains.

Guide to US Organic Certifiers The Rodale Institute and the Organic Farming Research Foundation have collaborated to create an online resource where farmers can find comprehensive profiles of participating organic certifiers, including fee structures, available services and geographic areas served.

How to Go Organic.com The Organic Trade Association offers this online collection of existing resources for anyone exploring how to transition to organic. Includes sections for producers and processors, as well as regional and national directories and a resource library.

International Organic Inspectors Association IOIA is a non-profit, professional association of organic farm, livestock, and process inspectors dedicated to verification of organic production practices. The mission of IOIA is to address issues and concerns relevant to organic inspectors, to provide quality inspector training and to promote integrity and consistency in the organic certification process.

Iowa State University - Organic Agriculture This site includes a calendar of events, research and educational reports, production information, resources, regulations, and other links.

Michigan Department of Agriculture MDA devotes a section of their Web site to news and information on organic farming.

National Organic Program The National Organic Program Web site is the place to find and download copies of the Final Rule, learn about current NOSB recommendations, get a history on the National Organic Program, and more.

NC Organic An organic agriculture internet resource for North Carolina farmers.

Opportunities in Agriculture: Transitioning to Organic Production A 32-page publication from the Sustainable Agriculture Network provides a detailed overview of organic farming and ranching—from designing profitable rotations and building healthy soil to controlling weeds and pests.

Organic Agriculture at FAO Sponsored by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Organic Consumers Association Focuses on pro-organic and anti-GMO activism by building a network of organic consumers.

Organic Farming Research Foundation Homepage for OFRF (Organic Farming Research Foundation) and its highly visible SCOAR (Scientific Congress for Organic Agriculture Research) Project. Site features the results of OFRF organic farming surveys, a study of land-grant university support for organic research, information on biotechnology, and lots more.

Organic Food Program  The Web site of the Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Food Program.

Organic Price Report (OPR) The New Farm® Organic Price Report ™ from The Rodale Institute® publicizes weekly price updates of organic prices for a range of goods alongside conventional prices in the same region.

Organic Production and Certification The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Sustainable Agriculture Program

Organic Trade Association Homepage for the Organic Trade Association (OTA). OTA is the premier organization representing the US organic industry. The site has a large searchable database of organic businesses, including importers, exporters, buyers, suppliers, growers, and others.

planorganic.com planorganic.com is a commercial site maintained by Jim O'Connor, of Co. Cork, Ireland. A good site for links to an abundance of organic resources, many of them European.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Organic Production Practices Rutgers University has published a number of organic production budgets for the northeastern states that are available at this site.

Soil and Health Library "The Soil & Health Library" is an excellent site that keeps many of the classic writings on organic farming—such as Sir Albert Howard's books—accessible to us.

The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) disseminates generic and specific (brand name) lists of materials allowed and prohibited for use in the production, processing, and handling of organic food and fiber. It also conducts scientific research and education on the use of materials by the organic industry.

USDA - Economic Research Service - Organic Farming & Marketing This briefing room site is maintained by the USDA's Economic Research Service. A good site for current statistics.

NOAA Fisheries Service Northeast Regional Office - Aquaculture in the Northeast Region - 978-281-9210

NOAA Fisheries Service Northeast Regional Office - Aquaculture

As the nation's oceans agency, NOAA plans to take a thorough approach to sustainable aquaculture that will create employment and business opportunities in coastal communities; provide safe, sustainable seafood; and complement NOAA's comprehensive strategy for maintaining healthy and productive marine populations, species, and ecosystems and vibrant coastal communities.

• NOAA's Regional Role in Aquaculture - Fact Sheet
• NOAA Aquaculture Program -- This link will take you to the agency’s national program page.

NOAA and the Department of Commerce have finalized draft national aquaculture policies that support sustainable marine aquaculture in the United States. The intent of the policies is to guide Commerce and NOAA's actions and decisions on aquaculture and to provide a national approach for supporting sustainable aquaculture. Please go to the link to read the the final policies, view the press release, or read the public comments.

NOAA News, Upcoming Events and Other Information -- This link will take you to the NOAA Aquaculture ‘News and Notices” page for announcements and updates.

NOAA Funding Opportunities -- This link will take you to the NOAA funding opportunities and financial assistance web page.

NOAA Milford Laboratory -- Established in 1931, the Milford Laboratory has a long history of research on shellfish in the Northeast. This link will take you to the Milford NOAA web site.

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office -- This link will take you to the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, where aquaculture is being used to enhance and restore native populations of shellfish.

Enforcement Workshop Summary -- In September, 2009, the Northeast Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service held a workshop to examine the relationship between marine aquaculture development, fishery management mandates, and associated issues relating to fisheries enforcement. This document is a summary of that workshop.

East Coast Shellfish Growers Publish Aquaculture BMP Manual -- The East Coast Shellfish Growers Association published a new manual for shellfish growers in June 2010 titled, Best Management Practices for the East Coast Shellfish Aquaculture Industry. The manual provides a framework that will enable a shellfish farmer to write a comprehensive best management practices (BMP) document for their farm. The manual includes three major sections: A Code of Conduct; A BMP section with a discussion of issues and suggested BMP statements for specific farm operations; and a shellfish farm template with suggestions for farm-level BMP elements and a sample farm management plan. Each section also has a discussion of an issue important for shellfish farmers to address and offers with suggested BMP statements that an individual farm may wish to adopt as is or modify for incorporation into their farm BMP.