2019-05-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Sustainability Institute - Concepts and Options Report

2. Institute for Sustainable Communities
http://www.iscvt.org/




Institute model – Physical. Headquarters located at Montpelier, Vermont, USA.
Active organisation – Founded in 1991.
Background – This Institute works to enable people to transform their communities, ensuring that
solutions emerge from within the community, rather than being imposed from the outside, allowing
creative solutions and lasting change. The Institute works with governments, foundations, and fellow
non-profit organisations to find innovative and effective ways to help communities and local leaders
make appropriate sustainability change. They also strive to partner with socially responsible
businesses committed to addressing the impacts of economic growth on livelihood and the natural
environment.
Mission – The ISC’s mission is to help communities around the world address environmental,
economic, and social challenges to build a better future shaped and shared by all. They work to give
passionate, committed people the tools and skills they need to inspire active citizenship, protect the
environment, and take on climate change by providing training and resources.
Governance structure – The ISC is run by a large team of staff overseen by a board is made up of
people form a range of political and community sources who are passionate about community,
sustainability, and the power of citizen action.
Funding – The ISC has a broad source of funding including Government; NGOs; Philanthropy; and
Corporations.
Selection criteria – The Institute was chosen as it has a very strong focus on community and
allowing communities to directly address sustainability issues and concerns and giving them the
direction to make appropriate changes. This Institute is also an example of multiple linkages and
collaborations.




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