Each case study provides detailed information on technology which is being successfully applied to an environmental problem in Australia. Covers a wide range of industries and environmental problems and should be of interest to many despite the sole focus on Australia. Although the focus is mostly on international trade, environmental issues are also part of the picture. Do not miss the calendar of events and the publications section. The goal of the Center is to create a science, engineering, and human resource base for the design of clean, economically competitive technologies.
Research programs cover pollution prevention, waste water treatment, etc.
It therefore encourages the establishment of partnerships between the private sector, local and indigenous communities, and developed and developing countries. A potentially important website which development is unfortunately lagging behind. An interesting concept but at present the main value of the site is the section on weblinks. Investor Responsibility Research Center IRRC provides research and advice for institutional and private investors on issues related to corporate governance, the environment as well as social issues. Their website includes the Executive Summary of their 1998 Corporate Environmental Profiles Directory.