Institute for Environment and Development

To offer reliable and intellectual support to stakeholders in the field of sustainable development and to seek feasible solutions to environmental and development issues.

Goals

To protect the global environment, and promote the sustainable development of Chinese society.

Major Projects

• 2003 - Present, the New Venture China Program, support for innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with positive environmental and social impacts in China
• 2010 - Present, Eco-School Model Program, offering classroom lectures and extracurricular activities
• 2011, Climate Adaption Program

Major Achievements

• 2010, One Foundation Potential Model Project
• 2006, Ford Motors Environmental Grants, Natural Environment Communicator

Major Funders

Shell Companies in China, CITI Foundation, Alcoa Foundation, Cummings Foundation, One Foundation, Vantone Foundation, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets

Major Partners

World Resources Institute, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Information Center, H&J Consulting, Beijing Science and Technology Activity Center, Wild China, National Zoological Museum, Shanghai Oasis Ecological Conservation and CommunicationCenter, Sina Environmental Protection Channel, Sohu Public Welfare Channel, Natural Science Magzine

Distinctions

A working method of combining theoretical research with practical projects; a down-to-earth approach focusing on the effectiveness of projects. Cooperation with people of all walks of life. A commitment to staying at the forefront of innovative sustainable development