Guides and best practices

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

http://www.iadb.org/topics

The IDB, established in 1959 to support the process of economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean, is the main source of multilateral financing in the region. The IDB Group provides solutions to development challenges by partnering with governments, companies, and civil society organizations, reaching clients ranging from central governments to city authorities and businesses.

Intergovernmental Committee on Folklore, Traditional Knowledge, and Genetic Resources

http://www.wipo.int/tk/en/

The World Intellectual Property Organization provides a forum for international policy debate and development of legal mechanisms and practical tools concerning the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions (folklore). This forum addresses the misappropriation and misuse of, and intellectual property aspects related to, the access to and benefit-sharing of genetic resources.

International Cooperative Biodiversity Groups (ICBG)

http://www.icbg.org/

The ICBG program aims to integrate improvement of human health through drug discovery, creation of incentives for conservation of biodiversity, and promotion of scientific research and sustainable economic activity that focus on environment, health, equity, and democracy. The Biodiversity Program of the ICBG awards bio-prospecting projects that include efforts to survey biodiversity, preserve traditional medicine practices, ensure sustainable harvesting, and promote long-term funding for biodiversity conservation in the host countries.

International Council for Local Initiatives (ICLEI)

http://www.iclei.org

ICLEI is an international association of local governments as well as national and regional local government organizations who have made a commitment to sustainable development. ICLEI provides technical consulting, training, and information services to build capacity, share knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of sustainable development at the local level

International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB)

http://www.cibworld.nl/site/home/index.html

The purpose of the CIB is to support the improvement of building processes and performance of the built environment by providing a global network for international exchange and cooperation related to the research and innovation of building and construction.

The scope of CIB covers the technical, economic, environmental, organizational and other aspects of the built environment during all stages of its life cycle.  Specifically addressed are all steps in the process of basic and applied research, documentation and transfer of the research results, and their implementation and  application.

International Cyanide Management Code

http://www.cyanidecode.org/

The "International Cyanide Management Code For The Manufacture, Transport and Use of Cyanide In The Production of Gold" (Cyanide Code) is a voluntary industry program for the gold mining industry providing principles and standards of practice to promote:

• The responsible management of cyanide used in gold mining.
• Enhancing the protection of human health.
• The reduction of the potential environmental impacts.

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)

http://www.ifoam.org

IFOAM is an umbrella organization for the organic movement, uniting more than 750 member organizations in 116 countries. IFOAM standards include general principles, standards, and certifications for biodiversity conservation on farms.

International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)

http://www.ifpma.org/

The IFPMA represents members of the R&D pharmaceutical industry, including the biotech and vaccine sectors, in dialogue with global intergovernmental organizations, the diplomatic missions of national governments, and specialized non-governmental organizations.. This industry group has established guidelines on access to genetic resources and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization.

International Hydropower Association (IHA)

http://www.hydropower.org

The IHA addresses the role of hydropower in meeting the world’s growing water and energy needs as a clean, renewable, and sustainable technology.  It was formed under the auspices of UNESCO in 1995 as a forum to promote and disseminate good practice and further knowledge about hydropower.

International Lead Association (ILA)

http://www.ila-lead.org/

ILA member companies have their own published sustainability policies with detailed activities and stated goals, and collectively subscribe to the principles of the shared Lead Action 21 programme. Through this, they aim to ensure the safe and sustainable production and use of lead while minimising operational impact on the natural environment. Additional information is provded on life cycle assessment; case studies, and recycling.