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We are gradually organising our links below in groups relating firstly to our core work on Ethical Careers and then to our main Issues as described on our Home Page. Finally you'll find a catchall section for Other Interests.
NB. Some links may appear in more than one section.
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | The Directorate for Science and Policy Programs includes several programs concerned with the activities in the realms where science, government and society intersect, including Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion |
| American Statistical Association (ASA) | This link points to the ASA's Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice |
| Biomedical Ethics | Newsletter of the European Network for Biomedical Ethics published between 1996 and 2000 |
| Center for Ethics in Government (CEG) | CEG is located at the USA National Conference of State Legislatures |
| Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions (CSEP) | CSEP was established in 1976 as part of Illinois Institute of Technology and provides publications and online resources on ethics. See for example the publication Thinking like an engineer: The place of a code of ethics in the practice of a profession by Michael Davis and the links to other ethics centers and resources. |
| CODEX | Swedish Research Council's gateway to various research ethics and professional guidelines. It is run in collaboration with the Centre for Bioethics at Karolinska Institutet & Uppsala University. |
| Committee of Professional Ethics | The Committee of Professional Ethics provides useful resources on the ethics involved in statistics and statistical methods (by the American Statistical Association) |
| EthicNet | Databank for European Codes of Journalism Ethics |
| Export Control Bill | "Problems with the Export Control Bill": An article by Ross Anderson about the Export Control Bill submitted to the UK Parliament in April 2002, which has serious implications for academic freedom. As originally submitted, it would have given ministers the power to review and suppress any scientific papers prior to publication, and to license foreign students taught by British nationals anywhere in the world. |
| Graduation Pledge Alliance | Humboldt State University (California) initiated the Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility. It states, "I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work." Students define for themselves what it means to be socially and environmentally responsible. |
| Human Genome Project | Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues and additional information resources, published by Georgetown University |
| Institute for Global Ethics | Why Ethics Matters (How Good People Make Choices) |
| Institute of Science in Society | Ethical Issues in Science, Sustainability and Society |
| Integrity in Scientific Research Project | Article by Mark S Frankel, Director AAAS Scientific Freedom and Law Program: Introductory paper. See also The Video Project for short dramatizations aimed at provoking discussion of a series of ethical issues confronting various participants in the research process. |
| Kennedy Institute of Ethics | A teaching and research centre offering ethical perspectives on major policy issues |
| Kennedy Institute of Ethics information services | Online information services including databases covering bioethics literature in the health sciences, law, religion, philosophy, and social sciences. See for example National Information Resource on Ethics & Human Genetics and National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature |
| National Academies | 'Advisers to the [US] Nation on Science, Engineering and Medicine' with many statements and publications on ethics. See also On being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research (1995) and Our Common Journey: A Transition Toward Sustainability (1999) |
| Online Ethics Center for Engineering & Science | Ethical support for engineers and scientists and Help-Line |
| Royal Society's Science in Society Programme | Science in Society's activities, public dialogue meetings and online discussion groups. Parliamentary pairing scheme. |
| Science and Engineering Ethics | A quarterly journal launched in 1995 exploring ethical issues confronting scientists and engineers. Online subscriptions available since 2001. |
| Secrecy in Science | Proceedings of a 1999 colloquium at Massachusetts Institute of Technology exploring university, industry and government relationships |
| Teaching Research Ethics | Searchable annotated bibliography with over 2000 entries on teaching research ethics |
| Whistleblowers Australia | Promotes a society in which it is possible to speak out without reprisal about corruption, dangers to the public and other vital social issues, and to help those who speak out in this way to help themselves |
| Friends of the Earth [FoE] | Campaigns include food and biotechnology, sustainable development and energy and climate. |
| GeneWatch UK |
An independent organisation concerned with the ethics and risks of genetic engineering. It questions how, why and whether the use of genetic technologies should proceed and believes that the debate over genetic engineering is long overdue. |
| GM Watch | Their focus is on the use of hype, propaganda and spin to promote GM technology, and on exposing the role played by corporate-friendly scientists, industry front groups, PR companies, lobbyists, and political groups. |
| Greenpeace International | Greenpeace is an independent, campaigning organisation which uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems |
| Greenpeace UK | British supporters of the international environmental organization, which supports issues that directly concern the United Kingdom |
| Independent Science Panel | A panel of scientists from many disciplines, committed to the promotion of science for the public good. |
| Institute of Science in Society | Ethical Issues in Science, Sustainability and Society |
| International Society for Ecology and Culture | Concerned with the protection of both biological and cultural diversity. |
| Lothian and Borders Bio-check | Aim is to inform and campaign within Lothian and Borders about the irresponsible use of genetic engineering, particularly with regard to the safety of genetically modified (GM) foods and crops. |
| Norfolk Genetic Information Network | News and research service founded in the spring of 1998 to report on the global campaign of opposition to the imposition of genetic engineering. |
| Soil Association | UK's leading environmental charity promoting sustainable, organic farming and championing human health. |
| Sustain: The Alliance for Better Food and Farming | Promotes food and agriculture practices that enhance wellbeing of humans and animals, improve working and living environments, enrich society and culture and further equity. |
| Architects and Engineers for Social Responsibility (AESR) | AESR promotes a socially responsible ethic in the use of technology, works for the abolition of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, campaigns on specific environmental issues, cooperates with professional groups in the fields of engineering, science, architecture, medicine, etc. |
| ARC•PEACE | Global network of architects, design and planners committed to building in a socially responsible way a peaceful, just and an environmentally sustainable future. |
| Bioweapons Prevention Project |
Global civil society activity that aims to strengthen the norm against using disease as a weapon. The project works to reduce the threat of bioweapons by monitoring and reporting throughout the world. BWPP supports and is supported by a global network of partners. |
| British American Security Information Council (BASIC) | BASIC is an independent research organization that analyses government policies and promotes public awareness of defense, disarmament, military strategy and nuclear policies in order to foster informed debate |
| Best Foot Forward (BFF) | BFF design and develop tools to measure and communicate environmental impact and sustainability |
| Committee of Concerned Scientists (CCS) | CCS is an independent organization of scientists, physicians and engineers dedicated to the protection and advancement of the human rights and scientific freedom of colleagues throughout the world |
| Conflict Research Society | The Conflict Research Society is a body based in the UK that promotes research and the extension of knowledge about conflict processes and cooperation of all kinds. |
| Conservation Science Institute Ethics Initiative | Public service organization dedicated to providing quality science for enabling the recovery of ecosystems and the communities and economies they support. CSI is a conservation science think thank and a vehicle for young conservation scientists. It is a non-lobbying, non-advocacy, charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. |
| Crisis Forum | Aims to bring together committed people from diverse college-based, academic disciplines with independent researchers, to analyse the nature of humankind's current crisis in a holistic way; to put that knowledge to positive use so that ordinary people can apply global knowledge to local contexts; to develop this initiative as an independent research-based 'centre' through projects, publications and study programmes. |
| ECO (Campaign for Political Ecology) | To realign politics around the ecological imperative which requires that we live within the constraints imposed on us by the Earth |
| Energy 21 | Providing conferences, exhibitions, seminars, educational courses and publishing information to advance the knowledge of the public on renewable energy and associated issues |
| Environmental Change Institute | Oxford University's institute for the organization and promotion of research and teaching on the environment. Research on Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy, Transport |
| European DataBank Sustainable Development | EUDB lists institutions, associations, societies and experts throughout Europe involved theoretically and/or practically in the achievement of Sustainable Development |
| Federation of American Scientists (FAS) | FAS conducts analysis and advocacy on science, technology and public policy, including national security, nuclear weapons, arms sales, biological hazards, secrecy, and space policy |
| Friends of the Earth [FoE] | Campaigns include food and biotechnology, sustainable development and energy and climate. |
| Forum on Science and Technology for Sustainability | The Forum seeks to facilitate information exchange and discussion among the growing and diverse group of individuals, institutions, and networks engaged in the field of science and technology for sustainability. It seeks to provide access to emerging ideas, relevant activities, key documents and web sites. It is also the entry point to the Network for S&T for Sustainability |
| From Knowledge to Wisdom | Website created by Nick Maxwell for people sympathetic to the idea that academic inquiry should help humanity acquire more wisdom by rational means. |
| Greenpeace International | Greenpeace is an independent, campaigning organisation which uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems |
| Greenpeace UK | British supporters of the international environmental organization, which supports issues that directly concern the United Kingdom |
| GreenSkies | A network coordinated by the Aviation Environment Federation, which disseminates information about the environmental effects of aviation. |
| IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology | The scope of the society includes such issues as environmental, health and safety implications of technology; engineering ethics and professional responsibility; history of electrotechnology; technical expertise and public policy; peace technology; and social issues related to energy, information technology and telecommunications |
| Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER) | The IEER is dedicated to increasing public involvement in and control over environmental problems through the democratization of science - "Where Science and Democracy Meet" |
| IntermediateTechnology Development Group (ITDG) | ITDG specialises in helping people to use technology for practical answers to poverty. It is technology which draws on their experience, and feeds it. Which recognises their potential, and releases it. Which respects the environment, and nurtures it. Which builds on their past, to sustain the future. |
| International Global Communications (IGC) | International Global Communications Internet is about advancing the work of progressive organisations and individuals for peach, social justice and sustainability the strategic use of the internet. Incorporates AntiRacismNet, EcoNet, PeaceNet and WomensNet |
| International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility (INES) | A nonprofit NGO, recognized by the United Nations, concerned about the impact of science and technology on society |
| International Student/Young Pugwash | Providing the next generation of scientists, policy makers and managers of technology a forum to address and resolve complex global problems. Central to this mission is innovative education, particularly living up to the challenge of Einstein and Russell's call to "learn to think in a new way" |
| Loka Institute | A non-profit research and advocacy organization concerned with the social, political, and environmental repercussions of research, science and technology |
| Lothian and Borders Bio-check | Their aim is to campaign within Lothian and Borders against the irresponsible use of genetic engineering, particularly with regard to the safety of genetically modified (GM) foods and crops. |
| Low level Radiation Campaign (LLRC) | Campaign researching the effects of low level ionising radiation, and demanding a re-evaluation of the risks from man-made fission products |
| Mahatma Gandhi Research and Media Service | GandhiServe Foundation's web site offers photos, footage, audio, books, information, writings online, video online, research service, consultancy and rare materials on Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi. |
| Medact | Medact is a health professionals’ organisation challenging barriers to health. They highlight the health impacts of violent conflict, poverty and environmental degradation, and with others act to eradicate them. |
| MediaLens | An online UK media watch project that monitors the mainstream media for bias and omissions on such topics as climate change, biotechnology, nuclear weapons and human rights |
| Naked Scientist | A weekly live audience-interactive science chat show broadcast by the BBC where the public can talk directly to scientists with a range of views. |
| National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) | The statutory functions of NRPB are - by means of research and otherwise, to advance the acquisition of knowledge about the protection of mankind from radiation hazards; and to provide information and advice to persons (including Government Departments) with responsibilities in the United Kingdom in relation to the protection from radiation hazards either of the community as a whole or of particular sections of the community |
| Network For Peace | NfP is an organisation-based network, most of whose members are groups who are working for peace, disarmament, or similar. |
| Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) | 'Waging Peace': committed to creating a peaceful world -- one with liberty, justice and dignity for all |
| Nuclear and A-Bomb Resources | Many resources and links maintained by University of Michigan. Sections on Archives, Arms Control, Bibliographies, Decision to Drop, Espionage and the USSR, 50th Anniversary Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Miscellaneous Resources, Nuclear Data, Popular Culture, Radiation Issues, Reactors, Safety, World War II. |
| Oxford Research Group | Independent non-governmental organisation which seeks to develop effective methods whereby people can bring about positive change on issues of national and international security by non-violent means. Of particular note are Professor Paul Rogers' monthly international security briefings |
| People and Planet | Student network in Britain campaigning to alleviate world poverty, defend human rights and protect the environment |
| Population Action International | Dedicated to advancing policies and programs that slow population growth in order to enhance the quality of life for all people |
| Powerwatch | To help people learn more about electromagnetic fields and how these affect health |
| Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs | To bring together, from around the world, influential scholars and public figures concerned with reducing the danger of armed conflict and seeking cooperative solutions for global problems" |
| Redefining Progress | A public policy organization that seeks to ensure a more sustainable and socially equitable world for our children and our children's children. |
| Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) | RMI is an entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world |
| Schumacker College | International Centre for Ecological Studies, Runs training courses across a wide range of sustainable development issues. |
| Society for Philosophy and Technology (SPT) | An independent international organization that encourages, supports and facilitates philosophically significant considerations of technology |
| Social Criticism Review | Selected readings on modern society and its ills. Focus on alienation between man, nature, and a dysfunctional scientific-technical complex. Forum for ideas that go against the current. Plea to restore a responsible community. Motto: Achieving goodness in a complex world. |
| Solar Century | Solar electric technology will become the main energy source of the new century ... Solar Century aims to accelerate it. |
| Solstice: Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) | On-line source for sustainable energy information from the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology |
| StemCells - Ethics, Research and Regulation | Starting point for learning about the ethical debate over stem cell research, including the underlying science, the regulatory context, and the key ethical arguments that have already been made. |
| Sustain: The Alliance for Better Food and Farming | Promotes food and agriculture practices that enhance wellbeing of humans and animals, improve working and living environments, enrich society and culture and further equity. |
| Trident Ploughshares | A campaign to disarm the UK Trident nuclear weapons system in a non-violent, open, peaceful and fully accountable manner |
| Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) | UCS augments rigorous scientific analysis with innovative thinking and committed citizen advocacy to build a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world |
| United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) | To contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication in order to further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms which are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion, by the Charter of the United Nations |
| Worldwide Democracy Network (WDN) | The WDN has been founded in the conviction that a fundamental transformation of our systems of democracy and governance is necessary if we are to create a more just and sustainable world. We aim to link people and organisations who wish to contribute to this transformation. |
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