This list of electronic mailing lists related to sustainable development has been compiled by IISD. It covers topics ranging from ecology to economics to ethics to community initiatives. To get more information about a particular list (description, subscription information, address of the list owner) click on the "List Name". There you will also find links for those lists which have internet sites, or in some cases organizations which manage the list. Although we will try to keep up to date on new lists (and existing lists), we always appreciate help.

If you know of other mailing lists related to sustainable development (or if you encounter a problem with this list), please send a message to: sdgateway@iisd.ca

More info if you are new to electronic mailing lists.

If you are new to electronic mailing lists:
Most electronic mailing lists are interactive discussion groups conducted by electronic mail, although some are announcements only. Anyone who has access to e-mail can use this system which is a convenient way to exchange ideas and information globally. Any member of a list can send e-mail messages addressed to the list, which the server will forward to all other members of the list. Some lists are moderated, which means that a person reviews each message before it is sent to all other members to ensure that the message is on topic and to prevent junk e-mail (spams) and personal attacks (flames). There are thousands of different lists, each containing users who share particular interests.

Since there are several different types of mailing list software (listserv; majordomo; listproc; mailbase; and almanac) specific commands for subscription, etc. may differ. However, in every case, a list of available commands can be obtained using the command "help". To do so, send a message to any of the "list addresses" given at the end of the list description. Leave the subject line blank and in the body of the message write the following: help