One of the most important elements of sustainability is awareness and understanding. There is a growing number of organizations, initiatives and campaigns committed to helping citizens to better understand the environmental, social and economic forces at work and their interconnections.

Some examples include:

Sustain US
US Partnership for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
Toxics Right-to-Know Campaign [PIRG] Earth Charter
Bioneers
International Forum on Globalization
Social Investment Forum
Natural Steplivegreenordie
University Leaders for a Sustainable Future