Ethics for a Small Planet: A Communications Handbook on the Ethical and Theological Reasons for Protecting Biodiversity

Published November 2002
Cost: $24.95

This handbook on the ethical and theological underpinnings of biodiversity conservation is meant to be a tool to open a broader conversation on the ethical considerations related to protecting species, habitat, and ecosystems. The purpose of this publication is to help biodiversity spokespersons understand the ethical and religious frameworks in which biodiversity issues are discussed so that they can communicate more effectively with the public.

To purchase Ethics for a Small Planet, please click on the PayPal logo below, or contact the Biodiversity Project by phone at 773-496-4020 or by email at project@biodiverse.org .

Great Communities For People and Nature - Message Kit

Published March 2004
Cost: $15.00

This message kit focuses on raising public awareness of biodiversity issues, and offers the necessary tools to ensure a successful community-based environmental campaign. The various aspects of the "Great Communities" publication included a series of educational fact sheets regarding biodiversity, a set of communications tools and tips to successfully maximize media coverage, a list of relevant Websites and programs to aid in networking and idea-building, and examples of similar communities striving to improve the biodiversity in their area.

To purchase the Great Communities Message Kit please contact the Biodiversity Project by phone at 773-496-4020 or by email at project@biodiverse.org

Life. Nature. The Public. Making the Connection: A Biodiversity Communications Handbook

This handbook is a useful resource for groups who communicate with the public on biodiversity.  Designed for nonprofit leaders, it is full of practical suggestions and examples of developing communications strategies and crafting messages about biodiversity.  Includes discussion of news media, non-news media and popular culture as avenues to foster biodiversity awareness and appropriate actions.

To purchase the Communications Handbook please contact the Biodiversity Project by phone at 773-496-4020 or by email at project@biodiverse.org

Breakthrough Strategies for Engaging the Public: Emerging Trends in Communications and Social Science

Published June 2005

This document provides an introduction to some emerging trends in the fields of communications and social science that could benefit public education, engagement, and awareness campaign planners. Drawing from a variety of resources, this paper attempts to address the challenges faced when communicating about biodiversity and our environment.

Great Lakes Forever 2004 Wisconsin Pilot Project Evaluation Report

Published May 2005

This report provides a significant amount of information on the background research, planning, and implementation of the Great Lakes Forever Wisconsin pilot in 2004. The report provides an overview and evaluation of the pilot phase of Great Lakes Forever, our Great Lakes communications campaign. The pilot project took place during the summer of 2004 in Wisconsin and was, in many ways, a remarkable success. Our intent in compiling and distributing the results from our pilot campaign is to share the lessons learned from our work with our colleagues who are also engaged in building public awareness, literacy, concern and action to protect the Great Lakes ecosystem. In doing so, we hope to strengthen Great Lakes public education through the region by sharing successes and challenges alike. We also hope to attract new partners for Great Lakes Forever who can extend the reach of the campaign to more people.

Building Partnerships with the Faith Community: A Resource Guide for Environmental Groups

Published June 2001 (Out of Print)

This expanded version of our Spirituality Outreach Guide addresses the importance of the religious community involvement in conservation.  The guide is full of practical, specific advice about how to find members within the spiritual community with whom to work, and examples of activities on which religious and secular environmental activists may wish to partner. The handbook includes ten pitfalls to avoid, key "How To" points, a brief overview of theological and historical roots of conservation within the Jewish and Christian communities, and has an extensive bibliography and resource list.

Engaging the Public on Biodiversity: A Road Map for Education and Communication Strategies

Published August 1998 (Out of Print)

An assessment of the "lay of the land" in public outreach as it relates to biodiversity, and a review of strategic opportunities.  It includes information on public attitudes and promising outreach approaches.  This "roadmap" provides a framework for continuing dialogue among leaders in environmental science, policy, education and stewardship, and identifies goals for action for the environmental movement.