Organizations and communities worldwide are using WiserEarth groups to coordinate their efforts.
Below are some examples of successful groups.
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Event Organizing
This group was specifically created to organize for a local event. The organizers created a "mother group" and then created related groups on various topic areas (they call it "solutions neighborhoods").
This is a regional community bringing all its stakeholders together (non-profits, for-profits) around an event. Before the event, organizers used the group to prepare and outreach, during the event they invited new participants, and after the event the group was used to continue the conversations and actions. This group is embedded in their website using WiserEarth's iFrame.
This group is a collaboration platform to further the discussions and development towards The Global Summit 2009. This is also an example of a way to promote an event beyond your website and listserv.
Information Clearinghouse/ Resource Hub
Permaculture Alliance of California
This is a good example of a grassroots organizing and collaboration around a specific focus area. This is the central hub for Permaculture groups throughout California. Many sub-groups have stemmed from this central group.
This group has a large member base that is diverse and international. Women environmental advocates use this groupto access information related to the topic of women and the environment. Many participants use the group to find information, resources (jobs/funding opportunities) and connections that they would otherwise not have access to.
This community shares information and dialogues around a topic of interest. Their primary focus is to talk and exchange stories and resources around an issue.
Open Science Network in Ethnobiology
The Open Science Network brings together an array of courses and curricula being used to teach ethnobiology. This group has a rich collection of information that they can easily modify and update.
Biocultural Diversity Working Group
Professionals and community members involved in biocultural diversity work share experiences, written and multimedia resources, and engage in relevant discussions.
Organizing/Communication Forum
Global Oneness Project uses a group to facilitate a global conversation around the films they highlight. Through this group the organization has been able to engage people about their films, something they were not able to do with their website alone.
Roots of Change or California Food System Network (CFSN)
The CFSN facilitates a multi-stakeholder dialogue among businesses, non-profits and government entities. This is an example of a participatory, transparent way to work virtually on a shared strategy.
This small but lively group has great participation and contribution from its members discussing permaculture strategies in a community in Australia.
This is a community forum with several sub-groups. It is actively managed, which contributes to its success.
This global network of peace organizations allows people to share information and post events from around the world. You can see the seamless way they have integrated their group with their main website.
Northern California American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
This is an active network of rainwater professionals sharing best practices, resources and events.
Project Development/Strategy Tool
This umbrella organization is using their Group as a shared database of information and updates. All the projects (based around the world) can view documents and templates, discuss topics, plan for events, and share information in a virtual space. This is an example of a private group being used internally by an organization.
Earth Charter is an initiative that attempts to gain as much visibility and global participation as possible. This is an example of a public group where anyone can join and participate.
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