text: * The World Engineering Partnership for Sustainable Development (WEPSD) was formed and they are responsible for the following areas: redesign engineering responsibilities and ethic to sustainable development, analyze and develop a long-term plan, find solution by exchanging information with partners and using new technologies, and solve the critical global environment problems, such as fresh water and climate change
  * CASI Global was formed mainly as a platform for corporates and governments to share best practices; with a mission to promote the cause and knowledge of csr & sustainability. Thousands of corporates and colleges across the world are now a part of CASI Global with a view to support this mission. CASI also offers Global Fellow programs on finance / operations / manufacturing / supply chain / etc. with a dual specialization in Sustainability. The idea is every professional has inculcate sustainability within their core function & industry. [http://www.casiglobal.us/ CASI Global]
  * Developed environmental policies, codes of ethics, and sustainable development guidelines
  * Earth Charter was restarted as a civil society initiative
  * The World Bank, United Nations Environmental Program, and the Global Environment Facility joined programs for sustainable development
  * Launched programs for engineering students and practicing engineers on how to apply sustainable development concepts in their work
  * Developed new approaches in industrial processes