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Intentional Communities - Lifestyle Choices, Society 77
Development - Organizations, Society 159
 Centre For Alternative TechnologyCentre For Alternative Technology
 
Educational charity striving to achieve the best cooperation between the natural, technological and human worlds. Provides an avenue to test, live with, display strategies and tools for this purpose.
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ACCIONACCION
 International non-profit microlending organization that fights poverty by providing microcredit and supporting economic and sustainable development.
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Appropriate Roads GroupAppropriate Roads Group
 Group dedicated to the overturning of a decision to build a dual carriageway between Cahir and Clonmel.
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AquadevAquadev
 An NGO active in Africa in field agricultural development, food security and aid, microfinance institutions services, environment in urban areas and clean development mechanisms study projects.
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Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS)Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS)
 An independent, non-profit, non-government, policy, research, and implementation institute working on sustainable development (SD) at local, national, regional and global levels.
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CASL: Community Adaptation and Sustainable LivelihoodsCASL: Community Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods
 Provides information about IISD that developed and applied an approach which brought community-identified adaptive strategies, analysis of policy, and technologies to start a process of helping communities build sustainable livelihood systems.
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CBNRM NetCBNRM Net
 Provides a powerful set of networking tools for local communities and other stakeholders globally, aimed at integrated knowledge management of the field of Community-Based Natural Resource Management.
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Center for a Livable FutureCenter for a Livable Future
 Focuses on the interconnections among diet, health, food production, the environment, population and equity. Based at Johns Hopkins University.
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Center for Alternative Development InitiativesCenter for Alternative Development Initiatives
 A Philippine-based civil society organization (CSO) dedicated to the study, encouragement and implementation of comprehensive sustainable development through social threefolding, including tri-sector partnerships.
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Center for Development ResearchCenter for Development Research
 An international and interdisciplinary research institution dealing with political, cultural, economic, technical and ecological questions in view of a worldwide, sustainable, and just development.
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Center for Neighborhood TechnologyCenter for Neighborhood Technology
 Promotes public policies, new resources and accountable authority that support sustainable, just and vital urban communities.
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Center for Sustainable SystemsCenter for Sustainable Systems
 Institute at the University of Michigan promoting sustainable development through education. Includes research on buildings, agriculture, transportation, renewable energy, and packaging, as well as methodologies, projects, publications, statistics, and educational resources.
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Central Asia InstituteCentral Asia Institute
 Organized to promote literacy, women's vocational skills, and awareness of public health and environmental issues through community-initiated education programs in mountain regions of Central Asia.
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Centre for Development and EnvironmentCentre for Development and Environment
 A division of the Institute of Geography of the University of Berne and is involved in worldwide networks with institutions and specialists.
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Centre for Sustainability and Environmental ManagementCentre for Sustainability and Environmental Management
 Promotes sustainable development and sustainability management in all types of organisation through education, research and consultancy.
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Colne Valley Regional ParkColne Valley Regional Park
 The Colne Valley Regional Park provides the first area of countryside to the west of London. This webpage contains sites of national and international importance for wildlife.
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Communities Committee of the Seventh American Forest CongressCommunities Committee of the Seventh American Forest Congress
 The Communities Committee works to improve both forest health, community well-being and promotes a collaborative framework towards forest policy to encourage stewardship, sustainability and community forestry.
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Consortium for Sustainable Village-Based DevelopmentConsortium for Sustainable Village-Based Development
 Consortium of NGOs and individuals that help connect rural villages to global resources for self-reliant, sustainable village-based development.
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The Cyprus Conservation FoundationThe Cyprus Conservation Foundation
 The Cyprus Conservation Foundation raises awareness through science education and with a variety of campaigns.
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The Delta InstituteThe Delta Institute
 A nonprofit organization that works on the policy and practice of sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the Great Lakes region.
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Development AlternativesDevelopment Alternatives
 Bringing together traditional knowledge and modern science for sustainable development at community, national and global level.
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Development Organisation for Rural SichuanDevelopment Organisation for Rural Sichuan
 A British NGO working in Sichuan, China implementing village-based poverty alleviation projects promoting community education, women's rural credit schemes, water and electricity supply.
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DISC: Development Information Solutions for CommunitiesDISC: Development Information Solutions for Communities
 Integrates ICT into organisations undertaking community development in Southern Africa providing data management within the development and research sector.
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EcotrustEcotrust
 Aims to build Salmon Nation, a place where people and wild salmon thrive in the coastal temperate rain forests of North America.
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Ecovillage NetworkEcovillage Network
 Links together a highly diverse worldwide movement of autonomous ecovillages (environmentally and socially sustainable settlements) and related projects.
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European Union for Coastal ConservationEuropean Union for Coastal Conservation
 Dedicated to the integrity and natural diversity of the coastal heritage and to ecologically sustainable development.
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Falls Brook CentreFalls Brook Centre
 A sustainable community development and training centre working to demonstrate and communicate those aspects of human endeavors that must combine to make the abstract concept of sustainable development into the living reality of sustainable communities.
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Forum for the FutureForum for the Future
 UK sustainable development organisation which works in partnership with business, higher education, central, regional and local government to accelerate a sustainable way of life, using a solutions based approach.
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Foundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central AmericaFoundation for Self-Sufficiency in Central America
 Foundation that helps poor communities in El Salvador achieve environmentally friendly economic self-sufficiency, community development, and sustainable peace.
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GENI - Global Energy Network InstituteGENI - Global Energy Network Institute
 By tapping the planet's abundant renewable energy, the needs of all humanity could be met in an environmentally sustainable fashion. The technology exists today, and it is cost competitive.
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Global Vision International (GVI)Global Vision International (GVI)
 A non-political, non-religious organisation, which specialises in providing overseas expeditions.
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Green Plan CenterGreen Plan Center
 Earth friendly, and renewable development. "Innovative regional strategies for environmental recovery and preservation, matched with economic prosperity."
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Groundwork InstituteGroundwork Institute
 Non-profit organization working world wide in creating low cost, environmentally sound communities based on the participation of the people who live in them.
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Heifer Project International Indonesia ProgramHeifer Project International Indonesia Program
 NGO working with local organizations in agroecological rural community development in Sumatra, Indonesia.
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Ilin Value Added Forestry Management Services FoundationIlin Value Added Forestry Management Services Foundation
 Provides a reforestation solution in the Philippines utilizing sustainable development through cooperatives that compromise a cottage industry approach to forestry on private land.
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Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR)Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR)
 Working to strengthen communities by encouraging the efficient use of local resources.
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International Center for Sustainable DevelopmentInternational Center for Sustainable Development
 ICSD is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote sustainable development such as renewable energy around the world.
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International Environmental Bamboo OrganizationInternational Environmental Bamboo Organization
 The organization has a multidisciplinary approach to developing bamboo as an environmentally renewable non-wood forest.
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International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentInternational Institute for Sustainable Development
 Canadian think tank promoting SD in decision-making internationally. "We contribute new knowledge and concepts, analyze policies, identify and disseminate information about best practices, demonstrate how to measure progress, and build partnerships to amplify these messages."
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Journey to ForeverJourney to Forever
 Account of an expedition by a small, mobile non-government organization involved in environment and rural development work; started in Hong Kong and travelling to Cape Town, South Africa. Includes information on projects, and educational activities.
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LandPaths - Land Partners through StewardshipLandPaths - Land Partners through Stewardship
 LandPaths forms partnerships between landowners and experts in land management and restoration then assists them in defining and implementing practices which maximize resource conservation, while allowing managed public access.
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LOHASLOHAS
 An acronym for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability. Offers information about companies that provide goods and services using economic and environmentally sustainable business practices.
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London 21 Sustainability NetworkLondon 21 Sustainability Network
 Networking people working for sustainability in London, UK.
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Maine Tree FoundationMaine Tree Foundation
 Founded in 1989 to provide Maine people with good, accurate information about the forest resource.
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Max Havelaar FoundationMax Havelaar Foundation
 Working for sustainable production, trade and consumption by supporting Fairtrade and offering access to international trade for Third World farmers and workers. [Dutch, English]
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Mountain ForumMountain Forum
 A global network for mountain communities, environments and sustainable development. Also includes a searchable library of documents on mountain themes and issues.
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The Mountain InstituteThe Mountain Institute
 Promotes the preservation of mountain environments, advancing mountain cultures This NGO works in the Appalachian, Andean and Himalayan Mountains and designs programmes to strengthen mountain communities, to conserve their natural resources and cultural heritage while improving their livelihoods.
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The Natural StepThe Natural Step
 A UK non-profit organisation working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society.
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Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI)Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI)
 Non profit research and development organization involved in the areas of agriculture, renewable energy and sustainable development.
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Non-Ferrous Metals Consultative Forum on Sustainable DevelopmentNon-Ferrous Metals Consultative Forum on Sustainable Development
 Information about the contribution non-ferrous metals make to sustainable development and the activities of the members of the three international metal study groups.
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Novartis Foundation for Sustainable DevelopmentNovartis Foundation for Sustainable Development
 An organisation to improve economic conditions, health, and food security among the world's poorest people.
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Nuestras Raices, Inc.Nuestras Raices, Inc.
 A grassroots organization that promotes economic, human and community development in Holyoke, Massachusetts through projects relating to food and agriculture.
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ONE NatureONE Nature
 An NGO promoting sustainable technologies taking note that there are several brilliant technologies lying unutilized owing to a lack of awareness and possible vested interests.
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Oregon Solutions for a Sustainable FutureOregon Solutions for a Sustainable Future
 Oregon Solutions promotes environmentally and socially responsible policies and programs in government, non-profits and private business in the State of Oregon.
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Palni Hills Conservation CouncilPalni Hills Conservation Council
 Promoting sustainable development and conservation of the Palani Hills and forests.
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PanEcoPanEco
 A Swiss foundation that supports projects on biodiversity and sustainability in Indonesia. It also works on social projects and intercultural acceptance.
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Participatory AvenuesParticipatory Avenues
 Promotes the diffusion of Participatory 3D Modeling (P3DM) as best practice in providing communities added stake in tailoring and owning integrated conservation and development initiatives.
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Pedals for ProgressPedals for Progress
 Promotes a non-profit agency that collects thousands of used bicycles from the public through partnerships with local community service organizations, and donates them overseas for reconditioning and distribution for affordable transport.
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Pembina Institute for Appropriate DevelopmentPembina Institute for Appropriate Development
 A not-for-profit environmental policy research and education organization dealing with sustainable energy, climate change, environmental governance, ecological fiscal reform, sustainability indicators, and the environmental impacts of the energy industry.
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PennFuture.comPennFuture.com
 An organization of citizens committed to a vision of the future that places the conservation of our natural resources at the center of a vibrant economy.
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The Piedmont Environmental CouncilThe Piedmont Environmental Council
 Promotes and protects the Virginia Piedmont's rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty.
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Project People FoundationProject People Foundation
 Non-profit group promoting economic empowerment of women and youth in South Africa and U.S. through the production and marketing of hand-crafted black dolls, stuffed animals, AIDS pins, and beaded yarmulkes.
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Redefining ProgressRedefining Progress
 A non-profit public policy organization that seeks to ensure a more sustainable and socially equitable world. Conceives and refines innovative policies and ideas that balance economic well-being, the environment, and social equity.
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Resource Renewal InstituteResource Renewal Institute
 Developing innovative solutions for long-term conservation and a sustainable future through various projects.
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Rocky Mountain InstituteRocky Mountain Institute
 An entrepreneurial, non-profit organisation that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world.
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Rollins Environmental Health and Action CommitteeRollins Environmental Health and Action Committee
 Dedicated to creating a working space for a just and sustainable existence and a harmonious relationship with nature. Activities, mission, meeting minutes, and contact information.
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San Francisco BeautifulSan Francisco Beautiful
 Creates, enhances and protects the city's unique beauty and liveability. It provides grants and beautification awards and participates in the urban planning process.
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Schumacher UKSchumacher UK
 Promotes human scale and sustainable systems for social, economic and environmental development.
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SHARE Foundation - Building a New El Salvador TodaySHARE Foundation - Building a New El Salvador Today
 A non-profit institution supporting the empowerment of impoverished and marginalized Salvadoran communities for long-term and sustainable solutions to poverty, underdevelopment and social injustice
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Sharing Sustainable SolutionsSharing Sustainable Solutions
 An organization that supports low-tech self-sustainable development.
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Smart Growth AmericaSmart Growth America
 Nationwide coalition promoting a better way to grow; one that protects farmland and open space, revitalizes neighborhoods, keeps housing affordable, and makes communities more livable.
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South Asia Media and Governance Network Programme (MAGNET)South Asia Media and Governance Network Programme (MAGNET)
 Supports media-government-public network approaches to urban poverty issues in developing countries.
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Stockholm Environment InstituteStockholm Environment Institute
 An independent, international research, consulting and training organisation working to promote global sustainable development.
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Sustainable Building TopicsSustainable Building Topics
 Info, resources and articles for developers, architects, and home buyers to promote sustainable development.
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Sustainable Business AssociatesSustainable Business Associates
 International non-governmental organization working to engage industrialists in eco-efficiency to minimize environmental impact and improve business productivity. News, case studies, training, projects, and contacts.
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Sustainable Business NetworkSustainable Business Network
 Daily news headlines about social and environmental events, links to educational, government, tools and resources, and discussions on environmental topics.
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Sustainable ConservationSustainable Conservation
 Organization engages businesses and private landowners in advancing the stewardship of our land and water in partnership with the environmental community.
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Sustainable Development Department, IDBSustainable Development Department, IDB
 Provides multilateral financial assistance for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Sustainable Department provides technical advice to Bank project teams, and creates and disseminates knowledge on sustainable development issues.
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Sustainable Development InternationalSustainable Development International
 The resource for strategies, technologies and business links, enabling implementation of sustainable development working towards Earth Summit 2002.
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Sustainable Development NetworkSustainable Development Network
 The Sustainable Development Network is a network of individuals and non-governmental organizations that promotes the debate on issues pertaining sustainable development including environmental and trade policy, economic policy, health, and legal frameworks.
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Sustainable SeattleSustainable Seattle
 Protects and improves the long-term health and vitality for Seattle and the world by applying sustainability to the links between economic prosperity, environmental vitality and social equity.
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Target EarthTarget Earth
 Christian-based organization dedicated to environmental sustainable development and relief.
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Thoreau Center for SustainabilityThoreau Center for Sustainability
 The Center is comprised of various non-profit organizations working on sustainable development issues.
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The Trust For Sustainable LivelihoodsThe Trust For Sustainable Livelihoods
 Information on sustainable livelihoods and natural resources management in the Caribbean.
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United Nations Division for Sustainable DevelopmentUnited Nations Division for Sustainable Development
 Created to monitor and report on implementation of the Earth Summit agreements at the local, national, regional and international levels. The CSD is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
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UVic Sustainability ProjectUVic Sustainability Project
 This project seeks to make UVic a sustainable campus. It addresses all aspects of sustainability pertaining to the university including things like waste and energy reduction and green transportation. They also touch on issues such as investment practices, curriculum, and gender equality,
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Volunteers Alliance for Saving the NatureVolunteers Alliance for Saving the Nature
 ARuPA, an Indonesian NGO, fights to revise inappropriate national forestry, resource management paradigms and policies.
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World BambooWorld Bamboo
 Organization that aims to promote the use of bamboo as a sustainable and alternative natural resource. News and events, information about the World Bamboo Congress and the board of directors.
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World Conservation Monitoring CentreWorld Conservation Monitoring Centre
 Provides information services on conservation and sustainable use of the world's living resources, and helps others to develop information systems of their own.
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Zero GrowthZero Growth
 Provides information on the movement for the zero population growth for humans. Growth absurdity of the week, recommended readings, a discussion of the idea, and available buttons and stickers.
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