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1. The Global Development Research Center - Urban Environmental Management :
Environmental Education - Centers for environmental information
 The Global Development Research Center is a virtual organization that carries out initiatives in education, research and practice, in the spheres of environment, urban, community, economy and information, and at scales that are effective.The title of this website, Urban Environmental Management, may be a bit misleading, as the contents of the homepage contain a whole range of topics that are not necessarily 'urban.' The objective here is to demonstrate pertinent issues of an urban area and its environment, but also to extrapolate it to the global level.
http://www.gdrc.org/uem/
 
 
2. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) :
International Conventions - Law - Legislation - Requirements - Standards (International Contracts)
 The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a non-governmental organization established in 1947. The mission of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services, and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity.
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/ISOOnline.frontpage
 
 
3. Organic Consumers Association :
Quality of Life - Consumer Advice and Protection Bureau
 The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) promotes food safety, organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices in the U.S. and internationally. We provide consumers with factual information they can use to make informed food choices. Genetic engineering, irradiation, toxic sludge fertilizer, mad cow disease, rBGH are some of the issues we address. The OCA gives interviews and supplies background material for journalists, news organizations, and public interest activists worldwide. Our campaign strategies include public education, activist networking, boycotts and protests, grassroots lobbying, media and public relations, and litigation. We publish two electronic newsletters: Organic View and BioDemocracy News.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/
 
 
4. United Nations Environment Programme// Division of Technology, Industry and economics// Industry and Environment // Industrial Industry and economics// Industry and Environment // Industrial Accidents: Prevention and Preparedness :
Development - Sustainability - Industry
 First published in 1978, the UNEP Industry and Environment quarterly review provides a forum for the exchange of research and experience, presenting articles written by and for industry managers, government officials and researchers in the field of sustainable industrial development. It covers policy, technological and scientific developments related to business and the environment. Each issue of the review focuses on a particular theme. It also includes features, news and developments of broad international interest.
http://www.uneptie.org/media/review/vol20no3/vol20no3.htm
 
 
5. International Maritime Organization :
Pollution - Wastes - Marine pollution
 The International Maritime Organization is the United Nations specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships. We are also committed to technical co-operation.
http://www.imo.org/index.htm
 
 
6. The Global Development Research Center - Urban Environmental Management :
Environmental Education - Environmental education
 The Global Development Research Center is a virtual organization that carries out initiatives in education, research and practice, in the spheres of environment, urban, community, economy and information, and at scales that are effective.The title of this website, Urban Environmental Management, may be a bit misleading, as the contents of the homepage contain a whole range of topics that are not necessarily 'urban.' The objective here is to demonstrate pertinent issues of an urban area and its environment, but also to extrapolate it to the global level.
http://www.gdrc.org/uem
 
 
7. Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide :
International Conventions - Law - Legislation - Law - Degrees
 The Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide includes over 1,500 annotate links to admiralty law resources on the Internet and a growing database of admiralty case digests and opinions, arbitration award abstracts and international maritime conventions. The emphasis is on the law of the United States and the focus is on Internet resources that can be used in an effective and practical manner by admiralty attorneys and maritime professionals.
http://www.admiraltylawguide.com/
 
 
8. Mineral Resources Forum (MRF) :
Natural Environment - Mineral resources
 Mineral Resources Forum (MRF) is a platform for international cooperation on the theme of minerals, metals and sustainable development. MRF aims to bring together governmental and intergovernmental actors, resource companies and other concerned parties from academia and civil society.
http://www.natural-resources.org/minerals/
 
 
9. Biological and Chemical Weapons by Medlineplus(Health Information) :
Pollution - Wastes - Chemical - Biological weapons
 MEDLINEplus is a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine of USA. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date. MEDLINEplus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on about 500 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and dictionaries, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials. In this particular page information about biological and chemical weapons impact on health is provided. Βιολογικά και Χημικά Όπλα από την Medlineplus (Πληροφορίες για την Υγεία)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biologicalandchemicalweapons.html
 
 
10. European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET) Page on Nature and Biodiversity :
Natural Environment - Biodiversity
 EIONET is a collaborative network of the European Environment Agency and its Member Countries, connecting National Focal Points in the EU and accession countries, European Topic Centres, National Reference Centres, and Main Component Elements. These organisations jointly provide the information that is used for making decisions for improving the state of environment in Europe and making EU policies more effective. EIONET is both a network of organisations and an electronic network (e-EIONET). This page provides information on the topics of Nature protection and Biodiversity.
http://www.eionet.eu.int/Topic_Areas/Nature_Protection_Biodiversisty
 
 
11. International Vegeterian Union :
Quality of Life - Vegetarianism
 The International Vegetarian Union is a non-profit making organisation with membership open to any non-profit organisation that advocates vegetarianism and is governed exclusively by vegetarians. A Supporter of IVU may be any individual, family or organisation that supports the aims and objectives of IVU, regardless of whether they are vegetarian or not.
http://www.ivu.org/
 
 
12. International Vegeterian Union - Animals & Environment :
Natural Environment - Animals
 The International Vegetarian Union is a non-profit making organisation with membership open to any non-profit organisation that advocates vegetarianism and is governed exclusively by vegetarians. A Supporter of IVU may be any individual, family or organisation that supports the aims and objectives of IVU, regardless of whether they are vegetarian or not. This particular section of the library concers "Animals & Environment".
http://www.ivu.org/animals/
 
 
13. International Vegeterian Union - Health & Nutrition ( IVU Science) :
Quality of Life - Health
 The International Vegetarian Union is a non-profit making organisation with membership open to any non-profit organisation that advocates vegetarianism and is governed exclusively by vegetarians. A Supporter of IVU may be any individual, family or organisation that supports the aims and objectives of IVU, regardless of whether they are vegetarian or not. This particular section of the library concers "Health & Nutrition (IVU Science) ".
http://www.ivu.org/science/
 
 
14. British Geological Survey :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Geology
 The British Geological Survey’s mission is to enhance the UK science base by providing knowledge, information, education and training in the geosciences, and promote the public understanding of the relevance of geosciences to resource and environment issues.
http://www.bgs.ac.uk/
 
 
15. WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME :
Biosphere - Hunger
 Set-up in 1963, WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. In 2000, WFP fed 83 million people in 83 countries, including most of the world's refugees and internally displaced people.
http://www.wfp.org/
 
 
16. Rainforest Action Network :
Natural Environment - Tropical forests (Natural Environment)
 Rainforest Action Network works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action. Since it was founded in 1985, the Rainforest Action Network has been working to protect rainforests and the human rights of those living in and around those forests. From the beginning, RAN has played a key role in strengthening the worldwide rainforest conservation movement through supporting activists in rainforest countries as well as organizing and mobilizing consumers and community action groups throughout the United States. Our first challenge was to bring the plight of the rainforests to public attention through education, communication, and direct action.
http://www.ran.org/
 
 
17. International Vegeterian Union - World Hunger / Famine Relief :
Biosphere - Hunger
 The International Vegetarian Union is a non-profit making organisation with membership open to any non-profit organisation that advocates vegetarianism and is governed exclusively by vegetarians. A Supporter of IVU may be any individual, family or organisation that supports the aims and objectives of IVU, regardless of whether they are vegetarian or not. This particular section of the library concers "World Hunger / Famine Relief ".
http://www.ivu.org/articles/hunger.html
 
 
18. European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET) Page on Waste and Material Flows :
Pollution - Wastes - Waste
 EIONET is a collaborative network of the European Environment Agency and its Member Countries, connecting National Focal Points in the EU and accession countries, European Topic Centres, National Reference Centres, and Main Component Elements. These organisations jointly provide the information that is used for making decisions for improving the state of environment in Europe and making EU policies more effective. EIONET is both a network of organisations and an electronic network (e-EIONET). This page provides information on the topics of Waste and Material Flows.
http://www.eionet.eu.int/Topic_Areas/Waste_Material_Flows
 
 
19. Vegetarian Pages :
Quality of Life - Vegetarianism
 The Vegetarian Pages is intended to be an independent, definitive Internet guide for vegetarians, vegans and others. The Vegetarian Pages hosts many valuable resources too!
http://old.veg.org/
 
 
20. Nuclear Information and Resource Service & World Information Service on Energy :
Energy - Nuclear energy
 The World Information Service on Energy & Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS/WISE) are the information and networking center for citizens and environmental organizations concerned about nuclear power, radioactive waste, radiation, and sustainable energy issues.
http://www.nirs.org/
 
 
21. American Fisheries Society :
Development - Sustainability - Fisheries
 The American Fisheries Society founded in 1870, is the oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists. The mission of AFS is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals.
http://www.fisheries.org/
 
 
22. European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET) Page on Water :
Natural Environment - Water resources
 EIONET is a collaborative network of the European Environment Agency and its Member Countries, connecting National Focal Points in the EU and accession countries, European Topic Centres, National Reference Centres, and Main Component Elements. These organisations jointly provide the information that is used for making decisions for improving the state of environment in Europe and making EU policies more effective. EIONET is both a network of organisations and an electronic network (e-EIONET). This page provides information on the topic of water.
http://www.eionet.eu.int/Topic_Areas/Water
 
 
23. American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) :
Development - Sustainability - Horticulture - Gardening
 Founded in 1903, the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) is the largest, most visible organization dedicated to advancing all facets of horticultural research, education, and application. Nearly 4000 strong, ASHS members (researchers, faculty and other educational personnel, extension agents, Federal and state experiment station representatives, growers and distributors of horticultural products, and personnel in related industries) continue to make significant advances in these areas. ASHS is well positioned to lead the rapid evolution of horticultural science into the new century.
http://www.ashs.org/
 
 
24. International Vegeterian Union - Religion and Vegetarianism :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Religion
 The International Vegetarian Union is a non-profit making organisation with membership open to any non-profit organisation that advocates vegetarianism and is governed exclusively by vegetarians. A Supporter of IVU may be any individual, family or organisation that supports the aims and objectives of IVU, regardless of whether they are vegetarian or not. This particular section of the library concers "Religion and Vegetarianism ".
http://www.ivu.org/religion/
 
 
25. European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET) Page on Air and Climate Change :
Biosphere - Climate Change
 EIONET is a collaborative network of the European Environment Agency and its Member Countries, connecting National Focal Points in the EU and accession countries, European Topic Centres, National Reference Centres, and Main Component Elements. These organisations jointly provide the information that is used for making decisions for improving the state of environment in Europe and making EU policies more effective. EIONET is both a network of organisations and an electronic network (e-EIONET). This page provides information on the topics of air quality, air emissions, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
http://www.eionet.eu.int/Topic_Areas/Air_Climate_Change
 
 

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