Category : Type of information
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1. 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/
 
 
2. Centre for Renewable Energy Sources :
Energy - Renewable energy sources
  CRES was founded in September 1987 by Presidential Decree 375/87. It is a public entity, supervised by the Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology, and has financial and administrative independence. Its main goal is the promotion of RES/RUE/ES applications at a national and international level, taking into consideration the environmental impact, in the production and use of energy.Over the years, CRES has participated in more than 500 European and national projects.
http://www.cres.gr/kape/index.htm
 
 
3. Centre for Construction and Environment :
Anthropogenic Environment - Construction materials
 The website of the Centre for Construction and Environment, which fosters the implementation of sustainability principles into the creation of the built environment internationally, is composed of the following references and links and offers sources of information recommended to learn more on ecological building proponents.
http://www.cce.ufl.edu/
 
 
4. Project LIFE - Nature '99 Actions for the protection of the calcareous fens of lake :
Natural Environment - Natural wetlands
 The project LIFE - Nature '99, is working out in Trichonis lake area, as a goal has the protection of the calcareous fens of lake. Immediate objective of the project is the restoration of sites to a favorable conservation state and increase public awareness. Long term objective of the project is to secure the protection of the Calcareous Fens within the network of strategically located sites. The Calcareous fens is a priority habitat type in Annex I of the Directive 92/43/EEC. The Calcareous Fens are very unstable habitats thus requiring special protection. Calcareous Fens with Cladium mariscus and Carex sp are usually found at lowland areas of lakes and lagoons. The geographic distribution of the Calcareous Fens is limited to some small fresh water systems to Greece. Although the areas it covers are small these biotopes are of scientific interest since it represents unstable and vulnerable habitats. The proposed project aims at implementing management actions, which are essential for the restoration and conservation of the habitat Calcareous Fens, within the NATURA 2000 site Trichonis Lake.
http://www.life-trichonis.gr/
 
 
5. The Globe Program(Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) :
Environmental Education - Programs - Activities
 GLOBE is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program.GLOBE trains teachers to help students improve their achievement in science and math, and in the use of computer and network technology. GLOBE helps teachers and students achieve state and local education goals and standards. GLOBE increases student awareness of their environment from a scientific viewpoint, without advocacy relative to issues. GLOBE improves student understanding of science because it involves them in performing real science - taking measurements, analyzing data, and participating in research in collaboration with scientists. GLOBE students contribute data for scientists to use in their research. GLOBE helps expand the pipeline of potential future scientists and researchers for industry, academia, and government.
http://www.globe.gov/fsl/welcome.html
 
 
6. EPA's section on AIR :
Pollution - Wastes - Air pollution
 These pages lead to information related to AIR
http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/air.html
 
 
7. Institute of Environmental Research and Sustainable Development :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Meteorology
 The IERSD's aim is to promote meteorological, climatological and environmental science. The IERSD deals with the following subjects: Environmental Studies, Meteorology - Climatology, Physics of the Atmospheric Environment, Atmospheric and Water Pollution, Solar and Wind Energy, Climate Change, Resource Management and Sustainable Development, Hydrology. Main Task and Basic Activities: Collecting and Processing of Various Meteorological Data, Research Programmes, Preforming Relevant Studies, Providing Training and other Services to Third Parties.
http://www.meteo.noa.gr/
 
 
8. Institute of Geodynamicks :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Geology
 G.I.' s aim is the study and the promotion of research in the fields of seismology, of the physic of the earth's interior, of geophysics, of plate tectonics, of volcanology, of geothermy and of seismotectonics. G.I. deals with the following topics Seismology Physic of the Earth's Interior Applied Geophysics The main tasks of G.I. are collection and processing of various seismological - geophysical parameters, the performance of research projects, the elaboration of relevant studies, the training and services provided to third bodies.
http://www.gein.noa.gr/
 
 
9. 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/
 
 
10. The Climate Change Knowledge Network :
Biosphere - Climate Change
 The Climate Change Knowledge Network brings together expertise, experience and perspectives from more than a dozen organizations from developing, transitional and developed countries. Limited resources, knowledge and capacity in developing countries, and lack of dialogue and understanding between industrialized and developing countries, obstruct progress toward international efforts to address climate change. The Climate Change Knowledge Network aims to help address these gaps by facilitating focused research and capacity building in developing and developed countries, with sustainable development as the overall goal
http://www.cckn.net/
 
 
11. Who Center for Urban Health - Healthy Cities Project :
Anthropogenic Environment - Healthy cities
 The WHO Healthy Cities project is a long-term international development project that aims to place health high on the agenda of decision-makers in the cities of Europe and to promote comprehensive local strategies for health and sustainable development based on the principles and objectives of the strategy for health for all for the twenty-first century and local Agenda 21. Ultimately, the Healthy Cities project seeks to enhance the physical, mental, social and environmental wellbeing of the people who live and work in cities.
http://www.who.dk/healthy-cities/
 
 
12. Organic Farming Research Foundation :
Development - Sustainability - Biological cultivation (organic farming)
 To sponsor research related to organic farming practices, to disseminate research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopting organic production systems, to educate the public and decision-makers about organic farming issues.
http://www.ofrf.org/
 
 
13. Organic - Europe :
Development - Sustainability - Biological cultivation (organic farming)
 The internet site http://www.organic-europe.net was set up by Stiftung Okologie & Landbau, Germany in 2000, and co-funded by the EU-Commision, Agriculture Directorate-General.
http://www.organic-europe.net/about.asp
 
 
14. Foundation for International Environmental Law & Development :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Environmental law (Science - Knowledge - Rationalism)
 The Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development (FIELD), was founded in 1989 in order to tap the tremendous potential of law at the international, regional and domestic level, to encourage environmental protection and sustainable development. The result of that initiative, ten years later, is a vibrant and thriving organisation whose advice and assistance are sought by governments, non-governmental organisations, inter-governmental organisations and industry. The Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development (FIELD), was founded in 1989 in order to tap the tremendous potential of law at the international, regional and domestic level, to encourage environmental protection and sustainable development. The result of that initiative, ten years later, is a vibrant and thriving organisation whose advice and assistance are sought by governments, non-governmental organisations, inter-governmental organisations and industry.
http://www.field.org.uk/
 
 
15. Pan European Network of Environmental Observatories for Planning, Education and Research :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Environmental law (Science - Knowledge - Rationalism)
 The PENELOPE project offers a new resource tool designed to assist in understanding how environmental law is being developed and applied within Europe. It is the result of a combined effort by experts in information technology and a number of leading European environmental law institutes.
http://www-penelope.etic.ac.uk/
 
 
16. Greek Biotope/Wetland Centre (or EKBY) :
Natural Environment - Natural wetlands
 EKBY has adopted the policies and nature conservation principles of the Goulandris Natural History Museum. It was established in 1991 by the Museum with European Community funding and the support of the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), following an application by the Greek Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works.EKBY's overall objective is to promote the sustainability of renewable natural resources in Greece and in the rest of Europe and the Mediterranean region.
http://www.ekby.gr/
 
 
17. Union of Concerned Scientists :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Biotechnology
 UCS is an independent nonprofit alliance of 50,000 concerned citizens and scientists across the country. We augment rigorous scientific analysis with innovative thinking and committed citizen advocacy to build a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world
http://www.ucsusa.org/index.html
 
 
18. Medical Ecological Geography - National Institute of Medical Ecogeography :
Biosphere - Ecogeography (Biosphere)
 An integral approach to determination of power with which a human organism regulates its vital functions, and a study of combined impact of ecological surrounding within a specified region, distinguish the Medical Ecogeography (MEG) from both medicine and ecology.
http://www.nimeg.org/
 
 
19. SeaWorld/Busch Gardens :
Environmental Education - Environmental education
 SeaWorld/Busch Gardens is an animal information database and can be used only for educational purposes.
http://www.seaworld.org/
 
 
20. Mining Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) :
Development - Sustainability - Mining - Mine - Pit
 Mining Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) is an independent two-year project of participatory analysis seeking to understand how the mining and minerals sector can best contribute to the global transition to sustainable development. MMSD is managed by the International Institute for Environment and Development in London, UK, under contract to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The project was initiated by WBCSD and is supported by the Global Mining Initiative (GMI).
http://www.iied.org/mmsd/
 
 
21. Sustainable Horticulture Website at the University of New Hampshire :
Development - Sustainability - Horticulture - Gardening
 This site describes research and education on sustainable horticulture.
http://horticulture.unh.edu/
 
 
22. SeaWorld/Busch Gardens :
Natural Environment - Animals
 SeaWorld/Busch Gardens is an animal information database and can be used only for educational purposes.
http://www.seaworld.org
 
 
23. Centre for Biological Processes in Contaminated Soil and Sediment (BIOPRO) :
Pollution - Wastes - Soil pollution
 Centre for biological processes in contaminated soil and sediment (BIOPRO) comprises research initiatives within three areas: 1) improved techniques for soil bioremediation, 2) understanding of the biological system in a contaminated soil in order to predict variation in the efficiency of the biological system and 3) risk assessment – is the soil clean enough following bioremediation, looking especially on recalcitrant and humano- toxic compounds.
http://www.biopro.dk/biopro/
 
 
24. B U G S - Benefits of Urban Green Space :
Anthropogenic Environment - Urban green space
 The main objective of BUGS is to develop an assessment methodology for evaluating the use of green space and urban morphology as design tools in urban planning strategies.
http://www.vito.be/bugs/index.htm
 
 
25. Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) :
Pollution - Wastes - Industrial accidents
 The Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization operating in the Province of Ontario / Canada since 1917. It’s mission is to improve the quality of life in workplaces and communities we serve by being an internationally recognized leader in providing effective programs, products and services for the prevention of injury and illness.
http://www.iapa.on.ca/
 
 

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