Category : Access to Environmental Information
subcategory : Availability after communication
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51. 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/
 
 
52. United Nations Secreteriat of the Convention to Combat Desertification
Biosphere - Decertification (Biosphere)
 This is the second generation of the UNCCD website launched in June 2000. It was designed to facilitate the access to the official documents maintained or received by the secretariat (COP-documents, Reports and Action Programmes) for the participants of the COP-process as well as to establish a general source of information on the topic of desertification for the interested public. This page provides technical instructions about the usage of the CCD website and details how to achieve an optimal browsing experience.
http://www.unccd.int/main.php
 
 
53. The World Tourism Organization
Development - Sustainability - Tourism (Development)
 The World Tourism Organization is the leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how WTO's membership includes 139 countries and territories and more than 350 Affiliate Members representing local government, tourism associations and private sector companies, including airlines, hotel groups and tour operators.
http://www.world-tourism.org/
 
 
54. 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/
 
 
55. 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/
 
 
56. Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association
Development - Sustainability - Horticulture - Gardening
 The Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association (BDA), a non-profit organization open to the public, was formed in the U.S. in 1938 in order to foster, guide, and safeguard the Biodynamic method of agriculture
http://www.biodynamics.com/
 
 
57. 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/
 
 
58. The European Environmental Law Homepage
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Environmental law (Science - Knowledge - Rationalism)
 Welcome to the European Environmental Law Homepage. Here you can find full text cases, legislation and other materials related to European Environmental Law. Apart from these primary sources, several dossiers and articles offer a more in depth view on specific issues.
http://www.asser.nl/EEL/
 
 
59. Center for Global Environmental Education (Hamline University) web-page on "Rivers of life"
Natural Environment - Rivers
 Rivers of Life provides students, teachers, and citizens with exciting opportunities to celebrate the many ways rivers enrich our world, to investigate river mysteries, and to take action on behalf of rivers that need our help.
http://cgee.hamline.edu/rivers/Resources/index.html
 
 
60. UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
International Conventions - Law - Legislation - Environmental law (International Contracts)
 The process of developing environmental norms, standards and procedures among Governments rests at the core of UNEP's catalytic role.Thés role of UNEP for the promotion and progressive development of international environmental law has been identified as one of its major functions..
http://www.unep.org/
 
 
61. EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL BUREAU Federation of Environmental Citizens Organization
International Conventions - Law - Legislation - International Organizations (International Contracts)
 The EEB is a federation of 134 environmental citizens organisations based in all EU Member States and most Accession countries, as well as a few neighbouring countries. They range from local and national to European and international. The aim of the EEB is to protect and improve the environment of Europe and to enable the citizens of Europe to play their part in achieving that goal The EEB office in Brussels was established in 1974 to provide as a focal point for its members to monitor and respond to the emerging EU environmental policy.
http://www.eeb.org/
 
 
62. International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
Development - Sustainability - Biological cultivation (organic farming)
 We represent the worldwide movement of organic agriculture and provide a platform for global exchange and cooperation. We are committed to a holistic approach in the development of organic farming systems including maintenance of a sustainable environment and respect for the need of humanity. By the expertise of its members IFOAM opens the way for implementation of above aims in everyday life. The federation's main function is coordinating the network of the organic movement around the world. IFOAM is a democratic federation and grassroot oriented. Major activities within IFOAM are carried out by our World Board of Directors, various committees and task forces.
http://www.ifoam.org/
 
 
63. 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
 
 
64. Environmental Education(of National Wildlife Federation)
Environmental Education - Programs - Activities
 For more than sixty years, the National Wildlife Federation has been a leader in environmental education, reaching out to the communities where children and adults live, work and play. Explore NWF's educational pathways to understanding, appreciating and safeguarding the natural world.
http://www.nwf.org/education/
 
 
65. Habitat for Humanity
Anthropogenic Environment - Adobe, Habitat, Domicile, Home, Habitation, Residence, House, Deweling
 Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization
http://www.habitat.org/
 
 
66. 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/
 
 
67. American Fisheries - Bioengineering section
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Biotechnology
 The Bioengineering Section was founded in 1979 from The American Fisheries Society (AFS).The goal of the Bioengineering Section is to promote excellence in the field of fisheries bioengineering through improved communication between biologists, engineers, and other professionals working for the conservation of fisheries resources.
http://biosys.bre.orst.edu/afseng/
 
 
68. FAO - FISHERIES
Development - Sustainability - Fisheries
 The mission of the Fisheries Department of FAO is to facilitate and secure the long-term sustainable development and utilization of the world’s fisheries and aquaculture. FAO's Major Programme on Fisheries aims to promote sustainable development of responsible fisheries and contribute to food security. To implement this Major Programme, the Fisheries Department focuses its activities, through programmes in Fishery Resources, Fishery Policy, Fishery Industries and Fishery Information
http://www.fao.org/fi
 
 
69. EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL BUREAU's web-page on Climate change and Energy
Biosphere - Climate Change
 The EEB is a federation of 134 environmental citizens organisations based in all EU Member States and most Accession countries, as well as a few neighbouring countries. They range from local and national to European and international. The aim of the EEB is to protect and improve the environment of Europe and to enable the citizens of Europe to play their part in achieving that goal The EEB office in Brussels was established in 1974 to provide as a focal point for its members to monitor and respond to the emerging EU environmental policy.
http://www.eeb.org/activities/energy/main.htm
 
 
70. 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/
 
 
71. EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL BUREAU Federation of Environmental Citizens Organization
Development - Sustainability - Sustainable Development
 The EEB is a federation of 134 environmental citizens organisations based in all EU Member States and most Accession countries, as well as a few neighbouring countries. They range from local and national to European and international. The aim of the EEB is to protect and improve the environment of Europe and to enable the citizens of Europe to play their part in achieving that goal The EEB office in Brussels was established in 1974 to provide as a focal point for its members to monitor and respond to the emerging EU environmental policy.
http://www.eeb.org
 
 
72. UNIFEM United Nations Development Fund for Women
Political Ecology - Movements - Women - Ecofeminism
 The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) promotes women's empowerment and gender equality. It works to ensure the participation of women in all levels of development planning and practice, and acts as a catalyst within the UN system, supporting efforts that link the needs and concerns of women to all critical issues on the national, regional and global agenda. UNIFEM focuses its work at the country level within the context of the United Nations Resident Coordinator System. Playing a strong advocacy role, the Fund concentrates on fostering a multilateral policy dialogue on women's empowerment.
http://www.unifem.undp.org/
 
 
73. 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/
 
 
74. Environmental Defense
Development - Sustainability - Sustainable Development
 Environmental Defense is a leading national non-profit organization representing more than 300,000 members. Since 1967, we have linked science, economics, and law to create innovative, equitable, and cost-effective solutions to the most urgent environmental problems.
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/
 
 
75. Environmental Defense
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Environmental law (Science - Knowledge - Rationalism)
 Environmental Defense is a leading national non-profit organization representing more than 300,000 members. Since 1967, we have linked science, economics, and law to create innovative, equitable, and cost-effective solutions to the most urgent environmental problems.
http://www.environmentaldefense.org
 
 

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