Category : Access to Environmental Information
subcategory : Catalogue or list
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26. 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
 
 
27. Spitia.gr/ buildings.gr
Anthropogenic Environment - Bioclimatic architecture (passive Solar architecture)
 Spitia.gr is a fresh internet site, which aims at becoming an up-to-date and complete database of information concerning bioclimatic energy planning, renewable energy sources, energy preservation, as well as the study, construction, purchase and equipment of buildings that can meet up to the modern needs for housing or the business demands.
http://www.spitia.gr/
 
 
28. Organic Agriculture at FAO
Development - Sustainability - Organic cultivation
 The aim of this Website is to offer information on organic agriculture available at FAO. It also functions as a "road map" whereby users are directed to other relevant websites.
http://www.fao.org/organicag/
 
 
29. 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/
 
 
30. 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/
 
 
31. 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
 
 
32. Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge
Environmental Education - Environmental education
 Welcome to SEEK (Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge) a place to find Minnesota resources for environmental education. The SEEK directory works as a clearinghouse for all types of environmental education resources, from articles to lesson plans, from performances to displays, and many more. These resources come from a variety of organizations throughout Minnesota, including schools and colleges, government agencies, libraries and businesses.
http://www.seek.state.mn.us/about.cfm
 
 
33. EARTHFORCRE ORGANIZATION / Green: Global Rivers Environmental Education Network
Environmental Education - Programs - Activities
 Through Earth Force, youth discover and implement lasting solutions to environmental issues in their community. In the process they develop life-long habits of active citizenship and environmental stewardship. Educators turn to Earth Force for innovative tools to engage young people in community problem solving. The new GREEN website can help you make lasting improvements to your watershed by offering an online monitoring database and community action tool. Designed for monitoring groups and interested browsers alike
http://www.earthforce.org/green/
 
 
34. The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
Environmental Education - Centers for environmental education
 The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies interprets the collective knowledge of the Smithsonian and serves as a gateway to its educational resources. Through research, publishing, and staff development programs for the education and museum communities, the Center promotes the understanding and use of museums.
http://web7.si.edu/ftlr/ut/about_fs.html
 
 
35. United Nations Organization
Biosphere - International Organizations (Biosphere)
 The United Nations is central to global efforts to solve problems which challenge humanity. Cooperating in this effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN system. Day in and day out, the UN and its family of organizations work to promote respect for human rights, protect the environment, fight disease, foster development and reduce poverty. UN agencies define the standards for safe and efficient transport by air and sea, help improve telecommunications and enhance consumer protection, work to ensure respect for intellectual property rights and coordinate allocation of radio frequencies. The United Nations leads the international campaigns against drug trafficking and terrorism. Throughout the world, the UN and its agencies assist refugees and set up programmes to clear landmines, help improve the quality of drinking water and expand food production, make loans to developing countries and help stabilize financial markets.
http://www.un.org/
 
 
36. Environmental Education Garden Office of Environmental Education
Environmental Education - School garden
 This is the Environmental Education Garden of the North Carolina Office of Environmental Education The Objectives of the Environmental Education Garden are to: Demonstrate sustainable North Carolina native plant species that attract butterflies, birds, and other wildlife to an urban area. Serve as a training site for environmental educators to teach students about the relationship between plants and wildlife. Encourage state employees to use the garden to further their achievement of Environmental Education Certification. Provide a model garden for other workplaces and homes to emulate.
http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/garden/index.htm
 
 
37. Consumers International
Quality of Life - Consumers movement (Quality of Life)
 Consumers International supports, links and represents consumer groups and agencies all over the world. It has a membership of more than 260 organisations in almost 120 countries. It strives to promote a fairer society through defending the rights of all consumers, including poor, marginalized and disadvantaged people
http://www.consumersinternational.org/
 
 
38. 'HEALTHY CLEAN BUILDINGS’
Quality of Life - Natural cleaning agents of every day use
 'HEALTHY CLEAN BUILDINGS’ is dedicated to the replacing of existing, conventional "TOXIC" and "HAZARDOUS" cleaning chemicals in offices, schools, homes, and public buildings; and to advise parents accordingly about our widely recognized and accredited 'KID-PROOF' "HEALTHY & SAFE" Daily Cleaning Program. This revolutionary cleaning system serves as an effective 'environmentally preferable' alternative to existing "DANGEROUS" cleaning chemicals. Additionally, this program addresses controversial indoor environmental issues such as "Sick Building Syndrome"; "I.A.Q." (Indoor Air Quality); "Multiple Chemical Sensitivities" (MCS); allergic triggers; Respiratory Ailments, such as Asthma; Dust Mite issues; Mold & Mildew conditions; and other similar indoor environmental concerns.
http://www.cleaningpro.com/
 
 
39. 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/
 
 
40. National Parks Conservation Association
Natural Environment - National parks
 Since 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association has been the sole voice of the American people in the fight to safeguard the scenic beauty, wildlife, and historical and cultural treasures of the largest and most diverse park system in the world.
http://www.npca.org/
 
 
41. Empowerco/CET
Technology - Domestic appliances
 Empowerco/CET is an e-catalogue of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products. Our sustainable power supplies (solar, or wind power) or emergency back up power can be custom packaged or sold in kit form.
http://www.cetsolar.com/
 
 
42. Health Alert
Quality of Life - Health
 Health Alert is a public service of CQS, a consulting organization in Acton, MA. Our mission is to make complex technical information about health and the environment so that it is accessible and understandable by most people, and to provide alternatives and health information so that people can keep themselves, their families, and their communities healthy.
http://www.cqs.com/health.htm
 
 
43. Toxic Alert
Pollution - Wastes - Toxic wastes
 Toxic Alert is a public service of CQS, a consulting organization in Acton, MA. Our mission is to make complex technical information about health and toxics in our environment so that it is accessible and understandable by most people, and to provide alternatives and health information so that people can protect themselves, their families, and their communities.
http://www.cqs.com/etoxic.htm
 
 
44. California’s Natural Hot Springs
Quality of Life - Mineral Baths (Hot springs)
 California’s Natural Hot Springs is Steve Karl’s page that is located in the web page of California State University of Fullerton. It provides a lot of information through maps, pictures and books about Natural Hot Springs in USA and especially in the state of California.
http://nsm1.fullerton.edu/~skarl/EM/Steve_Karl/Hot_Springs/HotSprings.html
 
 
45. International Union of Railways
Transports - Railway
 UIC is the worldwide organisation for railway cooperation. It is active in all the fields involved in developing rail transport.
http://www.uic.asso.fr/
 
 
46. 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/
 
 
47. Cornell University - Controlled Environment Agriculture Information Resources 1996
Development - Sustainability - Agriculture
 This partial listing is not intended to endorse or discriminate against any organization or resource. Asterisks (*) mark resources judged to be the most up-to-date or comprehensive.
http://www.cals.cornell.edu/dept/flori/tcwres1.html#10
 
 
48. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
Development - Sustainability - Mountainous regions economy
 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is a diverse, knowledge-based institution that spans the Hindu Kush-Himalayan range east to west and north to south and brings together mountain scientists and farmers in a common cause from diverse nationalities in a region that is difficult politically, physically, and economically. ICIMOD develops, tests, and shares knowledge that helps poor mountain people have better and more sustainable lives. ICIMOD works with mountain people to find solutions that they need.
http://www.icimod.org.sg/
 
 
49. International Labour Organization
Development - Sustainability - Employment - Unemployment
 The International Labour Organization is the UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. It was founded in 1919 and is the only surviving major creation of the Treaty of Versailles, which brought the League of Nations into being; it became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.
http://www.ilo.org/
 
 
50. Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Pollution - Wastes - Chemical - Biological weapons
 This site is provided and maintained by the Secretariat of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, a Secretariat set up to undertake the implementation on the international level of the provisions of the CWC. The Site is primarily intended for the National Authorities, which will be responsible for the national implementation of the CWC
http://www.opcw.org/
 
 

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