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326. Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem (GCTE)
Biosphere - Climate Change
 Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem (GCTE) is a Core Project of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP).GCTE has two objectives: To predict the effects of changes in climate, atmospheric composition, and land use on terrestrial ecosystems, including (i) agriculture, forestry, soils; and (ii) biodiversity. To determine how these effects lead to feedbacks to the atmosphere and the physical climate system.
http://gcte.org/
 
 
327. 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/
 
 
328. The Columbia Environmental Research Center
Biosphere - Research Institutes (Biosphere)
 The Columbia Environmental Research Center provides leadership and scientific information for the U.S. Geological Survey by addressing national and international environmental contaminant issues, and assessing effects of habitat alterations on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This includes large-river floodplains, coastal habitats, wetlands, and lakes.
http://www.msc.nbs.gov/
 
 
329. REMOTE SENSING and ECOLOGICAL GEOGRAPHY
Biosphere - Ecogeography (Biosphere)
 This is the Remote Sensing and Ecological Geography section of the Department of Physical Geography Stockholm University
http://www.geo.su.se/naturgeo/rsgis/
 
 
330. Spitia.gr / Buildings.gr
Development - Sustainability - Biological cultivation (organic farming)
 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/greek/greek.htm
 
 
331. World Health Organization - Protection of the Human Environment
Pollution - Wastes - Hazardous substances
 This site presents WHO's work to assist its Member States and their populations in achieving a sustainable basis for health for all by ensuring an environment that promotes health, and by making individuals and organizations aware of their responsibility for health and its environmental basis.
http://www.who.int/peh/
 
 
332. 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/
 
 
333. MINING RESOURCES ON THE WEB
Development - Sustainability - Mining - Mine - Pit
 «Mining resources on the Web» constitutes a broad-spectrum database for mining links.
http://www.igc.apc.org/mining/links.html#activ
 
 
334. 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/
 
 
335. World Health Organization - Protection of the Human Environment- Water and Sanitation Water Sanitation section
Natural Environment - Water resources management
 This site presents WHO's work to assist its Member States and their populations in achieving a sustainable basis for health for all by ensuring an environment that promotes health, and by making individuals and organizations aware of their responsibility for health and its environmental basis. This section contains information about Water and sanitation
http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/index.html
 
 
336. Cornell Work & Environment Initiative
Development - Sustainability - Industrial areas
 The Cornell Work and Environment Initiative (WEI) was established in 1992 to address environmental issues connected to the worksite, affecting employers, workers and their communities. The program involves management, trade unions, government as well as environmental and community organizations to achieve creative solutions.
http://www.cfe.cornell.edu/WEI/
 
 
337. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) by EPA
Anthropogenic Environment - Sick buildings
 This is EPA’s web page on Sick Building Syndrome.
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/sbs.html
 
 
338. Industrial Ecology and Eco-Industrial Parks - Ecosystems As Models for Industrial Sustainability
Development - Sustainability - Industrial areas
 This is the web site of the Center of Excellence of for Sustainable Development regarding Industrial Ecology and Eco-Industrial Parks—Ecosystems as innovative new theories, which are emerging to guide firms towards sustainable production.
http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/business/parkintro.shtml
 
 
339. International Society for Horticultural Science
Development - Sustainability - Horticulture - Gardening
 The ISHS was formally established in 1959, and is now the leading worldwide organization of Horticultural Scientists with contacts all over the world. The aim of the ISHS is to promote and to encourage research in all branches of Horticulture and to facilitate the cooperation of scientific activities and knowledge transfer on a global scale by means of its publications, events and scientific structure.
http://www.ishs.org/
 
 
340. 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/
 
 
341. World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
Development - Sustainability - Tourism (Development)
 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the global business leaders' forum for Travel & Tourism. Its Members are Chief Executives from all sectors of industry, including accommodation, catering, entertainment, recreation, transportation and other travel-related services. Founded in April 1990, WTTC policies are set and implemented by a Member Executive Committee, a President and a small staff in London, with representative offices in North & South America, Asia/Pacific and Europe.
http://www.wttc.org/
 
 
342. Ecosystem Productivity and Sustainability
Development - Sustainability - Primary production
 The Ecosystem Productivity and Sustainability website presents the Fundamental Concepts of Carbon Cycling and Energy Flow.
http://www.cnr.colostate.edu/~bobw/a/c/
 
 
343. Crops and Livestock
Development - Sustainability - Agriculture
 This website Crops and Livestock includes Crops and Livestock programmes and services presented by the British Columbia ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries.
http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/croplive/index.htm
 
 
344. European Wave Energy Research Network
Energy - Wave energy
 The European Wave Energy Research Network was created under the Preliminary Actions of the JOULE Programme in 1992. The purpose of this Network is to provide information relating to Wave Energy research in the European Union and throughout the world.
http://www.ucc.ie/ucc/research/hmrc/ewern.htm
 
 
345. International Bicycle Fund
Transports - Bicycle
 International Bicycle Fund is a non-governmental, nonprofit, advocacy organization, promoting sustainable transport and international understanding. Major areas of activity are non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and cycle tourism, and cross-cultural, educational programs.
http://www.ibike.org/
 
 
346. International Bicycle Fund
Quality of Life - Health
 International Bicycle Fund is a non-governmental, nonprofit, advocacy organization, promoting sustainable transport and international understanding. Major areas of activity are non-motorized urban planning, economic development, bike safety education, responsible travel and cycle tourism, and cross-cultural, educational programs.
http://www.ibike.org
 
 
347. The Greening of Industry Network
Development - Sustainability - Industry
 The Greening of Industry Network is an international partnership, a research and policy institute without walls, focusing on issues of industry, environment and society, and dedicated to building a sustainable future.
http://www.greeningofindustry.org/
 
 
348. Sustainable Industry U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Development - Sustainability - Industry
 The Industry Sector Policy Division (ISPD) is located in the Office of Policy Development, within EPA's Office of Policy. We work with selected industries to devise new and better ways to reduce pollution and conserve resources. Our mission is to help provide incentives and remove barriers for companies to continuously improve their environmental performance, while easing the costs and burdens of regulation.
http://www.epa.gov/sustainableindustry/
 
 
349. 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/
 
 
350. Nearctica's segment on Environment - Pesticides
Quality of Life - Pesticides
 The Environment Segment of Nearctica deals with the physical component of the natural world such as air pollution, water pollution, and solid waste.
http://www.nearctica.com/environ/pest/pest.htm
 
 

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