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1. BIO - SUISSE
Development - Sustainability - Biological cultivation (organic farming)
 Description of BIO SUISSE Umbrella organization of the Swiss organic farmers Common standards since 1981 Thoroughly organically operated farms Information bulletin "bio aktuell" Common label: the BUD
http://www.bio-suisse.ch/html/e_wir_3.html
 
 
2. RUMBA - Tube Underground Magnetic Levitation Railway
Transports - Transports
 RUMBA Tube Underground Magnetic Levitation Railway is a technological proposal which claims to keep up with the « three most important technological demands »: a) compatible with the natural and man-made environment b) be as straight-lined as possible c) without transferring between modes of transport.
http://home.t-online.de/home/cbruch/Rumba_e.html
 
 
3. Council of European Municipalities and Regions
Development - Sustainability - Regional development
 Established in 1951, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions originated from the conviction that local and regional authorities have a fundamental role to play in the realization of the European Union. They provide popular support for Europe through the efforts of local politicians who are the elected representatives closest to the citizens. Today, CEMR brings together more than 100 000 local and regional authorities in Europe, federated through 42 large national associations of local and regional authorities in 29 countries
http://www.ccre.org/
 
 
4. European Environmental Agency - Transports
Transports - Transports
 Reforming the transport sector is one of the keys to making sustainable development a reality – and one of the greatest challenges. The sector is the fastest growing consumer of energy and producer of greenhouse gases in the EU.
http://themes.eea.eu.int/Sectors_and_activities/transport
 
 
5. European Environment Agency
International Conventions - Law - Legislation - Environmental Institutions (International Contracts)
 The EEA aims to support sustainable development and to help achieve significant and measurable improvement in Europe's environment through the provision of timely, targeted, relevant and reliable information to policy making agents and the public.
http://www.eea.eu.int/
 
 
6. Slow food
Quality of Life - Slow food
 Slow Food is a international non-profit movement, democratic, cultural and of social utility, based on the voluntary membership of people who intend to cultivate common cultural and gastronomic interests. Membership of the movement is open to everyone and is personal.
http://www.slowfood.it/
 
 
7. EUFORES, the European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources
Energy - Renewable energy sources
 EUFORES - the European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources - is an independent, non-profit making organisation that aims to promote the use of renewable energy. EUFORES was established to pursue the target outlined in the 1994 “Declaration of Madrid” - a 15% substitution of conventional primary energy demand by renewable energy sources by 2010.
http://www.eufores.org/
 
 
8. EUR-Lex
International Conventions - Law - Legislation - Environmental law (International Contracts)
 With the aim of offering a comprehensive picture of EU legislation and the decision-making procedures from their concept to their conclusion,the EUR-Lex website has been extended.
http://www.europa.eu.int/eur-lex/el/information/about.html
 
 
9. 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
 
 
10. 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
 
 
11. 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
 
 
12. 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/
 
 
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. 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/
 
 
15. 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/
 
 
16. Oreivatein
Natural Environment - Mountains
 The pages you are about to visit are the result of an effort to avail information on the Greek Mountains and the Greek Nature. These pages do not aim to a typical electronic means of information, but are, instead, a stimulus for the creation of a bigger interest in mountaineering expeditions.
http://www.oreivatein.com
 
 
17. Oreivatein
Quality of Life - Mountain climbing
 The pages you are about to visit are the result of an effort to avail information on the Greek Mountains and the Greek Nature. These pages do not aim to a typical electronic means of information, but are, instead, a stimulus for the creation of a bigger interest in mountaineering expeditions.
http://www.oreivatein.com/
 
 
18. 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/
 
 
19. 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/
 
 
20. Mineral Waters of the World
Natural Environment - Mineral waters - natural springs - healing waters
 Mineral Waters of the World is a guide that gives an overview of waters all over the world. More than 1'800 brands from over 100 countries are presented with their contents. The lists of brands are sorted a) by country and b) alphabetically.
http://www.mineralwaters.org/
 
 
21. Swiss Federal Railways SBB AG
Transports - Railway
 The status of the SBB AG and of the railway as an energy-saving, space-saving and environmentally-friendly transport mode must be maintained and enhanced to give it a central importance.
http://www.sbb.ch/gs/umwelt_e.htm
 
 
22. 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/
 
 
23. 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
 
 
24. Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL)
International Conventions - Law - Legislation - Environmental law (International Contracts)
 Triggered by a Dutch initiative, IMPEL was conceived at an informal meeting of the Community Environment Ministers in 1991 where it was agreed that: "...it would be desirable as a first step to establish a Network of representatives of relevant national authorities and the Commission in the field of enforcement, primarily aimed at the exchange of information in the field of compliance and enforcement, and at the development of common approaches at a practical level."
http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/impel/
 
 
25. 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/
 
 

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