| 101. FAO - Biodiversity: Natural Environment - Biodiversity |
http://www.fao.org/biodiversity/
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| This website contains a range of reference materials, including a bibliography of FAO's documentation on Biological Diversity for Food and Agriculture and an inventory of ongoing activities and instruments in agricultural biodiversity at the international level, as well as links to international organizations, networks and databases and FAO links and contacts. http://www.fao.org/biodiversity/ |
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| This website contains a range of features that may be of value to anyone interested in the role and impact of biotechnology in food and agriculture. http://www.fao.org/biotech/ |
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| The Web site contains technical and scientific data and information, available at FAO, as well as links to a number of highly informative Web sites on desertification.
The information provided in this site represents a significant share of the FAO knowledge and expertise on sustainable development and drylands management. http://www.fao.org/desertification/ |
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| 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 |
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| FAOSTAT is an on-line and multilingual databases currently containing over 1 million time-series records covering international statistics in the following areas: Production, Trade, Food Balance Sheets, fertilizer and pesticides, land use and irrigation, forest products, fishery products, population, agriculture machinery, food aid shipments http://apps.fao.org |
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| FAOSTAT is an on-line and multilingual databases currently containing over 1 million time-series records covering international statistics in the following areas: Production, Trade, Food Balance Sheets, fertilizer and pesticides, land use and irrigation, forest products, fishery products, population, agriculture machinery, food aid shipments http://apps.fao.org/ |
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| THE TECHNICAL Consultation on Decentralization (TCD) was sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the World Bank (WB). The TCD brought together policy-makers, practitioners and academics from the developed and developing world to review and discuss the contribution of decentralized and participatory strategies to rural development. To achieve this goal the TCD was structured into working groups organized around selected themes. The TCD also included four presentations by key speakers and a poster session. http://www.fao.org/sd/rodirect/rofo0000.htm |
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| The Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe (FEEE) was established in 1981 both to raise awareness of environmental issues and effect change through education. These are both crucial in striving towards sustainability. http://www.feee.org/ |
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| 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/ |
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| Gefyra.gr website is presenting the great work of the Bridge Rio-Antirio which shall cross the Corinthian Gulf strait near Patras, Greece. http://www.gefyra.gr |
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| The Genetics section strives to: Provide a better understanding of the role of genetics in aquatic sciences, fishery management and aquaculture. Encourage protection of the genetic resources of aquatic species. Promote the accumulation, synthesis, and exchange of genetic information concerning aquatic organisms, and their management. http://www.fisheries.org/genetics/ |
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| 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/ |
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| The Global Environment Facility was established to forge international cooperation and finance actions to address four critical threats to the global environment: biodiversity loss, climate change, degradation of international waters, and ozone depletion. Related work to stem the pervasive problem of land degradation is also eligible for GEF funding. http://www.gefweb.org/ |
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| The establishment of the GRECEL project (Geological heritage: Research in environmental Education and Cooperation in European Level) developed from a desire to improve the understanding and conservation of Europe’s rich geological heritage, through education. http://www.pi-schools.gr/grecel/grecel/ |
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| 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/ |
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| The Green Building Resource Guide is a database of over 600 green building materials and products selected specifically for their usefulness to the design and building professions, rather than merely their green material content. http://greenguide.com/ |
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| The Green Consumer Guide.com, the one of the UK's premier information service hosting unbiased, educational information regarding green initiatives and environmentally sound suppliers, products and services. The site is divided into three main sections, providing domestic, business and governmental user specific information. http://www.greenconsumerguide.com/ |
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| This is the Green Parties Worldwide organization web page, which constitutes the meeting place for all the green parties of the world. http://www.greenparties.org/ |
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| GreenCOM is the Environmental and Education Project of USAID
Began in 1993
Managed by the Academy for Educational Development of Washington D.C.
Uses environmental education, communications, and social marketing to foster environmentally sustainable development
Has conducted projects in 28 developing countries http://www.usaid.gov/environment/greencom/ |
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| Greenpeace is 30 years old on 15 September 2001. Greenpeace is an organization that has grown from small beginnings into a global force with offices in 39 countries. With a unique ability to achieve changes by its use of direct, non – violent actions and lobbying at international conferences. Greenpeace has become the world’s pre-eminent environment organization. http://www.greenpeace.org |
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| Habitat for Humanity International
is a nonprofit, nondenominational
Christian housing organization http://www.habitat.org/ |
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| In "Harvest of Fear," FRONTLINE and NOVA explore the intensifying debate over genetically-modified (gm) food crops. Interviewing scientists, farmers, biotech and food industry representatives, government regulator, and critics of biotechnology, this two-hour report presents both sides of the debate, exploring the risks and benefits, the hopes and fears, of this new technology http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/ |
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| 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 |
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| '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/ |
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| HealthyEating.net – is claimed to be one of the largest collections of healthy eating, fitness and food links online. It was designed as a showcase for the great resources and tools available on the Net, and to encourage visitors to seek assistance from Dietitians, Public Health Units, Fitness Experts and other health professionals. http://www.healthyeating.net/he_1.htm |
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