| 126. The World Bank Group International Conventions - Law - Legislation - International Organizations (International Contracts) |
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| The World Bank is the world's largest source of development assistance, providing nearly $16 billion in loans annually to its client countries. It uses its financial resources, highly trained staff, and extensive knowledge base to help each developing country onto a path of stable, sustainable, and equitable growth in the fight against poverty. http://www.worldbank.org/
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| EPA enforces federal clean water and safe drinking water laws, provides support for municipal wastewater treatment plants, and takes part in pollution prevention efforts aimed at protecting watersheds an d sources of drinking water. The Agency carries out both regulatory and voluntary programs to fulfill its mission to protect the nation's waters. http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/water.html
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| The Environmental group of the Institute for Urban and Agriculture Sociology/ National Center for Social Research has been operating since November 1995.The data from the researches and studies and of the whole project is being available in the electronic web site of NCSR (EKKE in greek) by the title «Environmental Corner». There you can find:
1. Database for the Environmental Institutions (updated in 2001)
2. Database for the Environmental NGO’s (the updating will be finished at the end of July 2001)
3. Subjects concerning Environmental Education a) Educational and vocational training project (EPEAEK in Greek) courses b) Search guide for Environmental Education subjects in Internet c) directory of Greek electronic sites with reports on environmental subjects d) directory of Greek electronic sites concerning environmental issues. The Category "Collaboration - Hospitality" includes articles - publications from Environmental Institutions - People concerning the above subjects. In addition our electronic site includes "Catalogues of Audiovisual Educational material» (by the Ministry of Culture and by NET) http://www.ekke.gr/estia
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| The Hellenic Ornithological Society is the only Greek non-governmental body exclusively concerned with the protection of wild birds and their habitats in Greece. It is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1982. In 1993 the Athens Academy presented it with an award for its important work to that date. http://www.ornithologiki.gr/gr/hos/grtour.htm
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| “AMPHIBION” is a sixteen-page bimonthly newsletter, first published in April 1993. Since August 1997, the second period of publication has started with financial support from the Greek Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works. The objectives of AMPHIBION are the environmental public awareness and the information on renewable natural resources. It is edited in 7000 copies and the main themes are management of natural resources, information about protected areas, activities of EKBY and other environmental organizations, forthcoming conferences, etc. http://www.ekby.gr/ekby/el/amphivion_el/is31_el.html
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| Since 1994, EE-Link has been a leading force in bringing environmental education to the Internet. Now, with over 10,000 users per week on average, EE-Link has become a comprehensive website for exploring environmental education on the Internet.
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| Expand communication and partnerships
Educate youth to protect the environment
Promote the pursuit of environmental careers
Educate the adult public to increase environmental literacy
Educate across international boundaries http://www.epa.gov/region09/enviroed/index.html
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| The National Environment Education Training Foundation’s mission is to develop and support environmental learning programs in order to meet social goals, such as improved health, better education, and "greener," more profitable business. http://www.neetf.org/PRE/index.shtm
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| 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
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| 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/
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| The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is a network of professionals, students, and volunteers working in the field of environmental education throughout North America and in over 55 countries around the world. In order to translate theory into practice and to provide support for environmental education and educators, NAAEE offers a variety of programs and activities. These include NAAEE’s Annual Conference, NAAEE publications and on-line services, and EE-Link. http://www.naaee.org/html/jobs.html
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| Second Nature...
is dedicated to accelerating a process of transformation in higher education. We guide and nurture these institutions in their quest to make sustainability an integral part of the institution and to help expand their efforts to make human activity sustainable. http://www.secondnature.org/home.html
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| CGEE specializes in combining environmental education with cutting-edge distance learning technology, while integrating hands-on learning to build community among students and teachers world-wide. Being a part of the Graduate School of Education, CGEE is able to take advantage of the best educational methodologies born of Hamline University's extensive teacher training experience. http://cgee.hamline.edu/
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| Established in 1966 as a special purpose fund primarily for small-scale investment in the poorest countries, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has come in recent years through intense, necessary and far-reaching changes. Today, UNCDF works to help eradicate poverty through local development programmes and microfinance operations. Through its focus on two areas of concentration, UNCDF has strengthened its identity and competence. That was the principal conclusion of the 1999 external evaluation of the Fund, subsequently endorsed by its Executive Board in September 1999. http://www.uncdf.org/
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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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| This site offers access to a wide range of teaching material, which have been developed across Europe. Most countries have some experience from us-ing forests in education, as forests and nature in general are perfect settings for practical learning. http://www.learning-about-forests.org/home_default.asp
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| The Environmental Education Exchange is a nonprofit organization established to enhance and expand the environmental literacy of inhabitants and visitors in the unique desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. http://www.eeexchange.org/
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| The National Environmental Education Advancement Project (NEEAP), located at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is a national organization which aids state and local environmental education leaders in promoting their environmental education efforts, and develops informational items on building state capacity for environmental education. http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/neeap/
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| The Clearinghouse is a component of the Educational Resources Information Center, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Our goal is to provide access to the best information available for teaching and learning about science, mathematics, and the environment http://www.ericse.org/eeindex.html
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| 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
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| 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
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| The Members of EFIL are voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organisations providing intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. EFIL Member Organisations participate in a network of partner organisations with operations covering 56 countries worldwide. http://efil.afs.org/index.html
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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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| 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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| Earth Day Network is the nonprofit coordinating body of worldwide Earth Day activities. Our goal is to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, just, sustainable world by spreading environmental awareness through educational materials and publications, and by organizing events, activities, and annual campaigns. Our network includes more than 5,000 organizations in 184 countries. http://www.earthday.net/
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