Category : Access to Environmental Information
subcategory : Free access
Records 176 to 200 from 375

176. The European Environmental Law Homepage
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Environmental law (Science - Knowledge - Rationalism)
 Welcome to the European Environmental Law Homepage. Here you can find full text cases, legislation and other materials related to European Environmental Law. Apart from these primary sources, several dossiers and articles offer a more in depth view on specific issues.
http://www.asser.nl/EEL/
 
 
177. Foundation for International Environmental Law & Development
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Environmental law (Science - Knowledge - Rationalism)
 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/
 
 
178. UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
International Conventions - Law - Legislation - Environmental law (International Contracts)
 The process of developing environmental norms, standards and procedures among Governments rests at the core of UNEP's catalytic role.Thés role of UNEP for the promotion and progressive development of international environmental law has been identified as one of its major functions..
http://www.unep.org/
 
 
179. 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
 
 
180. 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/
 
 
181. EPA'S GLOBAL WARMING Site
Biosphere - Global Warming
 The EPA Global Warming Site is provided as a public service by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA's climate change programs and activities are an integral part of the Agency's mission and purpose. With the Global Warming Site, we strive to present accurate information on the very broad issue of climate change and global warming in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of society – communities, individuals, business, public officials and governments.
http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/
 
 
182. 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/
 
 
183. Unification of Archaeological sites of Athens Program of the Ministry of the environment, regional planning and public works and the Ministry of culture
Development - Sustainability - Large Scale Works
 One of the most ambitious and important projects ever to be realized for the capital of Greece. The "Unification of Archaeological sites of Athens S.A." aims at the rehabilitation of the historic, cultural and architectural identity of the city.
http://www.astynet.gr/
 
 
184. ARCADIS
Development - Sustainability - Large Scale Works
 ARCADIS is an international knowledge-based services organisation in the fields of infrastructure, environment, buildings and communications. Wherever the Company operates it aims to improve the physical quality of the living and working environment. From strong local market positions the Company works on integrated projects for public and private sector clients. Founded in 1888, ARCADIS currently has some 8,000 employees. The Company belongs to the top ten in its business worldwide.
http://www.arcadis.nl/arcadis/
 
 
185. The International Institute for Sustainable Development
Development - Sustainability - Green taxes (environmental taxes)
 This site contains a wide variety of information of use to those interested in the topics of ecological tax reform, taxation and subsidy reform, government environmental policies, eco-efficiency, or sustainable development and government policy. Through the annotated bibliography and case studies, it provides tools for people seeking change.
http://www.iisd.org/greenbud/
 
 
186. Climate Action Network
Biosphere - Climate
 The Climate Action Network (CAN) is a global network of over 287 Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working to promote government and individual action to limit human-induced climate change to ecologically sustainable levels. CAN members work to achieve this goal through the coordination of information exchange and NGO strategy on international, regional and national climate issues. CAN has seven regional coordinating offices which co-ordinate these efforts in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, Europe, Latin America, North America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Diverse environmental organizations from around the globe, ranging from large international groups such as World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, to small local groups in developing countries such as Terre Vivante in Mauritania and the Green Coalition in the Philippines, work collaboratively within CAN.
http://www.climatenetwork.org/
 
 
187. World Meteorological Organization
Biosphere - Climate
 From weather prediction to air pollution research, climate change related activities, ozone layer depletion studies and tropical storm forecasting, the World Meteorological Organization coordinates global scientific activity to allow increasingly prompt and accurate weather information and other services for public, private and commercial use, including international airline and shipping industries. WMO's activities contribute to the safety of life and property, the socio-economic development of nations and the protection of the environment. Within the United Nations, the Geneva-based 185-Member Organization provides the authoritative scientific voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere and climate
http://www.wmo.ch/index-en.html
 
 
188. The United Nations framework convention on climate change
Biosphere - Climate
 The site provides Parties, representatives of observer organisations and others interested in the UNFCCC process, with a one-stop source of news, data, information and documents. Information is organised under seven main headings: What's New, The Secretariat, Programmes, Resources, Sessions, Media Room and Site Information.
http://www.unfccc.int/index.html
 
 
189. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Biosphere - Climate Change
 Recognizing the problem of potential global climate change the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 1988. It is open to all members of the UNEP and WMO. The role of the IPCC is to assess the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of the risk of human-induced climate change. It does not carry out new research nor does it monitor climate related data. It bases its assessment mainly on published and peer reviewed scientific technical literature.
http://www.ipcc.ch/index.html
 
 
190. The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Environmental law (Science - Knowledge - Rationalism)
 The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) is a public interest, not-for-profit environmental law firm founded in 1989 to strengthen international and comparative environmental law and policy around the world. CIEL provides a full range of environmental legal services in both international and comparative national law, including: policy research and publication, advice and advocacy, education and training, and institution building.
http://www.ciel.org/
 
 
191. Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI)
Biosphere - Climate Change
 A dynamic and flexible organization with a global vision and a local focus, TERI (Tata Energy Research Institute) was established in 1974. While in the initial period the focus was mainly on documentation and information dissemination activities, research activities in the fields of energy, environment, and sustainable development were initiated towards the end of 1982. The genesis of these activities lay in Teri’s firm belief that efficient utilization of energy, sustainable use of natural resources, large-scale adoption of renewable energy technologies, and reduction of all forms of waste would move the process of development towards the goal of sustainability.
http://www.teriin.org
 
 
192. The Institute of Petroleum (IP)
Energy - Oil
 The Institute is an independent body that develops technical standards, codes and guidelines for the international oil and gas industry and provides comprehensive information about this sector.
http://www.petroleum.co.uk/
 
 
193. American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Energy - Oil
 Founded in 1917 the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is currently the world's largest professional geological society.
http://www.aapg.org/
 
 
194. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Energy - Oil
 This is the official web site of OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC's eleven members are all heavily reliant on oil export revenues. They therefore seek stable oil prices that are fair and reasonable for both producers and consumers of oil
http://www.opec.org/
 
 
195. Slate Home - Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoonist Index
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Cartoons
 This is a huge online library containing tens of thousands of magazine gag cartoons.
http://cagle.slate.msn.com/search/
 
 
196. LINKS OF INTEREST IN METEOROLOGY- ILLINOIS STATE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Meteorology
 This is the LINKS OF INTEREST IN METEOROLOGY by ILLINOIS STATE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE which has started its independent WWW site with its own domain On January 6, 1999.
http://www.il-st-acad-sci.org/metereol.html
 
 
197. Ecology.com
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Ecology (as Science)
 The aim of Ecology.com has always been to encourage interactivity, entice further study, and simply entertain, educate, inform and inspire all audiences as far as Ecology is concerned.
http://www.ecology.com/
 
 
198. 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
 
 
199. Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI)
Development - Sustainability - Sustainable Development
 A dynamic and flexible organization with a global vision and a local focus, TERI (Tata Energy Research Institute) was established in 1974. While in the initial period the focus was mainly on documentation and information dissemination activities, research activities in the fields of energy, environment, and sustainable development were initiated towards the end of 1982. The genesis of these activities lay in Teri’s firm belief that efficient utilization of energy, sustainable use of natural resources, large-scale adoption of renewable energy technologies, and reduction of all forms of waste would move the process of development towards the goal of sustainability.
http://www.teriin.org/
 
 
200. SeaWorld/Busch Gardens
Natural Environment - Animals
 SeaWorld/Busch Gardens is an animal information database and can be used only for educational purposes.
http://www.seaworld.org
 
 

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