There are several organisations and networks in the world which have an abiding interest in sustainable mountain development. The list below provides links to some of them.
In case you would like to send us details about your or any other organisation which is not present here, please send an email to mtnforum[at]mtnforum[dot]org.
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ActionAid International
ActionAid is an international development agency whose aim is to fight poverty worldwide.
mail[dot]jhb[at]actionaid[dot]org
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Active Remedy
Active Remedy is a small group looking at how the knowledge of Sacred Groves for conservation in Mountain regions could help save Earths Fresh Water System and with it life on Earth.
activatedremedy[at]gmail[dot]com
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African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
ACTS is a Nairobi-based international intergovernmental science, technology and environmental policy think-tank that generates and disseminates new knowledge through policy analysis, capacity building and outreach.
acts[at]cgiar[dot]org
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African Highlands Initiative (AHI)
AHI is a collaborative research initiative focusing on key natural resource management and agricultural productivity issues in the highlands of East and Central Africa.
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Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
AKDN is a group of development agencies working in health, education, culture and rural and economic development, primarily in Asia and Africa.
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Alpine Convention
The Alpine Convention is a treaty under international law between Austria, Switzerland, Germany, France, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Italy, the Principality of Monaco, Slovenia and the European Community. It strives for an integrated sustainable development of the Alps.
sekretariat[at]alpconv[dot]org
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Alpine Ecology and Environments
E-course in alpine ecology that deals with mountain habitats, around the world.
alpecole[at]geo[dot]unizh[dot]ch
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Alpine Ecosystems Research Group (AERG)
AERG is involved with studies of biodiversity, ecology and physiology in alpine regions of Australia, New Zealand, South America and Europe.
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Alpine Space Programme (ASP)
Alpine Space Programme is an European initiative. Innovative projects as well as networks based on transnational co-operation shall enforce the European spirit in the Alpine Area.
jts[at]rosenheim[dot]de
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American Alpine Club
Founded in 1902, The American Alpine Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting climbing knowledge, conserving mountain environments, and serving the American climbing community.
getinfo[at]americanalpineclub[dot]org
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American Society for Environmental History
ASEH, founded in 1977, seeks to promote scholarship and teaching in environmental history, to support the professional needs of its members, and to connect its undertakings with larger communities.
director[at]aseh[dot]net
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Appalachian Mountain Club
Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization.
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Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
ATREE deals with the issues relating to India's rapidly diminishing biological resources and natural ecosystems, and the environmental, social and economic dimensions and implications of this decline.
info[at]atree[dot]org
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Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ANSAB)
Established in 1992, ANSAB is an independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization working in South Asia. ANSAB is committed to enterprise oriented solution to biodiversity conservation and sustainable community development.
ansab[at]ansab[dot]org
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Asian Development Bank
Promoting sustainable development and environmental protection is a key strategic development objective of ADB.
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Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ANGOC)
ANGOC is a regional NGO association of 21 national and regional NGO networks from 11 Asian countries actively engaged in food security, agrarian reform, sustainable agriculture and rural development activities.
angoc[at]angoc[dot]ngo[dot]ph
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Association Nationale des Consommateurs et de l'Environnement (ANCE-TOGO)
Promotes sustainable development in mountains.
ebeh[at]globalink[dot]org
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Australian Government Environmental Portal
The Environment Portal provides access to online services and information provided by Australian, State and Local Governments.
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Australian Institute of Alpine Studies
It's aim is to promote research in the alpine and sub-alpine areas of Australia, to promote co-operative projects between alpine researchers and to share information on current alpine research both in Australia and overseas.
ken[dot]green[at]npws[dot]nsw[dot]gov[dot]au
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Banff Centre
The Banff Centre is a globally respected arts, cultural, and educational institution and conference facility.
communications[at]banffcentre[dot]ca
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Biodiversity Economics
This site is devoted to the economics of biodiversity. The site is sponsored by IUCN and WWF and aims to promote economic approaches to the conservation of nature by providing access to key documents, a calendar of events, and a database of practitioners around the world.
editor[at]biodiversityeconomics[dot]org
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Biodiversity Hotspots
Biodiversity Hotspots is managed by the Center for Applied Biodiversity Science at Conservation International.
hotspots[at]conservation[dot]org
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BioScene
Based at Imperial College, London, it investigates the implications of agricultural restructuring, decline and abandonment for biodiversity conservation in Europes mountain areas.
mitchley[at]ic[dot]ac[dot]uk
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BirdLife International
BirdLife International is a global Partnership of independent national non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from more than 100 countries. We work together to safeguard the environment and develop ways of managing natural resources sustainably.
birdlife[at]birdlife[dot]org
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Bow Valley Mountain Forum
The Bow Valley Mountain Forum is a project of Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre and a member of the Mountain Forum.
amy[dot]krause[at]bowvalleymountainforum[dot]org
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Cameroon Environmental Watch
It's mission is to contribute to a better application and enforcement of norms in forest management and climatic prediction in Africa in general and Cameroon in particular.
cew-aire[at]iccnet[dot]cm
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Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF)
CIF has been the national voice of forest practitioners since 1908. It's mission is to advance the stewardship of Canada's forest resources, provide national leadership in forestry, promote competence among forestry professionals, and foster public awareness of Canadian and international forestry issues.
cif[at]cif-ifc[dot]org
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CARE International
CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation working with over 45 million people in 70 of the world's poorest countries.
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Carpathian Convention
The Carpathian Convention is a framework type convention pursuing a comprehensive policy and cooperating in the protection and sustainable development of the Carpathians.
unep[at]unvienna[dot]org
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Center for Applied Biodiversity Science (CABS)
The mission of the Center for Applied Biodiversity Science (CABS) is to strengthen Conservation International's ability to identify and respond to elements that threaten the earth's biological diversity.
inquiry[at]conservation[dot]org
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Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
The Center for Biodiversity and Conservations activities integrate scientific research, education, and outreach so that people, themselves major catalysts in the rapid loss of biodiversity, will become participants in its conservation.
biodiversity[at]amnh[dot]org
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Center for Biodiversity and Indigenous Knowledge
It is a participatory learning organization, dedicated to biodiversity conservation and community livelihood development, as well as documenting indigenous knowledge and technical innovations related to resource governance at community and watershed level.
contactus[at]cbik[dot]ac[dot]cn
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Center for Biological Diversity
Combining conservation biology with litigation, policy advocacy, and an innovative strategic vision, CBD is working to secure a future for animals and plants hovering on the brink of extinction, for the wilderness they need to survive, and by extension for the spiritual welfare of generations to come.
center[at]biologicaldiversity[dot]org
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Center for Indigenous Knowledge for Agriculture and Rural Development
Located at Iowa State University, CIKARD focuses its activities on preserving and using the indigenous knowledge of farmers and other rural people around the globe.
S2[dot]DMW[at]ISUMVS
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Center for International Earth Science Information Network
CIESIN works at the intersection of the social, natural, and information sciences, and specializes in on-line data and information management, spatial data integration and training, and interdisciplinary research related to human interactions in the environment.
sin[dot]info[at]ciesin[dot]columbia[dot]edu
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Center for International Environmental Law
CIEL is a nonprofit organization working to use international law and institutions to protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and sustainable society.
info[at]ciel[dot]org
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Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies
It enhances the interdisciplinary investigation of the snow system's behavior and role in human/environment relationships by offering resources, people, information and facilities for field-based research and education.
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Center for Sustainable Environments (CSE)
CSE brings together the talents and expertise of scientists, educators, independent scholars, business leaders, government agencies, non-profits, students, and community members to seek creative solutions to environmental problems.
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Centre for Alpine Ecology (CEA)
CEA is an Italian research institute that promotes, co-ordinates and develops research projects on the alpine environment at the local and transboundary levels. The focus of the Centres scientific activities include sustainable development, forest ecology and biodiversity.
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Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
CEH is the UK's Centre of Excellence for research in the land and freshwater environmental sciences, with their researches being aimed at improving understanding both of the environment and the natural processes.
cehpress[at]ceh[dot]ac[dot]uk
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Centre for Glaciology
Centre for Glaciology is research and training organisation based on University of Wales, Aberystwyth in UK.
mjh[at]aber[dot]ac[dot]uk
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Centre for Global Environment Research (CGER)
CGER conducts research and outlines policy initiatives to integrate developing-country concerns in addressing global environmental challenges.
suruchib[at]teri[dot]res[dot]in
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Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
CSE is an independent, public interest organisation which aims to increase public awareness on science, technology, environment and development. The Centre was started in 1980.
cse[at]cseindia[dot]org
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Centre for Science Development and Media Studies
Committed to advocacy and developing solutions for under-privileged societies through the use of innovative and effective information and Comminication Technologies (ICTs) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
info[at]csdms[dot]org
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Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
The CPCESU creates opportunities for research, education, and technical assistance to support management and stewardship by partners of the Colorado Plateau's natural, cultural and social resources.
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Columbia Basin Trust (CBT)
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) supports efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations. Working closely with people who live in the Basin, CBT develops and delivers programs and initiatives that respond to their needs and supports communities. By focusing on local priorities and issues, bringing people together around key issues, providing information, encouraging collaboration, and supporting planning, CBT is delivering benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.
cbt[at]cbt[dot]org
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Conservation International (CI)
CI applies innovations in science, economics, policy and community participation to protect the Earth's richest regions of plant and animal diversity in the biodiversity hotspots, high-biodiversity wilderness areas as well as important marine regions around the globe.
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Consortium for Integrated Climate Research in Western Mountains (CIRMOUNT)
CIRMOUNT is a collaborative, interdisciplinary consortium dedicated to understanding climates and ecosystems of western North American mountains.
cmillar[at]fs[dot]fed[dot]us
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Consultative Group on Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
It's mission is to achieve sustainable food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through related activities in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, policy, and environment.
cgiar[at]cgiar[dot]org
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Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the Convention on Biological Diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development.
secretariat[at]biodiv[dot]org
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Department For International Development (DFID)
The Department for International Development (DFID) is the part of the UK Government that manages Britain's aid to poor countries and works to get rid of extreme poverty.
enquiry[at]dfid[dot]gov[dot]uk
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Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism - South African Government
Its mission is to work for the sustainable development of our environment and tourism for a better life for all.
louwjp[at]iafrica[dot]com
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DIVERSITAS - An international program of biodiversity science
DIVERSITAS brings together biological, ecological and social sciences to address key questions on biodiversity. Its goal is to provide accurate scientific information on the status of biodiversity and to find ways to support a more sustainable use of biological resources.
secretariat[at]diversitas-international[dot]org
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Earth First
Earth First! is an international movement composed of small, bioregionally-based groups.
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Earth Institute
The Earth Institute at Columbia University brings together talent from throughout the University to address complex issues facing the planet and its inhabitants, with particular focus on sustainable development and the needs of the world's poor.
lar46[at]columbia[dot]edu
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Earth Island Institute (EII)
Earth Island Institute (EII), founded in 1982 by veteran environmentalist David Brower, fosters the efforts of creative individuals by providing organizational support in developing projects for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the global environment.
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Earth Summit 2002
Its a "Stakeholder Forum", an international multi-stakeholder organisation on sustainable development which promotes the outcomes from the first Earth Summit in 1992 and the Johannesburg Summit in 2002.
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EarthTrends - World Resources Institute
EarthTrends is an online collection of information regarding the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world.
acassara[at]wri[dot]org
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Earthwatch Institute
Earthwatch supports a scientist-citizen partnership to gain understanding of earth and to work toward a sustainable future.
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EcoVitality
An environmental group set up to protect ecosystems and wildlife in remote rural areas of poor countries, where most of the Earth's biodiversity is located.
info[at]ecovitality[dot]org
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Eldis
Eldis aims to share the best in development, policy, practice and research. Eldis is a knowledge service from the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex. (www.ids.ac.uk) funded by Sida, Norad, SDC and DFID. Eldis offers 18,000 full text documents, free to download; resource guides on organisations, documents, research themes, discussions and other key resources; country profiles; newsletters; and newsfeeds; and news, events and jobs.
eldis[at]ids[dot]ac[dot]uk
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Endangered Species International (ESI)
Endangered Species International (ESI) is strongly committed to reversing the trend of human-induced species extinction, save endangered species, and preserving their vital ecosystems. We have projects worldwide to protect endangered species, and save biodiversity. We also support the use of solar energy in our projects.
mrcabahug[at]endangeredspeciesinternational[dot]org
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EnviroLink Network
It is dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news.
websupport[at]envirolink[dot]org
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Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness (ECCA)
ECCA has been a leading organization in the sector of social mobilisation and community development. It implements various programmes so as to raise the quality of life through wise-use of available local resources and application of alternate and renewable technologies. ECCA aims to be a Model Professional Volunteer Organization (PVO) dedicated towards natural resources management, organising programmes to secure children's sound ecological future and supporting the development of conservation related entrepreneurship in Nepal.
ecca[at]mos[dot]com[dot]np
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Euromontana
A European association for co-operation between mountain territories with a mission to promote living mountains, integrated and sustainable development and quality of life in mountain areas.
euromontana[at]skynet[dot]be
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Ev-K2-CNR Committee
Ev-K2-CNR project was first aimed to re-measure the world's two highest peaks, Mount Everest and Mount K2, but later it became a research and exploration programme, exploring other areas of study.
ufficio[dot]stampa[at]montagna[dot]org
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Expedition and Wilderness Medicine
Expedition and Wilderness Medicine provides quality training for expedition, wilderness, high altitude, mountain, remote, polar, jungle and desert medicine practitioners. Suitable for expedition doctors, wilderness EMT's, first responders, nurses and individuals providing medical cover in remote or inhospitable environments, far from help.
julie[at]acrossthedivide[dot]com
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FAO Participation
“The FAO’s Participation Website brings together a broad cross-section of stakeholders interested in participatory approaches and methods in support of sustainable rural livelihoods and food security. It provides a database of participatory approaches, tools and methods developed or applied by FAO and other organizations. It also provides more that 800 FAO publications on participatory development and selected articles on lessons learned reflecting experiences collected by FAO and other organizations in applying participatory processes in field work, which may help avoid repeating mistakes and build on achievements and best practices”.
Clarissa[dot]Ruggieri[at]fao[dot]org
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Food and Agriculture Organization - Forests, Trees, and People Programme
From 1987 to 2002, it worked to increase social and economic equity and improve well-being, especially of poor people, through collaborative and sustainable management of trees, forests and other natural resources.
ftpp[at]fao[dot]org
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Food and Agriculture Organization - Mountain Programme
Autonomous agency founded with a mandate to modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition and better standards of living of rural populations.
mountains[at]fao[dot]org
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
FAO leads international efforts to address global hunger. It helps developing countries and countries in transition modernise and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.FAO is also a source of knowledge and information.
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Forest Ecology and Management
Based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, its mission is to advance excellence in education, research, and extension related to forest ecosystems and their management.
msmcdole[at]wisc[dot]edu
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Forest History Society
The Forest History Society is unique as the only organization on the planet solely dedicated to preserving forest and conservation history.
recluce2[at]duke[dot]edu
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ForestAction
Seeks to promote and strengthen democratic and participatory governance of environmental resources.
forestaction[at]wlink[dot]com[dot]np
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Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth is an environmental campaign group.
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Glaciers Online
Glaciers online offers photos and summary explanations concerning glaciers from all over the world.
juerg[dot]alean[at]swisseduc[dot]ch
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Global Biodiversity Forum (GBF)
The mission of the GBF is to provide a mechanism to foster analysis and critical dialogue among a wide range of stakeholders on key ecological, economic, social and institutional issues related to biodiversity.
laurence[at]gbf[dot]ch
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Global Change in Mountain Regions (GLOCHAMORE)
GLOCHAMORE is dedicated to development of a state-of-the art integrated and implementable research strategy to gain a better understanding of the causes and consequences of global change in a selection of 28 UNESCO Mountain Biosphere Reserves (MBRs) around the world.
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Global Change Research - A Focus on Mountain Ecosystems
It is an U.S. Geological Survey chapter on mountain research and development.
dan_fagre[at]usgs[dot]gov
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Global Environment Facility (GEF)
he Global Environment Facility (GEF), established in 1991, helps developing countries fund projects and programs that protect the global environment.
secretariat[at]thegef[dot]org
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Global Environment Information Centre (GEIC)
GEIC was established on 29 October 1996, and focuses on providing information to the major groups identified in Agenda 21.
piest[at]hq[dot]unu[dot]edu
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Global Invasive Species Information Network (GISIN)
The GISIN intends to test implementation of the draft schema with different databases, and with regard to invasive species checklist integration.
asimpson[at]usgs[dot]gov
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Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP)
GISP was founded in 1997 as a small, mainly voluntary partnership programme, by three international organizations: IUCN, CAB International, and the SCOPE. Since then, it has built upon a productive and highly technically skilled base to become the pre-eminent global partnership on invasive species.
Jackson[at]sanbi[dot]org
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Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (GMBA)
It is a global network on mountain biodiversity research that actively exploring and explaining the great biological richness of the mountains of the world and its responses to global change.
gmba[at]unibas[dot]ch
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Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments (GLORIA)
(GLORIA is a Vienna based global network aiming to monitor effects of climate change in high mountain biomes.
koren[at]mountainstudies[dot]org
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Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS)
GTOS is a programme for observations, modelling, and analysis of terrestrial ecosystems to support sustainable development.
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GRAIN
GRAIN is an international non-governmental organisation which promotes the sustainable management and use of agricultural biodiversity based on people's control over genetic resources and local knowledge. GRAIN was established at the beginning of the 1990s to launch a decade of popular action against one of the most pervasive threats to world food security: genetic erosion. The loss of biological diversity, undermines the very sense of "sustainable development" as it destroys options for the future and robs people of a key resource base for survival. The website can be seen in English, French and Spanish and holds many publications on biodiversity and genetic erosion.
grain[at]grain[dot]org
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Greenpeace International
A global organisation that focuses on the most crucial worldwide threats to our planet's biodiversity and environment.
supporter[dot]services[at]int[dot]greenpeace[dot]org
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Harold L. Lyon Arboretum
Based at the Univesity of Hawaii, it Coordinates, facilitates, and executes research, instruction, and service activities that utilize its collections and resources. Its major emphases are tropical plants, native Hawaiian plants, conservation biology, and Hawaiian ethnobotany.
tokikom[at]hawaii[dot]edu
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High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC)
The High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC) is one of the leading institutions for undertaking studies on high altitude medicinal plants and has contributed significantly to promotion of medicinal plants in the mountain regions. The Centre has main laboratory at Srinagar Garhwal (550 m altitude) housing a germplasm collection of 60 mountain tree species, an Alpine Research Station at Tungnath (3,700 m altitude) with a germplasm collection of 60 alpine herbs and a Sub-station at Pothibasa (2,200 m altitude). The activities of the Centre include Research, Education and Extension. Arrangements can be made to stay at the Centre.
vijaykantpurohit[at]rediffmail[dot]com
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HKKH Partnership Project
The HKKH Partnership Project aims at consolidation of institutional capacity for systemic planning and management at the local, national and regional levels in the Hindu Kush – Karakoram - Himalaya region and beyond. It is supported by the Italian Cooperation (MAE-DGCS) and implemented by IUCN Nepal in partnership with ICIMOD, Ev-K2-CNR, and CESVI.
info[at]hkkhpartnership[dot]org
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Honor the Earth
Honor the Earth is an environmental organisation working to create awareness and support for Native environmental issues and to develop needed financial and political resources for the survival of sustainable Native communities.
honorearth[at]earthlink[dot]net
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Human-Environment Regional Observatory project (HERO)
HERO is developing ways to study the local causes and consequences of global environmental change.
hero[at]essc[dot]psu[dot]edu[dot]
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Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)
A network of Indigenous Peoples empowering Indigenous Nations and communities towards sustainable livelihoods, demanding environmental justice and maintaining the Sacred Fire of our traditions.
simone[at]ienearth[dot]org
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Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR)
Based at the University of Colorado, it strives for excellence in research, education, and outreach related to Earth System Science and Global Change in high-latitude, alpine, and other environments.
instaar-info[at]instaar[dot]colorado[dot]edu
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Institutional Learning and Change Initiative (ILAC)
The ILAC Initiative brings together a group of national and international partners who are committed to strengthening the contributions of collaborative applied R&D programmes to pro-poor agricultural innovation. Hosted by Biodiversity International, The Initiative works with a range of collaborative programmes and other partners in four main areas: applied research and evaluation; capacity development; fostering leadership for pro-poor innovation; and communications and knowledge sharing.
ilac[at]cgiar[dot]org
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International Association for the Study of Common Property
Devoted to understanding and improving institutions for the management of environmental resources held or used collectively by communities in developing or developed countries.
hess[at]indiana[dot]edu
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International Centre for Ecotourism Research
Located at the Griffith University, it provides a focus for ecotourism research worldwide and coordinates the environmental management, nature and adventure tourism research for the Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable Tourism.
R[dot]Buckley[at]griffith[dot]edu[dot]au
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International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
It's mission is to develop and provide integrated and innovative solutions, in cooperation with regional and international partners, which foster action and change for overcoming mountain peoples economic, social and physical vulnerability.
icimod[at]icimod[dot]org[dot]np
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International Centre for Protected Landscapes
Established in 1990, offers training for protected area professionals and provides advisory and consultancy services world-wide to governments and non-government organisations.
icpl[at]protected-landscapes[dot]org
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International Centre for Research in Agroforestry - South East Asia Program
It's goal is to help to alleviate tropical deforestation, land depletion and rural poverty through the development and promotion of improved agroforestry systems.
icraf-indonesia[at]cgnet[dot]com
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International Commission for the Protection of the Alps (CIPRA)
CIPRA, founded in 1952, works for sustainable development in the Alps.
cipra[at]cipra[dot]org
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International Development Research Center
One of the world's leading institutions in the generation and application of new knowledge to meet the challenges facing developing countries.
info[at]idrc[dot]ca
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International Forestry Resources and Institutions
Provides a way for people to collect, store, and analyze data over time about forests and the communities that use forests.
IFRI[at]indiana[dot]edu
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
IFAD is an International Organisation working with the mission "Enabling the rural poor to overcome poverty".
ifad[at]ifad[dot]org
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International Geographical Union
Coordinates geographical study and researches facilitating the collection and diffusion of geographical data and documentation and promotes international standardization or compatability of methods, nomenclature, and symbols employed in geography.
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International Geographical Union Commission on Diversity in Mountain Systems
Founded as a study group, aimed at documenting changes occurring in mountain landscapes and land use through detailed investigation of natural degradation or restoration, positive or negative development of bio and ethno-diversity and changes in land use.
joerg[dot]stadelbauer[at]geographie[dot]uni-freiburg[dot]de
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International Glaciological Society
The International Glaciological Society was founded in 1936 to provide a focus for individuals interested in practical and scientific aspects of snow and ice.
igsoc[at]igsoc[dot]org
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International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
IIED is an international policy research institute and non governmental body working for more sustainable and equitable global development.
info[at]iied[dot]org
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International Institute for Sustainable Development
It contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and assessment, and natural resources management.
info[at]iisd[dot]ca
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International Livestock Research Institute
ILRI works in partnerships and alliances with other organisations, national and international, in livestock research, training and information.
ILRI-Kenya[at]cgiar[dot]org
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International Mountain Research in the Very Heart of the Alps (OEAW)
The Mountain Research: Man and Environment in Innsbruck aims to carry out interdisciplinary mountain research in mountainous areas across the world and in international groups of scientists.
sigrun[dot]heute[at]oeaw[dot]ac[dot]at
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International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA)
An International Federation and the acknowledged expert on all international climbing and mountaineering matters, promotes the freedom to enjoy climbing and mountain sports in a responsible way and with minimum impact to the environment.
office[at]uiaa[dot]ch
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International Potato Center (CIP)
CIP seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries through scientific research and related activities on potato, sweet potato, and other root and tuber crops.
cip-ddg-cd[at]cgiar[dot]org
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International Rivers Network (IRN)
IRN protects rivers and defends the rights of communities that depend on them. IRN opposes destructive dams and the development model they advance, and encourages better ways of meeting peoples needs for water, energy and protection from damaging floods.
info[at]irn[dot]org
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International Snow Leopard Trust
The oldest and largest organization focused solely on developing successful strategies for protecting the snow leopard and its habitat.
info[at]snowleopard[dot]org
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International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
ITTO is an intergovernmental organization promoting the conservation and sustainable management, use and trade of tropical forest resources.
itto[at]itto[dot]or[dot]jp
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International Trust for Nature Conservation (ITNC)
The ITNC is a British registered charity founded in 1980 by A.V. Jim Edwards, Chairman of the Tiger Mountain Group of Companies, and a group of like minded people united in a determination to try and protect parts of the world where wildlife is threatened by human activities.
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Iran Mountain Zone (IMZ)
IMZ is the first Encyclopedia of Iran's Mountains, created as an online database available on World Wide Web.
webmaster[at]mountainzone[dot]ir
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IUGG Commission for the Cryospheric Sciences (UCCS)
UCCS is a research organisation promoted by the International Union of Geology and Geophysics (IUGG).
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Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Conducts research and provide information and technologies for sustainable development of forest and allied natural resources.
kefri[at]arcc[dot]or[dot]ke or sftc[at]kefri[dot]org
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Kewkradong
Kewkradong is an activity and adventure youth organisation set up in Bangledesh. It is a non-political, non-violence non-profit organisation that seeks to popularise adventure related sports like trekking, mountaineering, mountain biking, adventure water sports. The kewkradong community is running programmes all the year round in differnet areas in Bangladesh.
kewkradong[at]gmail[dot]com
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King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation
It's mission is to promote, conserve and manage nature in all its diversity balancing human needs with the environment on a sustainable basis.
info[at]kmtnc[dot]org[dot]np
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Knowledge Networking for Rural Development in Asia/Pacific Region(ENRAP)
ENRAPs goal is to help develop skills to access, manage and share knowledge relevant to IFAD project objectives and implementation, in collaboration with selected groups of IFAD projects and local specialists.
amishra[at]idrc[dot]org[dot]in
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Leadership for Environment and Development International
A global network of individuals and non-governmental organizations to create, strengthen and support networks of people and institutions promoting change towards sustainable development.
nina[at]lead[dot]org
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Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network
LTER Network is a collaborative effort involving more than 1800 scientists and students investigating ecological processes over long temporal and broad spatial scales.
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Makerere University
It is Uganda's premier institution of higher learning. With a student population of over 30,000, it ranks as one of the largest in East and Central Africa.
pro[at]admin[dot]mak[dot]ac[dot]ug
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Man and the Biosphere Programme
A UNESCOs Programme that develops the basis within the natural and the social sciences, for the sustainable use and conservation of biological diversity and for the improvement of the relationship between people and their environment globally.
n[dot]ishwaran[at]unesco[dot]org
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Managing the Environment Locally In Sub-Saharan Africa
A programme that supports and facilitates the improvement of the local environment through partnership development and knowledge management.
melissa[at]melissa[dot]org
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MekongInfo
It is a platform for sharing of information and experiences in natural resources management in the Mekong River Basin.
wsmc[at]mrcmekong[dot]org
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Metsahallitus
Is a state enterprise whose main tasks are to supply wood to the forest industry and manage most of Finlands protected areas.
kirjaamo[at]metsa[dot]fi
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Mount Everest: The British Story
is a database with loads of useful information relating to the British on Mount Everest. It contains a detailed record of the history and expeditions, from 1921 up to the present day, a gallery of photos and news of any British expeditions climbing Everest.
everest53[at]googlemail[dot]com
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Mountain Agenda
Mountain Agenda is an informal group of people, drawn from the academic and development cooperation communities worldwide, who have a professional interest in sustainable mountain development.
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Mountain Club of Kenya
Organization promoting interest in Mountains in Kenya and in East Africa through mountain recreation, mountain conservation and safe practices in mountaineering.
mckenya[at]iname[dot]com
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Mountain Club of South Africa
Offers climbing, mountaineering and hiking opportunities to its members and is involved in mountain search and rescue, training, conservation of mountain areas, procurement of access for mountaineering, and competition climbing.
info[at]mcsa[dot]org[dot]za[dot]
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Mountain Fund
The Mountain Fund organizes grassroots non-profit and non-governmental organizations from a diversity of disciplines, to support and coordinate these organizations' efforts to eliminate poverty, its causes and symptoms, in developing mountain communities around the world.
mtnfund[at]mountainfund[dot]org
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Mountain High
Mountain High was founded in November 2003 with a goal to encourage, inspire and motivate as many people as possible to step out of their comfort zone, take charge of their health and well being, connect with different cultures and discover their true potential by connecting with nature through adventure travel and team building activities.
jules[at]mountainhighme[dot]com
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Mountain Institute (TMI)
An international non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, community development, and cultural preservation in the Andes, Appalachian, Himalayan, and other mountain ranges of the world.
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Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN)
A global programme aimed at understanding the problem of plant invasions into mountain areas.
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Mountain Partnership (MP)
The Mountain Partnership is a voluntary alliance of partners dedicated to improving the lives of mountain people and protecting mountain environments around the world.
info[at]mountainpartnership[dot]org
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Mountain Research and Development (MRD)
MRD is the leading peer-reviewed, development-oriented journal concerned with sustainable development in the world's mountain regions, and collaborates closely with MF in advancing the mountain agenda.
mrd-info[at]giub[dot]unibe[dot]ch
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Mountain Research Group (MRG)
The Royal Geographical Society and the Institute of British Geographers established Mountain Research Group to bring together the 'mountain community'. It collects details of mountain based research, field-trips, publications, dissertations and courses.
tomas[dot]nilsson[at]perth[dot]uhi[dot]ac[dot]uk
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Mountain Research Initiative (MRI)
A multidisciplinary scientific organization that addresses global change issues in mountain regions around the world.
greenwood[at]scnat[dot]ch
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Mountain Research Station
Mountain Research Station is an interdisciplinary facility of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research providing research and educational opportunities for scientists, students, and the general public.
mrs[at]colorado[dot]edu
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Mountain Resource Centre
An effective and reputable centre in sustainable development of mountains with mission towards education, research, and conservation of fragile mountain ecosystems.
nakilezab[at]arts[dot]mak[dot]ac[dot]ug
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Mountain Studies Institute (MSI)
The Mountain Studies Institute is an independent not-for-profit mountain research and education center established in 2002 in Silverton, Colorado.
info[at]mountainstudies[dot]org
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Mountain Technology
Site devoted to discovering appropriate and relevant technologies for Mountain areas.
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Mountain Voices
This website presents interviews with over 300 people who live in mountain and highland regions round the world. Their testimonies offer a personal perspective on change and development.
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MountainNature.com
MountainNature.com, a division of Ward Cameron Enterprises, is taking the challenge out of identifying the plants, animals, birds and landforms of the Rockies. Our interactive keys make identification easy.
info[at]mountainnature[dot]com
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Mountain-Portal
The Mountain-Portal is a non-profit operation devoted to raising public awareness of the need to make the development of mountain peoples and their environments sustainable in a threatened future.
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National Botanical Institute
Promotes the sustainable use, conservation, appreciation and enjoyment of the exceptionally rich plant life of South Africa, for the benefit of all people. On the 1 Sep 2004 the NBI became the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).
info[at]sanbi[dot]org
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National Snow and Ice Data Center
It provides cryospheric data and information gathered from such sources as remote sensing instruments, ground measurements, and models.
nsidc[at]nsidc[dot]org
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Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
NERC delivers independent research, survey, training and knowledge transfer in the environmental sciences, to advance knowledge of planet Earth as a complex, interacting system.
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Natural Resources Institute
NRI is an internationally recognized multi-disciplinary centre for research, consultancy and education for the management of natural and human resources.
nri[at]greenwich[dot]ac[dot]uk
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Natural Resources International Foundation (NR International)
NR International is a successful and highly respected independent project management company dedicated to improving the wellbeing of the resource-poor communities in the developing world.
info[at]nrint[dot]co[dot]uk
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Nature and Culture International
It seeks to preserve both the biological and cultural diversity, viewing the two as inextricably linked.
bussmann[at]hawaii[dot]edu
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Nature Conservancy
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
comment[at]tnc[dot]org
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Nepal Landslide Society
NELS aims at contributing to the reduction of loss of life and property due to landslides, glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), erosion, floods and so on through study and research on related science and technology to mitigate and prevent such disasters.
icgs[at]htp[dot]com[dot]np
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Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
Established in November 1973, NMA is a non-governmental and nonprofit organization and it is the only national alpine club of Nepal. This association is working as a prime institution for mountain tourism promotion and mountain environment protection in the country.
info[at]nepalmountaineering[dot]org
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Nepalese Foresters
Online network of Nepalese foresters to share news and information on forestry sector of Nepal.
admin[at]forestrynepal[dot]org
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New Zealand Ecological Society
The New Zealand Ecological Society was formed in 1951 to promote the study of ecology and the application of ecological knowledge in all its aspects.
info[at]nzes[dot]org[dot]nz
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Nile Basin Society
It's mission is to increase awareness of the Nile River water crisis and to develop a widely shared vision of a desirable, sustainable water future between Nile riparian countries.
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Non-Timber Forest Products - United States
A website with tools for the conservation and management of nontimber forest products (NTFP).
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Northeast Asian Forest Forum
It's mission is to promote the environmentally sound and sustainable management of forest ecosystems in the Northeast Asian regions by strengthening the networks among the countries concerned.
santih3[at]hanmail[dot]net
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Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NRMSC)
NRMSC conducts research in support of natural resources management in the mountains and plains of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.
mrblair[at]usgs[dot]gov
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Northern Studies Centre
Promotes the development of new and exciting interdisciplinary research projects spanning the natural and social sciences, facilitating a holistic approach to the study of the environment and people in northern areas.
s[dot]woodin[at]abdn[dot]ac[dot]uk[dot]
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Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS)
OBFS is an association of about 180 field stations and professionals concerned with field facilities for biological research and education, primarily in North America and Central America.
stromberg[at]berkeley[dot]edu
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Oxfam International
Oxfam GB is a development, relief, and campaigning organisation that works with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world.
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Panos
Panos London stimulates informed and inclusive public debate around key development issues in order to foster sustainable development. We are working to promote an enabling media and communications environment worldwide.
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Past Global Changes (PAGES)
PAGES supports research aimed at understanding the Earth's past environment in order to make predictions for the future.
pages[at]pages[dot]unibe[dot]ch
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Peakbagger.com
An informal online resource for summit-focused hikers, climbers, and mountain lovers.
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Peakware World Relief Maps
It is the web's premier mountain and mountaineering resource where we can explore the mountain ranges of the world, and network with other rock climbers, mountaineers, hikers, and backpackers, who share our love for the mountains.
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People & the Planet
It provides a global gateway to the greatest issue of our time: the future health and wellbeing of the human family as it presses ever more heavily on the natural resources of our planet.
planet21[at]totalise[dot]co[dot]uk
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People and Resource Dynamics Project (PARDYP)
It is a regional research network which looks for solutions to natural resource management problems by working with farmers.
pardyp[at]icimod[dot]org
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Practical Action
Practical Action is an NGO specialising in appropriate technology transfer whose aim is to "enable poor people in the South to develop skills and technologies which give them more control over their lives and which contribute to the sustainable development of their communities."
enquiries[at]practicalaction[dot]org[dot]uk
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ProClim - Forum for Climate and Global Change
ProClim is a platform of the Swiss Academy of Sciences dedicated to climate and global change issues.
proclim[at]scnat[dot]ch
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Public-Private Partnerships for Water Supply and Sanitation
This multi-partner initiative focuses on enabling successful PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships) in water supply and sanitation projects in order to promote overall water sector development.
francois[dot]muenger[at]deza[dot]admin[dot]ch
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Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
The Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
ramsar[at]ramsar[dot]org
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Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and Pacific (RECOFTC)
RECOFTC holds a unique and important place in the world of forestry. It is the only international not-for-profit organization that specializes in capacity building for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC engages in strategic networks and effective partnerships with governments, nongovernment organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, and research and educational institutes throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. With over 20 years of international experience and a dynamic approach to capacity building—involving research and analysis, demonstration sites, and training products—RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for people and forests.
info[at]recoftc[dot]org
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Resource Renewal Institute
A nonprofit organization dedicated to solving complex environmental problems by developing, promoting and facilitating innovative strategies for a sustainable future.
info[at]rri[dot]org
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Resource Renewal Institute
A nonprofit organization dedicated to solving complex environmental problems by developing, promoting and facilitating innovative strategies for a sustainable future.
info[at]rri[dot]org
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Resources Himalaya Foundation
Resources Himalaya Foundation, based in Nepal, is a regional promoter of good science and operates as an independent think-tank for all collaborative efforts on biodiversity conservation in the Himalaya region.
team[at]resourceshimalaya[dot]org
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Rocky Mountain Biological Lab (RMBL)
RMBL was founded in 1928 to facilitate research and education in the biological sciences. We are a non-profit organization that provides facilities for scientists and offers college-level courses for students. Each year approximately 150 students and scientists from around the world spend a summer in Gothic, Colorado.
director[at]rmbl[dot]org
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Rocky Mountain Development Council (RMDC)
RMDC is a south-central Montana based organisation working on mountain issues since 1965.
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Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
RMI is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining.
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Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS)
RMRS is an organization of dedicated people advancing science
and supporting natural resource management through
research and development.
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Rwenzori Development Foundation
Works to help improve the lives of people living in Uganda, focussing on education and conservation.
info[at]rwenzori[dot]org
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Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in Europe (SAVE Foundation)
The SAVE Foundation is the European umbrella organization for the safeguarding of agricultural variety. Its mission is the conservation and promotion of genetic and historically important cultural variety in agricultural flora and fauna. Particular emphasis is placed on ensuring the survival of threatened breeds of farm animals and species of cultivated plants. SAVE Foundation links the work of non-governmental organizations throughout Europe.
office[at]save-foundation[dot]net
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Save the Rhino International
Save the Rhino International works to conserve genetically viable populations of critically endangered rhinoceros species in the wild.
info[at]savetherhino[dot]org
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School of Environmental and Applied Sciences - Griffith university
Based at the Griffith university, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate study programs, in chemistry, ecology, ecotourism, environmental science, marine science and wildlife biology.
eas_enquiry[at]griffith[dot]edu[dot]au
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Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
information[at]sierraclub[dot]org
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Society for Conservation Biology (SCB)
SCB is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity.
info[at]conbio[dot]org
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Solution Exchange Bhutan
Solution Exchange offers individual development practitioners an informal forum to share and benefit from each other's solutions to day-to-day development challenges. Solution Exchange connects people who have similar concerns and interests, bringing them together virtually and face-to-face towards the common objective of problem solving and development effectiveness. Since its inception in March 2007 the network has grown significantly in terms of substance and membership.
moderator[at]solutionexchange-un[dot]net[dot]bt
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South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
SANBI is dedicated to promote the sustainable use, conservation, appreciation and enjoyment of the exceptionally rich biodiversity of South Africa, for the benefit of all people.
info[at]sanbi[dot]org
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South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP)
SACEP is an intergovernmental organisation, established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region.
info[at]sacep[dot]org
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State of the Rockies Project
Building upon 130 years of service to the region, the Rockies Project conducts state-of-the-art research helping Rockies residents clearly see our communities, our environment and our economy so we can better shape our future.
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Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
SEI is an independent, international research institute specializing in sustainable development and environment issues. It works at local, national, regional and global policy levels.
postmaster[at]sei[dot]se
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Student Conservation Association
SCA is a nationwide conservation force of college and high school volunteers who protect and restore Americas parks, forests, and other public lands.
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Sustainability Watch Network (SusWatch)
The Sustainability Watch Network (SusWatch) is a network of non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations (CSOs) in a number of countries in the Global South (Africa, Asia and Latin America)
administrator[at]rio10[dot]dk
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Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management- Collaborative Research Support Program (SANREM CRSP)
SANREM CRSP promotes stakeholder empowerment and improved livelihoods through knowledge-based sustainable agriculture and natural resource management systems. The program is managed by the Office of International Research, Education, and Development at Virginia Tech. The SANREM Knowledge Base (SKB), an on-line, searchable set of abstracts and other metadata (as well as downloadable documents) on sustainable agriculture and natural resource management.
sanrem[at]vt[dot]edu
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Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development - Mountains 2002
It's objectives is to promote mutual understanding, solidarity and the sharing of information regarding the challenges and possibilities of sustainable agriculture and rural development.
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Swiss Federal Institute for Forests, Snow and Landscape research
It conducts research on areas of the use, management and protection of near-natural terrestrial habitats and the management of natural hazards. Research targets mountainous regions and built-up areas and their surroundings.
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Tambohitravo Malagasy
Tambohitravo Malagasy means Mountain People. It provides a forum to mountain people for exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences and building partnerships among communities, policy makers and development agencies for the sustainable development of mountains.
apmm-fia[at]vitelcom[dot]mg
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Tanzania Forest Conservation Group
Promotes the conservation of the high biodiversity forests in Tanzania.
tfcg[at]tfcg[dot]or[dot]tz
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Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP)
TRCP is a conservation initiative working to Expand Public Access for Hunting and Fishing, Conserve and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Increase Funding for Fish and Wildlife Management.
info[at]trcp[dot]org
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Tibet Environmental Watch (TEW)
TEW works to relate Tibetan nomads and farmers with the environment, and to publishes related environmental news on the region.
info[at]tew[dot]org
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Tibetan Plateau Project
It's purpose is to promote the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable development of mountain communities in the Tibetan Plateau region, which includes portions of Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Tibet.
tppei[at]earthisland[dot]org
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TRAFFIC
TRAFFIC is the joint wildlife trade monitoring programme of WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature and IUCN-The World Conservation Union.
traffic[at]trafficint[dot]org
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Tussock Grassland Management Information System
It's mission is to provide information about the ecology and management of the tussock grasslands of New Zealand.
hunterg[at]landcareresearch[dot]co[dot]nz
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UK Environmental Change Network
It is the UK's long-term, integrated environmental monitoring and research programme. It gathers information about the pressures on and responses to environmental change in physical, chemical and biological systems.
ECNCCU[at]CEH[dot]AC[dot]UK
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United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)
Created by the UN General Assembly through resolution A/47/191, in December 1992 to develop mechanisms to enhance international cooperation and the rationalize the intergovernmental decision-making capacity for the integration of environment and development.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Functions as a laboratory of ideas and a standard-setter to forge universal agreements on emerging ethical issues.
bpiweb[at]unesco[dot]org[dot]
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United Nations Environment Network (UNEP.Net)
UNEP.Net is a global information network promoted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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United Nations Environment Programme - World Conservation Monitoring Centre
The Centre strives to promote wiser decision-making and a sustainable future by providing information on the conservation and sustainable management of the living world.
info[at]unep-wcmc[dot]org
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Provides leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
unepinfo[at]unep[dot]org
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United Nations Forum on Forests
The UNFF is an intergovernmental policy forum to promote, "...the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and strengthen long term political commitment to this end..."
unff[at]un[dot]org
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United Nations University (UNU) and Sustainable Mountain Development
Contributes to improved understanding of the status of different mountain Mountainous areas are frequently considered as 'water towers' for fresh water resources, and areas suffering from loss of indigenous culture and traditions.
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United States Geological Survey (USGS)
USGS is an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, we are dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us.
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Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
It is an autonomous research Institute of the Department of the science & Technology, Govt. of India. It has grown into a centre of excellence in Himalayan Geology.
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Western Mountain Initiative
The Western Mountain Initiative is a network of Mountain Protected Areas for Global Change Research.
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Wetlands International
Wetlands International is the only global NGO dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands. We work globally, regionally and nationally to achieve the conservation and wise use of wetlands, to benefit diversity and human well-being.
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White Mountain Research Station (WMRS)
The White Mountain Research Station is a multicampus research unit (MRU) of the University of California Office of Research.
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Wild Animal Rescue Foundation of Thailand (WAR)
he Wild Animal Rescue Foundation of Thailand (WAR) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the welfare and preservation of native species.
aey[at]warthai[dot]org
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Wild Rockies Field Institute
WRFI offers courses on how to think critically about environmental and social issues; connect with the landscape; and consider their relationship to both natural and human communities.
wrfi[at]wildrockies[dot]org
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Wilderness Society
It brings to bear the scientific expertise, analysis and bold advocacy at the highest levels to save, protect and restore America's wilderness areas.
member[at]tws[dot]org
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Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the worlds largest system of urban wildlife parks.
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Winrock International
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment.
information[at]winrock[dot]org
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Women Organising for Change in Agriculture and NRM (WOCAN)
WOCAN is a network of women engaged in the agriculture and natural resource management professions who are committed to organizational change for gender equality and environmentally sustainable development.
jeannettegurung[at]wocan[dot]org
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Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO)
WEDO is an international organisation that advocates for womens equality in global policy. It seeks to empower women as decision makers to achieve economic, social and gender justice, a healthy, peaceful planet and human rights for all.
wedo[at]wedo[dot]org
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World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
It's mission is to improve human welfare by reducing poverty, improving food and nutritional security, and enhancing environmental resilience in the tropics.
ICRAF[at]cgiar[dot]org
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World Bank
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world and is a global leader working for sustainable development.
pic[at]worldbank[dot]org
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World Commission on Protected Areas - The Mountains Theme Programme
Its goal is to support IUCN to play a strong role in the Mountain Agenda follow up on Chapter 13, to develop a support and exchange network of protected area managers, researchers and other professionals dealing with mountain protected areas.
g[dot]worboys[at]bigpond[dot]com
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World Conservation Union (IUCN)
Encourages and assists societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.
mail[at]iucn[dot]org
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World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS)
It collects standardised observations on changes in mass, volume, area and length of glaciers with time as well as statistical information on the distribution of perennial surface ice in space.
wgms[at]geo[dot]unizh[dot]ch
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World Mountain People Association (WMPA)
The WMPA was created at the first World Mountain Forum in 2000 to promote exchange and cooperation between mountain territories and to make mountain voices heard at the national and international level.
contact[at]mountainpeople[dot]org
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World Register of Field Centres
WRFC identifies sites for environmental research, on any topic, anywhere in the world. It provides information on established field centres, in environments from the high arctic to the Sahara desert, to enable users to find the right centres and contact the right individuals.
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World Resource Institute (WRI)
WRI is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives.
rspeight[at]wri[dot]org
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World Tourism Organization
A specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes the development of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism, with the aim of contributing to economic development, international understanding, peace and prosperity.
omtweb[at]world-tourism[dot]org
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World View of Global Warming
A nice collection of various facts on global warming, photography, pictures, photos, climate change, science, weather, arctic, antarctica, climate zones, glacier, arctic warming, antarctic warming, documentation, impacts, effects of climate change, paleoclimate, mountain glaciers, coral reefs, tide pools, phenology and sea level rise.
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World Water Council (WWC)
The World Water Council was established in 1996 in response to increasing concern from the global community about world water issues.
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World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF)
In just over four decades, WWF (formerly known as the World Wildlife Fund) has become one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations.
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WorldChanging.com
WorldChanging.com works from a simple premise: that the tools, models and ideas for building a better future lie all around us.
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Worldwatch Institute
An independent research organization that works for an environmentally sustainable and socially just society, where needs of all people are met without threatening the health of the natural environment and well-being of future generations.
worldwatch[at]worldwatch[dot]org
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