Environmental Campaigns
International
- United Nations
EARTHWATCH"The
United Nations System-wide Earthwatch mechanism is a broad
UN initiative to coordinate, harmonize and catalyze environmental
observation activities among all UN agencies for integrated
assessment purposes."
- UNEP.Net, the Environment Network "...
the United Nations Environment Network: a global portal to authoritative
environmental information based on themes and regions."
- Bluewater Network "works
to stop environmental damage from vehicles and vessels, and to
protect human health and the planet by reducing dependence on fossil
fuels. Bluewater is a division of Friends of the Earth - the U.S.
voice of the world's largest network of environmental groups with
one million supporters in 70 countries across five continents."
- The Doomsday
Clock (see
also Wikipedia), has
been reset and for the first time includes climate change
as a variable.
- Green Cross International "The
mission of Green Cross is to help ensure a just, sustainable and
secure future for all by fostering a value shift and cultivating
a new sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility
in humanity’s relationship with nature. Green Cross: * Promotes
legal, ethical and behavioral norms that ensure basic changes in
the values, actions and attitudes of government, the private sector
and civil society, necessary to build a sustainable global community
* Prevents and resolves conflicts arising from environmental degradation.
* Provides assistance to people affected by the environmental consequences
of wars and conflicts."
- The Green Cross
Optimist, "A
visionary new magazine dedicated to presenting avenues
of cooperation and innovation to break through the
deadlocks currently preventing us from achieving truly
sustainable and equitable development. ... The magazine
contains thought-provoking articles on how human decisions
and activities are making an indelible impact on society
and our planet - for better and for worse."
- International Campaign to Ban Landmines *A
network of more than 1,400 groups in over 90 countries, works locally,
nationally and internationally to eradicate antipersonnel mines.
Members include human rights, humanitarian, children,
peace, disability, veterans, medical, humanitarian, mine action,
development, arms control, religious, environmental and women’s
groups."
- International Dark-Sky Association "To
preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage
of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting." ...
Light pollution is not a matter of life and death. Yet it
is important nonetheless, ... It produces only glare and
clutter, costing more than $1 billion annually in wasted
energy in the United States alone. Reducing light pollution
is not difficult, but it does require that public officials
and ordinary citizens be aware of the problem and act to
counter it. ..." What can YOU DO? Lot's! And
there's plenty of practical material on this site to ...
(ahem) show you the light at the end of the tunnel.
- IUCN - The World Conservation Union "Founded
in 1948, The World Conservation Union brings together States, government
agencies and a diverse range of non-governmental organizations
in a unique world partnership: over 980 members in all, spread
across some 140 countries." Its mission is "To influence,
encourage and assist 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."
- Mines and Communities is
"... concerned about the impacts of mineral extraction and
processing, ... [and] we are committed exclusively to meeting the
needs, and answering the appeals, of mining-affected communities,
including workers organisations." Extensive articles,
information and links to other sites about the mining industry
worldwide. Especially useful for status of proposed projects
and current campaigns.
- The Multinational
Monitor"is
a monthly magazine devoted primarily to examining the activities
of multinational companies. The magazine also covers issues
involving labor, the environment, corporate crime, multilateral
banks and development." An excellent web site version.
with links to blogs and third party activist sites.
Australia/Asia/Pacific
Keep
It Local "Welcome
to the Local Government and Shires Associations campaign to fight
the State Government's proposed pro-developer laws. These laws
will mean communities will have fewer services and no say in developments
in their neighbourhood."
No Rally in the Valley  This website has information regarding public concerns about plans to run a leg of the
World Rally Championships (as Repco Rally Australia) in the Tweed Valley and Kyogle areas
in September 2009 and then every 2 years for up to 20 years. No Rally Group Inc.is a community organisation formed by Tweed Shire residents in an effort to
fight the proposed rally and protect the Tweed Valley from inappropriate development.
We are working closely with residents of the Kyogle Shire to stop the rally.
Online petition against Repco Rally Australia
- Australian Conservation Foundation "Protect,
restore and sustain". National directions, state and Asia
Pacific issues, and a very interesting list of links to other sites,
ranging from business forums to political parties.
- Australian Wildlife
Conservancy"AWC
is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the
conservation of Australia’s threatened wildlife and
ecosystems. Funded by tax-deductible donations, AWC
is taking action to protect Australia’s wildlife by
... Acquiring land to establish sanctuaries for the conservation
of threatened species and ecosystems ... AWC now owns and
manages for conservation more land (917,000 ha) than any
other non-government environment organization in Australia
[and] protect over 100 threatened ecosystems and 135 threatened
wildlife species."
- Big Volcano Directory
of local Environmental Organisations Links where available
and contact phone numbers for organisations in the Northern
Rivers NSW, Gold Coast QLD region of Australia.
- Sustainability and
The Future of the Tweed by Max Boyd. "Big
Volcano and the Ecotourism Resource Centre
are proud to sponsor these
pages for the Max Boyd Group in the
Local Government elections [held] on Saturday 27 March
2004. In
the past we have sponsored many community organisations
in this way. This [was] the first time that
we have done so for any political organisation."
- Wollumbin
Biosphere Reserve On
Saturday 7 December 2002, environment
groups based around the Mount Warning
shield volcano hosted an initial
public meeting to discuss a proposal
for a biosphere reserve in this area. A
number of meetings have been held
with more planned, to encourage local
communities, stakeholders and interest
groups to provide input into the
nomination and management, to reduce
our collective environmental footprint.
- Bring Back Kirra is a campaign by the Gold Coast surfing community
to lobby for the restoration of the surf break at Kirra Point.
The deepening of the bay will also lead to a greater exposure of
Kirra Reef. The campaign recognises the significant community concerns
over this issue for many years and builds on the valuable work
of committed individuals and groups within the local community.
- Byron
Environment Centre "The Byron
Environment Centre (BEC) is an incorporated
body that has continuously operated as
environmental information and resource
provider in Byron Shire for well over 10
years. It serves as a contact point and
meeting place and gives technical and campaign
support to other groups in the area. Because
of Byron's natural beauty, the region is
under constant threat from developers and
other commercial interests. The continuing
presence of the BEC ensures that the environmental
values of the area are not forgotten." As
you'd expect from the creative types that
inhabit Byron
Bay, a slick, chic and smartly designed
web site, with easy navigation to campaigns,
useful links, membership info. (of course!)
and more.
- Bush Heritage "is
a national, independent, non-profit organisation committed to preserving
Australia's biodiversity by protecting the bush. It is Australia's
most widely supported national organisation dedicated to protecting
species and habitats through the creation of reserves on private
land."
- Centre for Science and Environment,
India "...
Sends out a fortnightly electronic news bulletin to our network
of friends and professionals interested in environmental
issues." Revamped web site with links to stories, issues
and research of interest on the subcontinent. A must
visit!
- Coastcare A
project funded by the Natural Heritage Trust, "Coastcare is
a national environment program that provides opportunities for
the community, indigenous groups, the business sector and governments
to become actively involved in the protection and management of
Australia's coastal and marine environments. Coastcare funding
supports a wide range of community projects such as: dune revegetation;
beach access and boardwalk construction; weed control; reef and
marine species monitoring; coastal habitat protection and community
education."
- Earth
Beat - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Transcripts
and real audio of a weekly radio program focusing on environmental
issues and solutions around Australia and the world.
- Fraser Island Defenders Organisation
(FIDO) "FIDO has a proud history of more than a
quarter of a century of campaigning achievements to protect
one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. FIDO's
aim has always been "to ensure the wisest use of the
natural resources of Fraser Island". Simple text
based site, with lot's of interesting info. relating to Fraser
Island, including dingo management, light rail proposal,
positive and negative values of tourism, 2020
Vison and more, so your back button will get a good work
out!
- Greenpeace Australia Pacific Australian
campaigns and links to international offices
- National Parks Association of
New South Wales (NPA) " National
Parks Association of NSW seeks to protect and conserve the
complete range and diversity of species, natural habitats,
features and landscapes of New South Wales. ... formed in
1957 to create a dedicated national parks agency and to establish
a network of national parks in NSW. ... through a network
of 19 branches and over 5,300 members."
- The Nature Conservation Council
of NSW (NCC) "is the State's peak environmental
organisation with over 130 member groups, and individual
supporters from across the state. NCC works closely with
local communities and businesses, co-ordinates action groups
across the state and advises the key decision-makers at a
local, state and national level to protect and promote the
NSW environment."
Campaigns, publications, media releases.
- Planet Ark"Your daily
guide to helping the planet. ... Planet Ark's aim is to show people
and business the many ways that they can reduce their day to day
impact on the environment."
Australian based environmental organisation offering
recycling solutions for by-products of our current
lifestyles, plus environmental news from around
the world provided by Reuters, including tourism
related news stories
- Walkabout Wildlife Park
(formerly Calga Springs Sanctuary) "has
been a dream of former Federal minister for the environment, Barry
Cohen and
his family, for over a decade. Obsessed with saving Australian
wildlife from introduced species, Barry and his youngest son, Adam,
the Sanctuary Manager, have laboured long and hard to create a
natural environment where the wildlife are safe and visitors can
wander through the bush and enjoy our native wildlife."
- World Wide Fund For Nature - Australia "WWF's
mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment
and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature,
by: conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that
the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting
the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption."
Africa/Europe
- Africa
Environment and Conservation on the Internet Extenisve
links directory with descriptions to African and international
resources, from Leland Stanford Junior University.
- African Links
to wildlife conservation organizations and more Excellent
selection of links with brief descriptions, from a USA based
licensed safari travel consultancy.
- European Environmental Bureau "The
EEB is a federation of more than 140 environmental citizens’ organisations
based in all EU Member States and most Accession Countries, as
well as in a few neighbouring countries. These organisations range
from local and national, to European and international. The aim
of the EEB is to protect and improve the environment of Europe
and to enable the citizens of Europe to play their part in achieving
that goal." Many
issue papers, articles and campaigns available in PDF, along with
links and other resources.
- Europe: UNEP.Net, the Environment
Network "The
goal of the European Regional Portal is to make available
the best existing sources of information on the European
environment at regional, sub-regional and national levels,
and means of integrating, analysing and adding value to the
same, for improved environmental management and related decision-making.
This Portal has particularly been developed to support UNEP's
integrated environment assessment process."
- Web
Directory of Environmental Organisations in the Western Cape South
African web directory of local organisations, with name,
web link and short description/purpose.
The Americas
- Amazon Watch
"works to defend the environment and rights of
the indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin."
- The
Crisis Papers: Environment Since
2003 this site has linked to a wide
selection of online news stories about environmental issues
from around the world, with a focus on the state of US environmental
policy. Part
of a broader political issues site, this environmental page
belonged in "the clock is ticking"
category. At the time, many of the items made
for shocking,
outrageous and just plain scary reading, often with the
authors and findings widely decried and debunked. A
quick scan of the current stories and synopisis shows ....
well, they told you so (not that it's any consulation). Simple
design, fast loading, excellent selection of links to current
authoritative news sources, and archives.
- Marking's
- Environment and Conservation - Canadian Links "Our
world is our environment. It is the air we breath, the water
we drink and the food we eat. It is where we live, play and
love. It is our home -- OUR HOME!!! If we do not take care of it
we will destroy ourselves. Given that we live in this world
and we have been instructed to be stewards of it, I have
included in this section links to organizations and groups
that I support either actively or in intent." A
web site lovingly and thoughtfully designed, with
great links resources.
- National Parks Conservation Association "Dedicated
to protecting, preserving and enhancing America's National Park
System." If you prefer, try the
site map.
- No Impact Man "A
guilty liberal finally snaps, swears off plastic, goes organic,
becomes a bicycle Nazi, turns off his power, composts his poop
and, while living in New York City, generally turns into a tree-hugging
lunatic who tries to save polar bears and the rest of the planet
from environmental catastrophe while dragging his baby daughter
and Prada-wearing, Four Seasons-loving wife along for the ride". From
little things big things grow#. My
first link to a blog, you might prefer to read the "The
Personal Impact of No Impact" post first. If you're
not hooked and visit every other day, I'd be surprised!
- Rainforest
Web: South
America - Rainforest Portal
South America links
- Sierra Club Home Page Founded
in 1892, The Sierra Club has over 700,000 members. Their mission
is to: "Explore, enjoy, and protect
the wild places of the earth. Practice and promote the responsible
use of the earth's ecosystems and resources. Educate and enlist
humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and
human environment. Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives."
- UNEP - Regional Office for Latin
America and the Caribbean"
Programa
de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente. In English
and Espanol.
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