Environmental Campaigns
International
- UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
 Environment for Development. To provide 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- The 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."
- 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.
Australia/Asia/Pacific
Northern Rivers Guardians Promoting and working for appropriate development in the Tweed Valley and the broader Northern Rivers of NSW. Campaigns include No Rally in the Valley and Coal Seam Gas Exploration (CSGE).
- 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 "Bush Heritage is a non-profit conservation organisation dedicated to protecting Australia's unique animals, plants and their habitats. We have a simple, practical formula for protecting the bush – we buy land of outstanding conservation value, then care for it.:"
- Centre for Science and Environment,
India "...
Sends out a fortnightly electronic news bulletin to our network
of friends and professionals interested in environmental
issues." Note: At time of check (22/05/11), site was very slow to load.
- Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities The department is responsible for implementing the Australian Government's policies to protect our environment and heritage, and to promote a sustainable way of life Coasts and marine
- Earth
Beat - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Transcripts
and real audio from 1995 - 2005, Weekly radio program (no longer in production) focusing on environmental
issues and solutions from 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) "Local people working with Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, playing an active role in preserving and increasing populations of rare and endangered Australian animals and plants"
- 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 " We stand for environmental justice, sustainable development and participatory democracy. Our aim is to ensure the EU secures a healthy environment and rich biodiversity for all."
- 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 "Contributing to the [US] movement for peace and justice and the rule of law" since
2002.
- 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 Action Network (RAN) is headquartered in San Francisco, California with office staff in Tokyo, Japan, plus thousands of volunteer scientists, teachers, parents, students and other concerned citizens around the world. We believe that a sustainable world can be created in our lifetime, and that aggressive action must be taken immediately to leave a safe and secure world for our children.
- 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"
The United Nations Program for Environment has the task of leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples ways of improving the quality of life without compromising those of future generations.
The regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) located in Panama City works closely with the 33 countries of the region - including 13 small island developing States, with a population of about 570 million people. The office works to serve the needs of the region and its activities are integrated into the work programs approved by the Governing Council of UNEP. Programa
de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente.(Espanol).
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