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Useful Links
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Organization or Website |
Website Address |
Mission/ Description |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UAE |
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World Wild Life Fund (WWF) |
www.panda.org/uae |
Environmental Conservation Work in the UAE |
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Emirates Environmental Group |
www.eeg-uae.org |
Environmental protection and sound waste management |
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Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi |
www.ead.ae |
Protect and conserve environment |
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Federal Environmental Agency (FEA) |
www.fed.gov.ae |
Protect and develop the environment within the UAE |
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Environment And Protected Areas Authority, Sharjah |
www.epaa-shj.gov.ae |
Agency of the government of Sharjah |
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Emirates Natural History Group -- Al Ain Chapter |
www.enhg.org |
Non-profit organisation for individuals with an interest in the natural history of the UAE and Oman; |
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Breeding Centre for Endangered Arabian Wildlife |
www.breedingcentresharjah.com |
Centre in Sharjah set up to establish and maintain a genetically healthy and viable stock of endangered Arabian wildlife |
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UAE Interact |
http://www.uaeinteract.com/uaeint_misc/ teanh/014tpla.pdf |
Natural history of the Emirates |
GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS |
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Stand Up and Take Action |
www.standagainstpoverty.org |
A global mobilisation to end poverty and inequality and for the Millennium Development Goals |
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U.N. Millennium Campaign |
www.millenniumcampaign.org |
Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability |
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United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) |
www.unep.org.bh |
Provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment |
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) |
www.panda.org/ |
Simply put: we're in the business of saving our one and only planet |
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The World Bank |
www.worldbank.org |
Climate Change and Environmental Issues |
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The European Union/Commission |
ec.europa.eu/environment/index_en.htm |
Environmental Policies |
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The Earth Institute, Columbia University |
www.earth.columbia.edu |
Solutions for Sustainable Development |
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World Watch Institute |
www.worldwatch.org |
Innovative strategies for achieving a sustainable society |
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Friends of the Earth International |
www.foei.org |
Protecting environmental rights, protecting biodiversity |
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Greenpeace International |
www.greenpeace.org/international |
Environmental Protection |
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International Union for Conservation and Natural Resources |
cms.iucn.org |
Conservation and Sustainable Development |
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International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) |
www.iisd.org |
Conservation and Sustainable Development |
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Stockholm Environment Institute |
www.sei.se |
Promote a transition to a sustainable world |
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4th International Conference on Environmental Education |
www.tbilisiplus30.org |
Education for Sustainable Development |
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Back to Natives Restoration |
www.backtonatives.org |
Environmental Educations Programs |
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Canadian Centre for Environmental Education |
www.ccee.ca |
Environmental Educations Programs |
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The Institute for Environmental Research and Education |
www.iere.org |
Environmental Educations Programs |
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IRIN News |
http://www.irinnews.org/IndepthMain.aspx? IndepthId=73&ReportId=78246 |
Reports and videos on the humanitarian impact of climate change, by the UN news agency. |
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Oxfam America |
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatwedo/ campaigns/climate_change/news_publications/ slideshow.2008-01-23.7392860326# |
Climate change through children's eyes |
"GREEN" INITIATIVES AND INFORMATION SOURCES |
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Green Guide Online |
www.greenguide.co.uk |
Changing Consumption Patterns seeking greener alternatives |
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Earth 911 |
www.earth911.org |
Information on Recycling |
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We Can Solve the Climate Crisis |
www.wecansolveit.org |
Info in how to make a positive difference to the environment |
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National Geographic Green Guide |
www.thegreenguide.com |
Info in how to make a positive difference to the environment |
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Treehugger |
www.treehugger.com |
Eco tips and information/ How to go Green |
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United Nations Foundation Green Initiatives |
www.unfoundation.org/green/ |
How to Reduce Carbon Footprint |
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Carbon Footprint |
www.carbonfootprint.com |
How to Reduce Carbon Footprint |
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Stop Global Warming |
www.stopglobalwarming.org |
Information and Explanations on Global Warming |
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Global Issues |
www.globalissues.org |
Environmental issues affecting us all |
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Carbonify |
www.carbonify.com |
Climate change and global warming FAQ and latest news |
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GreenStudentu |
www.greenstudentu.com |
How to be Green |
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Green Belt Movement |
www.greenbeltmovement.org |
Inspiring movement lead by Nobel Peace Laureate Wagari Maathai |
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Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life |
www.seql.org/kids.cfm |
10 things kids can do to help |
| Green by Design
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www.greenbydesign.com
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A blog that promotes eco-friendly habits and mindsets. See their tips on reducing household waste.
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Sustainable Living
Switching off the tap as you brush your teeth or wash your dishes is a great way to save water – & it means you're committed to sustainable living!
SUTA 2008
More than 100,000 people in the UAE, and millions around the world Stood Up on Oct 17, 18 & 19 in support of the Millennium Development Goals. You can continue to Take Action for a Green Earth by leading asustainable lifestyle and planting trees in the UAE that support the environment.
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