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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
Make your own organic fertilizer or compost. This reduces waste by recycling it and is healthier for your plants and for you!
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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