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our future through science

The CSIR in South Africa performs multidisciplinary research and technological innovation with the aim of contributing to industrial development and the quality of life of people of this country — and increasingly on the wider continent. We employ people who are experts in their fields and passionate about creating a better future through science … (Profile 1/2). Profile as printable copy in pdf.

Homepage;
Research and Development; CSIR research space; Technology Transfer; Join the CSIR; Publications;
Contacts.

About: The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of the country’s people.   Continuer la lecture de « Council of Scientific & Industrial Research CSIR »

CEDPA equips and mobilizes women and girls to achieve gender equality. Their equality is essential to building stronger families, communities, and societies. We envision a world in which women and girls are able to fulfill their dreams free from the constraints of poverty and inequality and in which their full worth is realized and valued. We work so that women can control more resources and contribute meaningfully in decision making at all levels … (full text Mission).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What we do; Where we work; News; Publications; Empowering women; Alumni; Board; Donate;
Address: CEDPA, 1133 21st Street, NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Feedback online; Contacts.

About: Founded in 1975, the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that improves the lives of women and girls in developing countries.  Continuer la lecture de « Centre for development and population activities CEDPA »

Linked with Charter Cities (a video about) …
… with hereafter 2 more videos on Paul Romer’s homepage:

• 19 May 2009: A Theory of History, with an Application, min;
• 13 March 2009: Governance in Developing Countries, min.

(Homepage … inclusive: Upcoming, Media Mentions, recent blog entries).

Charter Cities Blog;
Contact online.

Links:   Continuer la lecture de « Charter Cities (the website) »

Established in 1997 with startup funding from the Government of Canada, CANADEM is a non-profit NGO whose purpose is to bolster peace, order and good governance efforts worldwide. CANADEM is comprised of four divisions: … (full text Homepage).

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CANDEP; CANADEM GPS; CAN-EVAL; Publications; Roster; Media; FAQs; Post a job; Search a Job;
Address: CANADEM, 1 Nicholas Street #1102, Ottawa, ON, CANADA K1N 7B7;
Contact.

Who we are: Our Values:

CANADEM, with start-up assistance and funding from the Government of Canada, supports Canada’s determination to strengthen the activities of international organizations, working to advance the universal principles of the UN Charter,  international peace & security, human rights and the responsibility to protect. This includes the UN, OSCE, other inter-governmental organizations, and of course non-governmental partners.    Continuer la lecture de « International Civilian Reserve CANADEM »

Google-results for WILDLIFE on August 22, 2009:

• on Google News-search,
• on Google Images-search,
• on Google Video-search,
• on Google Groups-search,
• on Google Books-search,
• on Google Scholar-search,
• on Google Blog-search,
• on Google Web-search.

Wildlife Conservation

Help NWF Reach 150,000 Certified Wildlife Habitats. Join our nationwide drive to create 150,000 wildlife-friendly yards through National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat™ program. Just provide things that animals need most: food, water, shelter, and places to raise their families. And, when you certify your yard today, you’ll not only be helping wildlife, you’ll also receive some exciting benefits. Get certified now. (Homepage).

Wildlife; Global warming; Outside; Magazines; Jobs; Donate;
Address: National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362, USA;
Contact online.

About: MISSION: National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future.
Read more about our work to protect wildlife.  Continuer la lecture de « National Wildlife Federation NWF »

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth. (Mission /scroll down).

Homepage;
Learn; Zoo; Partners; Teachers; Take action; Membership; Careers; Donate; Press;
Address: Wildlife Conservation Society WCS, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10460, USA;
Contact.

About: The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. Our story began in the early 1900’s when we successfully helped the American bison recover on the Western Plains.  Continuer la lecture de « Wildlife Conservation Society WCS »

Linked with Wildlife watch … for kids;

The Wildlife Trusts believe that people from all sections of society should have access to wildlife and the natural world for enjoyment, learning and contemplation (Helen Freeston, People & Wildlife Manager, The Wildlife Trusts. (People and Wildlife).

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Things to do; Publications; Press; Events; Local;
Membership; Volunteer; Jobs; Legacies; Links; FAQs;
Address and map: The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1WT,  UK;
Contact.

About: There are 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney.  We are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.  Continuer la lecture de « The Wildlife Trusts TWT »

• Test your wildlife knowledge with brain teasers from Solar, Buzz & Hedgy and discover just how smart you and your friends are – Are you Solarsavvy, Hedgyhead or Buzzbrain?
• And if you have your own wildlife questions you would like  answered, check out the Badger Badger page … (full text Fun stuff).

Homepage;
Helping the environment; Wildlife diary; Membership; Local groups; Watch network;
Address: Watch The Wildlife Trusts, The Kiln Mather Road, Newark NG24 1WT, UK;
E-mail.

About (same URL for Contact, Safety-on-the-Internet, Questions-answered, for-groups-ups, for-Kids): Wildlife Watch is the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids.   Continuer la lecture de « Wildlife watch … for kids »

Wildlife Conservation, Endangered Species

For more than 45 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally. WWF’s unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature … (about 1/2 /who we are).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What we do; Places; Species; Science; Climate; Act now; Social; History; Terms; Help and FAQs; Gear;
Other websites running under WWF: WWF – for a living planet, Panda.org – global network;
Addresses: WWF, U.S. Headquarters, World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street, N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2 /Mission: … WWF’s mission is the conservation of nature. Using the best available scientific knowledge and advancing that knowledge where we can, we work to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth and the health of ecological systems by:   Continuer la lecture de « World Wildlife Fund WWF »

founded 1892 – explore, enjoy and protect the planet

The Club is America’s oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Inspired by nature, we are 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors, working together to protect our communities and the planet. (Homepage).

Online Communities; Youth and diversity; Local; Member Center;
Join-renew-give; News; Goals; Careers; Take action; Newsletter;
Addresses (1 of 2): Sierra Club, National Headquarters, 85 Second Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA;
Contacts.

About: You’re here because, like 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors, you want:   Continuer la lecture de « Sierra Club »

working for sustainable development

• NRI is an internationally recognized multi-disciplinary centre for research, consultancy and education for the management of natural and human resources.
• Our mission statement: « Our mission is to provide distinctive, high quality and relevant research, consultancy, learning and advice in support of sustainable development, economic growth and poverty reduction » … (Homepage).

Themes; Research; Study, Training; Organiziation, Staff; Projects; Publications;
The University of Greenwich-Website;
Address: Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich at Medway, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB, United Kingdom;
Contact.

About: NRI is a specialized Institute and School of the University of Greenwich at its Medway Campus, in the county of Kent, England.    Continuer la lecture de « Natural Resources Institute NRI »

The Earth’s Best Defense

• The Natural Resources Defense Council’s purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.
• We work to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life — air, land and water – and to defend endangered natural places.
• We seek to establish sustainability and good stewardship of the Earth as central ethical imperatives of human society. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment … (full text about /Mission).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Issues; Policy; News; Take action; Action Center; Green /living, Business;
Audios, Videos; Blogs; Donate; Subscribe;
Contact.

About /Who we are: NRDC is the nation’s most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 1.2 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.  Continuer la lecture de « Natural Resources Defense Council NRDC »

NRSD is a public forum for information and communication concerning natural resources and their interface with the economy, the environment and society. Natural resources featured on this website include minerals, oil and gas, biodiversity, energy, and water … (full text Homepage).

Sitemap; Site Index;
Minerals MRF; Oil/Gas; Biodiversity; Energy; Water;
Networking; Events; Links; Help;
Contact.

Sustainable Development Agenda 21: Agenda 21 is the programme of action for sustainable development adopted at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), Rio de Janeiro, in 1992. Continuer la lecture de « Natural Resources and Sustainable Development NRSD »

fairly trades coffee, tea, chocolate and snacks

Linked with Small Farmers Big Change – a campaign of Equal Exchange.

• Equal Exchange has created Big Change since 1986. Our founders envisioned a food system that empowers farmers and consumers, supports small farmer co-ops, and uses sustainable farming methods. They started with fairly traded coffee from Nicaragua and didn’t look back. Today, we continue to find new and powerful ways to build a better food system. We partner with co-operatives of farmers who provide high-quality organic coffees, teas, chocolates and snacks from farmers all over the world, including here in the United States.
• We invite you to join us. Together we can create stronger local communities, a more just food system and a healthier planet. (Homepage).

Sitemap;
Wholesale; Story; Products; Farmer Partners;
Program; Resources; Get involved; Fundraising; Newsletter; Links; FAQs;
Contacts (and many Addresses).

Our Co-op: Equal Exchange has created Big Change for over 20 years. It all started with an idea: what if food could be traded in a way that is honest and fair, a way that empowers both farmers and consumers? What if trade supported family farms that use organic methods, rather than industrialized agribusinesses that rely on harmful chemicals?   Continuer la lecture de « Equal Exchange »