The African Conservation Foundation ACF

Linked with Sebastian Chuwa – Tanzania.

The African Conservation Foundation is working towards the protection and conservation of Africa’s endangered wildlife and their habitats. Founded in 1999, ACF fills a unique niche by creating an Africa-wide network for information exchange and capacity building of conservation efforts in the region … (about 1/2).

Homepage and links;
news;
explorer map;
field projects;
community (conservation blog);
jobs;
forum;
AFRICAN CONSERVATION NETWORK WINS 2006 STOCKHOLM CHALLENGE AWARD;
free newsletter;
donate now;
Contact.

About 2/2: ACF’s mission is to support and link African conservation initiatives, groups and NGOs, with the aim of strengthening their capacity, building partnerships and promoting effective communication and co-ordination of conservation efforts.

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The Stockholm Challenge

Linked with Sebastian Chuwa – Tanzania.

The Stockholm Challenge is a pioneer among ICT awards and networking organisations, dating back to 1994 when the City of Stockholm launched the first competition to challenge the cities in Europe to show their best ICT applications for people and society. Since then there have been six prize ceremonies. So far the Stockholm Challenge has brought together over 5,000 ICT projects from all over the world, many of whom are active in lasting and growing networks … (about 1/2).

Homepage and links;
Challenge Week 2008; This is were you will find the detailed program of Challenge Week, May 19 – 22, including workshops, conference, exhibitions and the award celebrations in the Stockholm City Hall on the last day of the event … (more);
Events (actually also about the challenge week);
Stockholm Challenge Champions;
Advisory Board;
The Jury;
History;
Contact.

About 2/2: The 2006 programme culminated on May 11 with workshops, a conference and a stunning awards ceremony in the Stockholm City Hall, in the presence of over 200 finalists and 200 prominent guests.

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Panama Profundo

El sistema neoliberal nos ha convertido en una caricatura de país y de sociedad. Condenamos que en Panamá, más del 60 por ciento de la población esté violentada en sus derechos económicos, políticos y sociales. Apostamos por un Panamá nuevo, por el Panamá Profundo, enraizado en el amor y la justicia … (Por que Panama Profundo 1/2).

Homepage and latest news/Inicio;
Publications/Publica lo Tuyo;
Links/Boletin;
Newsletter/Suscripcion;
Picture Gallery/Imagenes: under construction/en construcction
Contact online.

Por que Panama Profundo 2/2:
Un medio de comunicación alternativa en Internet. Panamá Profundo, un colectivo de mujeres y hombres voluntarios, con distintas profesiones y experiencias de vida. Hemos decidido aportar de manera conjunta: propuestas, ideas y acciones en la construcción de un Panamá nuevo en donde quepamos todos y todas, y ninguna persona se sienta superior a otra. En esta página queremos poner en primer plano el Panamá Profundo, desconocido y negado en nuestro propio país. El Panamá Profundo del pueblo-pueblo de Panamá.

truthdig.com

drilling beneath the headlines

Linked with Chris Hedges – USA.

… Truthdig is a Web magazine that provides expert coverage of current affairs as well as a variety of thoughtful, provocative content assembled from a progressive point of view. The site is built around reports by authorities in their fields who conduct in-depth exploration of contemporary topics. To offer frequent change and surprise, the magazine also presents a diversity of original reporting and aggregated content culled by the site’s editors and staff … (about 1/2).

Homepage and many links (newsletters);
digs;
reports;
ear to the ground;
uncovered;
A/V booth;
cartoons;
address: Truthdig, 1158 26th St., No. 443, Santa Monica, CA 90403-4698;
contact.

About 2/2: In this hyperlinked, blog-filled, talk-show-dominated world, discourse is often a food fight. It is increasingly difficult for people seeking to understand the world to find stories in depth, told by those who know their topic best.

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Earth Systems

Local Solutions for a Global Environment

Linked with Ny Luangkhot – Laos.

Our Vision: To be a leading international supplier of environmental technology, information and services.

Our Mission: To provide the best advice and technologies so that our clients can achieve successful and sustainable outcomes whilst maintaining or enhancing environmental values.

Homepage;
Overview;
water resource;
Acid drainage;
Information technology;
Public environmental reporting;
Multidisciplinary;
Address: Earth System, Suite 507, Princess Street, Kew, Melbourne, Australia 3101;
Contact.

About: Earth Systems seeks and implements innovative and effective solutions to environmental problems. We provide consulting, project management and research and development capabilities in the environmental sector.

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