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Conservation Council of South Australia CCSA

With participation to the Mount Lofty Ranges, Southern Emu-wren and Fleurieu Peninsula Swamp Recovery Program.
Linked with Conservation Council of Western Australia Inc.

The Conservation Council of South Australia is an umbrella organisation representing over 50 member groups whose main purpose is conservation and protection of the environment. Combined, these groups represent over 60,000 South Australians. CCSA is an independent, non profit and strictly non party political organisation funded by donations, grants and support from the Community … (about 1/2).

Homepage with links to Issues;
Publications; Media; Submissions; Can we help; Join, support; Volunteering;
Address: , Level 1, 157 Franklin St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000;
Contact.

About 2/2: … We do our part by championing the environment and the people who care about it. Continuer la lecture de « Conservation Council of South Australia CCSA »

Conservation Council of Western Australia Inc.

Linked with Conservation Council of South Australia CCSA.

The Conservation Council of WA is the state’s peak non-government environment organisation — a voice for the environment since 1967 … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Issues/Projects; Campaigns; Media; Library; Get involved; Support us;
Address: Conservation Council of Western Australia, City West Lotteries House 2 Delhi Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Who we are: The Conservation Council of WA was formed in 1967 by four community conservation groups – WA Naturalists Club, The Tree Society, The Wildflower Society (WA) and the Kings Park and Swan River Society in response to rapid development in mining, agricultural expansion, power lines and roads leading to a noticeable loss of our natural heritage. Continuer la lecture de « Conservation Council of Western Australia Inc. »

International Network of Engineers and Scientists' Project on Ethics INESPE

A one page website – with links to past Symposia/Courses and Publications by Antje Bultmann and Tom Børsen Hansen – Linked on our blogs with INES, and with INESAP.

INESPE is a registred project under International Network of Engineers and Scientists for global repsonsibility INES.

  • The INESPE network is lead by Ph.D. Tom Børsen, an Associate Professor at Department of Education, Learning and Philosophy at Copenhagen Institute of Technology.
  • INESPE is an international research network on science, engineering, and technology ethics. The network has as its purpose to undertake research and teaching activities in that area on an international level in collaboration with relevant partners. Our activities fall in three categories.

INESPE:

  • organizes symposia and lectures on ethical issues related to the practise and teaching of modern technoscience,
  • offers international and transdisciplinary PhD courses on techno-scientific ethics, and
  • does consultancy work on ethical issues related to the scientific and technological development and practise.

Homepage and Contact. – Link to SINAPSE, a web communication platform.

International Network for Engineers and Scientists against Proliferation INESAP

Linked on our blogs with  INES, and with INESPE.

  • INESAP is the International Network of Engineers and Scientists Against Proliferation and was founded in 1993. It is a non-profit, non-governmental network organization with participants from all over the world.
  • INESAP is part of the world-wide activities of the International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility (INES), which currently comprises more than 60 organizations from 25 countries. INES is a UN accredited NGO … (full text What is INESAP).

Homepage and News;
Bulletins; Publications;
Meetings;
Discussion List;
Membership;
Address: INESAP, c/o IANUS Darmstadt University of Technology, Alexanderstraße 35-37, Geb. S3/04, D-64289 Darmstadt, Germany;
Contact.

Projects: Currently, INESAP focuses on the following issues:  Continuer la lecture de « International Network for Engineers and Scientists against Proliferation INESAP »

International Network for Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility INES

Linked on our blogs with INESAP, and with INESPE .

  • The International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility (INES) is an independent non-profit organisation committed to influencing the role and the impact that science and technology have on society.
  • INES efforts focus on disarmament and international peace; ethics in science; responsibilities of scientists and the responsible use of science and technology;just and sustainable development.
  • INES was founded in 1991 in Berlin at the international congress “Challenges – Science and Peace in a Rapidly Changing Environment“ and has become a network of over 200 organisations and individual members … (what is INES 1/2).

Homepage;
Events 2010; Campaigns; News 2010; Peace … ; Energy; Education; Member orgs; Links;
Address: INES, Schützenstr. 6a, D-10117 Berlin, Germany;
Contact.

What is INES 2/2: … Innovative Reorganisation: A thorough reorientation of science and technology is necessarily based on integrated system approaches and the acceptance that science can never claim to fully tackle all aspects of reality. Only through innovative reorganisation and public accountability can the scientific and engineering communities meet their obligation to contribute to a sustainable future. Continuer la lecture de « International Network for Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility INES »

Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament PNND

Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament (PNND) is a global network of over 700 parliamentarians from more than 75 countries working to prevent nuclear proliferation and achieve nuclear disarmament. Membership is open to current members of legislatures and parliaments at state, federal, national and regional levels … (full text Homepage).

People of PNND; Docs; News; Events; Join; Newsletter in many languages; History; Donate;
Addresses (1 of 7 chapters): Aotearoa-New Zealand, Program Office, Alyn Ware, Global Coordinator, PO Box 24-429, Manners Street, Wellington, Aotearoa-New Zealand;
Contacts.

About: Mission: Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament is a network dedicated to providing parliamentarians worldwide with up to date information on nuclear weapons policies and to helping parliamentarians become engaged in nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament initiatives.  Continuer la lecture de « Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament PNND »

Verdurez

First Unique Social Networking Site for Indians aged 55 Years and Above Living in India and Abroad

The name Verdurez  has been chosen from the noun verdure which means greenness, especially of fresh, flourishing vegetation, freshness in general; flourishing condition; vigour. We passionately believe that life doesn’t come to a slow grinding halt as you get older. Au contraire, a new phase in life begins which can flourish with vigour and freshness … (full text about).

Welcome Page;
Senior Indian Groups; Join /register; Indian Senior Citizen Resources; Media; Links; FAQs;
Address: Verdurez.com, 67 Moreland Court, London, NW2 2TN, United Kingdom;
Contact.

Networking For Older Indians, Social Networking Website India: Social networking websites have exploded in popularity in recent years, starting with younger people connecting with other kids on the Internet. Now, the trend has expanded to include technology savvy older Indians. At Verdurez, we offer a unique networking opportunity for older Indians to meet other people, join a group, build a network of friends or even find a job.  Continuer la lecture de « Verdurez »

Economic Justice Network Lesotho EJNL

The Economic Justice Network Lesotho [EJNL] is an alliance of diverse independent and voluntary organizations (Non-Governmental Organizations, Community Based Organizations, Trade Unions and their Networks, Faith-Based Organizations, representatives of media which have activities in the field of economic governance etc). It unites civil society in the common pursuit of the right to economic justice for all, with emphasis on advocacy of socio-economic, environmental and cultural rights of all Basotho, SADC, Africa and Global Citizens. (Homepage /Introduction).

Programmes; Macroeconomic Policies; Members; Publications; SASF; Links; events: right column;
Address: Head Office EJNL, Maseru, Moshoeshoe Road P.O. Box 0523, Maseru West 105, Lesoto;
Contacts.

About: MISSION: The Mission of the Economic Justice Network Lesotho may be expressed through various means including:   Continuer la lecture de « Economic Justice Network Lesotho EJNL »

Siyanda

mainstreaming gender equality – Siyanda means « we are growing » (isiZulu).

Linked on our blogs with Bridge.

  • Siyanda is an on-line database of gender and development materials from around the world. It is also an interactive space where gender practitioners can share ideas, experiences and resources. (Homepage).
  • Aims and Objectives: Siyanda aims to be an ever growing resource to support practitioners in implementing gender programmes and in mainstreaming gender equality concerns, whether they are gender specialists or not. (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Search for experts and consultants; Contribute; Subscribe newsletter; Help; Feedback;
Address: (hosted by) Bridge, Institute of Development Studies IDS, University of Sussex, Brighton BN1 9RE, UK;
Contact Person: For more information on Siyanda or on how to contribute to the website please contact the website manager by e-mail.

About:  … Our main objectives are:

  • – Presenting short summaries of on-line work to save busy practitioners time in searching for relevant information.
  • – Enabling users to download full-length materials quickly and easily, free of charge.
  • – Facilitating a culture of sharing information and materials on gender and development among people working in this field.
  • – Working with partner organisations across the world to build an online space that reflects their interests and needs and that connects them with like-minded colleagues.

BRIDGE and the IAC: Siyanda is hosted by BRIDGE – the gender and development research and information service located at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) (in the United Kingdom). BRIDGE is one of a family of knowledge services from IDS.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament CND

CND is a network of regional organisations, local groups and individual members, covering the whole of Britain. CND has a national office in London, regional offices in several major English cities, and independent Scottish CND, Irish CND and CND Cymru organisations. There are also specialist groups like Youth & Student CND, Student CND, Christian CND, and Labour CND. Please click Contact Us for all CND contact details … (about 1/2 / full text CND’s structure).

Homepage;
Jobs, Internships; Links; Campaigns: Global abolition, No to Trident, Anti war;
Address: Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Mordechai Vanunu House, 162 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DQ, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2 /Aims & Policies:   Continuer la lecture de « Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament CND »

Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development ZIMCODD

investing in people for social and economic justice

Debt is a situation where a person, country or organization owes some money or possessions to another person, country or organization (a creditor).  A country’s debt usually falls in the following categories:

  • Bilateral Debt – debt owed by one government to another;
  • Commercial Debt – debt that is owed to private sector creditors and commercial banks;
  • Domestic Debt – debt owed to creditors resident in the same country as the debtor, and denominated in local currency;
  • External Debt – debt owed to foreign creditors and denominated in foreign currency;
  • Multilateral Debt – debt owed to a consortium of lenders like the World Bank or regional development banks such as the  African Development Bank ADB;
  • Official Debt – debt that is owed to public sector lenders;
  • Publicly Guaranteed Debt – debt originating from loans made to state owned enterprises (parastatals) or private companies, the payment which has been guaranteed by the government of the debtor country.
  • … (full text National Dept Audit).

Homepage and latest news; Sitemap;
Campaigns: Constitutional Reform Campaign; Research: Reports; Gallery; Links;
Addresses (1 of 3): Harare Office, 5 Orkney Road, Eastlea, Harare, or P.O.Box 8840, Harare, Zimbabwe;
Contact.

About Us /Vision/Mission: WHO WE ARE: The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development, ZIMCODD, is a socio-economic justice coalition established in February 2000 to facilitate citizens’ involvement in making public policy and practice pro-people and sustainable. Continuer la lecture de « Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development ZIMCODD »

Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space – Space for Peace

Keeping Space for Peace – Stop the Militarization of Space

The Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space was founded in 1992 by the joint efforts of the Florida Coalition for Peace & Justice (FCPJ); Citizens for Peace in Space (Colorado Springs); and New York-based Journalism professor Karl Grossman. The inaugural meeting of the Global Network (GN) was held in Washington D.C. City Council Chambers … (full text /History).

Homepage;
Reports; Articles/Issues; Literat; SpaceVideos; Music; Board; Calendar; LinksToWebs/Groups/…/Treaties;
Action Menu: Affilates; Membership; WriteMedias; WrtieToThem; WriteCongress; eMailList; Newsletters;
Address: Bruce K. Gagnon, Secretary/Coordinator, Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space, PO Box 65, Brunswick, ME 04011, USA;
International contacts; ContactUs.

Mission /statement of concern: The arms race is moving into space. The U.S. Space Command, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has publicly stated that it intends « to control space in order to protect U.S. interests and investments. » It is crucial that the movement to stop this new round in the arms race moves quickly ahead.   Continuer la lecture de « Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space – Space for Peace »

European Network Against Arms Trade ENAAT

Linked on our blogs with Campaign Against Arms Trade CAAT.

The countries of Europe are significant arms exporters. The bestseller list includes: British fighter jets, German submarines, French missiles, and Italian small arms. European countries do not only earn money from arms exports. They also support the build up of arms industries in countries in the South by exporting technology and sometimes even whole production lines. Europe is providing loans and export credits to clients of the arms factories. This financial support is given by governments as well as by banks … (full text Homepage).

Country reports; Government reports; EU Docs; Publications; News;

Addresses (1 of  11): ENAAT, Anna Spenglerstraat 71, 1054 NH Amsterdam, The Netherlands NL;
Subscriptions /messages /Contacts by e-mail.

ENAAT network: The European Network Against Arms Trade ENAAT was established in 1984 at an international conference on arms production and military exports. Since this first conference, ENAAT has met in many different European cities, as a guest of the many organisations that participate in the network.   Continuer la lecture de « European Network Against Arms Trade ENAAT »

Network for Peace NfP

Network for Peace was set up to continue the work of the National Peace Council, one of the oldest peace organisations in the UK.
NfP is an organisation-based network, most members are groups who are working for peace, disarmament, or similar. Individual members are welcome, but we do not involve ourselves in organising actions or events (apart from our annual meeting – held in the spring) so if you are an individual who wishes to get involved in peace work, you may wish to find out first if there is a group in your area you could join. Feel free to contact NfP for details … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Membership; Events: diary; Regular; Peace Education; Resourcces; News; Ideas; Links overseas peace orgs; Links others;
Address: Network for Peace, 5 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DY, UK;
Contacts.

About 2/2: …   Our members are wide-ranging; from the religious peace organisations; local and regional CND groups, small local peace groups, larger national campaigning organisations such as Campaign Against Arms Trade, a Development Education Centre, organisations actively working in peace-making initiatives such as Tolerance International and Peace Brigades International, older well-established organisations such as Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom and newly formed groups such as Peace School and Centre of Cultures. Continuer la lecture de « Network for Peace NfP »

African Forum and Network on Debt and Development AFRODAD

(First my comment: I understand it like this: banks have loaned more money than they received by savers: 9/10 of this loaned money is not covered … thus it was always only virtual money, thus it has never to be paid … yes, not paid back, as it never existed before.
We must take the right to state: virtual money is not made to be returned. Heidi).

Debt remains the key issue for AFRODAD. The experience of the African countries before and during the HIPC process suggests the need for concerted efforts to lobby and advocate not only for management of both the external and internal debt but to also secure that resources are procured and used for the benefit of growth and inclusive development … (Dept 1/2).

Homepage;
Aid; Economic Governance; Publications; Events;
Address: African Forum & Network on Debt & Development, 31 Atkinson Drive, Hillside, HARARE, Zimbabwe;
Contact.

About.

Dept 2/2: Debt relief mechanisms: Debt relief mechanisms including the multilateral debt relief initiative (MDRI) have not offered a lasting solution to the fundamental debt problems in Africa. They have not been sufficient to support the full attainment of the MDGs to which all member states have committed. Continuer la lecture de « African Forum and Network on Debt and Development AFRODAD »