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protecting the climat by saving forests – coming soon also in spanish

Avoided Deforestation Partners is an international network of thinkers, strategists and practitioners, founded by leaders in forest carbon policy and project implementation, science, finance, and conservation in 2007, to support international efforts to halt tropical deforestation … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Background; Initiatives; News, events; Press; Partners;
Addresses (1 of 3): Avoided Deforestation Partners, Glenn Hurowitz, Washington Director, ADPartners.org, 1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20036, United States;
Contact and donate.

About 2/2: … Vision Statement: The adoption of effective climate policies to significantly reduce tropical deforestation and degradation, improving the quality of life for indigenous peoples and other forest-dependent communities, preserving biodiversity, and enhancing global security.   Continuer la lecture de « Avoided Deforestation Partners »

Vietnam, if Kennedy had lived – a website about the film

Virtual JFK investigates one of the most debated « what if » scenarios in the history of U.S. foreign policy: What would President John F. Kennedy have done in Vietnam if he had not been assassinated in 1963, and had he been re-elected in 1964? The resulting film employs what Harvard historian Niall Ferguson calls « virtual history, » assessing the plausibility of counterfactuals – « what ifs » – and the outcomes they might have produced. The film makes use of an array of resources including recently declassified and never-before-seen archival footage, documents, and audio tapes, and testimony from a critical oral history conference including Kennedy and Johnson administration officials. The heart of the film deals with the question: Does it matter who is president on issues of war and peace? (See under Synopsis).

Homepage … All other pages have the same URL, to reach them click on the internal links, as: Synopsis, Director, Gallery, Bios, Book, Press, Theaters, Mailing List, buy the DVD, Contacts.

DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER KOJI MASUTANI     Continuer la lecture de « Virtual JFK »

energy and security solutions

… Apply to Be a Regional Director: Think you have what it takes to be a Regional Director? Regional Directors must be full time students at any University. After being brought to Washington, DC for a week of training and lobbying, they work four to six hours per week leading one of America’s most effective student-led campaigns working to stop global warming and kick America’s oil habit.
Download the *brochure to apply (by internal link) – requires the free Acrobat Reader … (full long texts of the big page Get Involved).

Homepage (a big page full of links);
Issues; News; Join our campaigns; Allies; Donate;
Address: , Corporate Office, 2020 Vision, 8401 Colesville Road, Suite 640, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA;
Contact.

Who we are; We bring together energy and security solutions.   Continuer la lecture de « 2020 Vision »

a program of the Center for International Policy

Linked with Capitalism’s Achilles Heel.

Global Financial Integrity (GFI) promotes national and multilateral policies, safeguards, and agreements aimed at curtailing the cross-border flow of illegal money.  In putting forward solutions, facilitating strategic partnerships, and conducting groundbreaking research, GFI is leading the way in efforts to curtail illicit financial flows and enhance global development and security … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Resources; Task Force; Blog; Newsroom; Jobs; Donate; Links;
Address: 1319 18th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact?

About 2/2: … CHALLENGE: Our mission stems from the estimate that $1 trillion in funds which are illegally earned, transferred or utilized are spirited across borders annually. Of this, $500 billion a year comes out of developing and transitional economies into western accounts, constituting the most damaging economic condition hurting the poor.  Continuer la lecture de « Global Financial Integrity GFI »

Linked with Win Without War.

StandUpCongress.org gives you an inside look into what’s happening on Iraq in the halls of Congress – from a complete listing of the current legislation on Iraq to messages from Members and Washington insiders on what they believe the strategy is for moving us forward and bringing an end to the war … (full text inside congress).

Homepage and latest news;
Take Action; Press; Video archive; Grassroots report;
Partners on Iraq; Afghanistan; Town Hall; Inside Congress;
Address: Win Without War, 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20005, USA;
Contact.

About: StandUpCongress.Org is a « one-stop-shop » for Americans seeking information and tools to move Congress to take a stand to end the war in Iraq and prevent an escalation of war into Iran.  Continuer la lecture de « Stand Up Congress.org »

Linked with Stand Up Congress.org.

Win Without War is a coalition of national organizations representing broad constituencies that aim to keep America safe. The coalition advocates that international cooperation and enforceable international law provide the greatest security for the United States and the world. WWW offers a mainstream, patriotic voice for engaging opinion makers, activating concerned citizens, and communicating effectively to the media … (mission 1/2).

Homepage and latest news;
Take action; Coalition members; News; Press; Donate:
Contact.

Mission 2/2: What We Support: We are patriotic Americans committed to a US foreign policy that embodies our nation’s highest ideals.   Continuer la lecture de « Win Without War »

of the Columbia University

The Global Challenge: Earth is at a critical crossroads. While revolutionary advances in science and technology have lifted humanity to new heights of prosperity and longevity in many parts of the world, hundreds of millions of people are vulnerable to the impacts of hazards and natural disasters, extreme poverty, infectious disease and a host of other challenges. At the same time, human activity, especially in the last 100 years, is threatening the health of the environment and potentially posing risks of unprecedented magnitude to our shared future. Today, approximately one in six people on the planet subsist on less than $1 a day. The world’s population is expected to increase to 9 billion people by 2050, further straining Earth’s resources and humanity’s ability to thrive. With a window of opportunity to head off the most severe impacts of these challenges, the Earth Institute, Columbia University, is working to help the world pave a path toward sustainability … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Research: News, Centers and Programs, Education; Earth Clinic; Get involved;
more Research: Hazards, Poverty, Water; Events; Press; Multimedia; Our blog; Newsletter;
Address: The Earth Institute, Columbia University, 405 Low Library, MC 4335, 535 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10027, USA;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … Taking a Bold Approach: The Earth Institute’s overarching goal is to help achieve sustainable development primarily by expanding the world’s understanding of Earth as one integrated system. We work toward this goal through scientific research, education and the practical application of research for solving real-world challenges.   Continuer la lecture de « Earth Institute »

green globe shows your organisation is serious about the environmental, social and economic performance of your organisation

• EC3 Global’s vision is to become the market leader in providing organisations with advice, research and products which protect and enhance the economic, environmental and social integrity of their businesses and communities.
• EC3 Global is dedicated to assisting businesses, governments and communities achieve a commitment to sustainability and responsible triple bottom line reporting. (Vision).

Homepage;
Sustainable objectives, impléement them, EC3; Products, programs; Resources;
Credentials; Partners; Advice; Community; FAQs; Newsletter;
Contact online.

About /Who is EC3). EC3 Global is an internationally recognised environmental advisory group which can provide your organisation with a pathway and comprehensive range of products and services to set, manage and achieve your sustainability targets. EC3 Global provides a wide range of pathways to sustainability including: … (full text who is EC3).   Continuer la lecture de « Green Globe – EC3 »

Sharing knowledge to build rich, sustainable lives – in many languages

• Appropedia is the site for collaborative solutions in sustainability, poverty reduction and international development. Appropedia helps us sustain our world. Learn more at our Mission page.
• The material here is free for your use. So far contributors have made 73,087 edits and uploaded 7,561 files. Search or browse our categories or all 16,516 pages.
• 10,000,000 Page Views: Appropedia has hit another important milestone – over 10 million page views. Thank you all for helping us reach that large number of real people, and for adding to our over 72 thousand edits so far. Coincidentally, the same day we hit 10 million, Lonny was representing Appropedia in a very fun radio interview on Media Squat (right before the notorious Yes Men) … (full text Welcome Page).

Vision and Mission;
History; Content; 3 People who make Appropedia possible; Our blog; Organizations;
This organization is a member of the Open Sustainability Network.
(Contact) /Talk.

About: Appropedia is the site for collaborative solutions in sustainability, poverty reduction and international development through the use of appropriate technology and the sharing of project information. It is a wiki, a type of website which allows anyone to add, remove, or edit content. Registration is encouraged but not required for contributors.   Continuer la lecture de « APPROPEDIA »

a movement to encourage schools and universities to use economics textbooks that engage honestly with the real world

Toxic textbooks helped cause the economic meltdown: The current economic meltdown is not the result of natural causes or human conspiracy, but because society at all levels became infected with false beliefs regarding the nature of economic reality. And the primary sources of this infection are the “neoclassical” or “mainstream” textbooks long used in introductory economics courses in universities throughout the world … (english Homepage 1/2 and links).

On the same homepage you’ll find many links as: essays, cartoons, comedy, news, community. Homepages also in spanish, in italian, and in german.

Facebook: What and where are the alternatives;
Facebook discussion;
Contact.

english Homepage 2/2 and links /Mass miseducation:    Continuer la lecture de « Toxic Textbooks.com »

Promoting a foreign policy based on cooperation, demilitarization and respect for human rights

• Promoting a U.S. foreign policy based on international cooperation, demilitarization and respect for basic human rights
• The Center for International Policy was founded in 1975, in the wake of the Vietnam War, by former diplomats and peace activists. This mix of those from inside the government and those from outside by choice has shaped both our methodology and our agenda … (about /Mission 1/2).

Homepage and Events, Jobs, Projects (links in right and left columns);
Publications; Press; Staff, board; Employment; Donation;
Our Programs: for CUBA, for Colombia, for Central America, for Asia;
Address: Center for International Policy, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact: phone (202) 232-3317, fax (202) 232-3440, e-mail.

About /Mission 2/2: … The Center has led or played a vital role in an impressive number of citizens’ initiatives.   Continuer la lecture de « Center for International Policy CIP »

a new world of citizen action, analysis and policy options

Linked with The Great Swine Flu Cover-Up.

• Trade and Economic Integration,
• Biodiversity and Sustainable Development,
• Immigration,
• Right to Know and Communications Rights,
• U.S.-Latin America Relations. (About /main issues).

english homepage; espanol homepage;
TransBorder Project site; BorderLines Blog; AmericasMexico Blog; Funders; In-dept; Subscribe;
Addresses (1 to 2): Americas Policy Program, Center for International Policy, 1717 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA;
Contacts.

About /who we are: This website is maintained by the Americas Policy Program.   Continuer la lecture de « Americas Policy Program »

connecting people with communities in need

The Global Volunteer Network GVN offers volunteer service opportunities in community projects throughout the world. We currently provide volunteer programs through our partner organizations in 21 countries. The network continues to expand with new programs currently being researched and assessed … (full text Homepage).

Programs; Foundation; Volunteer Feedback; FAQs;
News; Media; Newsletter;
Address: Global Volunteer Network Ltd, Level 2, 105 High Street, PO Box 30-968, Lower Hutt, New Zealand;
Contacts.

About /Our Vision: Our vision is to connect people with communities in need. We do this by supporting the work of local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers.   Continuer la lecture de « Global Volunteer Network GVN »

(en portugese)

Linked with Requests for Information: 24 August – 6 September 2009 / 1. LOOKING FOR REPORTS THAT CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE UNITED NATIONS.

The rise or return of democracies in the South (Africa, Asia and Latin America) has increased citizen expectations for the respect of fundamental human rights. Despite this, both violations and social insecurity persist. Many governments either lack the capacity or the will to secure rights for their citizens or, in the worst case, are in collusion with human rights violators … (background 1/2).

english Homepage;
Programs; News; Newsletter;
Address: Conectas Direitos Humanos, Rua Barão de Itapetininga, 93 – 5o andar, São Paulo – SP, CEP 01042-908 Brasil;
Contact.

Background 2/2: … Human rights organizations face a critical challenge to transform this reality by promoting public debate and action.   Continuer la lecture de « Conectas Direitos Humanos »

Linked with Black Mesa Indigenous Support, with Centre for World Indigenous Studies CWIS, with Amazon Alliance, with Survival International, with International Alliance of Inhabitants IAI, with Indigenous Global Intersections IGI, with Indigenous Portal.com, and with Indigenous Webs for Information.

IEN is a network of Indigenous Peoples empowering Indigenous Nations and communities towards sustainable livelihoods, demanding environmental justice and maintaining the Sacred Fire of our traditions.

Homepage and News/Videos;
Native Energy, Climate; Toxics, Health; Mining; Communities; Bioethics; Water, Links; Jobs; Donate;
Address: Bemidji Main Office, IEN Staff & Board, 6 th St NW / Bemidji Ave N, PO Box 485, Bemidji, MN 56619, USA;
Contacts.

About: Established in 1990 within the United States, IEN was formed by grassroots Indigenous peoples and individuals to address environmental and economic justice issues (EJ). Continuer la lecture de « Indigenous Environmental Network IEN »