ASIA
Eastern and Southern Asia
Asia
Environment Congress for Asia and Pacific (ECO)
English
ECO ASIA consists of high-level government officials (including
ministers), experts from international organizations and private
organizations and environment researchers in the region, where
they can freely exchange viewpoints in their personal capacities.
The purpose of ECO ASIA is to promote long-term activities for
environmental protection by governments and relevant organizations
in Asia and the Pacific Region toward the realization of sustainable
development of the Region.
Small Island Developing States Network (SIDS)
English
A network through which 43 SIDS can connect to support the implementation
of sustainable development objectives of the Barbados Programme
of Action. Contains discussion forums, documents, event calendar,
and links. Based in New York City.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Department of Environment (DEO)
English
DOE's mission is to help secure a clean and healthy environment
for the benefit of present and future generations through the
fair and consistent application of
environmental rules and regulations, promoting awareness of environmental
issues and supporting sustainable action on critical environmental
problems.
Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre
English
Located in Dhaka, the Center provides data on rainfall, water
levels, and river situations. Inundation maps of Dhaka and Bangladesh
are currently being developed.
Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA)
English
BAPA is a common forum of citizens and organizations concerned
with the environment of Bangladesh and is acting as a pressure
group against any kind of environmental degradation. BAPA is trying
to create a broad-based citizen’s movement for protection
and betterment of environment in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Center for Advanced Studies (BCAS)
English
An independent non-governmental research organization, based
in Dhaka, with an active climate change program. It is also
the Secretariat for Climate Action Network- South Asia.
Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN)
English
BEN is collaborating with pro environment agencies in Bangladesh
to nurture a
broad social movement and adequately address environmental problems.
China
The State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
English
SEPA was established as a ministry in 1998 when the National Environmental
Protection Agency (NEPA) was upgraded from a sub-ministry to a
ministry and its name was changed. SEPA has a wide range of responsibilities
focusing on promoting cleaner production and pollution prevention.
The China Sustainable Energy Program (EF)
English
Chinese
EF was established in 1999 after a series of meetings and consultations
with scientists, policy-makers, business leaders, and analysts
in China and the United States. EF’s mission is to support
China's policy efforts to increase energy efficiency and renewable
energy. The program emphasizes both national policy and regional
implementation.
Chinese Ecosystem Research Network
English
Chinese
The Mission of CERN is to promote ecosystem conservation and
improvement, environmental quality enhancement and agricultural
development, and to advance the studies in ecology and related
inter-disciplines. Its mandate includes monitoring, research and
demonstration on typical ecosystems in China.
China New Energy Network (CNE)
English
CNE makes available latest market information about China and
other countries in the field of energy industry, collects relative
information about policy, regulations and plan, and provides information
in the fields of solar energy, wind energy, ocean energy, biomass
energy, hydrogen energy, geothermal energy and small hydropower.
Chinese Academy of Sciences – Guangzhou Institute
of Energy Conversion
English
Chinese
As a state-run institute in the field of clean energy engineering
science, the institute's strategic task is to R&D new and
renewable energy utilization technology, to find a solution to
environmental pollution and energy conservation associated with
conventional energy use, and to develop energy regeneration technology
for environmental pollution abatement process.
India
Indian Ministry of Environment & Forests
English
The principal activities undertaken by Indian Ministry of
Environment & Forests, consist of conservation & survey
of flora, fauna, forests and Wildlife, prevention & control
of pollution, afforestation & regeneration of degraded areas
and protection of environment, in the frame work of legislations.
Center for Science and Environment (CSE)
English
Founded in 1980, CSE is an independent, public interest organization,
which aims to increase public awareness on science, technology,
environment and development in India
Center for Environmental Education
English
CEE was established in 1984 with the primary objective to improve
public awareness and understanding of the environment with a view
to promoting the conservation and sustainable use of nature and
natural resources, leading to a better environment and a better
quality of life.
Indian Environmental Society
English
Indian Environmental Society (IES), a non-profit development
organization, has been promoting Environmental Improvement Initiatives
in India since 1972. IES is active in Environmental Education,
Biodiversity Conservation, Information Dissemination, Solid Waste
Management, Eco-Technology & Heritage Conservation.
The Energy and Resources Institute
English
TERI was formally established in 1974 with the purpose of tackling
and dealing with the immense and acute problems that mankind is
likely to be faced with in the years ahead on account of the gradual
depletion of the earth’s finite energy resources. Based
in New Delhi, India.
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation
English
The website of
Iran
Iran Climate Change Office
Farsi
English
This is the official home page of the Iran Climate Change Office, the best reference to climate change activity in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Below we have excerpted or adapted from this site descriptions of groups in Iran engaged in activity related to climate change. Some have web sites and others only phone and mail contact information.
Department of Environment
Farsi
English
The Department of Environment of Islamic Republic of Iran was established in 1971 with the objective of protecting the natural resources of the country and supervision of sustainable development.
The responsibilities of the Department of Environment include assembling the national environmental strategy, propagation of sustainable development, research on pollution sources and supervision on location of industrial units, environmental impact assessment of the country’s development plans, protection of rare flora and fauna species and protection of their habitats, and the wetlands.
National Committee for Sustainable Development
Farsi
English
In order to make policies and harmonize the projects related to economical developments and social progress, with the objectives of the Department of the Environment, and also the achievements of the Earth Summit (Rio 1992), the National Committee for Sustainable Development was established. The Committee is staffed by fully authorized members representing ministries of Housing and Urban Development, Industries and Mines, Jihad-e-Keshavarzi (Agriculture), Energy, Foreign Affairs, Science,Research and Technology, Petroleum, Management and Planning Organization, Department of the Environment and one of the members under supervision of the High Council of the Environment, the secretariat of which is based at the Department of the Environment.
NGOs in Iran
Green Front of Iran
Farsi
English
Green Front of IRAN (GFI) was established in 1989 by four medical students in Tehran. GFI considered public awareness on environmental issues as its first and primary goal and started several programs in that way.
Other programs pursued by GFI include family tours to nature, gatherings of Child and Nature, scientific seminars and forums, programs on international occasions like Earth Day or Environment Week and also tree plantation programs. GFI works as an intermediate institute to reflect the public objections on environmental problems to related state organizations like Municipalities, Department of Environment or the Organization of Forest and Rangelands. GFI believes in youth and has demonstrated as a real active and innovative organization by letting the youngsters take part in planning and decision making.
Tel: 021-874 15 86-7
Address: Azadegan Park, Resalat Highway, Tehran, Iran
Green Voice Society (Avaye Sabz)
Youth Nature Protectors Organization (Green Voice) has been founded in February 1996 by environmental engineering students of Azad University Tehran–North Branch). This NGO has been established to motivate research on environmental issues and public education for promotion of environmentally friendly culture among colleges and universities.
This society attempts to arrange seminars and meetings such as “Avaye Sabz” conferences and produce environmental achievement reports, mountain clean up projects and coordinating environmental safety workshops in collaboration with the Department of Environment.
Tel: +98-021-235 30 51
Fax: +98-021-204 23 80
P.O. Box: 16765-1797 (Tehran, Iran)
Email: ava_e_sabz@yahoo.com
Mountain Environment Protection Society
Mountain Environment Protection Society is an NGO which was founded in 1993. This society propagates sustainable mountain environment practices and “mountain management” projects among the public and policymakers. Their programs are cleaning the mountains, planting trees in the mountains, and development of a 5-year plan (2002-2007).
Address: Mountain Society, 2nd floor, NGO’s Center, No. 42 Hashemifar St., Khark St., Tehran, Iran
Green Relief Group
"Let’s struggle to build a green Iran"
A non-governmental student organization from Azad University in Kerman, which was founded in 1999. This group started its activity by convening seminars on environmental pollution and opening photo galleries.
Participating in the green ecosystem exhibitions; organizing the First Seminar on Kerman’s Natural Environment and its threats at Azad University; holding workshops for students at several levels; participating in the World Environment Day; and publishing newsletters are their activities.
Tel: +98-0341-224 229
Address: Bazargani_e_Tohid, 2nd floor, Khajoo Cr., Adjacent the Oil Company, Kerman, Iran
P.O. Box: 76135-1674
Green View Protectors Cooperative
This cooperative company is established with the objective of preserving the environment, propagating environmental friendly culture and job creation especially for women and youth.
This group serves as a means of social mobilization and provides services in the areas of waste reduction and recycling methods. This group also organizes “Gol Gasht,” an educational program to enhance their members’ environmental knowledge.
Tel, Fax: +98-021-809 62 49
Address: Gol Afshan Business Building, South Gol Afshan St., Eyvanak St., 6th Block, Shahrak_E_Ghods, Tehran, Iran
Green Desert Society (Reyhaneye Sabze Kavir)
Green Desert Society is an environmental NGO which was founded in 1998 in Semnan to promote an environment-friendly culture for integrating women and especially the youth in social activities to preserve the green nature.
Their main activities are convening classes on proper agricultural methods, participating in several seminars, associated with theatre groups on World Children’s day and organizing workshops in elementary schools in Semnan.
Tel: +98-0231-332 73 51
Address:Reyhane Sabze Kavir Office, Women’s Cultural and Social Society, across from the City Hall, Ostad Motahari St., Semnan, Iran
Zirakzadeh Science Foundation
English
Zirakzadeh Science Foundation is a non-governmental and non-profit organization founded in 1993 by the late Ahmad Zirakzadeh, a respected figure in the recent history of Iran.
The foundation is managed by a director under supervision of a board of trustees. The Foundation's goal is to create centers for the propagation of science and technology to children, young adults and all those interested in the sciences. The Foundation seeks to provide opportunities for hands-on experience and first-hand observation of scientific principals and technological advances.
In order to better conduct its educational mission, the Foundation hopes to create a permanent science museum similar to those located in the world's major cities.
Tel: 021-878 92 70
Address: No. 112 Vanak St., Apartment 304, Tehran, Iran Postal Code 19919
Women’s Society Against Air Pollution
This society cooperates with other active NGOs in gathering information about environmental pollution and convening seminars and conferences. Also by producing educational films, posters and several catalogues, this group attempts to improve public awareness on environmental challenges.
Tel: +98-21-204 52 66
Address: No. 11, Second Alley, Sepahbod Gharani St., further up the Mahmoodie, the end of Valieasr St., Tehran, Iran
For more information about environmental NGOs and the civil society in the Islamic Republic of Iran, you can contact the Public Participation Office at the Department of Environment.
Tel: +98-21-880 22 05
Address: No. 187 Nejatolahi St., Tehran, Iran P.O. Box 5181, Postal Code 15875 Or you can view their site: www.irandoe.org
Japan
Japanese Ministry of the Environment
English
Japanese
The official Japanese government site on the environment reports
on public policies and publications and provides a host of information
on key topics such as climate change, ozone depletion, acid deposition,
and alien species.
Asia-Pacific Environmental Innovation Strategy Project
(APEIS)
English
Japanese
APAIS seeks to develop and promote practical, science-based
tools and policy options for enhancing environmental innovation,
and thus sustainable development, in the region.
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
English
Japanese
The official website of the government of Japan features news
and government documents on natural resources and energy in the
region.
The Institute of Energy Economics
English
Japanese
IEEJ’s mission is to carry on research activities
specialized in the area of energy from the viewpoint of the
national economy to contribute to sound development of the
Japanese energy-supplying and energy-consuming industries and
to improve people's life in the country by objectively analyzing
energy problems and providing basic data, information and reports
necessary for the formulation of policies.
The Energy Conservation Center (ECCJ)
English
Japanese
Headquartered in Tokyo, ECCJ contributes to promoting the efficient
use of energy, the protection of the global climate and sustainable
development through activities in the industry, residential,
commercial, and transportation sectors.
Korea
The Ministry of Environment
English
Korean
The Ministry of Environment is the primary government agency
responsible for the overall protection of Korea’s environment.
Korea Environment Institute
English
Korean
Established in 1992, KEI is the government-funded, Korea’s
leading environmental research institute. Main activities are
research and development of environmental policies and technology,
professional assessment of environmental impact statements, contribution
to the prevention and resolution of environmental problems.
Korea Energy Management Corporation (KEMCO)
English
Korean
From technical consultation to financial support, KEMCO is
one of few leading organizations in non-Annex countries under
the UNFCCC that have systematic energy management programs for
GHG reduction.
Center for Climate Change Mitigation Projects (CCCMP)
English
Korean
CCCMP was established in order to enhance national efforts
to address the rising level of greenhouse gas emissions in 1999
by KEMCO and is responsible for GHG Reduction Initiative.
Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA)
English
Korean
As a government administrative organization, KMA is responsible
for improving public welfare through the prevention and mitigation
of meteorological disasters, as well as the provision of meteorological
support in industrial activities.
The Meteorological Research Institute (METRI)
English
Korean
METRI was established in 1978 as a national research institute
for the purpose of the development of prediction skills and surveying
and analyzing of the characteristics of the atmosphere, climate,
marine meteorology and earthquake. The objectives of METRI are
to advance the atmospheric sciences, with particular emphasis
on the weather analysis and prediction for the public.
The Climate Research Laboratory
English
Korean
The Climate Research Laboratory places special emphasis on
studies of unusual variations in weather and climate, the physical
process of climate and its changes, and understanding and predicting
the climate and its changes through using numerical models.
Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI)
English
Korean
The KEEI was established in 1986 as a government-affiliated
research institute in order to contribute to the national energy
policy-making by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy
information and issues. It focuses on activities such as forecasting
demand and supply of energy, research on the structural reform
and corporate strategies of energy industries and policy research
for addressing climate change.
The Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI)
English
Korean
Since it was established in 1973, Korea's only comprehensive
ocean research institute, KORDI has been engaged in various R&D
activities of ocean science and technology contributing development
of ocean-related national policies and advancing ocean development
to the next level.
The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
English
Korean
NIER has been playing a major role in environmental research
and development to mitigate environmental concerns since 1978.
Its research fields are environmental risk, air quality, water
quality, environmental training biodiversity, etc.
The APEC Climate Center (APCC)
English
APCC offers skillful real-time climate predictions, facilitating
the sharing of costly climate data and information among APEC
member economies, enhancing the capacity building in climate prediction
and its application.
The Korean Federation for Environmental Movement
English
Korean
Founded in 1993, KFEM is the biggest environmental NGO in Korea,
with its 85,000 members and 47 local branches working on various
types of environmental issues. Acting as an information-clearing
house, it collects, studies and disseminates information on global
trends to the Korean society and to NGOs throughout the region.
Green Korea
English
Korean
Green Korea is a civic organization working to protect ecosystems
and to promote public awareness in order to harmonize people with
nature. It works to halt destructive development projects on the
Korean peninsula and to protect forests and wildlife.
Maldives
Ministry of Home Affairs, Housing and Environment (MHAHE)
English
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Housing and Environment is responsible for the environmental affairs of the country. Created in 1984 by the government, the agency seeks to protect and preserve the environment of the Maldives and ensure sustainable management of its resources for the collective benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources (MOFAMR)
English
The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources has the overall mandate to ensure sustainable management and conservation of the natural agricultural and marine resources of the nation in order to secure a better socio-economic standard and future for the Maldivian people.
Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology (MCST)
English
The Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology was established in 1998 for the purpose of developing and strengthening the country's science and technology infrastructure and to improve economic productivity, personal health and environmental quality. An initiative of the science and technology sector is to explore the applicability of energy producing sources that are suitable to the Maldivian environment and to expedite projects to introduce such resources.
Environment Research Centre (ERC)
English
The Environment Research Centre carries out research relating to the environment and makes available relevant data for environmental policy, planning, and regulation. The government established the Environment Research Unit in 1990, and in 1998 the unit was upgraded to a centre.
Marine Research Centre (MRC)
English
The Marine Research Centre was founded in 1984 and is the research arm of the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources. It is a semi-autonomous government institution undertaking research on living marine resources and to provides scientific advice to the government and industry on sustainable marine resource management and the state of the marine environment.
Bluepeace
English
Bluepeace is an NGO founded in 1989 to protect the environment through environmental education and training, to increase awareness, understanding and knowledge of the people of Maldives about global environment, and to build environmental monitoring and management skills in the Maldives. Bluepeace wishes to collaborate with all parties interested to protect the Maldivian and global environment.
Nepal
Centre for Rural Technology
English
CRT/N is a non-government organization seeking to develop and
promote effective rural technologies to meet the needs of local
communities in Nepal. It is undergoing a number of projects towards
implementing sustainable energy initiatives, including improved
cookstoves and solar power. Based in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu,
Nepal.
Sri Lanka
South Asia Co-operative Environment Program (SACEP)
English
The Mission of SACEP is to promote regional co-operation in
South Asia in the field of environment, both natural and human
in the context of sustainable development and on issues of economic
and social development.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
English
Based within the Sri Lankan Ministry of Economic Reforms, Science and Technology, NSF initiates, facilitates and supports basic and applied scientific research by universities, science and technology institutions and scientists.
Atomic Energy Authority of Sri Lanka (AEA)
English
As statutory board under the Ministry of Science and Technology
AEA’s mission is to utilize nuclear technology to its maximum
potential with reference to quality and quantity in a cost effective
manner, for socio-economic development of the country.
Thailand
Ministry of Energy Thailand (MOEN)
English
Thai
MOEN is dedicated to promoting the stability of the country’s
energy supply, advancing renewable energy sources and push forth
Thailand as a leader in energy conservation.
Asian Society for Environmental Protection
English
ASEP is an international non-profit association composed of professionals
and institutions committed to the pursuit of sound environmental
management and protection towards achieving sustainable development
in the Asian Region.
Thailand Environment Institute (TEI)
English
Thai
TEI is a non-profit, non-governmental organization focusing on
environmental issues and the conservation of natural resources
in Thailand. The institute works closely with the private sector,
government, local communities, other civil society partners, academia
and international organizations, to formulate environmental directives
and link policy with action to encourage meaningful environmental
progress in Thailand.
Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency
(DEDE)
English
Thai
The DEDE’s mission is to support and promote energy efficiency
and develop options of integrated energy uses to further the country’s
development and better the living standard of Thai people.
