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International Links by Region and Country
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Algeria
Ministry of Energy and Mining
English and French
The ministry is responsible for regulating hydrocarbon drilling, mining, and seawater desalination.
Ministry of Regional Planning and the Environment
French only
This ministry is responsible for zoning and planning issues, as well as environmental regulations of all types.
Center for Research in Applied Economics for Development
French only
CREAD is a government-financed quasi-independent research center that focuses on a broad spectrum of development issues in Algeria, including Environment and Energy.
Benin
Ministry of Environmental Protection, Housing, and Urban Planning (MEHU)
English
French
MEHU is the environmental authority of the national government in the country of Benin.
International Circle for the Promotion of Creation (CIPCRE Benin)
French only
This is the site for the Benin branch of a Cameroon-based Christian NGO that focuses on issues of sustainable development and social justice.
Benin Development Gateway
French only
The Gateway is a World Bank-funded website devoted to the sharing of development information and experience between the private sector, civil society and government in Benin.
Alpha and Omega Environment
French only
NGO based in northern Benin, focused on issues of sustainable development and environmental education at the grassroots level.
Benin Green Party
English and French
This is the official website of the Green Party of Benin. Much of the site is still under construction.
Cameroon
Center for Environment and Development
French only
The Center for Environment and Development is a Yaoundé-based NGO focusing on a wide variety of environmental issues.
Cameroon Environmental Watch (CEW)
English and French
CEW is a Cameroon-based NGO and partner of the World Resources Institute focused primarily on forest issues within the country, but with a secondary focus on climate issues.
International Circle for the Promotion of Creation (CIPCRE)
English and French
CIPCRE is a Christian NGO based in Cameroon focused on issues of environment, human development and social justice.
Chad
Ministry of Agriculture
Telephone: (235) 52 65 66
Fax: (235) 52 51 19
E-mail: conacils@intnet.td
No website. Likely only French spoken.
Ministry of Mining and Energy
Telephone: (235) 51 83 06
Fax: (235) 52 75 60
E-mail: cons.mines@intnet.td
No website. Likely only French spoken.
EcoloTchad
French only
EcoloTchad is an NGO seeking to promote sustainable development ideals in Chad. Their main efforts include clean drinking water, ecotourism, and responsible development of oil resources.
International Circle for the Promotion of Creation (CIPCRE Tchad)
French only
This is the site for the Chad branch of a Cameroon-based Christian NGO focused on issues of sustainable development and social justice. The website is currently very limited, but contains contact information.
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Portal for Civil Society in the DRC
French only
This site provides news and links on a variety of civil society issues in the DRC, including environment, development and agriculture, among others.
Ethiopia
Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority
English
According to its site, the EPA "mission [is] to improve and enhance the health and quality of life of all Ethiopians and to promote sustainable social and economic development through the sound management and use of natural, human-made and cultural resources and the environment as a whole."
Ethiopian Institute for Agricultural Research
English
The EIAR is a government institute devoted to improving knowledge of and access to technological developments in agricultural machinery and processes in Ethiopia.
Akababi
English
Akababi is an online journal focused on environment and energy issues in Ethiopia. The site also has contact information for a number of Ethiopian environmental NGOs that do not have websites.
Gambia
National Environmental Agency of Gambia (NEA)
English
The NEA is responsible for carrying out the environmental policy of Gambia as outlined in the Gambia Environmental Action Plan.
Gunjar Environmental Protection and Development Group (GEPADG)
English
GEPADG is a Gambia-based NGO focused on creating long-term, sustainable solutions to poverty in the country by reversing the current destruction of forests, mangroves and coastal ecosystems.
Ghana
Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
English
The EPA is the primary environmental protection authority in the country of Ghana, and is responsible for promoting sound environmental stewardship.
Agricultural and Rural Development Association of Ghana (ARA)
English
ARA is a non-profit and non-governmental organization working to empower rural communities in Ghana to strive for sustainable development in terms of environmental integrity, social equality and economical growth.
Morocco
Ministry of Regional Planning, Water and the Environment
French only
The Ministry is responsible for all issues related to water, air, climate and pollution. It was recently reorganized to better integrate environmental regulation.
Environment, Development and Action in Maghreb (ENDA)
French only
ENDA is a Moroccan NGO concerned with the sustainable development, with particular emphasis on issues of desertification and rural development.
Portal for Moroccan Ecology
French and Arabic
A collection of articles and links written primarily by Moroccan expatriates in Europe about a variety of environment and development issues. Very much a left-leaning site.
Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
Ministry of Forestry and the Environment
Address: Immeuble de l'Agriculture, Face à Blanche Gomez, Brazzaville
Telephone: + 242 81 41 41
Fax: + 242 81 41 34
No website. Very likely only French spoken.
Namibia
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
English
Namibia’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism has undertaken
work on several programs such as climate change, cleaner production,
environmental resource management, and conservation of biodiversity.
Namibia Nature Foundation
English
The primary aims of the NNF is to promote sustainable development,
the conservation of biological diversity and natural ecosystems,
and the wise and ethical use of natural resources for the benefit
of all Namibians, both present and future.
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)
English
DRFN seeks to empower decision-makers at all levels through capacity
building, facilitation, knowledge generation and sharing in order
to promote sustainable development.
Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation
(IRDNC)
English
IRDNC is a field-based non-governmental organization and registered
trust, striving to improve the lives of rural people by diversifying
the socio-economy in Namibia’s communal areas to include
wildlife and other valuable natural resources.
NamPower
English
The national power utility of Namibia. Based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Somalia
Somali Environmental Protection and Anti-Desertification Organization
English
SEPADO works to combat desertification in Somalia, and to promote the use of renewable energy sources to combat deforestation for fuelwood and charcoal.
Horn of Africa Relief and Development Organization (Horn Relief)
English
Horn Relief is a local Somali NGO focused on education, women's rights and environmental issues. Recent projects include promotion of solar panel technology for remote villages and improvement of water infrastructure.
South Africa
South Africa Department of Minerals and Energy
English
South African Government site designed to provide information
on minerals and energy resources in South Africa. Details government’s
plans for energy efficiency, renewable energies, and plans for
energy distribution. Based in South Africa.
South African National Energy Association
English
SANEA is the South African member committee of the World Energy
Council. Its members include all segments of the energy community
– energy producers, energy users, energy associations, engineering
firms, and more. SANEA serves as a bridge for discussion and exchange
of information on all forms of energy. Based in South Africa.
South Africa Department Environmental Affairs and Tourism
English
The South African Department is guided by its mission to create
a prosperous and equitable society living in harmony with its
resources. As such it promotes the sustainable development and
conservation of natural resources, the sustainable tourism growth
and development, and the protection and improvement of environmental
quality and safety.
Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa
English
Founded in 1926, the Wildlife and Environment Society of SA is
South Africa's oldest and largest non-government membership-based
environmental organization. It aims to promote participation in
caring for the Earth.
Southern Africa Regional Poverty
Network (SARPN)
English
This is the Energy section of SARPN’s website. It features
documents regarding energy needs in places like East Africa and
Mozambique. Based in Hatfield, South Africa.
Environment and Development Action in the Third World
(ENDA-TM)
English
ENDA-TM is an international non-profit organization that collaborates
with grassroots groups in search of alternative development models
for third-world nations. It supports community development initiatives
in order to build basic infrastructure, develop rational models
of progress, and involve intellectuals and professionals in implementing
development models for the underprivileged. Its themes include
fighting poverty, assisting youths, and developing reliable, alternative
energy programs. Based in Dakar, Senegal.
ENERGIA-Africa
English
A regional network linking individuals and groups concerned with
energy, sustainable development, and gender. A subset of ENERGIA.
Based in Uganda.
Energy Research Centre
English
A research center based at the University of Cape Town whose mission
is to research energy. It is a multi-disciplinary center that
pursues excellence in technology, policy, and sustainable development
research, education, and capacity building programs. Provides
access to publications, research data and energy links. Based
in Cape Town, South Africa.
SouthSouthNorth
English
A network-based non-profit organization seeking to reduce global
greenhouse gas emissions and assist communities to adapt to the
adverse effects of climate change. Takes particular focus on poverty
reduction. Based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa
English
SESSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the use of renewable
energy and energy efficiency. Site includes information and product
details promoting solar, biomass, wind, and other sources of energy,
and provides extensive tips and facts on green building designs.
Based in Ferndale, South Africa.
SADC Industrial Energy Management Project
English
This is a project sponsored by the Canadian International Development
Agency that aims to improve the efficiency of energy use in Southern
Africa’s industries by training local industry in energy
management practices. Based in Zimbabwe.
KG Electric Solar Power Company
English
Specializes in the field of solar photovoltaic energy and wind
power. Provides a range of products: solar modules, batteries,
controllers, inverters, solar pumps, wind generators, and others.
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Solardome SA
English
An independent solar hot water system manufacturer that produces
solar collectors and cylinders, and installs them in any type
of residence. Provides extensive information on everything solar.
Based in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Solar Heat Exchangers
English
A designer, manufacturer and distributor of solar hot water systems.
Includes commercial and domestic products, along with pictures
of the products. Based in North Riding, South Africa.
AGAMA Energy
English
An organization providing green energy solutions for Africa. Site
explains green energy, and lists its numerous projects related
to its use in Africa. Also provides Do-It-Yourself instructions
to install solar power systems. Base in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Tunisia
Ministry for Environment and Sustainable Development
French
The Ministry is the apex body for all issues related to environmental quality and sustainable development in Tunisia. Arabic and English versions "under construction."
National Environmental Protection Agency (ANPE)
English, French and Arabic
ANPE is the country's chief environmental regulatory agency. It reports to the Ministry for Environment and Sustainable Development and is organized under the ministry. The website also provides a list of contact information for a variety of environmental NGOs, but none have websites.
