International Links by Region and Country
East Asia and South 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 India 's hydroelectric utility containing specifics on the Indian subcontinent's hydro potential and current projects.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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