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International Links by Region and Country
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Europe
Climate Alliance of European Cities
German
English
Activities of the European Union: Environment
Activities of the European Union: Energy
European
Union Environment Directorates-General
The Environment
DG’s main role is to initiate and define
new environmental legislation and to ensure that measures, which
have been agreed, are actually put into practice in the Member
States.
European
Union Transport and Energy Directorates-General
The Transport and Energy DG is responsible for developing
and carrying out European policies in the fields of transport
and energy. Its mission is to ensure that energy and transport
policies are designed for the benefit of all sectors of the society,
businesses, cities, rural areas and above all of citizens.
European Environment Agency (EEA)
English
Site maintained
in 23 other language
European Wind Energy Association
English
The European Wind Energy Association is a group of member companies
seeking to educate the public about wind energy and coordinate
projects to develop wind energy in the European Union.
Albania
Ministria e Mjedisit
Albanian Ministry of the Environment
Albanian
Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Consumer Protection
English/Albanian
The website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Consumer protection contains information on the ministry, rural development policies, projects, and obligations of Albania.
Committee of Environmental Protection (CEP)
TEL: + 355 42 65229;
FAX: + 355 42 65229;
Committee of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Health and Environment Protection,
Bajram Curri Street, Tirana, Albania
Albania-EU Energy Efficiency Centre (EEC)
English
The Albania-EU Energy Efficiency Centre was established in 1995. It promotes the use of renewable energy sources and collaborates with other countries to promote and improve the energy efficiency of the Albanian economy and to protect the environment. EEC provides the technical and other expertise to make this possible. The EEC has become a self-financed organization through providing services in the field of the rational energy use, renewable energies, and its involvement in various programs and activities with the support of the Albanian Government and European Commission.
The Global Environment Facility/ Small Grants Program Albania (GEF/SGP)
English/Albanian
The Global Environment Facility/Small Grants Program embodies the very essence of sustainable development. SGP demonstrates that community action can maintain the fine balance between human needs and environmental imperatives. The GEF Small Grants Program is a corporate program of the GEF, implemented by UNDP and executed by UNOPS. Albania joined the SGP as a participating country in 1996. The long-term goal of the GEF/SGP program in Albania is to contribute to achieving global environmental benefits through community-level action to conserve biodiversity, protect international waters, and reduce the likelihood of adverse climate change.
Institute of Hydrometeorology (HMI)
English
The Hydrometeorological Institute was founded in 1962 under the Academy of Sciences of Albania. It is a research institute responsible for the collection, processing and analysis of all meteorological and hydrological data. Its tasks include reports and studies in the field of meteorology, hydrology, and the environment. The HMI provides hydrometeorological information and studies to the governmental and public administration, the weather sensitive branches of economy, and society.
Organic Agriculture Association (OAA)
English
The Organic Agriculture Association promotes organic agricultural principles and practices for sustainable rural development in Albania. Established in 1997, OAA promotes these principles, ideas, and advantages of sustainable agriculture through publications, media, training, workshops, etc. It advises individual businesses and groups of farmers for producing, processing, and marketing organically produced products and assists the government and other institutions in forming legislature, agriculture policies, and in the development of the rural areas based on the principles and practices of sustainable development. The Organic Agriculture Association has been a member of IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement) since December 1998.
Sustainable Economic Development Agency (SEDA)
English
The Sustainable Economic Development Agency is an NGO that enhances the capacity of local authorities and the community to participate in the sustainable development process. SEDA improves and builds public & private partnership at the international, national and local level.
Environmental Center for Development, Education and Networking (EDEN)
Albanian
English
The Environmental Center for Development, Education and Networking was created 2003 as a non-governmental and non-profitable organization. EDEN is an Albanian Environmental Center which aims to contribute in the development of a sustainable and healthy environment.
Association for "Development of Environmental Policies - G&G Group
Albanian
English
The Association for "Development of Environmental Policies - G&G group" provides services in the categories of environment, geosciences, tourism, and energy. The objectives are to protect the environment, improve knowledge of the natural and environmental infrastructure, and support adjustment to the community environmental standards. The association protects the land and water resources and particular attention is given to the interventions that will favor an integrated approach to the resolution of the environmental problems and the treatment of municipal waste.
Qendra e Komunikimit Elektronik (QKE)
Albanian
QKE-AL produces a newspaper and electronic newsletter for information exchange on activities and news provided by environmental NGOs. The name of the newspaper is Eko-Lëvizja (Green Movement) and the goal of the newspaper is to increase the awareness of the public concerning environmental facts and to provide more transparency in journalism. It aims to make available a forum for the voices of NGOs in protecting the environment, strengthening environmental policy, and promoting sustainable development of the country. Eko-Lëvizja is distributed by mail throughout Albania to NGOs, ministries, institutions, organizations, universities, and schools.
Austria
Klimabündnis Österreich (Climate Alliance
Austria)
German
(German only)
The Climate Alliance Austria, concerned with sustaining the
earth’s atmosphere, is part of the larger Climate Alliance
of European Cities with Indigenous Rainforest Peoples. The Alliance
specifically aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2010,
abdicate the use of tropical timber, and support sustainable development
in Amazonia.
Austrian Energy Agency
English
German
The Austrian Energy Agency is a non-profit energy research and
policy institution that "promotes the rational use of energy
and stimulation of renewable energy sources and of innovative
technologies" since 1977
The Austrian Climate Portal (ACCC)
English
German
ACCC focuses on international and Austrian climate research and
policy and provides information and documents on emissions trading,
climate change, etc. ACCC works in cooperation with the Austrian
Ministry of Life and the Austrian Federal Environmental Agency.
Bundesanstalt für Agrarwirtschaft (Federal Institute
for Agricultural Ecomonics)
English
German
Established in 1960, the Federal Institute for Agricultural Economics
is a research institution for economics and social science focusing
on activities such as empirical analysis in the field of agricultural
economics as well as the development and provision of methodology
and data processing software for agricultural research.
Global 2000
German
Global 2000 is a progressive private Austrian environmental protection
agency and member of Friends of the Earth that exposes environmental
scandals and aims to exert pressure on industry and politics.
Topics of interest to Global 2000 include nuclear energy, climate
change, pesticides, and agriculture.
German
klima:aktiv
German
klima:aktiv is an initiative on climate protection launched in
partnership with the Austrian Energy Agency and the Austrian Ministry
of Life. The programs implemented through the initiative mainly
focus on reducing CO2 emissions and curbing the use of renewable
energy sources such as solar power.
Nachhaltigkeit- Sustainability
German
Sustainability is an initiative of the Austrian Ministry of Life,
which focuses on sustainability and the linkages between social,
economic, and ecological concerns. Through its website, the initiative
provides interested citizens with information on sustainability
and news on current sustainable developments in Austria.
Belgium
Federal Public Service Economy, SMEs, Self Employed and Energy Department
English (Limited)
French
This is a governmental energy site which provides information on various energy types, Belgium energy policies, climate change, and includes statistics on Belgium’s energy use.
Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment Department
Netherlands, French, German, English
This site has general information and news in the environmental arena in Belgium and Europe, including what is currently being done to combat environmental problems.
Energy in the Wallonne Region
French
German (Limited)
This site is an initiative of the Division de l'Énergie de la Direction Générale des Technologies, de la Recherche et de l'Énergie (DGTRE) du Ministère de la Région wallonne. It is an interactive informational site on energy in Wallonne for the public, as well as companies.
Ecolo
French Only
This is the homepage for the political party ecolo, Belgium’s green party, which focuses on energy and the environment, a dynamic social system, and democracy.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry
Alekse Šantica bb
Mostar
Phone: ++387 36 513-800
Fax: ++387 36 580-015
e-mail: fmeri-mo@bih.net.ba
Federal Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment
English
The Federal Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment focuses on the areas of socio-economic developments, nature and biodiversity, urban environment, soil degradation, climate change, acidification, chemicals, water, waste, and the marine and coastal environment
Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Alipašina 41 Sarajevo
Telephone: +387 33 201 406
Fax: +387 33 201 602
The Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism performs administrative, expert, and other tasks falling under the Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina related to: ecological monitoring and control of air, water and soil protection, drafting environmental strategy and policy for air, water and soil quality standards, and drafting of development strategies and policies in the area of tourism. The ministry also monitors of tourist flows and trends in the local and international markets; directing the long-term development of tourism with the economic system and other tasks set out by legislation.
Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry
Bosnian
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water-Management and Forestry executes administrative, professional, and other tasks set out by the laws related to the competence of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the field of agriculture, water-management, forestry and veterinary.
Federal Ministry of Transport and Communications
Brace Fejica bb
Mostar
Phone: ++387 36 550-025
Fax: ++387 36 550-024
The Federal Ministry of Transport and Communications executes administrative, professional, and other tasks as set out by the laws falling under the Federation in the areas of inspection, supervision, transportation, communication, and safety of the public roads, railway, air, maritime, river, lake, pipeline, and flight control.
Hydro-Engineering Institute (HEIS)
Bosnian
English
Research by the Hydro-Engineering Institute is mostly focused on solving various hydro-engineering and environmental problems for the needs of clients such as public water management companies, public utilities and other companies, ministries, municipalities, and successful private companies/industries. Different tasks from environment, water, and hydro-engineering that require planning, design, on-site and laboratory research and/or training are successfully solved.
Center for Environmentally Sustainable Development (CESD)
Bosnian
English
The Center for Environmentally Sustainable Development in an NGO that contributes to environmental sustainable development in Bosnia and Herzegovina through awareness activities, human resources development, and education. One aspect of CESD's work is developing the programs for involvement of local communities in different environmental problems and their regional cooperation. Particular emphasis has been given to building bridges between the industry, government, and scientific community. CESD encourages companies to adopt business practices and technologies which will help achieve effective reduction of waste flows and emissions generated in production processes.
Bulgaria
Ministry of Environment and Water
English
Bulgarian
The mission of the Ministry of Environment and Water
is to preserve the natural heritage of Bulgaria and to ensure
a healthy environment for the population.
Movement for Green Bulgaria (MGB)
English
Bulgarian
MGB is a non-governmental, environment protection organization
established in 2004 by Bulgarian scientists, public figures,
intellectuals and students. Among the working priorities of
the MGB are industrial pollutions, waters, sewerage and water
treatment stations, urban pollutions, waste landfills, treatment
of waste, re- cultivation, eco-information and eco-education,
eco-tourism, etc.
Centre for Environmental Information and Education
English
Bulgarian
The Centre for Environmental Information and Education was
established in 1994 with the mission to increase information
access, raise awareness and provide education and training to
citizens, volunteers and members of NGOs and institutions in
Bulgaria on environmental subjects. The Center further encourages
the efficient use of natural resources and the sustainable development
at the local, national and regional level.
TIME Foundation
English
Bulgarian
Time (This Is My Environment) Foundation, located in Sofia,
Bulgaria, promotes sustainable development, efficient management
of natural resources, and environmental protection through institutional
strengthening, consultancy aid, training workshops, fund-raising
for environmental projects, and the facilitation of information
exchanges between all levels of government, NGOs, private and
state run companies, academia, and the general public, in order
to foster democratic decision-making.
Greener Bourgas Foundation
English
Bulgarian
Greener Bourgas Foundation, a non-government, not-for-profit
organization, is dedicated to promoting and supporting environmental
protection, nature conservation and sustainable development implementation
on a local, national and international scale.
Borrowed Nature Association (BN)
English
Bulgarian
BN, a Bulgarian NGO, focuses amongst others on raising awareness
of environmental and human development problems, developing a
new value system based on the principles of sustainable development,
and promoting the efficient use of material resources and energy.
Croatia
Croatian Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction
Croatian
English
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management
Croatian
English
Croatian Environment Agency (CEA)
Croatian
English
The Croatian Environment Agency is an independent public institution established by the government of the Republic of Croatia to collect, integrate, and process environmental data to set up an information system from the numerous databases on the state and quality of sea, air, water, soil, landscape diversity, waste, impact of traffic, economic activities and tourism. The information system will provide timely and accurate information for scientists, students, and decision-makers dealing not only with environmental policy and planning of environmental protection measures, but also to be used for making strategic, developmental, and investment decisions in the other sectors of transportation, economy, agriculture, and tourism, that have a significant impact on the environment.
Association for Nature, Environment and Sustainable Development (SUNCE)
English
The Association for Nature, Environment and Sustainable Development is an NGO founded in 1998 and is the biggest environmental association in the Dalmatia region. It intends to play an active role in the decision making processes and projects related to environmental protection and nature preservation at the regional, national and international level. The main goals of SUNCE are conservation of nature, protection of the environment as a basic societal value, and management of natural resources through implementation of sustainable development. SUNCE plans to establish itself as a valuable and relevant partner within the public, government, and scientific institutions.
The Green Action
Croatian/English
The Green Action is an NGO actively involved in environmental protection and promotion of sustainable development. Their volunteers participate in projects, campaigns, and direct actions aimed to improve the quality of life and encourage the public to participate in decision-making in the environmental field. They are a member of the NGO network-Friends of the Earth and a partner of the WWF in Croatia.
The Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries Croatian
English
The Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries is a scientific institution established for the investigation of the sea. The scientific activity conducted encompasses virtually all aspects concerned with sea exploration: physical, chemical, geological, biological and fisheries. Their over 1700 publications have included expedition reports, hydrographic studies, dynamic properties of the marine eco-system, description of flora and fauna, ecological research, fisheries research, advancements in fishing and artificial breeding (in relation to the Adriatic and Mediterranean, including coastal and open seas), as well as man's impact on the sea.
Zelena Istra
Croatian
English
The NGO Zelena Istra (Green Istria) was established in 1995 to promote the protection of nature, sustainable development in Istria, the protection of animals and animal rights, raise public awareness of environmental issues and problems, and encourage citizens to take an active role in the process of decision making in environmental matters.
Dolphin Dream Society
Croatian and English
The Dolphin Dream Society was established as a non-profit NGO directed towards the development of ecological and ethical awareness as well as positive and proactive action in the protection of the national heritage of the Adriatic Sea, coastal area, and islands. Their educational modules, eco communication programs, projects and campaigns promote the linking of the populations of Adriatic Croatia and inland Croatia in matters of environmental protection and sustainable development. They strive to link all of us who feel that for a viable future tomorrow, we ourselves have to make a personal effort.
Odraz
Croatian
English
Odraz is a non profit organization gathering professionals from various fields who design and apply a sustainable development concept for the local communities benefit. Odraz's mission is to motivate and strengthen initiatives in local communities through partnership in order to develop practical and appropriate ways for improving the local economy and environment.
Ministry of the Environment
English
Czech
SEVEn The Energy Efficiency Center
English
Czech
SEVEn was established in 1990 as a non-profit consultancy company.
Its mission is to protect the environment and support economic
development by encouraging the more efficient use of energy.”
Agentura GAIA
English
Czech
(Site mainly maintainted in Czech)
Agentura GAIA is dedicated to seeking ways to cultivate new attitudes
toward the environment among people. It does so through the GAIA
newsletter, the hosting of lectures as well as the implementation
of projects such as tree planting and park restoration in school
areas.
Centre for Innovation and Development (CIR)
English
Czech
CIR is a Czech non-governmental organization, whose main activities
are oriented towards pollution prevention, waste management, environmental
technologies, product and service innovations, environmental education
and management systems.
Children of the Earth (Deti Zeme)
English
German
Czech
As a non-governmental environmental
organization, Deti Zeme is committed to protect the environment
and strengthen ties between man and the environment. While Deti
Zeme focuses mainly on regional and local environmental problems,
the organization also tackles transnational issues such as protecting
birds and supporting environmentally sustainable means of transportation.
Denmark
Ministry of the Environment
English
Danish
The Ministry of the Environment is in charge of administrative and research tasks in the area of environmental protection and planning. Links to environmental news in and pertaining to Denmark, a monthly newsletter from the Department, links to other Danish Ministry and Agency websites.
Danish Environmental Protection Agency
English
Danish
Link to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency spheres of activity are concentrated on preventing and combating water, soil and air pollution. The Agency belongs under the Danish Ministry of the Environment. Statistics on Danish greenhouse gas emissions, Danish Climate Policy, National plan for allocating CO2 emissions, and climate-related news section.
National Environmental Research Institute (NERI)
English
Danish
The Danish National Environmental Research Institute (NERI) is an independent research institute under the Danish Ministry of the Environment. NERI undertakes scientific consultancy work, monitoring of nature and the environment as well as applied and strategic research. NERI’s task is to establish a scientific foundation for environmental policy decisions. Site contains links to some research studies, climate change news, and information concerning on-going climate and environmental projects in Denmark.
Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland
English
Extensive database of projects and research papers covering a wide-array of topics relevant to Denmark and Greenland’s geology and geography. Also has links to GEUS newsletters past and present.
Ministry of the Environment Environmental Newsletter
English
Link to the Danish Environment Newsletter put out monthly by the Ministry of Environment.
Forest and Nature Agency
English
Danish
Link to Danish Forest and Nature Agency site. News and reports on various issues surrounding deforestation and general environmental concerns in Denmark.
NOAH- Denmark Friends of the Earth
English
Danish
Link to NOAH website, an NPO in Denmark NOAH aiming to protect the environment by actively preventing environmental damage as well as fighting its root causes and pointing out alternatives. NOAH works with environmental policy and promotes environmental education and awareness on changes in life-style necessary to save the environment.
Waste Centre Denmark
English
Danish
Link to Waste Center Denmark, site aims to provide access to essential information on waste in Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The portal gives the users the possibility of easily finding essential information for each country as well as links to national websites for further information.
Confederation of Danish Industries
English
Danish
Link to the Danish Industry (DI) website. DI is the voice of the Confederation of Danish Industries. DI aims to provide the best working conditions for Danish industry in order to improve a competitive edge; a private organization currently funded, owned and managed entirely by 6,600 companies within manufacturing and service industry. Of particular interest is the DI position on climate change (see link on site).
Finland
Ministry of the Environment
English
Finnish
The Ministry formulates environmental policies, carries out strategic planning and makes decisions in its own sphere of interest. It is also responsible for preparing legislation and drawing up its own budget, and for result management and setting binding standards. Site contains speeches by government ministers, press releases, government programs, and a useful outline of subdivisions within the Finnish Ministry of the Environment.
Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)
English
Finnish
The Finnish Environment Institute (also known as SYKE, after the Institute's Finnish acronym) is both a research institute, and a centre for environmental expertise. SYKE's research focuses on changes in the environment, and seeks ways to control these changes. Contains links to previous and ongoing research in Finland and within the European Union (EU). Project results available online include: research on global change, Baltic Sea protection, the Programme for Environmental Policy, and Remote Sensing research, among others.
Finnish Regional Environment Centers
English
Finnish
Finland’s 13 Regional Environment Centres answer to the Ministry of Environment and deal with issues related to environmental protection, construction and land use planning, nature conservation, the management of cultural landscapes, and the management and use of water resources, in their respective regions.
Finnish Environmental Permit Authorities
English
Finnish
Finland’s three regional environmental permit authorities issue environmental permits for activities with significant environmental impacts, for activities covered by the Water Act, and for activities where the regional environment centre is directly involved, or has provided significant backing. The environmental permit authorities also deal with most major compensation claims related to water pollution.
Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
English
Finnish
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry steers the policy on sustainable use of natural resources. Site contains news on environmental and natural resources topics, links to government publications, and recent legislation in the aforementioned areas.
Finnish Climate Change Communications Programme
English
Finnish
Link to the Finnish Ministry of Trade and Industry’s Climate Change Communications Programme. The aim of the Climate Change Communications Programme is to explain the issue of climate change to the Finnish people, to help them understand how they can make an impact themselves and to motivate them to take action. The Programme was launched following a parliamentary initiative in the autumn of 2002 as part of the implementation of Finland’s National Climate Strategy. Contains some fascinating information on how individuals can combat and mitigate climate change and global warming.
National Climate and Energy Strategy
English
Finnish
Link to the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s policy to curb greenhouse gas emissions in Finland in line with the stipulations of the Kyoto Protocol. Contains a useful link of an outline of Finland’s plan to cut emissions in coming years, and a history of how the Strategy came about.
Finnish Meteorological Institute: Research on Climate Change
English
Finnish
Contains links to research undertaken by the Institute on future climate scenarios and greenhouse gas balance studies.
Ilmasto.org
Finnish
A comprehensive web site about climate change in Finnish maintained by several Finnish environmental NGOs. The site covers climate change from scientific facts to politics, publishes news and columns and also includes material about climate change helpful in education. You can also test your climate knowledge.
Ilmasto.org/imastopeli
Finnish
A challenging game that introduces a Mario Bros. - like quest to save our climate. During the way you discover more facts and information about climate change. The game is a common project of several Finnish environmental NGOs.
www.seppo.net
Finnish
The Site of one of the best environmental cartoonists in any land, Seppo Leinonen, who often addresses climate change issues. Some of the posted cartoons have English text versions available by clicking on.
France
France’s Government Portal Website
French [1] [2]
English (limited) [1] [2]
These sites have recent news articles and projects on energy and the environment showing what the government is involved with. There are also links to related government websites.
Ministère de l’écologie et du développement durable
Ministry of ecology and sustainable development
French Only (as of 6/12/06)
This is the environmental ministry’s website which includes official reports and studies. The ministry is in charge of Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Water and Aquatic Environments, Biodiversity and the Countryside, Pollution, and Environmental Risks.
Institut Francais de l’environment ( ifen )
French Institute of the environment
French Only
Ifen is an agency associated with the Sustainable Development and Ecology Ministry. It performs studies by collecting and statistically analyzing data on environmental risks - both man-made and natural.
Administration éco-responsible
Environmentally Responsible Administration
French Only
This is a state sponsored website to publicize information on eco-responsibility. It has official government reports, as well as those from the UN. Includes guides for companies, organizations, and people to live in an eco-friendly manner.
Mission Interministérielle de l’Effet de Serre (MIES)
Inter-Ministry Mission on the greenhouse effect
French Only
MIES was created in 1993 to create and organize national action against climate change. It also prepares France’s position on International Treaties regarding Climate Change.
Institute du développement durable et des relations internationals ( iDDRi )
Institute of sustainable development and international relations
French Only
This organization was created in 2001 to bring together governments, organizations, the scientific community, and companies. It gathers knowledge, particularly on international sustainable development, and attempts to inform the public and key decision makers, corporate and governmental, of the scientific foundation of issues.
Entreprises pour l’Environnement (EPE)
Enterprises for the environment
French and English
EPE “is a coalition of forty leading companies operating in France united by a commitment to the environment and to sustainable development.” It believes that business must work towards sustainable development. The EPE tries to “develop effective approaches of environmental problems” and share them with its members. It also tries to open dialogue between the public, government, NGO’s, and trade unions.
Centre d'Information sur l'Energie et L'Environnement (ciele)
French
This is an association to protect the environment and support renewable energy and energy efficiency. This site includes information on renewable energy, especially with regard to France and individual provinces. There is also a forum for local talk on renewable energy issues.
Georgia
Green Earth (GE)
English
GE is involved in research, education, consulting and project implementation activities. GE implemented a regional project “Use of Solar Energy at the Heat Water Supply”; organized a conference and published papers on Environment and Energy. GE is a member of International Engineering Association and International Solar Energy Society (ISES).
Energy Efficiency Centre (EEC)
English
EEC is a non-governmental organization, which is working on ensuring the responsible use of natural resources. The main goal of EEC is improving of energy efficiency in Georgia. EEC is implementing a Georgian Rural Energy Program and works on the Cleaner Production Strategy.
Climate Change Administration
English
Climate Change Administration prepares National communications to the UNFCCC, carries out a greenhouse gas (GHG) National inventory program; works on the implementation of the National Climate Change Program and Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) process in the country.
Department of Atmospheric Air Protection
Georgian
Department of atmospheric air protection is a structural department at the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia.
The main issues of this department are:
- ensure the atmospheric air protection policy for the whole territory of Georgia
- determine priorities for atmospheric air protection;
Department of Hydrometeorology and Climate Change
Georgian
Department of Hydrometeorology and Climate Change monitors the process of activities for working out problems connected to climate change in Georgia. The department is inventorying the country’s climate change strategy. At the same time, the department is responsible for informing organizations and people about possible climate change in the country.
Germany
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation,
and Nuclear Safety
German
English
The Federal Environment Ministry's sphere of responsibility embraces
three federal agencies: the Federal Environmental Agency, the
Federal Agency for Nature Conservation and the Federal Office
for Radiation Protection. Its principal functions relate to issues
such as climate protection, environment and energy, soil conservation,
and chemical and nuclear safety.
Umweltbundesamt (Federal Environmental Agency)
German
English
The Federal Environmental Agency is the scientific environmental
authority under the jurisdiction of the German Federal Ministry
for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, responsible
for investigating, describing, and assessing the state of the
environment. The Federal Environmental Agency’s mission
is to protect and maintain natural resources, advance sustainable
development, and promote environmental protection.
Bundesamt für Naturschutz (Federal Agency for Nature
Conservation)
German
English
The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation advises the German
Federal Ministry for the Environment on all issues relating to
national and international nature conservation and landscape management,
promote nature conservation activities, support research projects
and act as the authority permitting the import and export of protected
species of animals and plants.
Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie (Wuppertal
Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy)
German
English
The Wuppertal Institute explores and develops environmental policy
guidelines, strategies, and instruments in order to promote sustainability
at regional, national and international level. The main focus
lies on ecology and its interrelation with economy and society.
Special emphasis is put on decoupling the use of natural resources
from the increase of wealth.
Rat für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (German Council
for Sustainable Development)
German
English
The German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) was established
by the German government in 2001. It advises the government on
its policy for sustainable development and, by presenting proposals
for targets and indicators, seeks to contribute towards the advancement
of the strategy of sustainable development as well as to propose
projects designed to realize the strategy.
UmweltDialog (Environmental Dialogue)
German
Environmental Dialogue is one of Germany's leading online
magazines, advocating sustainable development through the dissemination
of articles, reports, and interviews. Publications and press releases
of political, scientific, and non-governmental organization are
also made available.
Öko Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology)
German
English
Founded in 1997 by a group of concerned citizens, the Institute
for Applied Ecology is today one of the leading environmental
research institutes in the field of applied ecology. It advises
politicians, institutions, environmental associations and companies
with the aim to protect the natural life-support systems on which
human existence depends.
Greece
Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works
Greek
English
The objectives of the ministry include: Integrating the economy with the environment and incorporating ecological awareness and priorities for sustainable development, implementing planning systems to improve the urban environment with a focus on atmospheric pollution and noise control in major cities as well as the proper management of municipal waste and industrial toxic waste through the recycling of raw materials, and conserving and recovering balance in the wildlife and ecosystems (protection of forests, reforestation and planting of trees in State Areas). The ministry also forms and manages plans for the protection of national parks, wetlands, marine parks, coasts, monuments of nature, and sensitive areas. Additionally, the ministry manages the quality and quantity of water resources of Greece as water is a natural commodity, a renewable natural resource, and useful and irreplaceable in the balance of ecosystems.
Ministry of Agriculture
Greek
English
It is within the Ministry of Agriculture that shapes the policies which promote the strategy for the development of agriculture, the competitiveness of products, and the restructuring of the countryside. It is in these policies which, based on economic realism, social sensitivity and a vision of a prospective outcome, that the ministry will aim to minimize the inherent shortcomings and structural weaknesses of Greek agriculture and lend toward an increase of agricultural income.
Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN)
English and Greek
The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature is the oldest environmental NGO in Greece. It was founded in 1951 and has been instrumental in the creation of most Greek National Parks, Ramsar wetlands, many other protected areas, and has played a leading role in the efforts to protect endangered species. Today, it is active along four the four axes of environmental education, nature protection programs, environmental intervention, and general public awareness
The Hellenic Society for the Protection of the Environment and the Cultural Heritage
English
Greek
The Hellenic Society for the Protection of the Environment and the Cultural Heritage aims to enhance the interest of Greek citizens in the values of their cultural heritage, natural heritage, and to sensitize them to the importance of maintaining the ecological balance and in participating actively in the protection of the environment. It was formed in 1972 and its objectives are protecting the Greek cultural heritage, contributing to research for the protection of the natural environment, introducing campaigns to increase public awareness in matters pertaining to the protection of the environment, environmental education, and international actions.
Greece Interdisciplinary Institute for Environmental Research (INIER)
English
Greek
The Greece Interdisciplinary Institute for Environmental Research is a non-profit, organization founded in 1994, working for the environment and Sustainable Development. INIER started its activities by publishing the Greek edition of "The State of the World," a World Watch Institute annual report of environmental issues and data. INIER's activities are mainly elaborating methodologies, techniques, and policies towards a sustainable development such as through research on the development models used in today's industrialized society and their effects on the environment, and through contributing to the formation of legislation and establishment of institutions for nature conservation and environmental management.
Society for the Protection of Prespa
English
Greek
The mission of the Society for the Protection of Prespa is to maintain and strengthen the relationship between people and nature in the region and to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Prespa for the benefit of its inhabitants and of all those interested and concerned, today and in the future.
Hungary
Regional Environmental Center (REC, Headquarters)
English
Hungarian
REC is an independent, international not-for-profit organization,
headquartered in Hungary. Its mission is to assist in solving
environmental problems in Central and Eastern Europe through encouraging
cooperation among non-governmental organizations, governments,
and businesses. REC thereby aims to support different groups concerned
with and involved in environmental protection, to promote the
cooperation and the development of civil society, and to take
part in the exploration and solution of environmental problems
in the region.
Ministry of the Environment
Hungarian Hungarian
only
Energy Center Hungary
English
Hungarian
The Energy Center Hungary was established to strengthen and promote
national and international co-operations focusing on the improvement
of energy efficiency and the protection of the environment. The
basic activities of the Centre such as the management and implementation
of energy efficiency projects extend to the whole country as well
as the European Union states.
Iceland
Ministry for the Environment
English
Icelandic
Iceland’s Ministry for the Environment, which was founded
in 1990, supervises the affairs pertaining to nature in Iceland,
conservation and outdoor recreation, the protection of animals,
the hunting of wild animals, pollution prevention, hygiene and
food, planning and settlement affairs, fire prevention, avalanches,
surveying and cartography, environmental studies and surveillance,
training and information activities in the field of environmental
affairs.
Ministry of Fisheries
English
Icelandic
Iceland’s Ministry of Fisheries aims to promote sustainable
fishing based on scientific assessment and recommendations together
with responsible fisheries practices and an economically viable
seafood industry.
Iceland Nature Conservation Association (INCA)
English
Icelandic
INCA’s objective is to be an advocate for environmentalist
and nature-conservation views through several measures such as
acting as control on government and construction bodies, ensuring
flow of information to the public, and working for improved legislation
in the interests of protecting the environment and nature.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office
English
Icelandic
Based in Reykjavik, the Meteorological Office provides weather
services such as weather forecasts, meteograms, and satellite
pictures. Amongst others it also offers information on climate,
ozone, sea ice earthquakes and seismicity, and avalanche hazard
zoning.
Stefansson Arctic Institute (SAI)
English
Icelandic
The Stefansson Arctic Institute (SAI) was established in 1998
and operates under the auspices of the Icelandic Ministry for
the Environment. Amongst others SAI’s role is to be a forum
for co-operation with regards to multi-disciplinary research,
promote sustainable development in northern areas, and strengthen
Icelandic participation in international endeavors in this field.
Icelandic Recycling Fund
English
Icelandic
The Recycling Fund is a state-owned agency, responsible to the
Minister for the Environment. The Fund applies economic incentives
to establish practical arrangements for processing waste, which
means providing the monetary prerequisites so that businesses
in the market will realize the benefit of involving themselves
in the processing program.
National Energy Agency Orkustofnun
English
Icelandic
Established in 1967, Orkustofnun’s two main areas of
responsibility are to advise the Icelandic government on energy
issues and related topics and to carry out and provide consulting
services related to energy development and energy utilization.
Iceland GeoSurvey (ISOR)
English
Icelandic
ISOR is a service and research institute providing specialist
services to the Icelandic power industry, the Icelandic government
and foreign companies, in particular in the field of geothermal
sciences and utilization.
Icelandic New Energy (INE)
English
Icelandic
A spin-off from the research activities at the University of Iceland,
the seed company INE was formed in 1999 and focuses its attention
on the testing of hydrogen as fuel.
Geothermal Association of Iceland (GAI)
English
Icelandic
GAI’s objectives are to organize seminars and conferences
relating to issues of importance to sustained geothermal development,
make intentionally known the ability and experience of Icelandic
geothermal workers and entities, and reinforce and strengthen
cooperation between individuals in the various sectors of finance,
trade and industry engaged in geothermal issues. Its membership
includes 18 firms, institutions and associations, which are active
in or associated with geothermal energy matters.
Ireland
Ireland Department of the Environment, Heritage, and
Local Government
English
The Irish government website addresses topics such as climate
change, sustainable development, and nuclear energy.
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI)
English
Ireland’s national energy agency, SEI, seeks to promote
and assist the development of sustainable energy in Ireland. It
advises the government on policies and measures and implements
programs to encourage energy efficiency. SEI’s website includes
tips for energy efficiency and information on renewable energies.
It also provides a list of future events concerning sustainable
energy.
Italy
Environment and Territory Prevention and Protection Agency (APAT)
Italian
English
The umbrella group for a network of regional and provincial environmental agencies in Italy, APAT is a governmental organization involved in scientific and technical activities promoting environmental protection on both local and international scales. Besides setting its own environmental objectives, for example, APAT supports international efforts to study climate change issues.
National Interuniversity Consortium for Environmental Sciences (CINSA)
English and Italian
Founded in 1996 by a group of Italian universities, CINSA is a non-governmental organization providing expertise on sustainable development and other recovery, reclamation, and preservation projects to the public and private sectors.
CNR (National Research Council)
Italian
English
CNR is a public research organization that focuses on global climate change science among other projects aiming to promote and expand the growth of knowledge and its applications.
National Agency for Energy and the Environment (ENEA)
Italian
English
ENEA is a governmental organization whose efforts focus on energy, the environment and new technologies for the public sector. The agency conducts research and collaborates with groups ranging from local to international administrations and organizations to promote competitiveness and sustainable development in each focal area.
Enel
Italian
English
A primary Italian energy supplier whose mission is “to be the most efficient, market driven, quality focused provider of power and gas creating value for customers, shareholders, and people,” ENEC also strives to provide energy sustainable for the future.
Italia Nostra (Our Italy)
Italian
Italia Nostra is a non-governmental environmental organization that advocates for sustainable development and other environmental protection efforts.
Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio (Office of the Environment and the Protection of Territory)
Italian
Italy’s ministry for environmental protection and other related efforts.
National Project for Research in Antarctica (PNRA)
Italian and English
PNRA is a research group investigating ambient air quality characteristics in Antarctica and other variables that may indicate trends in ozone layer depletion, global climate change, and other environmental issues.
Associazione Nazionale per la Tutela dell'Ambiente (A.N.T.A.)
National Association for Environmental Protection
Italian
Non-profit association.
Federazione Nazionale pro Natura
Italian
Established in 1948; it is the oldest Italian environmental association in Italy.
Green Cross Italy
Italian
Green Cross International is a non-profit environmental NGO that promotes legal, ethical, and behavioral norms that ensure basic changes in the values, actions and attitudes of the government, private sector, and civil society necessary to build a sustainable global community. It prevents and resolves conflicts arising from environmental degradation and provides assistance to people affected by the environmental consequences of wars and conflicts.
Associazione Internazionale per la Comunicazione Ambientale (A.I.C.A.)
International Association Specialized in Environmental Communication
Italian
L'Umana Dimora
Italian
L'Umana Dimora is an environmental association recognized as "Association of Environmental Protection" by the Italian Ministry of Environment. Its objectives are to prevent, protect, and safeguard the overall environmental conditions within the national territory. In doing so, L'Umana Dimora aims to promote and create awareness concerning environmental issues at national and international levels.
Sorella Natura
Italian
English
Spanish
A foundation that operates in Italy and the world, working for culture, environmental education and protection, in accordance with the Christian conception of St. Francis of Assisi.
Astrambiente
Italian
Associazione Scientifica per la Tutela delle Risorse dell'Ambiente
Scientific Association for the Protection of Environmental Resources
Amici Della Terra
Friends of the Earth
Italian
English
Friends of the Earth Italy is one of the oldest members of Friends of the Earth International. It was established in 1977 and was the first Italian association to be concerned with the political and institutional aspects of environmental problems. Among the organization's achievements is the creation of the Italian national and regional environmental agencies that was brought about by a campaign on environmental controls held in 1991.
Legambiente
Italian
English
Legambiente is the most diffused environmental association within Italy and is part of the Bureau Européen de l'Environnement and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Corpo Forestale dello Stato
Italian
The website of the Italian Police force who specialize in the protection of the environment and ecosystems.
The Italian Society of Ecology (S.It.E.)
Italian
English
The Italian Society of Ecology aims to promote both theoretical and applied ecological research, disseminate knowledge of ecology, encourage the development of cultural interchange amongst researchers, and facilitate national and international cooperation. To attain these aims, the Society operates through its working groups, ordinary and extraordinary assemblies, congresses, symposia, and publications, cooperating also with national and international organizations.
Fonti Rinnovabili
Renewable Sources
Italian Only
This website gives information on renewable sources, news, and opportunities for citizens.
QualEnergia
Italian
QualEnergia provides information on energy policies, climate issues, renewable energies and energy efficiency.
AzzeroCO2
Italian
AzzercoCO2 gives public and private organizations as well as citizens the opportunity to fight climate change by neutralizing their emissions of greenhouse gases.
ISES Italia
International Solar Energy Society
Italian
ISES Italia is the main non-profit technical-scientific association within the country for the promotion of the use of solar energy (solar thermal and photovoltaic energy, wind energy, biomass energy, bioclimatic energy, geothermal energy, water energy). Ises Italia also encourages the rational use of energy and the spread of information in the field.
FIRE ITALIA (Federazione Italiana per l'uso Razionale dell'Energia)
FIRE (Italian Federation for Rational use of Energy)
Italian
English
The Italian Federation for Rational use of Energy is a non-profit organization established in 1988 to promote energy efficiency. Its founding members were ENEA - Italian Agency for New technologies, Energy and the Environment -and other relevant organizations, which were active in the field of rational energy use.
ANEV (Associazione Nazionale Energia del Vento)
National Association Wind Energy
Italian
A nonprofit association interested in promoting clean energy, particularly wind energy.
RENAEL (Rete Nazionale dell Agenzie Energetiche Locali)
National Net of Regional and Local Agencies for Energy Management
Italian
English
The objectives of these agencies are to promote the rational use of energy and the development of local energy resources including renewables. The European Commission considers this initiative a fundamental instrument to promote sustainable development.
ENI
Italian
English
Eni is an integrated energy company, committed to growth in the activities of finding, producing, transporting, transforming and marketing oil and gas.
Luxembourg
Ministère de l'Environnement
French
The Ministry's principal mission is to implement environmental programs to coordinate works relating to a national plan for sustainable Development (PNDD) and to take all the adequate measures regarding the protection of the natural and human environment.
Ministère de l'Agriculture, de la Viticulture et du Développement Rural
French
Centre de Recherche Public Gabriel Lippmann
French
Macedonia
Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning of Republic of Macedonia
Macedonian
English
Eco-Sense
Macedonian
English
Eco-sense is a non-profit, non-governmental organization working in the field of transport, energy, GMOs, public participation and policy making. Eco-sense is a member of the CEE Bankwatch Network and Inforse Europe. The NGO was established on the 18th of September 2002 and is based in Skopje, Macedonia.
POLAND
Institute for Sustainable Development
Macedonian
English
The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organization, whose main target of activity is implementation and dissemination of the sustainable development concept in Poland.
Netherlands
Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (VROM)
Dutch
English
The most important task of the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment is to create a pleasant living environment, to continue a spatial planning policy, and contribute to a sustainable development.
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Dutch
English
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science makes policies, drafts legislation, and appropriates public funds on behalf of Dutch citizens.
The Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management
Dutch
English
The Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management is responsible for mobility policy in the Netherlands and for protection against floods or falling water tables. Under the motto 'An expert on water, with a revolutionary approach to connections,' the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management is working on methods of sustainable protection of water and on safe connections of an international quality through innovative policies.
Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
Dutch
English
Under the motto 'Food production and rural areas of international standing,' the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality strives for safe, responsibly produced food and a living countryside. Rural areas must remain economically viable while preserving landscape and heritage. Finally the ministry seeks to strengthen the international competitive position of the agriculture sector based on socially responsible enterprise. The ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality directs, creates the necessary frameworks, stimulates, and provides funding.
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP)
English
The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency supports national and international policymakers by analyzing the impacts of societal trends and policies concerning the environment. MNP provides independent integrated assessments on topics such as sustainable development, energy, climate change, biodiversity, transportation, land use, and air quality. The MNP acts as the interface between science and policy and supplies the Dutch government and international organizations with sound, evidence-based assessments on core issues of environmental importance.
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
English
In the Netherlands, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute is known mainly for its weather forecasts and warnings, but is does a lot more in its capacity as a national data and knowledge centre for weather, climate research and seismology. KNMI was founded by Royal Decree in 1854 and is the national institute for weather, climate research and seismology. It disseminates weather information to the public at large, the government, aviation and the shipping industry in the interest of safety, the economy and a sustainable environment. To gain insight into long-term developments, KNMI conducts research on climate change.
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)
English
The Energy research Center of the Netherlands is largest research centre in the Netherlands in the field of energy. ECN focuses on the information required by the government to achieve policy objectives in the fields of energy, environment, and technological innovation. They partner with industry in the development and implementation of products, processes, and technologies important for the transition to a sustainable energy system. ECN also works together with Dutch and foreign universities and research institutes to carrying out technological research.
Wageningen University and Research Centre Dutch
English
Wageningen University and Research Centre is an internationally leading education and research organization that contributes actively to solving scientific, social, and commercial problems in the field of life sciences and natural resources. Wageningen UR approaches the national and international issues of safe and healthy food and maintaining a balanced ecosystem with a large variety of plants and animals from the perspectives of various disciplines, with an integrated approach and in close collaboration with governments, companies, stakeholder organizations, citizens, and other knowledge institutions. Special attention is given to the balance between three priorities in society: economics, culture, and nature.
Spanda http://www.spanda.org/ (English)
Spanda is a non-profit NGO that is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Spanda is committed to foster projects that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term systemic change in the areas of culture, education, health, environment and research.
Norway
Ministry of the Environment
English
Norwegian
Comprehensive website containing reports and articles available online. Of particular interest is a link to “State of the Environment Norway,” which aims to provide the latest information about the state and development of the environment. The service presents environmental topics in a simple and easy-to-follow way and provides access to more detailed scientific presentations.
State of the Environment Norway
English
Norwegian
Information on climate change and energy issues provided to the general public by the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority.
Norwegian Pollution Control Authority
English
Link to the Pollution Control Authority’s website. The PCA is a directorate of the Ministry of Environment. They are responsible for putting out the State of the Environment Norway newsletter and website. Also contains updated news and the latest government research on climate change issues.
CICERO (Center For International Climate and Environmental Research – Oslo)
English
Norwegian
Norwegian government established CICERO (the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research – Oslo) by royal decree in 1990. CICERO is an independent research center associated with the University of Oslo. CICERO conducts research on and provides information and expert advice about national and international issues related to climate change and climate policy.
ECO- Lighthouse Programme
English
Norwegian
Interesting program established with the support of the Ministry of the Environment to facilitate responsible practices in small to medium sized industrial and commercial firms in Norway. The main strategy of Eco-Lighthouse is to systematically develop industry-specific criteria for certification. This also allows the Program to use the trade unions’ experience and “advertise” certified companies within the industry. Companies thus benefit from the free advertising by participating in the program, and are also certified as an environmentally responsible company when they fulfill the environmental requirements set by the Eco-Lighthouse Program.
GRIP (Norwegian Foundation for Sustainable Consumption and Production)
English
GRIP promotes and supports sustainable production and consumption patterns. GRIP bases itself on the realities of the industries to cooperate with private and public organizations in implementing SCP. The Ministry of the Environment provides GRIP's basic financing, whilst participating companies finance many of the projects. GRIP works primarily with industries that are not traditionally considered to be polluting in a legal sense, but that do have an impact on the environment through the consumption of goods, chemicals and energy, transport and refuse.
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
English
Norwegian
Link to the Norway’s primary energy regulatory agency. Contains extensive information on energy and petroleum-related news, press releases from the Ministry, and bills and proposals made by the Ministry.
Poland
Ministry of the Environment
English
Polish
Regional Environmental Center Poland
English
Polish
REC’s mission is to assist in solving environmental problems
in Central and Eastern Europe through encouraging cooperation
among non-governmental organizations, governments, and businesses.
REC thereby aims to support different groups concerned with and
involved in environmental protection, to promote the cooperation
and the development of civil society, and to take part in the
exploration and solution of environmental problems in the region.
EC Baltic Renewable Energy Center
English
Polish
Established in 1994 by the European Commission, EC BREC is
a scientific-research institution dealing with all aspects of
renewable energy in Poland. Its mission is to stimulate development
of renewable energy sources in Poland through scientific research,
development of innovative technologies, creation of relevant policies,
strategies and plans, and implementing RES projects. To fulfill
its mission, EC BREC uses its own research potential and cooperates
with the Polish scientific institutes, partner institutions from
the EU, other countries, and international organizations.
Forest Research Institute in Warsaw (IBL)
English
Established in 1930, IBL carries out scientific research and developmental
work to advance sustainable forest management and raise awareness
of the social, technical, and economic circumstances influencing
the varied use of forest resources.
PORTUGAL
Ministério da Agricultura, Desenvolvimento Rural e Pescas (MADRP)
Portuguese
Ministério da Economia e da Inovação (ME)
Portuguese
Instituto do Ambiente (IA)
Portuguese
Some of the objectives of The Institute of the Environment include promoting strategies for integration of the environment into sector politics, coordinating national programs of action pertaining to sustainable development in respect to climatic alterations, the protection of the layer of ozone, the limiting of national emissions of atmospheric pollutants, and biological security. They assure the collection and analysis of the relative information on the environment, report the state of the environment, educate the citizens in the domain of the environment, and promote a national strategy of environmental education.
Instituto de Meteorologia
English
Portuguese
The Portuguese Meteorological Institute is the national authority for meteorological, climate and seismological issues and the national authority for the Aeronautic and Marine issues. The Institute's mission is to participate in the political strategy for these issues.
Instituto do Mar - Institute of Marine Research (IMAR)
English
The Institute of Marine Research was created in 1991 as a non-profit private organization. IMAR aims to contribute to the scientific basis of policy support, to establish and promote key areas of scientific research on a multi-year scale, and to empower the Portuguese marine sciences community, making it competitive on a European and international level. They bring together an important part of the Portuguese national research effort in marine science and technology, with specialists in physics, chemistry, biology, geology, modeling, and different areas of engineering and technology.
Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e das Pescas
Portuguese
The National Institute of Land Inquiry and of Fishing carries out the actions of inquiry, experimentation, and necessary demonstration for the reinforcement of the agricultural productive rows, livestock farming, and forest. They also develop technological and scientific bases of support for fishing, carrying out studies with an aim to evaluate the resources of existing fishing and connected activities.
Instituto Nacional de Engenharia e Tecnologia Industrial (INETI)
Portuguese
The National Institute of Engineering, Technology and Innovation is an agency of inquiry, demonstration, and technological development. Their mission is to promote the technological innovation to orient science and technology for the business development that will contribute to the competitiveness of a sustainable progress of the economy. While INETI is an institution of the Department of the Economy and Innovation, it also collaborates in areas of energy, environment, sustainability, meteorology, normalization and certification.
Associação Portuguesa de Meteorologia e Geofísica (APMG)
English
Portuguese
The Portuguese Meteorological and Geophysical Association is an independent non-profit association that has the objective to make efforts to contribute towards the prestige of research, education, and application of meteorological, geophysical and associated sciences, and to cooperate with organizations developing activities in these areas. APMG also collaborates with institutions involved in environmental protection and in the prevention against natural disasters.
O Instituto da Conservação da Natureza
Portuguese
The Institute of Nature Conservation studies the factors, composition, structure, and operation of ecological systems. They promote the strategy and programs for conservation of nature and the preservation of the flora and wild fauna. The Institute also aims to create protected areas and assures to its implementation and management.
Coastwatch Portugal
Portuguese
Coastwatch Portugal aims to improve the knowledge of the environmental situation of the Portuguese coastline, educate the schools, institutions, and general population about the resultant problems due to the impacts of the human activity in the coastal streak.
Romania
Ministry of Environment and Waters Management
Romanian
Forest Research and Management Institute (ICAS)
English
Romanian
French
Site
ICAS was founded in 1933, as a public institution of national
concern, specialized in research work and implementation new technologies
in the public and private forestry sectors, in order to assure
sustainable management of Romanian forest.
Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development
(DDNI)
English
DDNI participates in research programs of the European Union and
aims to benefit the local community through its research on deltas
and wetlands, specifically in the Danube delta area and the Danube
River.
Center for Promotion of Clean and Efficient Energy (ENERO)
English
Romanian
ENERO, a Romanian non-profit organization founded in 1999, seeks
to develop the efficient use of energy and renewable energy sources
and support new and innovative energy technologies. The Center
also promotes the alignment of policies with the European Union
Acquis in the energy field.
Romanian Energy Policy Association (APER)
English
Romanian
APER is an independent professional organization providing timely
energy information and knowledge to decision makers and experts
with respect to energy policy development and analysis. APER acts
as an independent forum for the exchange of experience and opinions
and supports business development in the energy & environment
fields. Its objectives are carried out through various activities
such as round tables, seminars and conferences.
The Romanian "Energy Cities" Network (OER)
English
Romanian
OER is a non-governmental organization promoting renewable energy
and environmental protection in municipalities interested in improving
the energy efficiency in public services (district heating, public
lighting, water and gas supply, waste collection and storage,
local transportation, etc.).
The Romanian Association for Energy Efficiency (SOCER)
English
SOCER is a technical and non-governmental association created
in 1990 that focuses on promoting the efficient use of energy
and helping Local and Regional Authorities, as well as state and
private companies from all the economic fields, the public institutions
and the natural persons. Some of SOCER’s main objectives
are gathering and disseminating information concerning the efficient
use of energy as well as advancing renewable energy technologies.
Russia
Centre for Energy Policy
Russian
English
An NGO involved in research, organization, consulting and educational
activities aimed at elaboration and implementation of institutional,
legal and regulatory, financial and economic measures on increasing
energy efficiency as well as mitigating environmental impact
and enhancing energy security at regional, federal, and global
levels in the framework of sustainable development.
Ecoline
English
Russian
In cooperation with government and business organizations, Ecoline
supports sustainable development in Russia by helping organizations
from all sectors of the society use modern approaches in this
field.
Green World
Russian
English
A charity NGO that deals with obtaining and distributing environmental
information on nuclear safety, energy efficiency and renewable
energy in the Baltic Region. They aim to involve residents and
authorities in activities for nature protection, towards production
of safe energy and its effective usage. They are also monitoring
the effects of The Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant in Sosnovy Bor.
Center for Safe Energy</