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International Links by Region and Country
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MENGOS Project
English
The Middle East NGOs project is an online resource devoted to compiling information about all types of NGOs throughout the Arabic-speaking world. Contains phone, email and/or postal contact information for a substantial number of groups not listed below due to their lack of web presence.
Bahrain
Ministry of Housing and Agriculture
http://www.mohme.gov.bh
MHA is responsible for rural and residential development as well as regulation of agricultural practices in the country. The ministry's website is currently under construction.
Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, the Environment and Wildlife
Arabic
The commission is responsible for preventing air and water pollution, regulating toxic chemicals, and promoting biodiversity.
Environment Electronic Friends of Bahrain
Arabic and English
A non-profit group devoted to conservation of the environment of Bahrain. Issue areas include toxic chemicals, air pollution, and climate change.
Egypt
Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs
English and Arabic
The primary functions of the ministry include: formulating environmental policies, preparing the necessary plans for environmental protection and development, following up on their implementation, and promoting environmental relations between Egypt and other states, as well as regional and international organizations.
Egyptian National Agricultural Library
English
The Egyptian National Agricultural Library was established with a view of collecting, organizing, analyzing agricultural information and making it available for users.
Association for Health and Environmental Development
English
The Association is a multi-disciplinary organization focusing on addressing the health, disability and environmental questions in Egyptian society and in the region, from a community development perspective.
COSPE Egypt
English
COSPE Egypt aims to empower local communities and to enhance sustainable development by offering training, technical support and advisory services to vulnerable groups, mainly women, unemployed youth and children.
Iran
Iran Climate Change Office
Farsi
English
This is the official home page of the Iran Climate Change Office, the best reference to climate change activity in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Below we have excerpted or adapted from this site descriptions of groups in Iran engaged in activity related to climate change. Some have web sites and others only phone and mail contact information.
Department of Environment
Farsi
English
The Department of Environment of Islamic Republic of Iran was established in 1971 with the objective of protecting the natural resources of the country and supervision of sustainable development.
The responsibilities of the Department of Environment include assembling the national environmental strategy, propagation of sustainable development, research on pollution sources and supervision on location of industrial units, environmental impact assessment of the country’s development plans, protection of rare flora and fauna species and protection of their habitats, and the wetlands.
National Committee for Sustainable Development
Farsi
English
In order to make policies and harmonize the projects related to economical developments and social progress, with the objectives of the Department of the Environment, and also the achievements of the Earth Summit (Rio 1992), the National Committee for Sustainable Development was established. The Committee is staffed by fully authorized members representing ministries of Housing and Urban Development, Industries and Mines, Jihad-e-Keshavarzi (Agriculture), Energy, Foreign Affairs, Science,Research and Technology, Petroleum, Management and Planning Organization, Department of the Environment and one of the members under supervision of the High Council of the Environment, the secretariat of which is based at the Department of the Environment.
NGOs in Iran
Green Front of Iran
Farsi
English
Green Front of IRAN (GFI) was established in 1989 by four medical students in Tehran. GFI considered public awareness on environmental issues as its first and primary goal and started several programs in that way.
Other programs pursued by GFI include family tours to nature, gatherings of Child and Nature, scientific seminars and forums, programs on international occasions like Earth Day or Environment Week and also tree plantation programs. GFI works as an intermediate institute to reflect the public objections on environmental problems to related state organizations like Municipalities, Department of Environment or the Organization of Forest and Rangelands. GFI believes in youth and has demonstrated as a real active and innovative organization by letting the youngsters take part in planning and decision making.
Tel: 021-874 15 86-7
Address: Azadegan Park, Resalat Highway, Tehran, Iran
Green Voice Society (Avaye Sabz)
Youth Nature Protectors Organization (Green Voice) has been founded in February 1996 by environmental engineering students of Azad University Tehran–North Branch). This NGO has been established to motivate research on environmental issues and public education for promotion of environmentally friendly culture among colleges and universities.
This society attempts to arrange seminars and meetings such as “Avaye Sabz” conferences and produce environmental achievement reports, mountain clean up projects and coordinating environmental safety workshops in collaboration with the Department of Environment.
Tel: +98-021-235 30 51
Fax: +98-021-204 23 80
P.O. Box: 16765-1797 (Tehran, Iran)
Email: ava_e_sabz@yahoo.com
Mountain Environment Protection Society
Mountain Environment Protection Society is an NGO which was founded in 1993. This society propagates sustainable mountain environment practices and “mountain management” projects among the public and policymakers. Their programs are cleaning the mountains, planting trees in the mountains, and development of a 5-year plan (2002-2007).
Address: Mountain Society, 2nd floor, NGO’s Center, No. 42 Hashemifar St., Khark St., Tehran, Iran
Green Relief Group
"Let’s struggle to build a green Iran"
A non-governmental student organization from Azad University in Kerman, which was founded in 1999. This group started its activity by convening seminars on environmental pollution and opening photo galleries.
Participating in the green ecosystem exhibitions; organizing the First Seminar on Kerman’s Natural Environment and its threats at Azad University; holding workshops for students at several levels; participating in the World Environment Day; and publishing newsletters are their activities.
Tel: +98-0341-224 229
Address: Bazargani_e_Tohid, 2nd floor, Khajoo Cr., Adjacent the Oil Company, Kerman, Iran
P.O. Box: 76135-1674
Green View Protectors Cooperative
This cooperative company is established with the objective of preserving the environment, propagating environmental friendly culture and job creation especially for women and youth.
This group serves as a means of social mobilization and provides services in the areas of waste reduction and recycling methods. This group also organizes “Gol Gasht,” an educational program to enhance their members’ environmental knowledge.
Tel, Fax: +98-021-809 62 49
Address: Gol Afshan Business Building, South Gol Afshan St., Eyvanak St., 6th Block, Shahrak_E_Ghods, Tehran, Iran
Green Desert Society (Reyhaneye Sabze Kavir)
Green Desert Society is an environmental NGO which was founded in 1998 in Semnan to promote an environment-friendly culture for integrating women and especially the youth in social activities to preserve the green nature.
Their main activities are convening classes on proper agricultural methods, participating in several seminars, associated with theatre groups on World Children’s day and organizing workshops in elementary schools in Semnan.
Tel: +98-0231-332 73 51
Address:Reyhane Sabze Kavir Office, Women’s Cultural and Social Society, across from the City Hall, Ostad Motahari St., Semnan, Iran
Zirakzadeh Science Foundation
English
Zirakzadeh Science Foundation is a non-governmental and non-profit organization founded in 1993 by the late Ahmad Zirakzadeh, a respected figure in the recent history of Iran.
The foundation is managed by a director under supervision of a board of trustees. The Foundation's goal is to create centers for the propagation of science and technology to children, young adults and all those interested in the sciences. The Foundation seeks to provide opportunities for hands-on experience and first-hand observation of scientific principals and technological advances.
In order to better conduct its educational mission, the Foundation hopes to create a permanent science museum similar to those located in the world's major cities.
Tel: 021-878 92 70
Address: No. 112 Vanak St., Apartment 304, Tehran, Iran Postal Code 19919
Women’s Society Against Air Pollution
This society cooperates with other active NGOs in gathering information about environmental pollution and convening seminars and conferences. Also by producing educational films, posters and several catalogues, this group attempts to improve public awareness on environmental challenges.
Tel: +98-21-204 52 66
Address: No. 11, Second Alley, Sepahbod Gharani St., further up the Mahmoodie, the end of Valieasr St., Tehran, Iran
For more information about environmental NGOs and the civil society in the Islamic Republic of Iran, you can contact the Public Participation Office at the Department of Environment.
Tel: +98-21-880 22 05
Address: No. 187 Nejatolahi St., Tehran, Iran P.O. Box 5181, Postal Code 15875 Or you can view their site: www.irandoe.org
Israel
Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection
Hebrew
English
Topics
include, among
others, environmental legislation, environmental
indicators, and
environmental tops such as air quality, green
building, international
cooperation, marine and coastal environment,
sustainable development.
Natural Resource and Environmental Research Center,
University of Haifa
Hebrew
English
NRERC was established in 1985, to carry out
interdisciplinary research
in the area of natural resource and environmental
resource management,
pioneering this academic research framework in
Israel.
NRERC has conducted theoretical, applied and policy
studies in the areas
of: Environmental resource management (water and air
quality, solid
waste, noise pollution, preservation of natural
areas and open
spaces), and Natural resource management (depletable
and renewable
resource: water, energy, non-fuel minerals).
Research results have been published as research
reports, working
papers, conference proceedings, and scientific
journal papers. NRERC
organizes workshops and symposia on issues of
interest to the scientific
community, decision-making bodies and to the general
public.
Israel Greenpages
Hebrew
English
The Complete Index of Environmental Technologies in
Israel presents the
variety of manufacturers, service-suppliers and
organizations involved
in the environmental developments in Israel. The
issue of Environmental
Technologies in Israel is quickly developing today.
In Green Pages
Israel, information about companies and
organizations in this
intensively growing field is updated.
Jordan
Ministry of Environment
Arabic
English
The Ministry maintains and improves the quality of Jordan's environment, conserves natural resources and contributes to sustainable development through policy, legislation, strategic planning, monitoring and enforcement. The site also contains a listing of allied and officially endorsed NGO links.
Ministry of Agriculture
Arabic
The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for the regulation of farming and distribution of agricultural water.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
English
The ministry is responsible for developing and diversifying Jordan's energy resources and implementing a long-term national energy strategy.
Environmental Information Portal
Arabic
This site is home to various environmental non-governmental and quasi-governmental environmental organizations in Jordan. The Jordanian government runs the site.
Kuwait
Environment Public Authority
English and Arabic
EPA is responsible for environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts in Kuwait. The Authority works closely with other federal agencies and local governments to develop and enforce regulations under existing environmental laws. EPA is responsible for researching and setting national standards for a variety of environmental programs, and monitoring and enforcing compliance.
Greenline Environmental Educational Website
Arabic
The Greenline Environmental Educational Website, sponsored
by Greenline Environmental Group of Kuwait, provides
links to significant environmental sites within the
Middle East
Lebanon
Ministry of the Environment
English and Arabic, mostly Arabic though
The ministry is responsible for carrying out national environmental policies relating to air, water, and toxic substances.
Ministry of Agriculture
English, Arabic and French
The ministry is responsible for agricultural policy and regulation in Lebanon.
Lebanese Association for Energy Control & Environment
English and French
The goal of the association is to develop, increase and promote scientific and technical methods to allow for better management of energy and related industries on a national level.
Green Line
English
The mission of Green Line is to promote environmental awareness and document environmental threats in order to better confront them, introducing change at the community level under a sustainable development framework.
Friends of Nature
English and Arabic
Lebanon-based NGO focusing on a variety of environmental issues, including biodiversity, forest issues, and preservation.
Centre for Development and Planning
English
Lebanese NGO focused on sustainable development issues. One current major project addresses alternative energy and biofuels.
Saudi Arabia
Presidency of Meteorology and Environment
Arabic
English
This executive agency is responsible for weather forecasting and all environmental quality regulation and oversight.
Ministry of Agriculture and Water
Arabic only
Government ministry responsible for regulating agriculture and water, and distributing water.
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
English
The Ministry supervises companies working in the fields of petroleum and minerals. It observes and monitors exploration, development, production, refining, transportation, and distribution activities related to petroleum and petroleum products.
Syria
Ministry of Agriculture
Arabic
The Ministry of Agriculture is the lead agency responsible for the regulation of agriculture and irrigation water in Syria. English language page under construction.
Ministry of Local Administration and Environment
Arabic
The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment is responsible for overseeing the activities of sub-national governing bodies, as well as regulating air and water pollution. English language page under construction.
United Arab Emirates
Federal Environmental Agency
English
The FEA is the primary governmental body responsible for environmental regulation in Yemen. Its chief responsibilities are to take all necessary measures to prevent deterioration of the environment and to combat environmental pollution of all kinds.
Ministry of Energy and Water
Arabic
MoEW is the UAE's primary regulatory authority for energy and electricity as well as water distribution.
Emirates Environmental Group
English
EEG is an environmental NGO focused particularly on resource use and conservation as a means to sustainable development in Dubai and the broader UAE. It receives funding from several major multinational corporations, most notably Samsung.
Yemen
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
English
Arabic
The responsibilities of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment include the promotion of travel to Yemen as well as regulation of air and water pollutants. Website is sparse and rarely updated.
Ministry of Agriculture
English
Arabic
The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for the regulation of farming and rural issues in Yemen. Website is sparse and rarely updated.
Ministry of Electricity and Water
English
Arabic
The Ministry of Electricity and Water is the primary agency responsible for energy policy and water distribution and regulation in Yemen. Website is sparse and rarely updated.
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