International Links by Topic

Energy

European Union Transport and Energy Directorates-General

Activities of the European Union: Energy

Centre for Development and Planning
English
Lebanese NGO focused on sustainable development issues. One current project deals with alternative energy and biofuels.

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.

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.

Austrian Energy Agency
English Site
German Site
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.

Energy Center Hungary
English Site
Hungarian Site
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.

SEVEn The Energy Efficiency Center

Center for Promotion of Clean and Efficient Energy (ENERO)
English Site
Romanian Site
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 Site
Romanian Site
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 Site
Romanian Site
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 Site
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.

European Wind Energy Association
English Site
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.

Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment
English Site
SWERA is a UNEP project that provides information about solar and wind energy resources in thirteen partner countries.

Department of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability
English
New South Wales Government site promoting sustainable, safe, reliable and affordable energy in NSW. DEUS works on a number of areas, including gas and electric grid monitoring, electricity market reform and policy, and renewable energy development. It collaborates with government agencies, energy industry, and consumer interest groups to make sound judgments and decisions. Site includes links to many related organizations and companies. Based in Sydney, Australia.

Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator
English
A statutory authority that oversees the implementation of the Australia Government’s mandated renewable energy target (MRET). Works with renewable energy power stations, imposes penalties for noncompliance, and assesses annual statements. Based in Canberra, Australia.

Southern Africa Regional Poverty Network (SARPN)
English
This is the Energy section of SARPN’s website. It features documents regarding energy needs in places like East Africa and Mozambique. Based in Hatfield, South Africa.

ENERGIA-Africa
English
A regional network linking individuals and groups concerned with energy, sustainable development, and gender. A subset of ENERGIA. Based in Uganda.

Office of Energy Efficiency
English
The OEE is a sub-site of Natural Resources Canada, and is a center for energy conservation, energy efficiency, and alternative fuels information. It manages seven different programs to save energy in residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors. The site details its programs, and includes a number of publications as well as a section for kids. Based in Ottawa.

Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc.
English
A non-profit organization operating to increase the awareness, understanding, and use of solar energy in Canada. It holds seminars and conferences to spread information, encourages innovative concepts and improvements in solar energy applications, and develops programs to support energy conservation through renewable energies. Based at Queen’s University in Kingston.

Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
English
CRFA is a non-profit organization seeking to promote renewable fuels for transportation Membership is comprised of representatives from ethanol and biofuel industries. The site provides detailed information and fact sheets on both fuels, and advertises renewable fuel news and events. Based in Toronto.

Latin American Energy Organization
English
Spanish
OLADE is an organization of Latin American countries. It promotes agreement between its member countries to develop efficient use of their energy resources for the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean. Contains many publications related to energy sector development. Based in Ecuador.

Brazilian Wind Energy Center
English
Portugese
A Brazilian government organization that tests wind turbine performance in order to improve future designs. Managed by the staff of the Wind Energy Group of the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil.

CENBIO
English
Portuguese
CENBIO is the Brazilian Reference Center on Biomass. Its mission is to implement biomass as an efficient means of energy generation. It disseminates information, organizes seminars and workshops, and proposes legislation to increase biomass electricity generation. Based at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil.

BIOWARE
Portuguese
English
Spanish
A biomass company that deals with the energetic use of biomass residues. It is engaged in research and development in the biomass thermoconversion field, focusing on the combustion, gasification and pyrolysis processes. Plant located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency
English
SAEE was established in 2002 as a chapter of the American Association of Energy Engineers. It serves as a network for energy stakeholders in Southern Africa, while also pushing for increased energy efficiency. It also holds courses detailing the technical, economic, and regulatory aspects of effective energy management in order to certify companies as being eco-friendly. Based in South Africa.

Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa
English
SESSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Site includes information and product details promoting solar, biomass, wind, and other sources of energy, and provides extensive tips and facts on green building designs. Based in Ferndale, South Africa.

SADC Industrial Energy Management Project
English
This is a project sponsored by the Canadian International Development Agency that aims to improve the efficiency of energy use in Southern Africa’s industries by training local industry in energy management practices. Based in Zimbabwe.

KG Electric Solar Power Company
English
Specializes in the field of solar photovoltaic energy and wind power. Provides a range of products: solar modules, batteries, controllers, inverters, solar pumps, wind generators, and others. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Solardome SA
English
An independent solar hot water system manufacturer that produces solar collectors and cylinders, and installs them in any type of residence. Provides extensive information on everything solar. Based in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Solar Heat Exchangers
English
A designer, manufacturer and distributor of solar hot water systems. Includes commercial and domestic products, along with pictures of the products. Based in North Riding, South Africa.

AGAMA Energy
English
An organization providing green energy solutions for Africa. Site explains green energy, and lists its numerous projects related to its use in Africa. Also provides Do-It-Yourself instructions to install solar power systems. Base in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Energy Research Centre
English
A research center based at the University of Cape Town whose mission is to research energy. It is a multi-disciplinary center that pursues excellence in technology, policy, and sustainable development research, education, and capacity building programs. Provides access to publications, research data and energy links. Based in Cape Town, South Africa.

NamPower
English
The national power utility of Namibia. Based in Windhoek, Namibia.

South Africa Department of Minerals and Energy
English
South African Government site designed to provide information on minerals and energy resources in South Africa. Details government’s plans for energy efficiency, renewable energies, and plans for energy distribution. Based in South Africa.

South African National Energy Association
English
SANEA is the South African member committee of the World Energy Council. Its members include all segments of the energy community – energy producers, energy users, energy associations, engineering firms, and more. SANEA serves as a bridge for discussion and exchange of information on all forms of energy. Based in South Africa.

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.

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
English
The Center for Safe Energy aims to foster energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources in order to phase out reliance upon nuclear energy and fossil fuels. They also support the growth of independent environmental NGOs in the former Soviet Union and to link them for joint efforts with their counterparts in America and other countries.

Russian Ministry of Atomic Energy
Russian
The official government website provides information on the development and monitoring of atomic/nuclear energy in Russia.

The Mauritius Research Council (MRC)
English
The Mauritius Research Council (MRC) advises the government on all matters concerning scientific and technological policies. The MRC fosters, promotes, and co-ordinates research and development in all spheres of scientific, technological, social, and economic activities

Institute for Environmental and Legal Studies (IELS) (Mauritius)
French/English
The Institute for Environmental and Legal Studies is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study of the environment and its interactions with human society. The purpose of this site is also to make available information and analysis which are sometimes difficult to find elsewhere and to offer views on Mauritius that, at times, run counter to the prevailing ideas and the general consensus.

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.

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.

Somali Environmental Protection and Anti-Desertification Organization
English
SEPADO works to combat desertification in Somalia, and to promote the use of renewable energy sources to combat deforestation for fuelwood and charcoal.

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.

Climate Change

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.

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.

Klimabündnis Österreich (Climate Alliance Austria)
German Site (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.

The Austrian Climate Portal (ACCC)
English Site
German Site
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.

Climate Alliance of European Cities
English Site
German Site
The Climate Alliance is an association of European cities and municipalities that have entered into a partnership with indigenous rainforest peoples. This worldwide alliance is united by a common concern for the world's climate. The aim of the Climate Alliance is to preserve the global climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions to a sustainable level in the industrialized countries of the north, and conserving the rainforests in the south of the planet.

klima:aktiv
German Site
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.

Real Climate
English Site
Real Climate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. It includes commentary beginning in December 2004 and an index by topic.

Climatic Impacts Centre
English
An interdisciplinary research center that focuses on climate change and its impacts on both society and the environment. Provides research on climate change science, impacts, and policy. Based at MacQuarie University in Sydney, Australia.

Climate Change, Government of Canada
English
Canadian Government site explaining climate change and exploring action being taken by Canada to counter it. Includes a number of references, including video tips, publications, and student and teacher resources.

Canada’s National Climate Change Process
English
A program established by the Canadian Government to examine the impact, costs and benefits of implementing the Kyoto Protocol in Canada. Site includes many documents on climate change, and a comprehensive links section. Based in Ottawa.

Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre
English
Coordinates the Caribbean region’s response to climate change. Addresses the impact of variability and change on all aspects of economic development through the provision of timely forecasts and analyses of potentially hazardous impacts of both natural and man-induced climatic changes on the environment. Develops special programs for sustainable development. Based in Belmopan, Belize.

SouthSouthNorth
English
A network-based non-profit organization seeking to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and assist communities to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. Takes particular focus on poverty reduction. Based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Climate Change Information Center of Armenia
Armenian
English
An excellent portal-type website that lists both government and NGO organizations dealing with climate change. The NGO has a great list of links and informational pages about climate change issues on both a national and international level.

St. Lucia’s National Climate Change Website
English
The National Climate Change website serves to provide up to date information on climate change and other related issues nationally as well as at the regional and global levels.

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.

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.

Agriculture and Forestry

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.

Bundesanstalt für Agrarwirtschaft (Federal Institute for Agricultural Economics)
English Site
German Site
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.

Food and Agricultural Research Council (FARC)
English
The Food and Agricultural Research Council of Mauritius inspires and aids to steer research in the agri-food and related sectors to address national interests and needs, while ensuring that resources are expended on efforts that are scientifically relevant, innovative, and directed towards priority problems and practical objectives. The Council also provides research-based policy advice and develops national strategies for research and design in the agri-food, forestry, and fishery sectors.

Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU)
English
The Mauritius Agricultural Research and Extension Unit serve the non-sugar agricultural sector (crop and livestock) through excellence in cost-effective, high-quality research. The AREU works to better agricultural production and meet the policy requirements of the government in terms of agricultural diversification and food production.

Forest Research and Management Institute (ICAS)
English Site
Romanian Site
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.

Forest Research Institute in Warsaw (IBL)
English Site
Polish Site
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.

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.

Ethiopian Institute for Agricultural Research
English
The EIAR is a government institute devoted to improving knowledge of and access to technological developments in agricultural machinery and processes in Ethiopia.

Gunjar Environmental Protection and Development Group (GEPADG)
English
GEPADG is a Gambia-based NGO focused on creating long-term, sustainable solutions to poverty in the country by reversing the current destruction of forests, mangroves and coastal ecosystems.

Biodiversity Conservation Links

Friends of Nature
English and Arabic
Lebanon-based NGO focusing on a variety of environmental issues, including biodiversity, forest issues, and preservation.

The Association for Intervention for Development and the Environment (AIDE)
French
English
A national NGO created in 1997 to contribute to the sustainable development of Comoros through conservation actions and research on the natural environment. AIDE's specific aims are ecological and socio-economic monitoring of natural resources, environmental education, design and implementation of conservation and development projects, and environment management.

Action Comores
English
Action Comores is an NGO involved in conservation work, scientific research, direct conservation action, and environmental education. A primary focus is the conservation of the endemic and endangered fruit bat Livingstone's flying fox (Pteropus livingstonii) and its habitat.

Management Committee of the Marine Park of Moheli
The Marine Park of Mohéli was inaugurated officially in 2002 to become an area co-managed with the local communities, a sanctuary for biodiversity, and a tool for conserving the environment for the long-term use of the marine resources.
TEL: (269) 72 66 43

Environment Research Centre (ERC)
English
The Environment Research Centre carries out research relating to the environment and makes available relevant data for environmental policy, planning, and regulation. The government established the Environment Research Unit in 1990, and in 1998 the unit was upgraded to a centre.

Marine Research Centre (MRC)
English
The Marine Research Centre was founded in 1984 and is the research arm of the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources. It is a semi-autonomous government institution undertaking research on living marine resources and to provides scientific advice to the government and industry on sustainable marine resource management and the state of the marine environment.

Bluepeace
English
Bluepeace is an NGO founded in 1989 to protect the environment through environmental education and training, to increase awareness, understanding and knowledge of the people of Maldives about global environment, and to build environmental monitoring and management skills in the Maldives. Bluepeace wishes to collaborate with all parties interested to protect the Maldivian and global environment.

The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF)
English
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation is a non-governmental organization in Mauritius concerned with the conservation of endemic species. The objectives of the foundation are to conserve and manage the indigenous flora and fauna of Mauritius and its territories and to inform, educate and involve the Mauritian people in this vital work. The MWF works in close cooperation with the Government with whom a Memorandum of Agreement was signed in 1994.

La Mauritius Marine Conservation Society
French
The Marine Mauritius Conservation Society is devoted to the conservation of the sea environment by promoting knowledge and respect of marine life to give rise an interest for the creation of sea parks and of artificial reefs that will allow the ecosystem to regenerate itself.

Mauritius Oceanography Institute (MOI)
English
The Mauritius Oceanography Institute is a an autonomous research organization involved in scientific research and modeling to characterize coastal and oceanic processes within the maritime jurisdiction of the Republic of Mauritius and the Indian Ocean. MOI is responsible for the formulation, implementation, and coordination of scientific programs related to the protection, exploration, and development of marine living and non-living resources in the Maritime Zones of the Republic of Mauritius. It was established in 2000.

The National Oceanographic Data Centre (NODC)
English
Established in 1999, The National Oceanographic Data Centre operates as the national oceanographic data archive of Mauritius. The mission of the NODC is to enhance oceanographic services and promote further marine research by making available to policy-makers and the marine communities ocean data and products, in real and non-real time, for the efficient management and sustainable development of coastal and marine resources.

Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles (NPTS)
English
Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles is an NGO that promotes public awareness of the need for protection and conservation of nature for the purpose of research and study. They are working to preserve the species and environments of Seychelles through involvement in research projects, field studies, and action programs. Their conservation projects focus on ecosystems and flagship species with an aim to protect species by protecting their habitats.

Nature Seychelles
English
The primary objective of Nature Seychelles is to improve the conservation of biodiversity with scientific, managerial, educational, and training programs through affiliations, amongst others, with individuals as well as local, national, regional and international institutions engaged in the process of environmental conservation.

The Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS)
English
The Marine Conservation Society Seychelles is an NGO made up of local scientists, ecologists, and conservationists that promote public awareness and conservation of the marine environment through education, research, and implementation of various programs.

The Seychelles Centre for Marine Research and Technology-Marine Parks Authority (SCMRT-MPA)
English
The Seychelles Centre for Marine Research and Technology-Marine Parks Authority is a scientific and conservation organization formed in 2003 to secure a sustainable ocean through research, conservation, and management. It has been engaged in a number of projects and programs focused on marine species and habitat conservation, marine research, eco-tourism, environmental education, biodiversity, and the protection and management of the marine environment.

Wildlife Club (WCS)
English
Developed in 1994, The Wildlife Club of Seychelles is an NGO for young people that promotes the conservation of the natural environment and dedicates to create an environmentally conscious population in Seychelles. They provide opportunities for students and their leaders to learn about their environment, to participate in environmental action, and to be a force for positive change.

Seychelles Island Foundation (SIF)
English
The Seychelles Islands Foundation is a leading environmental organization that manages and protects the natural life of the two Seychelles World Heritage sites of Vallee De Mai and Aldabra. It ensures that the sites are areas where conservation, research, education, and nature appreciative and protective tourism are sustained, balanced, and financially viable. It was established by the government in 1979.

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

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.

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.

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.