AFRICA
Eastern Africa
Comoros
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
Ministère de la Production et de l'Environnement, Direction Nationale de l'Environnement
Ministry of Production and Environment, National Environment Directorate
TEL: (269) 73 63 88
Fax: (269) 73 68 49
B.P. 289, Moroni
Programme Forestière Institut National de la Recherche pour l'agriculture, la pêche et l'Environnement
Tel: (269) 74 46 30
Fax: (269) 74 46 32
B.P. 289 Moroni, Comoros
Ethiopia
Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority
English
According to its site, the EPA "mission [is] to improve and enhance the health and quality of life of all Ethiopians and to promote sustainable social and economic development through the sound management and use of natural, human-made and cultural resources and the environment as a whole."
Ethiopian Institute for Agricultural Research
English
The EIAR is a government institute devoted to improving knowledge of and access to technological developments in agricultural machinery and processes in Ethiopia.
Akababi
English
Akababi is an online journal focused on environment and energy issues in Ethiopia. The site also has contact information for a number of Ethiopian environmental NGOs that do not have websites.
Mauritius
Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit
English
The aim of the Ministry is to help Mauritius achieve environmental sustainability and enable the republic to attain the highest level of environmental quality as a means to enhance the quality of life and preserve the natural environment. The website is part of Government's commitment to inform Mauritians about its environmental policies, activities, state of the environment, and to provide environmental education.
Ministry of Agro Industry and Fisheries
English
The Ministry of Agro Industry and Fisheries furthers the development of agriculture and the agro industry by focusing on safety, supply, quality, innovation and new technology. The ministry aims to be a driver, catalyst, and facilitator for operators in agriculture, fisheries and the agro business.
Food and Agricultural Research Council (FARC)
English
The Food and Agricultural Research Council 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 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.
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.
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)
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.
Seychelles
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MENR)
English
The Department of Environment in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources comprises of four main technical divisions; Policy, Planning and Services (PPS), Nature and Conservation (NC), Landscape Management (LM), and Pollution Control and Environmental Impact (PC&EI). Its vision is to make Seychelles a true living biosphere where humans co-exist with and manage our environment in a sustainable way.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources (MAMR)
English
It is the role of the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources to optimize resources for the provision of efficient service to farmers to promote output, growth and sustainable agricultural development by identifying and promoting crop varieties, adapted technologies, and farming methods. This will maximize the limited land resources more efficiently, increasing agricultural contribution to GDP and reducing the food import dependency ratio by increasing local production, ensuring a reasonable return to farmers, and in the process having due regards to nature diversity and the need to protect the environment.
Ministry of Land Use and Habitat (MLUH)
English
The Ministry of Land Use and Habitat is responsible for the land, territories, habitats, and related services of which sustainable development will be promoted.
Ministry of Industry and International Business (MIIB)
English
The Ministry of Industries and International Business (MIIB) strives to foster economic development and international competitiveness in the industrial, international business, craft, and energy sectors in order to generate environmentally sustainable growth in Seychelles' developing economy.
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.
International Institute of Disaster Management (IIDM)
The International Institute of Disaster Management's objectives are: to gather and research information on environmental issues, publish and disseminate material and literature on environmental issues, inform and heighten environmental awareness amongst members of the public on the global level, provide a forum for discussion and learning on environmental issues, and to protect the environment by promoting sustainable development.
TEL: (248) 22 40 70
FAX: (248) 32 47 92
Somalia
Somali Environmental Protection and Anti-Desertification Organization
English
SEPADO works to combat desertification in Somalia, and to promote the use of renewable energy sources to combat deforestation for fuelwood and charcoal.
Horn of Africa Relief and Development Organization (Horn Relief)
English
Horn Relief is a local Somali NGO focused on education, women's rights and environmental issues. Recent projects include promotion of solar panel technology for remote villages and improvement of water infrastructure.
