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Northern Europe
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)
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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
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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.
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.
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.
Sweden
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
English
Swedish
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is the central environmental authority under the Swedish government. Contains a very well-organized and lucid set of links detailing the Swedish EPA’s position on climate change. Of particular interest is a set of initiatives undertaken by the Commission on Oil Dependence, a government appointed commission, which call for a completely oil-free Sweden by 2020.
Ministry of Sustainable Development Climate Policy
English
A general and lucid outline of the Swedish stance on climate change. Also includes some information on participation in the Kyoto Protocol, and Sweden’s collaboration on climate issues with other countries in the European Union.
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
English
Swedish
SEI is an independent, international research institute specializing in sustainable development and environment issues. Access through this site to some of the Institute’s
models and research on a wide array of climate-related issues.
Swedish Energy Agency
English
Swedish
The Swedish Energy Agency works towards transforming the Swedish energy system into an ecologically and economically sustainable system through guiding state capital towards the area of energy. Contains links to energy markets, energy efficiency and research.
Swedish NGO Secretariat on Acid Rain
English
Swedish
The Secretariat is a joint venture between five Swedish environmental organizations with the chief purpose of promoting awareness of the problems associated with air pollution, and thus, in part as a result of public pressure, to bring about the required reduction in the emissions of air pollutants. Of interest is the link on climate change and a few links clearly explaining the greenhouse effect.
United Kingdom
Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
English
A consortium of scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists
working to develop sustainable responses to climate change through
research and dialogue. Research is broken into four themes: Integrating
Frameworks, Decarbonizing Modern Societies, Adapting to Climate
Change, and Sustaining the Coastal Zone.
UK Climate Impacts Programme
English
The UKCIP is a program set up to help organizations assess the
impact of climate change. It coordinates research on how climate
change will have an impact at regional and national levels. Includes
focused information on coastal water, health, and agriculture,
among other subjects.
Climate Concern UK
English
Climate Concern is a campaign to enable and bring together individuals
who recognize that global warming and climate change are problems,
and to provide them with information and coordination to encourage
others to recognize climate change and consider alternative sources
of energy.
Natural Light Partnership
English
Natural Light, based in Britain, aims to aid the sustainable development
of renewable energy projects on a scale that is consistent with
the nature of the resource and the needs of the local communities.
It develops projects, raises awareness, and disseminates information.
Climatic Research Unit
English
An institution concerned with the study of natural and anthropogenic
climate change, the CRU aims to improve scientific understanding
of climate change. It researches the past history, the causes
and impacts, and the future of climate change. Site provides access
to research projects and online publications. .
South East Climate Change Partnership
English
Climate South East is a British NGO that investigates, informs,
and advices on the consequences and effects of climate change
in South East England. The partnership endorses an adaptive approach
to climate change threats and is based in Surrey, UK.
Solar Century
English
Solar Century is the UK’s leading solar photovoltaic company
dedicated to installing solar panels for home and business use.
