International environmental organizations International environmental organizations Agenda 21 is a programme of the United Nations (UN) related to sustainable development. It is a comprehensive blueprint of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organisations of the UN, governments, and major groups in every area in which humans impact on the environment. The number 21 refers to the 21st century. ...more on Wikipedia about "Agenda 21"
The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) is a public interest, not-for-profit environmental law firm founded in 1989 to strengthen international and comparative environmental law and policy around the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "Center for International Environmental Law"
EarthEcho International is an environmental nonprofit organization founded in honor of Philippe Cousteau Sr., by his children and widow. EarthEcho is based in Washington, DC. ...more on Wikipedia about "EarthEcho International"
Eco-action is an international environmental group founded in 1993 by Beth Hollenbeck with the stated aim of "facilitating positive lifestyle change through consumer education and community involvement in environmental issues". An all-volunteer, membership organization, ECO-Action claims it has "attempted to meet the needs of other environmental organizations and the community." ...more on Wikipedia about "Eco-action"
The Forest Stewardship Council is a non-profit environmental organization based in Bonn, Germany. The Council's stated mission is "to promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests". People interested in the sustainable consumption of timber, lumber, paper or other wood products can seek to acquire FSC-certified products. FSC certification is also sometimes used to demonstrate sustainable management of forest for carbon sequestration purposes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Forest Stewardship Council"
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established by donor governments in 1991, largely to pre-empt politically more radical alternative models of conservation finance proposed at the Rio Earth Summit. It helps so called developing countries (that is, poorer governments) to fund projects and programs that are claimed to protect the global environment. GEF grants support projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. ...more on Wikipedia about "Global Environment Facility"
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in 1988 by two United Nations organizations, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to assess the "risk of human-induced climate change". The Panel is open to all members of the WMO and UNEP. ...more on Wikipedia about "Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change"
The International Crane Foundation (ICF) in Baraboo, Wisconsin is a scientific organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the 15 crane species of birds. ...more on Wikipedia about "International Crane Foundation"
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The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) is an international agricultural association. According to its mission statement: "IFOAM's mission is leading, uniting and assisting the organic movement in its full diversity. Our goal is the worldwide adoption of ecologically, socially and economically sound systems that are based on the principles of Organic Agriculture." ...more on Wikipedia about "International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements"
(Unep-wcmc) Example areas of work: ...more on Wikipedia about "Unep-wcmc"
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) coordinates United Nations environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and to encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices. ...more on Wikipedia about "United Nations Environment Programme"
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a coalition of 175 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. ...more on Wikipedia about "World Business Council for Sustainable Development"
The World Conservation Union or International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is an international organization dedicated to natural resource conservation. ...more on Wikipedia about "World Conservation Union"
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 187 Member States and Territories. It originated from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was founded in 1873. Established in 1950, WMO became the specialized agency of the United Nations for meteorology ( weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. It has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The current president is Alexander Bedritsky and the current Secretary-General is Michel Jarraud, elected by the 14th World Meteorological Congress held in 2003. ...more on Wikipedia about "World Meteorological Organization"
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