Lukol Directory: Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Conservation: Sustainability

TRAFFIC
Wildlife trade monitoring program of the WWF which aims to help ensure that wildlife trade is at sustainable levels and in accordance with domestic and international laws and agreements. Provide information and resources.
http://www.traffic.org/

Overseas Development Institute
An independent organisation based in the UK, concerned with international development and humanitarian issues, advising practices which will lead to the reduction of poverty and the achievement of sustainable development.
http://www.odi.org.uk/index.html

International Institute for Environment and Development
An independent, non-profit organization promoting sustainable patterns of world development through collaborative research, policy studies, networking and knowledge dissemination.
http://www.iied.org/

Forest Policy and Environment Group
Focuses on institutional, policy and socio-economic aspects of sustainable forest management and conservation and the interface between forests and other land-uses.
http://www.odi.org.uk/fpeg/index.html

Worldwatch Institute
Analyzes interdisciplinary environmental data from around the world, providing information on how to build a sustainable society. Website has articles on a broad range on topics.
http://www.worldwatch.org/

Earthwatch Institute
An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.
http://www.earthwatch.org/

Conservation and Livelihoods Network
Recognizing the need to reconcile wildlife conservation and people's livelihood needs and working towards promoting people's participation in wildlife conservation.
http://cln_india.tripod.com

Natural Resources Institute
Based at the University of Greenwich, provides training, research, consultancy and advisory services to underpin sustainable development. The majority of the activities focus on harnessing the natural and human capital for the benefit of developing countries.
http://www.nri.org/

Chumbe Island Coral Park - Zanzibar
Private conservation project and Ecolodge.
http://www.chumbeisland.com

IDRC Program Initiatives
Sustainable use of biodiversity
http://www.idrc.ca/institution/

GLOBIO
Global Methodology for Mapping Human Impacts on the Biosphere. Used to estimate the amount of impact humans have made, and will make, on the wilderness.
http://www.globio.info

IUCN Approach to Social Policy
Information about social concerns relevant in conservation work, and options for addressing them.
http://www.iucn.org/themes/spg/

International Institute for Sustainable Development
Information on the use of, and effect on, the environment during economic development, including natural resources.
http://iisd.ca/

Flora Celtica
A project co-ordinated by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, conducting research into the uses of the native flora of Celtic regions. Includes project description, a searchable database, a forum and information on the uses of Scottish plants.
http://www.rbge.org.uk/research/celtica/fc...

MekongInfo
An interactive system for sharing information and knowledge about participatory natural resource management in the Lower Mekong Basin, Cambodia.
http://www.mekonginfo.org/mrc

Reserva Integral Monte Caimito
Working to combine the protection of the environment and sustainable use of natural resources of the northwestern coast of Ecuador, South America. Includes descriptions of the region and projects undertaken and contact information.
http://www.montecaimito.org

Sustainable Conservation
Organization engages businesses and private landowners in advancing the stewardship of our land and water in partnership with the environmental community.
http://www.suscon.org/

Sustainable Use of Biodiversity Program Initiative
Supports research that aims to enhance the capacity of local and indigenous peoples to protect, access and sustainably use biodiversity and knowledge of biodiversity.
http://www.idrc.ca/biodiversity/





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2006