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Environmental Treaties and Resource Indicators — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 14:36

 

Also see... Environment / Environmental Policy, International Conventions, and Environmental Justice — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-21 15:35

 

Global Resource Information Database (GRID) — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-10 05:12

The North American Node of UNEP GRID, is in the forefront of applying information technology tools such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and web mapping to address the relationships between the environment and human populations. The information created with these tools provide policy-makers a scientific basis for making decisions. Example of the services GRID has provided include: links between sustainable development community and global change research communities; access to georeferenced environmental and resource data; assistance in finding environmental and resource data ; data set development; assistance in metadata, geospatial data clearinghouse implementation and training ; technology assessment; methodology assessment and applications; education and training for developing country scientists and senior officials; assistance in formulating projects, writing proposals, and finding donors/sponsors.

Science, Technology and Public Policy (STPP) Program, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:36

 

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Policy Pages — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:33

The AAAS Science and Policy Programs provide a wide range of useful information on science and technology policy, including data and analysis on U.S. R&D budgets and the AAAS Guide to Graduate Education in Science, Engineering, and public policy.

RAND Corp. Science and Technology Policy Research — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:35

The RAND Corporation, one of the leading policy research institutes in the U.S., has focused extensively on science and technology policy. The Science and Technology Policy Institute was sponsored by the National Science Foundation and operated by RAND from 1992 to 2003. Both the Institute archives site and the Science and Technology Policy Research site contain the full text of a number of recent publications on domestic and international science policy issues.

University of Sussex, Science and Technology Policy Research Unit (SPRU) — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:37

SPRU is one of the leading academic research centers focusing on science, technology, and innovation policy. The site includes documents, bibliographies, and other resources related to SPRU's research.

Issues in Science and Technology — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:34

This quarterly journal is a forum for discussion of public policy related to science, engineering, and medicine. This includes policy for science (how we nurture the health of the research enterprise) and science for policy (how we use knowledge more effectively to achieve social goals), with emphasis on the latter. The site provides free access to and a search function for the full text of articles, beginning with the Fall 1996 issue.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Committee for Science and Technology Policy — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:36

The OECD assesses how science, technology, innovation and education policies can efficiently contribute to sustainable economic growth and employment creation. It provides policy advice on coping with the challenges arising from developments in new science-based industries, notably biotechnology. The OECD leads in the development of indicators to benchmark Member countries' innovation performance.

Also see...Environment / Environmental Policy, International Conventions, and Environmental Justice — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-21 15:05

 

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:38

The OSTP leads an interagency effort to develop and to implement sound science and technology policies and budgets and to work with the private sector, state and local governments, the science and higher education communities, and other nations toward this end.

UNEP Division of Early Warning and Assessments — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 22:19

The Division of Early Warning and Assessment (DEWA) provides the world community with timely, scientifically credible, policy-relevant environmental data and information for decision-making and action planning for sustainable human development. DEWA monitors, analyses and reports on the state of the global environment, assesses global and regional environmental tends and provides early warning of emerging environmental threats

Resources for the Future — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:30

Resources for the Future improves environmental and natural resource policymaking worldwide through objective social science research of the highest caliber.

World Water Council (including World Water Forums) — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 14:38

World Water Council (including World Water Forums) is an International Water Policy Think Tank that operates this website links to Resources; Events and News; and provides Membership services. {http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/}

Office of Technology Assessment Archive — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:33

Until its demise in 1995 the U.S. Congressional Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) produced an extensive series of well-regarded reports on a wide range of key policy issues related to science and technology. While OTA no longer exists, this site maintains a complete archive of all the reports OTA produced.

U.S. Department of State, Office of the Science and Technology Adviser — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:35

The site provides access to materials on international issues of concern to the U.S. government that have considerable scientific content. It also provides documents analyzing the role of science and technology in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy.

Also see...Environmental Policy and Conventions — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-21 14:52

 

Global Resource Information Database (GRID) — by Jon Dale — last modified 2006-12-05 15:30

The North American Node of UNEP GRID, is in the forefront of applying information technology tools such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and web mapping to address the relationships between the environment and human populations. The information created with these tools provide policy-makers a scientific basis for making decisions. Example of the services GRID has provided include: links between sustainable development community and global change research communities; access to georeferenced environmental and resource data; assistance in finding environmental and resource data ; data set development; assistance in metadata, geospatial data clearinghouse implementation and training ; technology assessment; methodology assessment and applications; education and training for developing country scientists and senior officials; assistance in formulating projects, writing proposals, and finding donors/sponsors.

Conservation International — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-25 13:09

Conservation International is an NGO that works with indigenous peoples in South and Central America and South Asia. The website contains some information about their programs, abridged versions of working and policy papers, and some links to biodiversity and environmental resources.

EPIQ II — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-02-01 21:29

"EPIQ II enables USAID missions, bureaus, and the Department of State to rapidly access top-notch technical expertise in three outstanding consortia that support policy reform and institutional governance, improvements in environmental quality, and sustainable natural resource use. Prime contractors of the three EPIQ consortia are Chemonics International Inc., International Resources Group, and PA Government Services Inc."

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Forest Portal — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 14:38

This portal provides forum for monthly discussions, access to case studies and database, calendar of events, and information resources and publications. Resources are organized by thematic area and specific reports are also available by country. {http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/areas/forest/portal/topic1/home.shtml}

IUCN Forest Conservation Program: Livelihoods and Landscapes index — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 22:33

This program provides access to Forest Issues [Global Issues; Sources of Land Use Change; Forest Environmental Services; Forest Management and Governance]; Experiences and Lessons [Forest Landscape Restoration; Poverty and Conservation; Forest Fires; Protected Areas; Climate Change; Temperate and Boreal Forests; Forest Governance; International Forest Policy]; and Publications.

International Institute for Environment and Development — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 22:19

IIED is an international policy research institute and non governmental body working for more sustainable and equitable global development. IIED acts as a catalyst, broker and facilitator and helps vulnerable groups find their voice and ensure their interests are heard in decision-making. Environmental sustainability is a core concern but not at the expense of people’s livelihoods. It publishes a news bulletin called IIED News Bulletin. It is a bi-monthly e-bulletin with updates on IIED research, events, and publications.

WRI: World Resources Institute — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-06-03 15:32

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives. Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Because people are inspired by ideas, empowered by knowledge, and moved to change by greater understanding, WRI provides—and helps other institutions provide—objective information and practical proposals for policy and institutional change that will foster environmentally sound, socially equitable development.

IUCN: Indigeous & Local Communities, Equity, and Protected Area (CEESP) — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-04-05 13:33

The Theme on Indigenous and Local Communities, Equity, and Protected Areas (TILCEPA), was set up in 2000 by the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and the Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy (CEESP) of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) . The TILCEPA seeks the full and effective recognition of the rights and responsibilities of local communities in the development and implementation of conservation policies and strategies that affect the lands, waters and other natural and cultural resources that they relate to.

UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Center (WCMC) — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:31

provides information for policy and action to conserve the living world. The Centers's programmes concentrate on species, forests, protected areas, marine, mountains and freshwaters; plus habitats affected by climate change such as polar regions. It also address the relationship between trade and the environment and the wider aspects of biodiversity assessment. The Resource Centre is UNEP-WCMC's unique collection of formally and informally published information on biodiversity, at national and international levels. It's Environment Links provides lists of biodiversity-related web sites, list servers, and many useful links to conservation and environmental information, resources and organisations.

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International Conventions, Treaties, Protocols and Agreements — by Jon Dale — last modified 2006-12-06 16:35