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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-27 02:07

Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. EPA employs 18,000 people across the country, including our headquarters offices in Washington, DC, 10 regional offices, and more than a dozen labs. EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts.

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.

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.

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.

The World Conservation Learning Network (WCLN) — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2006-11-30 18:28

WCLN is a conservation, environment and sustainable development-focused global network with regional and national chapters. Partnering faculties, other institutions of higher education and training, academic networks and NGOs, WCLN builds professional capacity for environmental sustainability by developing and delivering 'New Learning for Sustainable Solutions'.

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.

Global Development Alliance Office — by Jon Dale — last modified 2006-12-05 15:40

The Global Development Alliance (GDA) is USAID’s commitment to change the way we implement our assistance mandate. GDA mobilizes the ideas, efforts and resources of governments, businesses and civil society by forging public-private alliances to stimulate economic growth, develop businesses and workforces, address health and environmental issues, and expand access to education and technology.

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.

Proceeding: International Conference on Local Capacity Building for Healthy Watersheds — by International Conference on Local Capacity Building for Healthy Watersheds — last modified 2007-03-23 12:04

International Conference on Local Capacity Building for Healthy Watersheds, June 24 – 26, 2004; Wingspread Conference Center Racine, Wisconsin, USA. The purpose of this conference was to develop a local capacity building model for healthy watersheds that can be adapted for use successfully in any region of the world. The results of the conference affirm and offer a clear interpretation of how local communities can prepare themselves to manage the watershed in which they live and depend upon for a productive and healthy economy, ecological biodiversity, food production and safe drinking water. The generalized model developed for local capacity building will be a useful road map for planning how land and water may be utilized for the greatest benefit by people living in diverse locations worldwide. Thirtynine professional water managers from 17 different countries participated in the conference and contributed to these proceedings to offer advice on how the model could be applied in their home regions. Variations of the model are currently being field tested in pilot projects or in planning efforts in South Africa, Mexico, and China with potential for additional application elsewhere by conference participants. The Global Environmental Management Education Center (GEM) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point continues to monitor these projects and to promote additional collaboration between conference participants.

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Land Policy and Geographic Information Systems — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2006-12-05 03:16

Land Policy and Geographic Information Systems

Development Portals — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2006-12-05 04:07

Development Portals