Smartfolder: E. Institutions, Laws and Regulations

Also see... Economic Growth / Institutions, Laws and Regulations — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-21 15:35

 

Also see... Economic Growth / Institutions, Laws and Regulations — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-21 15:34

 

USEPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 21:51

USEPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds provides general information on Protecting Our Resources; US Laws and Regulations; maintains a Database and Maps; and links to Publications and Training materials (such as the National Hydrography Dataset Reach Indexing Tool (NHD-RIT) is an interactive GIS application that allows users to georeference surface water data using the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD); and a set of self-paced training modules that represents a basic but broad introduction to watershed management. {http://www.epa.gov/owow/}

The Seldon Project for Global Trade Law Assessment and Assistance — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-02-05 14:47

"Enhancing trade gains through improved legal institutions."

The World's Water — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 22:07

The World’s Water website provides information on the World's Freshwater Resources dedicated to providing up-to-date water information, data, and web connections to organizations, institutions, and individuals working on a wide range of global freshwater problems and solutions. It also provides a link to information about international water law and policy, please visit The World Water's companion site, the International Water Law Project. Interested parties may also join an electronic newsletter list serve throught this site to stay current with updates to the site and to get the latest global freshwater information available. It also highlights information related to Conflicts over water. {http://www.worldwater.org}

Also see... Environmental Compliance Regulations — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-21 15:43

 

Ecosystem Marketplace — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2008-03-13 14:49

About Ecosystem MarketplaceSM The Ecosystem Marketplace seeks to become the world's leading source of information on markets and payment schemes for ecosystem services; services such as water quality, carbon sequestration and biodiversity. We believe that by providing solid and trust-worthy information on prices, regulation, science, and other market-relevant issues, markets for ecosystem services will one day become a fundamental part of our economic and environmental system, helping give value to environmental services that have, for too long, been taken for granted.

Ecosystem Marketplace — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-06-03 15:16

The Katoomba Group's Ecosystem Martketplace. The Ecosystem Marketplace seeks to become the world's leading source of information on markets and payment schemes for ecosystem services; services such as water quality, carbon sequestration and biodiversity. We believe that by providing solid and trust-worthy information on prices, regulation, science, and other market-relevant issues, markets for ecosystem services will one day become a fundamental part of our economic and environmental system, helping give value to environmental services that have, for too long, been taken for granted.

see also - Training Materials - Second Law of Thermodynamics Tutorial — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-15 21:15

by Mark Simpson and James Kay, focuses on the second law of thermodynamics, and why it might be important to consider when developing future energy policy. (Archived version. Original no longer available via author's website)

Training - Second Law of Thermodynamics Tutorial — by webadmin — last modified 2006-02-22 19:49

by Mark Simpson and James Kay, focuses on the second law of thermodynamics, and why it might be important to consider when developing future energy policy. (Archived version. Original no longer available via author's website)

Global Programme of Action for Protection of Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 21:35

Global Programme of Action for Protection of Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities offers this web-based Clearing House Mechanism to host materials and links to Regional Seas Programs and Pollutant information [Wastewater Sewage; Physical Alterations and Destruction of Habitat; Nutrients; Persistent Organic Pesticides; Radioactive Substances; Heavy Metals; Sediment Mobilization; Litter and Oils]. It also links to Regulations and National-level information; Document Library; Featured News, Events and Programs; and Related Links. {http://www.gpa.unep.org/}

US Federal Section 508 Useability Guidelines — by webadmin — last modified 2006-03-31 16:28

Link to US Federal Section 508 Useabiluty Guidelines, to which content on this portal MUST, by law, comply.

Value chain analysis : mapping maize, sunflower and cotton chains -- final report — by Pelrine, Richard John — last modified 2008-05-30 20:10

Introduction USAID/Uganda’s 2002-2008 strategy calls for expanded sustainable economic opportunities for rural growth, promoting a connection between productive strategies by the private sector in rural areas and expansion of financial services. Rural SPEED (Savings Promotion & Enhancement of Enterprise Development) was designed to help meet this goal. Rural SPEED’s objective is to deepen and strengthen Uganda’s financial sector in response to demand for financial services in the rural economy. Increased availability of financial services would result in the growth necessary to achieve the goals of GoU’s Poverty Eradication Action Plan. Rural SPEED is engaged in four key activity areas: 1) savings mobilisation; 2) service delivery mechanisms; 3) agriculture finance; 4) new product development. This report is concerned with agricultural finance. In spite of agriculture’s being the main occupation of the majority of Ugandans and a principal engine of potential rural growth (services are also important), rural areas, and farming in particular, are not well-served by the financial sector. Currently agricultural credit accounts for less than ten percent of the total formal financial institutions’ loan portfolio. Agriculture finance has largely remained a poorly understood concept within the financial institutions. Furthermore, few actors in the financial sector realize that the full scope of agricultural finance extends beyond production to include, input supply, post harvest processing, transport, packaging, marketing, etc. Further even when considering production alone, there has been remarkable improvement in agricultural sectors, notably cotton, grains and oil seeds, over the past decade. This progress has been catalyzed by adoption of new technologies by the farmers through the past and on-going technical assistance support by development projects, improved market linkages, infrastructural improvements and better access to inputs. However, both regulated and self-regulated financial institutions largely continue to maintain the view that agriculture is risky and are thus reluctant to venture into, or reintroduce, agriculture finance products in their portfolios. This knowledge gap is largely perpetuated by the inadequate exposure to the costs and risks embedded at different points in the value chain of the agricultural commodities. Also, these institutions lack appropriate tools and mechanisms to adequately assess, mitigate and manage agriculture finance risks. With these tools agricultural finance may well become attractive, viable and sustainable. ...

World Bank Public Sector Governance — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-18 16:12

A fundamental role of the Bank is to help governments work better in our client countries. The Public Sector Group's objectives are based on the view that the Bank must focus more of its efforts on building efficient and accountable public sector institutions -- rather than simply providing discrete policy advise. A main lesson from East Asia (and to some extent Russia) is that good policies are not enough -- that the Bank cannot afford to look the other way when a country is plagued by deeply dysfunctional public institutions that limit accountability, set perverse rules of the game, and are incapable of sustaining development.

Global Health Council — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 15:34

The Global Health Council is the world's largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world. Membership is comprised of health-care professionals and organizations that include NGOs, foundations, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that work to ensure global health for all.

United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-15 16:47

UNDEF was established in July 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund. Its primary purpose is to support democratization throughout the world. UNDEF will finance projects that build and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and ensure the participation of all groups in democratic processes.

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'.

World Bank Social Development — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-18 16:14

Social Development at the World Bank is about transforming societies by understanding the social context of the country as well as the needs and priorities of poor people. The World Bank's Social Development Strategy is about empowering people by creating more inclusive, cohesive and accountable institutions.

SciDev Net — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 22:20

The Science and Development Network (SciDev.Net) aims to provide reliable and authoritative information about science and technology for the developing world. Our goal is to help both individuals and organisations in developing countries make informed decisions about how science and technology can improve economic and social development. This is achieved through our free-access website, and by building regional networks of individuals and institutions who share our goals. We also organise regional training workshops in the developing world.

Conservation Finance Alliance — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 22:23

The CFA is a collaborative effort to promote sufficient and sustainable funding for biodiversity conservation worldwide. The Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) was created to catalyze increased and sustainable public and private financing for biodiversity conservation to support the effective implementation of global commitments to conservation. They publish a newsletter called "Focus on Conservation Finance." A newsletter dedicated to the delivery of conservation finance solutions through collaboration The CFA was established in February 2002 in order to encourage and enhance collaboration among institutions and organizations involved in the sustainable financing of biodiversity conservation.

Asia Near East Bureau/Dept of State: East Asia and Pacific Environmental Initiative (EAPEI) — by Jon Dale — last modified 2006-12-05 18:05

The East Asia and Pacific Environmental Initiative (EAPEI) addresses critical environmental challenges and opportunities in East Asia and the Pacific in the areas of forest resources management and coastal and marine resources management. The EAPEI works to compliment other US government investment in the region by supporting transboundary, cross-border and regional activities and institutions and by supporting activities in USAID non-presence countries.

AED: Academy for Educational Development — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-06-03 15:28

AED: Connecting People > Creating Change AED is a bridge, a link between the problem and the solution, the need and the resource, people and their potential. Founded in 1961, AED is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems and building the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to become more self-sufficient. AED works in all the major areas of human development, with a focus on improving education, health, and economic opportunities for the least advantaged in the United States and developing countries throughout the world.

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.

Link to - Conservation Financing Alliance — by webadmin — last modified 2006-10-16 12:33

Link to: the Conservation Financing Alliance Home website. The Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) was created to catalyze increased and sustainable public and private financing for biodiversity conservation to support the effective implementation of global commitments to conservation. The CFA was established in February 2002 in order to encourage and enhance collaboration among institutions and organizations involved in the sustainable financing of biodiversity conservation. CFA membership has been growing with the addition now of the Conservation Development Centre and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Other members include the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UNESCO - Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB), as well as many others! See the fully updated list of CFA members.

Link to - Conservation Financing Alliance — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-22 04:22

Link to: the Conservation Financing Alliance Home website. The Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) was created to catalyze increased and sustainable public and private financing for biodiversity conservation to support the effective implementation of global commitments to conservation. The CFA was established in February 2002 in order to encourage and enhance collaboration among institutions and organizations involved in the sustainable financing of biodiversity conservation. CFA membership has been growing with the addition now of the Conservation Development Centre and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Other members include the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UNESCO - Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB), as well as many others! See the fully updated list of CFA members.

Link to - Conservation Financing Alliance — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-21 14:52

Link to: the Conservation Financing Alliance Home website. The Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) was created to catalyze increased and sustainable public and private financing for biodiversity conservation to support the effective implementation of global commitments to conservation. The CFA was established in February 2002 in order to encourage and enhance collaboration among institutions and organizations involved in the sustainable financing of biodiversity conservation. CFA membership has been growing with the addition now of the Conservation Development Centre and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Other members include the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UNESCO - Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB), as well as many others! See the fully updated list of CFA members.

SANREM CRSP Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Collaborative Research Support Program — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2008-04-29 19:55

The Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Collaborative Research Support Program (SANREM CRSP) is sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development's Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade Bureau (USAID/EGAT) and participating U.S. and host country institutions around the world. The objective of the SANREM CRSP is to support sustainable agriculture and natural resource management (SA and NRM) decision makers in developing countries by providing access to appropriate data, knowledge, tools, and methods of analysis; and by enhancing their capacity to make better decisions to improve livelihoods and the sustainability of natural resources.

Best Practices for Pro-Poor Payment for Ecosystem Services — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2008-03-13 14:56

Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Collaborative Research Support Program (SANREM CRSP) About SANREM CRSP The Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Collaborative Research Support Program (SANREM CRSP) is sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development's Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade Bureau (USAID/EGAT) and participating U.S. and host country institutions around the world. The objective of the SANREM CRSP is to support sustainable agriculture and natural resource management (SA and NRM) decision makers in developing countries by providing access to appropriate data, knowledge, tools, and methods of analysis; and by enhancing their capacity to make better decisions to improve livelihoods and the sustainability of natural resources.

Hidden Harvest: Wild Foods and Agricultural Systems. A Literature Review and Annotated Bibliography, The — by Sarah Schmidt — last modified 2008-09-05 12:13

Authors: Ian Scoones, Mary Melnyk, Jules N Pretty Published: 1992 - IIED Topic: Agriculture Details: 260 pages (Book/Report) ISBN: 0-905347-93-5 Language: English Series: Hidden Harvest HH This literature review and annotated bibliography of close to 1,000 references is organised into eleven thematic sections, each containing review essays and annotated references. Extensive referencing refers to numbered entries in the bibliography, and there are three different indices. The themes cover 1. Wild foods in agricultural systems; 2. Swidden agriculture and foraging in tropical forest systems; 3. The hidden harvest in pastoral production systems; 4. Wildlife utilisation; 5. Wild foods and food security; 6. The nutritional value of wild foods; 7. Tenure and local institutions for wild food resource management; 8. Socially differentiated use of wild foods; 9. The economic value of wild foods; 10. Biodiversity and the future of agriculture; 11. Non-timber forest products.

THe Earth Portal and The Encyclopedia of Earth — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2007-04-29 12:35

The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is pleased to announce the formal launch of the Earth Portal (www.EarthPortal.org Earth Portal is a comprehensive, free and dynamic resource for timely, objective, science-based information about the environment built by a global community of environmental experts: educators, physical, life, and social scientists, scholars, and professionals who have joined together to communicate to the world. > > > In contrast to information from anonymous sources with no quality control, the Earth Portal is created and governed by individuals and organizations who put their names behind their words and where attribution and expert-review for accuracy are fundamental. The Earth Portal includes: Encyclopedia of Earth which has an initial 2,300 articles from over 700 experts from 46 countries, as well as such content partners as the World Wildlife Fund and the United Nations Environment Programme. The Encyclopedia is a means for the global scientific community to come together to produce the first free, comprehensive expert-driven information resource on the environment. The Encyclopedia includes articles, e-books and reports, interactive maps, and biographies, and will eventually be published in other major languages. Environmental scholars and experts are invited to become contributors to the Encyclopedia. Earth News which includes breaking news updates from many sources, with links from key words to Encyclopedia articles, enabling readers to learn about the science behind the headlines. Earth Forum allows the public to engage in discussions with experts, ask questions and get answers, and to participate in community debates about issues that matter to them. Environment in Focus provides an exploration of a major issue each week - energy, climate change, environmental economics and other topics - led by a prominent expert in the subject and involving articles, news, places, discussions, Q&A, interesting facts, and more. The National Council for Science and the Environment is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. The NCSE specializes in programs that foster collaboration among diverse institutions, communities and individuals.The NCSE serves as secretariat for a growing Environmental Information Coalition of environmental experts and organizations, which is building the Earth Portal. ManyOne Networks, an innovative IT firm based near San Jose, California, has provided engineering and vision for the Earth Portal.