RELATED LINKS Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Water Resources and Freshwater Ecosystems Climate and Atmosphere Population, Health and Human Well-being Economics, Business and the Environment Energy and Resources Biodiversity and Protected Areas Agriculture and Food Forests and Grasslands Environmental Governance and Institutions General Links to Environmental Information and Examples of Presentation   Environmental Defense’s Scorecard FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations GEF Global Environment Facility NGDC National Geophysical Data Center OECD Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development SEDAC Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center   Stockholm Environment Institute UNEP United Nations Environment Programme   UNEP.Net UNDP United Nations Development Programme USGS US Geological Survey   World Bank Data and Maps   back to top Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Fishstat (From Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) The system provides users with access to fishery statistics.   International Center for Island Studies Compiled by the Island Web Consortium (IWC) to provide links and information to promote integrated development and sustainable resource management of small islands.   ICLARM International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) A research organization devoted to improving the productivity, management and conservation of aquatic resources, ICLARM also provides information tools with fish and marine statistics.   ICRI International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) A gateway that compiles coral reef information as well as offering an interactive space for its members.   LOICZ Land-Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) A collection of research, newsletters, and data about coastal zones.   MCBI Marine Conservation Biology Institute MCBI provides information about marine biodiversity issues and promotes alliances for sustainable ocean use and protection.   Reef Watch A community reef monitoring program where recreational divers gather data about the health of reefs.   IMA The International Marinelife Alliance (IMA) Promotes sustainable use of living marine resources, and protects marine habitat for the benefit of the local residents in developing nations.   UNCLOS U. N. Convention on the Law of the Sea The site provides news, data, information and documents related to the law of the sea.   GOOS UNESCO - Global Ocean Observing Systems (GOOS) GOOS is a permanent global system for observations, modeling and analysis of marine and ocean variables to support operational ocean services worldwide.     back to top Water Resources and Freshwater Ecosystems FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) FAO provides users with access to fishery statistics.   GWP Global Water Partnership (GWP) Forum The GWP Forum provides links to various databases, libraries and websites; it also encourages consistent and collaborative management of water at global, regional and local levels.   ICOLD International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) A non-governmental international organization which provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience on dams and their impacts.   IWMI International Water Management Institute The International Water Management Institute is a scientific research organization focusing on the use of water in agriculture and on the water needs of developing countries.   NASA NASA's Global Change Master Directory Provides access to data from a variety of sources and links to the original source; topics include earth science, biology, agriculture, water quality, and land use.   Ramsar Convention on Wetlands The Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.   SEI Stockholm Environment Institute SEI is an independent, international research institute specializing in sustainable development and environment issues. It works at local, national, regional and global policy levels.   USGS US Geological Survey (USGS) USGS contains extensive earth and biological data holdings.   WWF World Water Forum An overview of documents relevant to the second World Water forum, held in The Hague in March of 2000.     back to top Climate and Atmosphere CDIAC Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) CDIAC provides records of carbon dioxide and other gas concentrations and emissions; it also provides measurements of long-term climate trends, the vulnerability of coastal areas, and the effects of carbon dioxide on vegetation.   EMEP Co-operative Programme for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Long-Range Transmission of Air Pollutants in Europe (EMEP) EMEP provides data on emissions, depositions, air concentrations and transboundary fluxes over Europe.   Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Database This site contains summary tables and an on-line database of emission estimates for three main gases: CO2, CH4, N2O, as well as for CO, NOX, NMVOCs, and SO2.   IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change The IPCC reviews scientific, technical and socioeconomic information to assess the risk of human-induced climate change.   NASA NASA's Global Change Master Directory Provides access to data from a variety of sources and links to the original source; topics include earth science, biology, agriculture, and land use.   NCDC National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) NCDC is the world's largest archive of weather data.   NGDC National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) The National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) is the U.S. national repository for geophysical data.   SafeClimate.Net SafeClimate.Net allows individuals and organizations to measure their carbon emissions and take action to reduce climate change.   The Ozone Secretariat (Montreal Protocol on Ozone-Depleting Substances) In addition to providing information on ozone, this site contains the text of relevant UN treaties and monitors their implementation.   UNFCCC U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change The site provides news, data, information and documents related to the UNFCCC.   US Environmental Protection Agency's Global Warming Site Information on climate change and global warming for communities, individuals, business, public officials and governments.     back to top Population, Health and Human Well-being UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) UNAIDS advocates for worldwide action against HIV/AIDS and provides articles and statistics.   SEDAC Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) Hosted by the Center for International Earth Science information Network (CIESIN) to provide information on human interactions in the environment.   UNICEF The United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF) UNICEF helps governments, communities and families make the world a better place for children.   UNDP United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) UNDP engages in global and regional advocacy and analysis to increase knowledge, build partnerships, and promote enabling frameworks including international targets for reducing poverty.   UNESCO United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) UNESCO promotes collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication.   UNFPA United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Helps developing countries find solutions to their population problems in three areas: Reproductive, Population and Development Strategies, and Advocacy.   POPIN United Nations Population Information Network (POPIN) POPIN is a source of global population data.   United States Census Bureau The Bureau collects and provides data about the people and economy of the United States.   World Bank Data and Maps Contains a wide range of data indicators about population, economics, and poverty.   WHO World Health Organization (WHO) The directing and coordinating authority on international health work for the United Nations.   WorldFactbook2000 Provides comprehensive country profiles focusing on economic and social issues.     back to top Economics, Business, and the Environment ENDS ENDS Environment Daily The monthly ENDS report and ENDS daily provide in-depth environmental news and analysis.   EVRI Environmental Valuation Reference Inventory (EVRI) A searchable storehouse of empirical studies on the economic value of environmental benefits and human health effects.   Sustainable Development Gateway Provides documents, news sites, and a calendar of events related to sustainable development   OECD The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) The OECD is a source of statistics on the environment, economics, and demographics.   U.S. Department of Commerce Includes a comprehensive record of economic indicators.   United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development Created to ensure the high visibility of sustainable development issues within the UN system; helps to improve the UN's coordination of environment and development activities.   World Bank The world's largest source of development assistance, seeking stable, sustainable, and equitable growth in the fight against poverty.   WBCSD World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) A coalition of some 150 international companies with a shared commitment to environmental protection, social equity and economic growth.   WorldFactbook2000 Provides comprehensive country profiles focusing on economic and social issues.     back to top Energy and Resources BP Statistical Review of World Energy BP compiles an annual statistical review of world energy.   EIA Energy Information Administration (EIA) EIA provides policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with economy and environment.   FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) FAO provides data on resource consumption, including wood, meat and other agricultural products.   IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) The IAEA regulates the safety of nuclear energy worldwide and provides statistics and information relating to atomic energy.   ICOLD International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) A non-governmental international organization which provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience on dams and their impacts.   IEA International Energy Agency (IEA) The IEA presents data and analyses on energy from all sources for every country of the world.   NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory Find information about the state of renewable energy technology.   OECD Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Contains documents and statistics relating to resources and economic development.   RWEDP Regional Wood Energy Development Programme in Asia (RWEDP) RWEPD presents data and newsletters about wood—the primary source of energy in much of the world.     back to top Biodiversity and Protected Areas Biodiversity Support Program BSP promotes conservation of biological diversity by supporting projects that combine conservation with social and economic development, research and analysis of conservation approaches, and information exchange and outreach.   CI Conservation International (CI) CI seeks to promote awareness and provide analysis about the world's most endangered biodiversity through scientific programs, local awareness campaigns, and economic initiatives.   CBD Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) Complete proceedings of the UNEP convention.   CITES Convention on Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna Full convention text and related agreements and programs.   NASA's Global Change Master Directory Provides access to data from a variety of sources and links to the original source; topics include earth science, biology, agriculture, water quality, and land use.   The 2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Provides data on the risk of extinction for taxa that have been evaluated using the IUCN Red List Categories.   TNC The Nature Conservancy The world's largest private international conservation group, the Nature Conservancy seeks to preserve plants, animals and natural communities by protecting lands and waters.   IUCN The World Conservation Union (IUCN) Influences, encourages and assists societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.   UNCLOS U. N. Convention on the Law of the Sea Full convention text and related agreements and programs.   WCMC World Conservation Monitoring Center (WCMC) Provides information services on conservation and sustainable use of the world's living resources.   WWF World Wildlife Fund (WWF) A global network, active in some 100 countries, with a mission to protect nature and the biological diversity that we all need to survive.     back to top Agriculture and Food CGIAR Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) The CGIAR promotes sustainable agricultural development in developing countries.   FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) FAO provides data on agriculture, food production and security, and rural development.   CIAT International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) A nonprofit, non-governmental research organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty and preserving natural resources in developing countries.   ILRI International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Conducts Research in animal agriculture to reduce hunger, poverty and environmental degradation.   CIMMYT International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) CIMMYT conducts research on maize and wheat to reduce hunger and to foster sustainable farming practices.   NASA NASA's Global Change Master Directory Provides access to data from a variety of sources and links to the original source; topics include earth science, biology, agriculture, water quality, and land use.   CIP The International Potato Center (CIP) CIP conducts research and related activities on root and tuber crops, particularly in the Andes and other mountain areas.   USDA USDA Economics and Statistics System The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economics and Statistics System provides data on U.S. and international agriculture and related topics.     back to top Forests, Grasslands and Drylands CIFOR Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) CIFOR provides information on forested wetlands and other freshwater ecosystems with forest cover.   FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) FAO provides data on agriculture, forestry, and resource consumption.   GFW Global Forest Watch (GFW) GFW is an international data and mapping network that combines on-the-ground knowledge with digital technology to provide information about the world's forests.   NASA's Global Change Master Directory Provides access to data from a variety of sources and links to the original source; topics include earth science, biology, agriculture, water quality, and land use.   DAAC Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Distributed Active Archive Center A source for biogeochemical and ecological data useful for studying environmental processes. These data have been collected on the ground, from aircraft, or by satellite or have been generated by computer models. The extent of data ranges from site-specific to global, and durations range from days to years.   TNC The Nature Conservancy The world's largest private international conservation group, the Nature Conservancy seeks to preserve plants, animals and natural communities by protecting lands and waters.   USGS US Geological Survey (USGS) USGS contains extensive earth and biological data holdings.   USGS Eros Data Center Distributed Active Archive Center The Earth Resources Observation Systems Data Center (EDC) Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) processes, archives, and distributes land-related data collected by EOS sensors.   WWF World Wildlife Fund (WWF) A global network, active in some 100 countries, with a mission to protect nature and the biological diversity that we all need to survive.     back to top Environmental Governance and Institutions ADB Asian Development Bank With 59 member countries, ADB is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific.   GEF Global Environment Facility (GEF) The GEF is a development organization that funds projects in four focal areas: biodiversity, climate change, international waters, and ozone.   IDB Inter-American Development Bank The Inter-American Development Bank works to accelerate economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.   IMF International Monetary Fund The IMF is an organization of 183 member countries, promoting exchange stability; fostering economic growth; and providing temporary financial assistance to countries.   OAS Organization of American States (OAS) A regional agency dedicated to maintaining peace, promoting solidarity, strengthening collaboration, and defending sovereignty and independence.   UNEP: GRID-Arendal GRID-Arendal presents a wealth of information on State of Environment Reporting around the world.   UN United Nations The UN and more than 30 affiliated organizations work to promote respect for human rights, protect the environment, fight disease, foster development and reduce poverty.   UNEP United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Provides information on environmental law and UN Environmental Secretariats.   World Bank The world's largest source of development assistance, seeking stable, sustainable, and equitable growth in the fight against poverty.     back to top