ASIA

Western Asia

Armenia

Professional and Entrepreneurial Orientation Union
Russian
Armenian
English
“ORIENTATION” was established by scientists and lecturers of universities and academic institutions in Armenia to encourage the citizens of Republic of Armenia to make professional, entrepreneurial and social decisions with sustainable development and nature conservation in mind.

Portal: Armenian Orgs
English
This website is not an organization itself but lists many Armenian environmental organizations with addresses, mission summaries, names of organizers and emails.

Khazer: Ecological and Cultural NGO
English
Khazer is an NGO that promotes the sustainability and development of environmental and cultural activities throughout Armenia. Some activities include preserving lakes, monitoring ozone levels and protecting national monuments.

Climate Change Information Center of Armenia
Armenian
English
An excellent portal-type website that lists both government and NGO organizations dealing with climate change. The NGO has a great list of links and informational pages about climate change issues on both a national and international level.

Armenia Tree Project (ATP)
English
ATP conducts vitally important environmental projects in Armenia’s impoverished and deforested zones and seeks support in advancing its reforestation mission. Since 1994, ATP has made enormous strides in combating desertification in the biologically diverse but threatened Caucasus region.

Armenian Forests NGO
Armenian
English
A project of the Tufenkian Foundation, the Armenian Forests NGO seeks to protect and improve the threatened forests of Armenia. Their approach is to address the underlying causes like the demand for cheap fuel. The NGO’s activities include supporting alternative energy, attracting investment and funding which emphasizes protection of natural resources as a means of long term prosperity, developing and implementing models of local reforestation and stewardship, conducting public education and outreach.

 

Bahrain

Ministry of Housing and Agriculture
http://www.mohme.gov.bh
MHA is responsible for rural and residential development as well as regulation of agricultural practices in the country. The ministry's website is currently under construction.

Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, the Environment and Wildlife
Arabic
The commission is responsible for preventing air and water pollution, regulating toxic chemicals, and promoting biodiversity.

Environment Electronic Friends of Bahrain
Arabic and English
A non-profit group devoted to conservation of the environment of Bahrain. Issue areas include toxic chemicals, air pollution, and climate change.

 

Georgia

Green Earth (GE)
English
GE is involved in research, education, consulting and project implementation activities. GE implemented a regional project “Use of Solar Energy at the Heat Water Supply”; organized a conference and published papers on Environment and Energy. GE is a member of International Engineering Association and International Solar Energy Society (ISES).

Energy Efficiency Centre (EEC)
English
EEC is a non-governmental organization, which is working on ensuring the responsible use of natural resources. The main goal of EEC is improving of energy efficiency in Georgia. EEC is implementing a Georgian Rural Energy Program and works on the Cleaner Production Strategy.

Climate Change Administration
English
Climate Change Administration prepares National communications to the UNFCCC, carries out a greenhouse gas (GHG) National inventory program; works on the implementation of the National Climate Change Program and Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) process in the country.

Department of Atmospheric Air Protection
Georgian
Department of atmospheric air protection is a structural department at the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia. The main issues of this department are to ensure the atmospheric air protection policy for the whole territory of Georgia; and to determine priorities for atmospheric air protection.

Department of Hydrometeorology and Climate Change
Georgian
Department of Hydrometeorology and Climate Change monitors the process of activities for working out problems connected to climate change in Georgia. The department is inventorying the country’s climate change strategy. At the same time, the department is responsible for informing organizations and people about possible climate change in the country.

 

Israel

Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection
Hebrew
English
Topics include, among others, environmental legislation, environmental indicators, and environmental tops such as air quality, green building, international cooperation, marine and coastal environment, sustainable development.

Natural Resource and Environmental Research Center, University of Haifa
Hebrew
English
NRERC was established in 1985, to carry out interdisciplinary research in the area of natural resource and environmental resource management, pioneering this academic research framework in Israel. NRERC has conducted theoretical, applied and policy studies in the areas of: Environmental resource management (water and air quality, solid waste, noise pollution, preservation of natural areas and open spaces), and Natural resource management (depletable and renewable resource: water, energy, non-fuel minerals). Research results have been published as research reports, working papers, conference proceedings, and scientific journal papers. NRERC organizes workshops and symposia on issues of interest to the scientific community, decision-making bodies and to the general public.

Israel Greenpages
Hebrew
English
The Complete Index of Environmental Technologies in Israel presents the variety of manufacturers, service-suppliers and organizations involved in the environmental developments in Israel. The issue of Environmental Technologies in Israel is quickly developing today. In Green Pages Israel, information about companies and organizations in this intensively growing field is updated.

Jordan

Ministry of Environment
Arabic
English
The Ministry maintains and improves the quality of Jordan's environment, conserves natural resources and contributes to sustainable development through policy, legislation, strategic planning, monitoring and enforcement. The site also contains a listing of allied and officially endorsed NGO links.

Ministry of Agriculture
Arabic
The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for the regulation of farming and distribution of agricultural water.

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
English
The ministry is responsible for developing and diversifying Jordan's energy resources and implementing a long-term national energy strategy.

Environmental Information Portal
Arabic
This site is home to various environmental non-governmental and quasi-governmental environmental organizations in Jordan. The Jordanian government runs the site.

Kuwait

Environment Public Authority
English and Arabic
EPA is responsible for environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts in Kuwait. The Authority works closely with other federal agencies and local governments to develop and enforce regulations under existing environmental laws. EPA is responsible for researching and setting national standards for a variety of environmental programs, and monitoring and enforcing compliance.

Greenline Environmental Educational Website
Arabic
The Greenline Environmental Educational Website, sponsored by Greenline Environmental Group of Kuwait, provides links to significant environmental sites within the Middle East

Lebanon

Ministry of the Environment
English and Arabic, mostly Arabic though
The ministry is responsible for carrying out national environmental policies relating to air, water, and toxic substances.

Ministry of Agriculture
English, Arabic and French
The ministry is responsible for agricultural policy and regulation in Lebanon.

Lebanese Association for Energy Control & Environment
English and French
The goal of the association is to develop, increase and promote scientific and technical methods to allow for better management of energy and related industries on a national level.

Green Line
English
The mission of Green Line is to promote environmental awareness and document environmental threats in order to better confront them, introducing change at the community level under a sustainable development framework.

Friends of Nature
English and Arabic
Lebanon-based NGO focusing on a variety of environmental issues, including biodiversity, forest issues, and preservation.

Centre for Development and Planning
English
Lebanese NGO focused on sustainable development issues. One current major project addresses alternative energy and biofuels.

Saudi Arabia

Presidency of Meteorology and Environment
Arabic
English
This executive agency is responsible for weather forecasting and all environmental quality regulation and oversight.

Ministry of Agriculture and Water
Arabic only
Government ministry responsible for regulating agriculture and water, and distributing water.

Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
English
The Ministry supervises companies working in the fields of petroleum and minerals. It observes and monitors exploration, development, production, refining, transportation, and distribution activities related to petroleum and petroleum products.

Syrian Arab Republic

Ministry of Agriculture
Arabic
The Ministry of Agriculture is the lead agency responsible for the regulation of agriculture and irrigation water in Syria. English language page under construction.

Ministry of Local Administration and Environment
Arabic
The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment is responsible for overseeing the activities of sub-national governing bodies, as well as regulating air and water pollution. English language page under construction.

Turkey

Republic of Turkey - Ministry of the Environment and Forestry
Turkish only

Tema
Turkish
English

The Turkish Foundation for combating soil Erosion, for Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats.

United Arab Emirates

Federal Environmental Agency
English
The FEA is the primary governmental body responsible for environmental regulation in Yemen. Its chief responsibilities are to take all necessary measures to prevent deterioration of the environment and to combat environmental pollution of all kinds.

Ministry of Energy and Water
Arabic
MoEW is the UAE's primary regulatory authority for energy and electricity as well as water distribution.

Emirates Environmental Group
English
EEG is an environmental NGO focused particularly on resource use and conservation as a means to sustainable development in Dubai and the broader UAE. It receives funding from several major multinational corporations, most notably Samsung.

Yemen

Ministry of Tourism and Environment
English
Arabic
The responsibilities of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment include the promotion of travel to Yemen as well as regulation of air and water pollutants. Website is sparse and rarely updated.

Ministry of Agriculture
English
Arabic
The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for the regulation of farming and rural issues in Yemen. Website is sparse and rarely updated.

Ministry of Electricity and Water
English
Arabic
The Ministry of Electricity and Water is the primary agency responsible for energy policy and water distribution and regulation in Yemen. Website is sparse and rarely updated.