EUROPE
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- Southern Europe
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Western Europe
Austria
Klimabündnis Österreich (Climate Alliance
Austria)
German (German only)
The Climate Alliance Austria, concerned with sustaining the
earth’s atmosphere, is part of the larger Climate Alliance
of European Cities with Indigenous Rainforest Peoples. The Alliance
specifically aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2010,
abdicate the use of tropical timber, and support sustainable development
in Amazonia.
Austrian Energy Agency
English
German
The Austrian Energy Agency is a non-profit energy research and
policy institution that "promotes the rational use of energy
and stimulation of renewable energy sources and of innovative
technologies" since 1977
The Austrian Climate Portal (ACCC)
English
German
ACCC focuses on international and Austrian climate research and
policy and provides information and documents on emissions trading,
climate change, etc. ACCC works in cooperation with the Austrian
Ministry of Life and the Austrian Federal Environmental Agency.
Bundesanstalt für Agrarwirtschaft (Federal Institute
for Agricultural Ecomonics)
English
German
Established in 1960, the Federal Institute for Agricultural Economics
is a research institution for economics and social science focusing
on activities such as empirical analysis in the field of agricultural
economics as well as the development and provision of methodology
and data processing software for agricultural research.
Global 2000
German
Global 2000 is a progressive private Austrian environmental protection
agency and member of Friends of the Earth that exposes environmental
scandals and aims to exert pressure on industry and politics.
Topics of interest to Global 2000 include nuclear energy, climate
change, pesticides, and agriculture.
German
klima:aktiv
German
klima:aktiv is an initiative on climate protection launched in
partnership with the Austrian Energy Agency and the Austrian Ministry
of Life. The programs implemented through the initiative mainly
focus on reducing CO2 emissions and curbing the use of renewable
energy sources such as solar power.
Nachhaltigkeit- Sustainability
German
Sustainability is an initiative of the Austrian Ministry of Life,
which focuses on sustainability and the linkages between social,
economic, and ecological concerns. Through its website, the initiative
provides interested citizens with information on sustainability
and news on current sustainable developments in Austria.
Belgium
Federal Public Service Economy, SMEs, Self Employed and Energy Department
English (Limited)
French
This is a governmental energy site which provides information on various energy types, Belgium energy policies, climate change, and includes statistics on Belgium’s energy use.
Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment Department
Netherlands, French, German, English
This site has general information and news in the environmental arena in Belgium and Europe, including what is currently being done to combat environmental problems.
Energy in the Wallonne Region
French
German (Limited)
This site is an initiative of the Division de l'Énergie de la Direction Générale des Technologies, de la Recherche et de l'Énergie (DGTRE) du Ministère de la Région wallonne. It is an interactive informational site on energy in Wallonne for the public, as well as companies.
Ecolo
French Only
This is the homepage for the political party ecolo, Belgium’s green party, which focuses on energy and the environment, a dynamic social system, and democracy.
France
France’s Government Portal Website
French [1] [2]
English (limited) [1] [2]
These sites have recent news articles and projects on energy and the environment showing what the government is involved with. There are also links to related government websites.
Ministère de l’écologie et du développement durable
Ministry of ecology and sustainable development
French Only (as of 6/12/06)
This is the environmental ministry’s website which includes official reports and studies. The ministry is in charge of Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Water and Aquatic Environments, Biodiversity and the Countryside, Pollution, and Environmental Risks.
Institut Francais de l’environment ( ifen )
French Institute of the environment
French Only
Ifen is an agency associated with the Sustainable Development and Ecology Ministry. It performs studies by collecting and statistically analyzing data on environmental risks - both man-made and natural.
Administration éco-responsible
Environmentally Responsible Administration
French Only
This is a state sponsored website to publicize information on eco-responsibility. It has official government reports, as well as those from the UN. Includes guides for companies, organizations, and people to live in an eco-friendly manner.
Mission Interministérielle de l’Effet de Serre (MIES)
Inter-Ministry Mission on the greenhouse effect
French Only
MIES was created in 1993 to create and organize national action against climate change. It also prepares France’s position on International Treaties regarding Climate Change.
Institute du développement durable et des relations internationals ( iDDRi )
Institute of sustainable development and international relations
French Only
This organization was created in 2001 to bring together governments, organizations, the scientific community, and companies. It gathers knowledge, particularly on international sustainable development, and attempts to inform the public and key decision makers, corporate and governmental, of the scientific foundation of issues.
Entreprises pour l’Environnement (EPE)
Enterprises for the environment
French and English
EPE “is a coalition of forty leading companies operating in France united by a commitment to the environment and to sustainable development.” It believes that business must work towards sustainable development. The EPE tries to “develop effective approaches of environmental problems” and share them with its members. It also tries to open dialogue between the public, government, NGO’s, and trade unions.
Centre d'Information sur l'Energie et L'Environnement (ciele)
French
This is an association to protect the environment and support renewable energy and energy efficiency. This site includes information on renewable energy, especially with regard to France and individual provinces. There is also a forum for local talk on renewable energy issues.
Germany
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation,
and Nuclear Safety
German
English
The Federal Environment Ministry's sphere of responsibility embraces
three federal agencies: the Federal Environmental Agency, the
Federal Agency for Nature Conservation and the Federal Office
for Radiation Protection. Its principal functions relate to issues
such as climate protection, environment and energy, soil conservation,
and chemical and nuclear safety.
Umweltbundesamt (Federal Environmental Agency)
German
English
The Federal Environmental Agency is the scientific environmental
authority under the jurisdiction of the German Federal Ministry
for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, responsible
for investigating, describing, and assessing the state of the
environment. The Federal Environmental Agency’s mission
is to protect and maintain natural resources, advance sustainable
development, and promote environmental protection.
Bundesamt für Naturschutz (Federal Agency for Nature
Conservation)
German
English
The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation advises the German
Federal Ministry for the Environment on all issues relating to
national and international nature conservation and landscape management,
promote nature conservation activities, support research projects
and act as the authority permitting the import and export of protected
species of animals and plants.
Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie (Wuppertal
Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy)
German
English
The Wuppertal Institute explores and develops environmental policy
guidelines, strategies, and instruments in order to promote sustainability
at regional, national and international level. The main focus
lies on ecology and its interrelation with economy and society.
Special emphasis is put on decoupling the use of natural resources
from the increase of wealth.
Rat für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (German Council
for Sustainable Development)
German
English
The German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) was established
by the German government in 2001. It advises the government on
its policy for sustainable development and, by presenting proposals
for targets and indicators, seeks to contribute towards the advancement
of the strategy of sustainable development as well as to propose
projects designed to realize the strategy.
UmweltDialog (Environmental Dialogue)
German
Environmental Dialogue is one of Germany's leading online
magazines, advocating sustainable development through the dissemination
of articles, reports, and interviews. Publications and press releases
of political, scientific, and non-governmental organization are
also made available.
Öko Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology)
German
English
Founded in 1997 by a group of concerned citizens, the Institute
for Applied Ecology is today one of the leading environmental
research institutes in the field of applied ecology. It advises
politicians, institutions, environmental associations and companies
with the aim to protect the natural life-support systems on which
human existence depends.
Luxembourg
Ministère de l'Environnement
French
The Ministry's principal mission is to implement environmental programs to coordinate works relating to a national plan for sustainable Development (PNDD) and to take all the adequate measures regarding the protection of the natural and human environment.
Ministère de l'Agriculture, de la Viticulture et du Développement Rural
French
Centre de Recherche Public Gabriel Lippmann
French
Netherlands
Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (VROM)
Dutch
English
The most important task of the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment is to create a pleasant living environment, to continue a spatial planning policy, and contribute to a sustainable development.
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Dutch
English
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science makes policies, drafts legislation, and appropriates public funds on behalf of Dutch citizens.
The Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management
Dutch
English
The Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management is responsible for mobility policy in the Netherlands and for protection against floods or falling water tables. Under the motto 'An expert on water, with a revolutionary approach to connections,' the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management is working on methods of sustainable protection of water and on safe connections of an international quality through innovative policies.
Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality
Dutch
English
Under the motto 'Food production and rural areas of international standing,' the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality strives for safe, responsibly produced food and a living countryside. Rural areas must remain economically viable while preserving landscape and heritage. Finally the ministry seeks to strengthen the international competitive position of the agriculture sector based on socially responsible enterprise. The ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality directs, creates the necessary frameworks, stimulates, and provides funding.
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP)
English
The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency supports national and international policymakers by analyzing the impacts of societal trends and policies concerning the environment. MNP provides independent integrated assessments on topics such as sustainable development, energy, climate change, biodiversity, transportation, land use, and air quality. The MNP acts as the interface between science and policy and supplies the Dutch government and international organizations with sound, evidence-based assessments on core issues of environmental importance.
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
English
In the Netherlands, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute is known mainly for its weather forecasts and warnings, but is does a lot more in its capacity as a national data and knowledge centre for weather, climate research and seismology. KNMI was founded by Royal Decree in 1854 and is the national institute for weather, climate research and seismology. It disseminates weather information to the public at large, the government, aviation and the shipping industry in the interest of safety, the economy and a sustainable environment. To gain insight into long-term developments, KNMI conducts research on climate change.
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)
English
The Energy research Center of the Netherlands is largest research centre in the Netherlands in the field of energy. ECN focuses on the information required by the government to achieve policy objectives in the fields of energy, environment, and technological innovation. They partner with industry in the development and implementation of products, processes, and technologies important for the transition to a sustainable energy system. ECN also works together with Dutch and foreign universities and research institutes to carrying out technological research.
Wageningen University and Research Centre Dutch
English
Wageningen University and Research Centre is an internationally leading education and research organization that contributes actively to solving scientific, social, and commercial problems in the field of life sciences and natural resources. Wageningen UR approaches the national and international issues of safe and healthy food and maintaining a balanced ecosystem with a large variety of plants and animals from the perspectives of various disciplines, with an integrated approach and in close collaboration with governments, companies, stakeholder organizations, citizens, and other knowledge institutions. Special attention is given to the balance between three priorities in society: economics, culture, and nature.
Spanda
English
Spanda is a non-profit NGO that is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Spanda is committed to foster projects that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term systemic change in the areas of culture, education, health, environment and research.
Switzerland
Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
www.bafu.admin.ch (German)
http://www.bafu.admin.ch/index.html?lang=fr (French)
http://www.bafu.admin.ch/index.html?lang=it (Italian)
http://www.bafu.admin.ch/index.html?lang=en (English)
Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications
www.uvek.admin.ch (German)
http://www.uvek.admin.ch/index.html?lang=fr (French)
http://www.uvek.admin.ch/index.html?lang=it (Italian)
http://www.uvek.admin.ch/index.html?lang=en (English)
