World Atlas of Coral Reefs
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The
United Nations Environment Programme is the principal United Nations
body in the field of the environment. Its role is to be the leading
global environmental authority that sets the global environmental
agenda, that promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental
dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system
and that serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
Its objectives include analysis of the state of the global environment
and assessment of global and regional environmental trends, provision
of policy advice and early warning information on environmental threats,
and to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action,based
on the best scientific and technical capabilities available. Website:www.unep.org |
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ICLARM
–The World Fish Center is an international, non-profit research
center working to alleviate poverty and promote food security through
the sustainable development and use of aquatic resources based on
environmentally sound management. The focus of ICLARM's work is in
developing countries and coral reefs are one of the key resources
systems studied. A major coral reef project led by ICLARM is ReefBase:
A Global Database on Coral Reefs. ReefBase aims to provide
data and information on coral reefs and associated shallow tropical
habitats, in order to facilitate better understanding of the relationship
between human activities and the status and dynamics of these environments.
Over 110 institutions and individuals have contributed information
and expert advice to ReefBase. Websites:www.iclarm.org and www.reefbase.org |
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Scientists in the Earth Sciences and Image Analysis Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center work closely with astronaut crews and manage the Earth photography by astronauts on space missions. They also facilitate public access to the imagery, with an emphasis on using astronaut photographs for scientific studies. The cataloged data and imagery is located at http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov |
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The
Aventis Foundation, based in Strasbourg, France, was formed in 2000.The
Aventis Foundation promotes projects at the interface of culture,
science, business and society. The Foundation aims to select projects
that are international, interdisciplinary, and looking towards the
future. One of its prime aims is to identify the people who will shape
tomorrow and to enable them to contribute to sustainable development
through their activities in science, politics and society. Website:www.aventis-foundation.org |
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PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Project AWARE seeks to increase both the diving and non-diving communities' environmental awareness, to encourage responsible interactions between man and the aquatic environment and to emphasize the diver's role in preserving the aquatic realm. Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility and Education at www.projectaware.com |
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Marine Aquarium Council
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The non-profit Marine Aquarium Council (MAC) is an international network that brings together environment organizations, the aquarium industry, aquarium keepers (hobbyists), public aquariums, government agencies and others to ensure quality and sustainability in the collection, culture and commerce of marine ornamentals. MAC is doing this by developing an international system of certification and labeling that will: establish standards for quality products and practices; document compliance with these standards and label the results; and create consumer demand and confidence for labeled “products” from certified industry operators. Paul Holthus, Executive Director, 923 Nu ’uanu Ave, Honolulu,Hawai ‘i 96817, USA.Tel:(1 808)550 8217; Fax:(1 808)550 8317; E-mail: paul.holthus@aquariumcouncil.org; Website:www.aquariumcouncil.org |
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International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) is a voluntary partnership
that allows representatives of over 80 countries with coral reefs
to work with major donor countries and development banks, international
environmental and development agencies, scientific associations, the
private sector and NGOs to decide on the best strategies to conserve
the world’s coral reef resources. ICRI is not a permanent structure
or organization, but an informal network linked by a global Secretariat. Website:http://icriforum.org/ |
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Dulverton
Trust
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The Dulverton Trust is a UK grant-making charitable trust, with an interest in the field of conservation. It was founded by Lord Dulverton in 1949. |
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