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Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN)- Eastern Africa is a network of Community Development Workers (CDWs) who are involved in drylands development.
People United for Environmental Justice (PURE-Justice) is a growing coalition of NGOs concerned with the impacts of oil exploration and exploitation on communities in the Niger Delta. It is committed to achieving environmental justice across the Niger Delta.
A worldwide network of over 340 Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working to promote government and individual action to limit human-induced climate change to ecologically sustainable levels.
Non-profit environmental justice service and developmental organization working primarily in South Africa but increasingly in Southern Africa. It aims to assist and improve the quality of life of the people most affected by environmental injustices.
Broad civil society network of organizations, movements, local communities, trade unions, churches and citizens, from four different south-eastern Brazilian states, who are concerned about the on-going expansion of eucalyptus plantations in their regions, as well as the sale of "carbon credits"; at the same time, the network tries to show the viability of alternative models of development being implemented by several member movements and communities at the grassroots level.
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Proshika
PROSHIKA's objectives are: structural poverty alleviation; environmental protection and regeneration; improvement in women's status; increasing people's participation in public institutions; and increasing people's capacity to gain and exercise democratic and human rights. These objectives are achieved through programmes in education and training leading to income and employment generation, health education, building of health infrastructure, and environmental protection and regeneration. Bangladesh.
Research Foundation for Science,Technology and Ecology
The foundation works on the following issues: biodiversity conservation, food security, globalisation, economic liberalisation, impact of structural adjustment in India, patenting and intellectual property rights, biopiracy, biotechnology, biosafety, toxics and hazardous wastes, aquaculture, plant breeders' rights and farmers' rights over their seed, sustainable agriculture, WTO and GATT. India.
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM)
SAM is a grassroots, community NGO involved in environment and development issues. SAM has worked closely with numerous affected communities throughout Malaysia, such as supporting indigenous peoples against deforestation, or villagers against the illegal production of radioactive substances in their land. SAM is also the coordinator of the Asia-Pacific People's Environment Network (APPEN). Malaysia.
Thailand Environment Institute
By working closely with international organizations, government, non-govermental organizations, academia, the private sector and local communities, TEI helps to formulate environmental directives and link policy with action to encourage meaningful environmental progress in Thailand.
The Green Course
The Green Course was launched in order to increase environmental awareness and activism within the Israeli university student population.
The Journalists Environment Association of Tanzania
JET works in the fields of environment, women affairs and sustainable development, national and internationally. Major issues covered include tourism, air, land and forestry, wildlife and water. Tanzania.
Third World Network (TWN)
International network of organizations and individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third World and North-South issues.
Timberwatch Coalition
Based in South Africa, the Timberwatch Coalition documents the impacts of timber plantations in the country, promoting equitable access to land and resources as well as the enforcement of plantation licence conditions.
Tropical Science Center
The objectives are to conduct and support scientific research and education, and to encourage the acquisition and application of knowledge concerning the enduring and harmonious relationship of human beings with the biological and physical resources of tropical environments. Costa Rica.
Wilderness Trust
Wilderness Trust offers bridging and environmental educational programmes for children and young adults. These programmes do not only create an awareness of the conservation of natural resources, but also facilitate the development of self-esteem, creativity, interpersonal relationships and cross-cultural understanding. South Africa.
Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa
The Society maintains a watchful eye on the South African environment through it's extensive network of Regional offices, Branches (volunteer groups acting for their community), Friends Groups (groups of people who have banded together to conserve natural areas) and Environmental Youth Clubs. South Africa.
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