International Organizations
This section lists International organizations which work in the thematic areas of the Rio Conventions: biological diversity, climate change, desertification and the integration of these issues into regional development.
The list presented hereafter includes many European institutions.
European Covenant of Mayors
www.eumayors.eu/ more...The Covenant of Mayors is a commitment by signatory towns and cities to go beyond the objectives of EU energy policy in terms of reduction in CO2 emissions through enhanced energy efficiency and cleaner energy production and use. The Covenant Website provides information about participating cities, supporting structures and good practices.
closeEuropean Commission: CHANGE website
ec.europa.eu/environment/climat/campaign/index_en.htm more...The website provides opportunity for interactive learning about climate change through testing our knowledge, calculating our carbon footprint and the one of the products. There is detailed information about the tips ‘Turn down – Switch off - Recycle-Walk’. Many resources for schools and various videos, publications, and instruments can be found. The website provides access to other sources of information about climate change.
closeEuropean Commission: Sustainable Development
ec.europa.eu/sustainable/welcome/index_en.htmmore...This website provides access to the EU's Sustainable Development Strategy. The Strategy aims, in tandem with the Lisbon Strategy for growth and jobs, for a more prosperous, cleaner and fairer Europe. The integration of sustainable development is required into all European policies, so that they contribute in an integrated way to meeting economic, environmental and social objectives. This website will provide you with information on the history of the idea of Sustainable Development in Europe and the world, offer you a library on key documents and publications and give you a selection of other information sources and useful links.
closeEuropean Commission, DG Environment
ec.europa.eu/environment/index_en.htmmore...This website informs about various environmental issues. It provides up-to-date information on the state of environment, policy initiatives and legislative issues. The topics available are the following: structure of the commission, policies, integration issues, funding, resources, news and development.
closeEuropean Commission, DG Environment: EU Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection
ec.europa.eu/environment/soil/index_en.htmmore...In September 2006, the Commission adopted a comprehensive EU strategy specifically dedicated to soil protection. The strategy is one of seven Thematic Strategies that the Commission has presented. The web site provides access to the Strategy, information on the process of its development and related documents.
closeEuropean Commission, DG Environment: EU Biodiversity Policy
ec.europa.eu/environment/nature_biodiversity/index_en.htmmore...The website is focused on the EU Activities to halt the loss of biological diversity. There is information and links to global biodiversity, biological diversity in Europe, Natura 2000, European Community Clearing House on Biodiversity, wildlife trade, hunting, forests, and GreenForce Network.
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