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Internet Links
United Nations
United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development
http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/csd.htm
Formed in 1992 to oversee implementation of UNCED commitments. The CSD is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Austria
Austrian Government
http://www.parlinkom.gv.at/
Gateway to the Austrian Parliament
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Bhutan
United Nations Development Programme, Bhutan
http://www.undp.org.bt/energy_and_environment.htm
Bhutan Trust Fund
http://www.bhutantrustfund.org/
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Canada
Canadian Government
http://canada.gc.ca
The gateway to access departmental sites of the federal and provincial government departments.
Environment Canada
http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html
A science-based government department whose business is helping Canadians live and prosper in an environment that is properly protected and conserved. The Agency's goal is to help make sustainable development a reality in Canada and, by doing so, make Canada an example to the world.
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Mexico
Mexico’s Environment and Natural Resources Ministry
http://www.semarnat.gob.mx
Mexico’s environmental policies and programs.
SEMARNAT
http://portal.semarnat.gob.mx/semarnat/portal/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0xPLMnMz0vM0Y_QjzKLN4gPMAPJgFjGpvqRqCKO6AK-hhARXyOYSIAhXI2vR35uqn4owjAD_QgzfW_9AP2C3NDQ0IjyChNHRUUA71MAYg!!/delta/base64xml/L3dJdyEvd0ZNQUFzQUMvNElVRS82XzBfUTU!
The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Secretaría del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, SEMARNAT) is a government agency whose main purpose is to create a State environmental protection policy reversing the tendencies of ecological deterioration and establishing the bases for a sustainable development in the country.
Mexico’s statement at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg
http://www.un.org/events/wssd/statements/mexicoE.htm
The Netherlands
Environmental News from the Netherlands
http://www.minvrom.nl
The site of the Dutch Environment Ministry, the lead government agency responsible for development and implementation of the NEPP
Netherlands Embassy, Washington, D.C.
http://www.netherlands-embassy.org
This site provides a succinct overview of Dutch environmental policies.
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Nepal
Ministry of Population and Environment
http://www.mope.gov.np
National Assessment Report
http://www.mope.gov.np/environment/assessment.php
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New Zealand
New Zealand Government
http://www.govt.nz
Gateway to government sites in New Zealand.
New Zealand Ministry for the Environment
http://www.mfe.govt.nz
Contains information about NZ’s policies and programs, including the Resource Management Act.
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Norway
Miljøverndepartementet / Ministry of the Environment
http://odin.dep.no/md/
Founded in 1972, the Ministry "has a special responsibility for promoting the Government´s environmental policy for ecologically sustainable development."
Statistics Norway
http://www.ssb.no/
Directorate for Nature Management
http://english.dirnat.no/
The Directorate is a national body that has the scientific responsibility for managing the Norwegian countryside and is responsible to the Ministry of Environment on matters concerning nature management.
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Japan
Ministry for the Environment
http://www.env.go.jp/en/
The ministry exclusively handles planning and formulation of all government environmental policy and planning and all waste and recycling measures. In addition, it continues to perform all work that was carried out by the Environment Agency.
Environmental Policy Bureau
http://www.env.go.jp/en/org/pamph/07.pdf
The Environmental Policy Bureau carries out planning, drafting and promotion of basic policies related to environmental conservation, such as the Basic Environment Law, the Basic Environment Plan and environmental impact assessments. The bureau also handles general coordination of the affairs of related government bodies.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
http://www.meti.go.jp/english/
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Poland
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
http://www.rec.hu/e_index.html
Its mission is to assist in solving environmental problems in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) through encouraging cooperation among non-governmental organizations, governments and businesses, and supporting the free exchange of information and promoting public participation in environmental decision-making.
Poland State of the Environment Reports
http://www.mos.gov.pl/soe/
This internet version of The State of Environment in Poland is based on the original report published by the State Inspectorate for Environmental Protection and the UNEP/GRID-Warsaw Centre, which was financed by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management.
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United States
U.S. Department of Energy: Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development
http://www.sustainable.doe.gov
A project of the U.S. DOE, this site contains information on the Smart Communities Network: Creating Energy Smart Communities.
U.S. EPA Environmental Innovations
http://www.epa.gov/opei/innovation.htm
The Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation manages several key innovative programs and encourages innovation across the EPA.
Minnesota Environmental Quality Board
http://www.mnplan.state.mn.us/eqb
A collaboration between civil society and government - the board develops policy, creates long-range plans and reviews proposed projects that would significantly influence Minnesota’s environment.
New Jersey Office of State Planning
http://www.state.nj.us/osp
Smart Growth initiatives in New Jersey.
Oregon Future
http://oregonfuture.oregonstate.edu
An exploration of the definitions, issues, and efforts related to sustainability both in Oregon and other states and countries.
Oregon Solutions
http://www.oregonsolutions.net
Describes new developments in Oregon state government and connects with local agencies, organizations and businesses taking leadership roles in sustainable development.
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Non-Governmental Organizations and Information
Business for Social Responsibility
http://www.bsr.org
A global organization that helps member companies achieve success in ways that respect ethical values, people, communities and the environment.
Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES)
http://www.ceres.org
A coalition of environmental, investor and advocacy groups working together for a sustainable future.
Environmental Data Services (ENDS)
http://www.ends.co.uk
Daily European environmental news.
Environmental News Network
http://www.enn.com
Quality environmental news from around the world.
International Sustainability Indicators Network
http://www.sustainabilityindicators.org
ISIN provides information on sustainability indicator programs and links to professionals in this field.
The Natural Step
http://www.naturalstep.org
Helps businesses and governments integrate sustainability into core strategy and operations.
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
http://www.oecd.org
An international organisation helping governments tackle the economic, social and governance challenges of a globalised economy.
Redefining Progress
http://www.rprogress.org
RDP creates policies and tools to support sustainability.
Tomorrow Magazine
http://www.tomorrow-web.com
Coverage from around the world on sustainable business practices.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
http://www.wbcsd.ch
A coalition of international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development.
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