The Deutsches Geodätisches Forschungsinstitut (DGFI-TUM; German Geodetic Research Institute) is a research institute of the Technische Universität München (TUM) in the Faculty of Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering (BGU). The institute was…
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is an agency of the European Union, with the task to provide sound, independent information on the environment. EEA is a major information source for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and…
The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) at the University of California, Berkeley, is a centre for research and education in the biology of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Founded in 1908, the Museum's mission is to document and…
The mission of the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is to enable understanding and forecasting of the impacts of climate change, land use change and invasive species on continental-scale ecology – by providing…
Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the…
In May 2009 the United Nations announced the appointment of former United States President Bill Clinton as the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Haiti. In August, Dr. Paul Farmer was appointed as Deputy Special Envoy for Haiti. Both Mr.…
The Coastal Response Research Center (CRRC) was established as a partnership between the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R), and the University of New Hampshire (UNH),…
The University of Sheffield is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It received its royal charter in 1905 as successor to the University College of Sheffield, which was established in 1897 by the merger of Sheffield…
The University of Tokyo, abbreviated as Todai or UTokyo, is a public research university located in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1877 as the first imperial university, it is one of Japan's most prestigious universities.
DCNC is the responsible national mapping authority in Togo.Contact: Mr Kofi DakeyDirection Générale de la Cartographie (DGC)Ministre de l'quipement, Avenue 2 Fvrier, B.P. 500Lomé, TogoPh: (+228) 221 66 15Fax: (+228) 221 57 35Email: dcnc [at] bibway.…
MERF is responsible for coordinating the development and implementing policies about all that concerns environmental issues, forest resources and wildlife. It also aims to develop the legislation for environmental protection, prevention and fight…
Disaster mitigation management aims to reduce or avoid the potential losses from natural hazards, to assure prompt assistance to victims, to achieve rapid and effective recovery, and to build disaster-resilient and sustainable societies, by five…
The principal role of the Ministry of Lands, Surveys, Natural Resources and Environment is managing lands, mineral resources and energy for the benefit of all its stakeholders and developing and implementing programmes for the environment. The…
The Tunisian Ministry of Local Affairs and Environment’s main goal is to focus on the country’s commitment towards a sustainable progress, and to initiate and implement an environmental culture. Some of its main duties include proposing…
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) of Turkey is an institution working to prevent disasters and minimize disaster-related damages, plan and coordinate post-disaster response, and promote cooperation among various government…