Science and Environment

Fund for the Promotion of Scientific and Technological Development (FONDEF) Fund for the Promotion of Scientific and Technological Development (FONDEF)- Government research and development programme, sponsors industry related and environment research proj… Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO ) - Chile Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO ) - Chile- Searchable scientific Chilean publications database, featuring full articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Instituto Socioambiental Instituto Socioambiental- Socio-Environmental Institute of Brazil. Brazil's issues of sociodiversity and its biodiversity and how these features are threatened by aggressive devel… A RNP A RNP- RNP is a Primary Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology(MCT) executed by the National Counsel of Scientific and Technological Development(CNPq) with a basic and … Flora brasiliensis Flora brasiliensis- Online version of the series of books produced between 1840 and 1906 by editors Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius, August Wilhelm Eichler and Ignatz Urban wit… Universidad Autonoma of Madrid - Cotapata National Park Universidad Autonoma of Madrid - Cotapata National Park- English-language abstract of the research at Bolivia's Cotapata National Park on land uses, nature conservation and rural … Butterflies Butterflies- A virtual museum, provides information about Argentinean butterflies. Minerals from Eduardo Jawerbaum Collection Minerals from Eduardo Jawerbaum Collection- Specimens from a private collection, mostly from Argentine localities. Almirante Irizar Almirante Irizar- Information about an Argentinean large icebreaker, one of the most important tools in the Antarctic Program. This ship not only provides logistical support for s… Web Earthquakes: South America Web Earthquakes: South America- Provided by U.S. Geological Survey National Earthquake Information Center. Amazon Watch Amazon Watch- Works with indigenous and environmental organizations in the Amazon Basin to defend the environment and advance indigenous rights in the face of large-scale industri… Perth Observatory Perth Observatory- Astronomy information, education, history and links. Melbourne Water Frog Census Melbourne Water Frog Census- A community-based frog monitoring program within greater Melbourne. News, volunteer information, and results. Mount Elephant Mount Elephant- Extinct volcano purchased by the local community in partnership with Trust for Nature. Information on walking tracks and coming events. Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative Ltd Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative Ltd- A residential Australian native bushland conservation co-op of 131 hectares. Discovery Science & Technology Centre Discovery Science & Technology Centre- The center offers over 150 hands-on fun and educational exhibits in addition to being a venue for parties, sleepovers and events. Includes d… Ballarat Wildlife Park Ballarat Wildlife Park- Australian native animals set in 16 acres of gum woodland. Conservation programs, history, animals, education and photo gallery. Darebin Creek Management Committee Darebin Creek Management Committee- Parkland management committee that oversees the management of the Darebin Parklands. Includes information about the waterwatch program, parklan… CRC Reef Research Centre CRC Reef Research Centre- Undertakes a program of research and development, training and extension, to expand Reef-based industries and provide information for better science-base… Marine & Coastal Environmental Resource Management Marine & Coastal Environmental Resource Management- Solve marine and coastal environmental and strategic problems; includes company profile, details of services, projects and publ… ecoSavvy ecoSavvy- Consultancy in sustainable housing and urban development. Incorporates features in housing and development products which promote awareness to the benefits of sustainabl… Tevene'i Marine Tevene'i Marine- Information on the services offered by Tevene'i Marine, a Coral Reef Education and Eco-tourism business based on Magnetic Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Allunga Exposure Laboratory Allunga Exposure Laboratory- Specializes in the conduct and evaluation of weathering tests and durability studies. C4 - Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation Inc. C4 - Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation Inc.- Includes current issues, cassowary information, how to help and the C4 Environment Centre. Mareeba Tropical Savannas and Wetlands Reserve Mareeba Tropical Savannas and Wetlands Reserve- 5000 acre nature reserve developed by the Mareeba Wetland Foundation, a community-based membership organisation. Location, tours, w… Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery Inc Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery Inc- Volunteer group aiming to assist the community to use land in an ecologically sustainable way and to enhance natural biodiversity throu… Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary- Research and conservation facility with a collection of over 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles open to tourists. Information on activities, night tour… Daintree Discovery Centre Daintree Discovery Centre- Accredited interpretive facility offering a display centre, coffee shop, theatre, boardwalk, guided tours, a canopy tower and gift shop. Australian Tropical Research Foundation Australian Tropical Research Foundation- Research, volunteer and study opportunities. Tolga Bat Hospital Tolga Bat Hospital- Volunteer organisation involved in rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and sick bats, advocacy, education and research. Organisation and membership i…