Science and Environment

Proyecto Campanario Proyecto Campanario- Biological conservation and research facilities The Cloudbridge Project The Cloudbridge Project- A private nature reserve created to preserve biodiversity in the tropical cloud forest adjoining the Chirripó Pacifico river on the slopes of Mt. Chirripó… La Gamba Field Station La Gamba Field Station- Research, teaching and education institution located on the edge of the Piedras Blancas National Park. Lists programs and publications, with information on… El Bosque Nuevo El Bosque Nuevo- Organization using agro-forestry to preserve tropical rainforests. Describes project of sustainably harvesting butterfly pupae for sale to conservatories with pic… Friends of Nature Friends of Nature- Organization based in Placencia focusing on protecting coral reefs and marine areas. Includes membership, newsletter, and research. World Land Trust - Friends of Belize World Land Trust - Friends of Belize- Describes ongoing project to preserve rain forest, funded through donations as well as eco-tourism projects. Also includes scientific data on… Biodiversity in Belize Biodiversity in Belize- Biological diversity research information including research papers, taxonomically arranged species lists with special emphasis on the biodiversity of Beli… Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute- Education about, promotion and management of Belize's coastal resources. Programme for Belize Programme for Belize- Non-profit organization to promote conservation of the Rio Bravo. Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center- National zoo provides video, sound clips, photos and key facts about the over 125 animals native to Belize exhibited on 29 acres of tropi… Belize Audubon Society Belize Audubon Society- A non-profit, non-government, membership organization, dedicated to the promotion of the sustainable use and preservation of our natural resources in order… Eco World - The Mesoamerican Biological Corridor Eco World - The Mesoamerican Biological Corridor- A project to improve biodervisty by preserving and replanting land between forests in southern Mexico and the Panama canal. Page … Procuenca San Juan Procuenca San Juan- Project for management of the San Juan River Basin in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Exploring Solutions Past: The Maya Forest Alliance Exploring Solutions Past: The Maya Forest Alliance- Fundraising for El Pilar Reserve and for other development activities in the area. Lists advisors and completed projects, with … EcoLogic Development Fund EcoLogic Development Fund- US organization conserving threatened wildlife and wildlands by advancing community-based development and natural resource management in Mexico and Cent… Volcanic Hazards -- Northern Central America Volcanic Hazards -- Northern Central America- Information about the principal volcanoes of El Salvador and Guatemala. Dubai Astronomy Group Dubai Astronomy Group- Amateur astronomy group, promoting astronomy in the region. Features mission, news, library, resources, photo gallery, and monthly sky events. Autma Environmental Protected Area. Autma Environmental Protected Area.- Information about the geographic and ecological attributes of the Autma (or Utma) district in the Dhamar Province of Yemen. Topics include bio… Central Veterinary Research Laboratory Central Veterinary Research Laboratory- The CVRL works towards the diagnosis, prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases, undertakes research, publishes scientific pap… Turkey: Energy Country Analysis Brief Turkey: Energy Country Analysis Brief- An analysis of the oil and gas resources and industry, as well as of imports and pipeline routes. Turkish Foundation for Combating Erosion, for Reforestation, and the Protection of Natural Habitats Turkish Foundation for Combating Erosion, for Reforestation, and the Protection of Natural Habitats- News and information about foundation programs, Turkish environmental policy, … Desert Caves of Saudi Arabia Desert Caves of Saudi Arabia- Photos and exploration reports on the caves and holes (known locally as Dahls) in the Umm-Er-Radhuma limestone. Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees- A group of Palestinian agronomists responding voluntarily to the deterioration in agricultural extension programs in the Jordan Valley … Palestine Academy for Science and Technology Palestine Academy for Science and Technology- Providing advice in formulating policies, programs, and projects to support national development. Organizational profile, members and… The Palestinian Environmental NGOs Network (PENGON) The Palestinian Environmental NGOs Network (PENGON)- Acting as a coordinating body between domestic and foreign environmental agencies. With organizational profile, members list, … Palestine Wildlife Society Palestine Wildlife Society- Profile of the organisation and its activities and projects, with news and pictures on flora, fauna, and biodiversity. Information on birds and migrati… Gazelle - The Palestinian Biological Bulletin Gazelle - The Palestinian Biological Bulletin- Information on the flora and fauna of Palestine, with descriptions of projects to preserve and protect them. Middle East Desalination Research Center Middle East Desalination Research Center- An international organization dedicated to basic and applied research in desalination technology. Spekul Exploring Lebanon Spekul Exploring Lebanon- Speleology in the country. Results of caving expeditions since 1995. Fareed Abou-Haidar on Lebanon's Environment Fareed Abou-Haidar on Lebanon's Environment- Articles by Fareed Abu Haidar covering the environmental situation in Lebanon brought through "AlMashriq - Levant" service.