Science and Environment

Association for Forest Development and Conservation (AFDC) - Lebanon Association for Forest Development and Conservation (AFDC) - Lebanon- About AFDC General Assembly, the Executive Committee, voluntary system, the Tree Nursery. Umm el-Jimal Project Umm el-Jimal Project- Includes information about Umm El-Jimal restoration project - 1972 to 1993. Presents other publications on the site including 'Umm El-Jimal: Gem of the Black… Islamic Academy of Sciences - IAS Islamic Academy of Sciences - IAS- International NGO of scientists and scholars working for Third World development in science, technology, natural resources, environment, water a… Waternet Waternet- Water, conflict and co-operation in the Middle East: politics and international law resources. The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN)- Conserving the biodiversity of Jordan and integrating its conservation programmes with socio-economic development, while p… The American Center of Oriental Research - ACOR The American Center of Oriental Research - ACOR- Conducts archaeological, social and scientific research. Includes information on ACOR's projects, affiliated excavations, library … Pella Museum Pella Museum- Online exhibits of the paleontology and geology of the country. Israeli Marine Mammal Research and Assistance Center Israeli Marine Mammal Research and Assistance Center- "The center for research, information and rescue of marine mammals in Israel" under the aegis of several governmental institu… The Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research (BIDR) The Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research (BIDR)- The goal of BIDR is to carry out research on the desert environment, required for promoting sustainable uses of the Negev… Israel National Museum of Science Israel National Museum of Science- Features over 250 hands-on displays and exhibits, almost all manufactured in-house, demonstrate a broad range of scientific principles. [English… Green Prophet Green Prophet- Presents Israeli cleantech ventures and green living solutions and promotes a green Israel and a healthy, ecologically-friendly, environment for all in the Middle E… Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute- Conducts research to promote the sustainable use and protection of the country's marine, coastal and freshwater resources… Geophysical Institute of Israel Geophysical Institute of Israel- Features information about ongoing research on earthquakes in Israel and the region. Clean Up Israel Clean Up Israel- An environmental organization and a member of Clean Up the World. Creating awareness through education, partnership-building, and setting achievable goals and tar… N-Koder Mediterranean Dead Sea Project (KMDS) N-Koder Mediterranean Dead Sea Project (KMDS)- A project whose objective is to provide desalinated water and hydroelectric power to Israel and the Middle East. Includes a brief te… The Florence and George Wise Observatory The Florence and George Wise Observatory- Research activities include: imaging and photometry of planets, moons and comets, photometric and spectroscopic studies of novae, symbiot… Israel Science and Technology Israel Science and Technology- Database of institutions of higher education, research centers, funds, associations and related government agencies. Agriculture, biology, medicine,… Iraq Foundation Iraq Foundation- A non-profit foundation to promote democracy, human rights and civil society in Iraq. Organization profile, current projects, news reports and announcements, and … Caves of Iran Caves of Iran- General information, history and description of some caves in Iran. CENESTA - Centre for Sustainable Development CENESTA - Centre for Sustainable Development- Non-governmental, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable community- and culture-based development. Its main area … Nature of Iran Nature of Iran- Photo albums about nature of Iran Green Party of Iran Environment News Archive Green Party of Iran Environment News Archive- Includes news articles about Iran's drought, air and water pollution, agriculture, flora and fauna. Iranian Green Wave Front Iranian Green Wave Front- Environmental non government organization based in Iran. Animal Info Animal Info- Compilation of information about threatened species, population, land use, protected lands, economy and education in Iran. IRSEN IRSEN- Iranian Society of Environmentalists, An Environmental non government organization in Iran. history, publications and photo albums available. Zirakzadeh Science Foundation Zirakzadeh Science Foundation- Sets up science centers and museums throughout Iran. Site describes their history, goals and achievements. Photos and science quiz. Conservation in The Islamic Republic of Iran Conservation in The Islamic Republic of Iran- Compilation of information about endangered species, natural resources and environmental legislation. Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology- IROST is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education of Iran: its mission is to improve scientific and t… Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) Geological Survey of Iran (GSI)- Organization responsible for the geological study and the exploration of the mineral resources (except hydrocarbons) of Iran. Features photos of I… Nature of Cyprus Nature of Cyprus- Searchable database of Cyprus flora and fauna, with photographs and maps. Sections include habitats, birds, mammals, reptiles,plants, mushrooms, beaches, walking…