Science and Environment

Research Promotion Foundation Research Promotion Foundation- Promotes the development of the scientific and technological research in Cyprus. In Race to Tap the Euphrates, the Upper Hand Is Upstream In Race to Tap the Euphrates, the Upper Hand Is Upstream- New York Times analysis of water supply issues in this river basin of Iraq, Turkey, and Syria. The Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands The Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands- ACSAD is a regional center for research and studies pertaining to the development of the arid and semi-arid areas of t… Friends of the Earth Middle East Friends of the Earth Middle East- Umbrella organization representing leading environmental non-governmental organizations in the middle east. Includes a profile, regional data, ma… Alreem Environmental Consultation Alreem Environmental Consultation- Contains information on environmental agencies, natural resources, ecotourism, biodiversity, conventions, and legislations. The reports are prep… National Institute for Rural Engineering National Institute for Rural Engineering- Reorganizes agricultural areas, develops management technology, and enhances agricultural infrastructure and facilities for sustainable p… Center for Global Environmental Research, Japan Center for Global Environmental Research, Japan- Conducts diverse research on the consequences of human activities on the earth system. Includes information about capabilities, pr… Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences- Conducts research in Japan and developing countries. Invites researchers from abroad and sends some from Japan. Orga… National Institute of Crop Science (NICS) National Institute of Crop Science (NICS)- Researches agronomic and physiological improvements in the breeding of rice, wheat, barley, legumes, and industrial crops in order to cr… National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences- Conducts basic life science research on insects, animals and plants in order to promote technological innovation in agricultural pro… National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)- Includes headquarters, regional research institutes, and specialized research institutes for field crops, fruit trees, flowers,… National Center for Seeds and Seedlings (NCSS) National Center for Seeds and Seedlings (NCSS)- Promotes the production and distribution of quality seeds and seedlings. Japan International Science and Technology Exchange Center (JISTEC) Japan International Science and Technology Exchange Center (JISTEC)- Supports international exchanges undertaken by public institutions in the field of science and technology. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Information Center Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Information Center- Agropedia database, users guides for the network service system, scientific computing system, and library. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council- Tsukuba Office. Includes information center, computer center, and Tsukuba Bioscience Hall. National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)- Conducts basic research and development, promotes distribution and implementation of research results, trains and educates researc… National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)- Japan's largest public research organization with around 3,200 employees, comprised of 15 research institu… National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)- Research includes global warming, ozone layer depletion, pollution, treatment and recycling of waste, and the conservation of … Geographical Survey Institute Geographical Survey Institute- National surveying and mapping organization of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Conducts basic surveying and mapping and instruct… National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM) National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM)- Performs surveys, testing, and research on the use, development, and conservation of the national land. High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)- Researches particle and nuclear physics and material science using advanced accelerators and related facilities. Tsukuba Center for Institutes Tsukuba Center for Institutes- Provides a place for researchers to exchange information and opinions. Facilities include conference halls, exhibition rooms and a restaurant. National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED) National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED)- Contributes to the creation of a safe living environment through the development of efficient and dep… Meteorological Research Institute Meteorological Research Institute- Researches climate, forecasting, typhoons, volcanoes, oceans, the atmosphere, and applied meteorology. National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences (NIAES) National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences (NIAES)- Researches strategies to ensure stable food supplies under global environmental change. Indian Statistical Institute Indian Statistical Institute- This statistical institution is devoted to the research, teaching and application of statistics, natural sciences and social sciences. Land-water interface production systems in peri-urban Kolkata Land-water interface production systems in peri-urban Kolkata- This site provides an overview of the current status of farming in peri-urban Kolkata, the challenges faced by produ… The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata- The Kolkata based Indian Science Congress Association advances and promotes the cause of science in India. It holds an annual con… Birds of Kolkata Birds of Kolkata- Photo guide to common birds of the city, with brief descriptions. New sections on birds of the eastern Himalayas and waterbirds. Madras Naturalists' Society Madras Naturalists' Society- Works to improve wildlife and nature conservation.