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Earth Summit 2002
This is a Web site devoted to in-depth coverage of the initiatives and outcomes of Earth Summit 2002. Step-by-step, earthsummit2002.org documents the complex processes and preparations leading up to this and other world summits. The news feature is updated daily on the homepage and is also archived and expanded on the News Archive page.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
Fao.org highlights current initiatives and selected programs of FAO, available in Spanish, French, Chinese, or Arabic. Site contents include: background information on FAO, employment opportunities, a virtual library for the search and retrieval of publications and documents produced by FAO and links to other UN organizations.
International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Forest Conservation Programme
This IUCN site gives a quick guide to the initiatives, objectives, activities and partnerships of the Forest Conservation Programme. The site contains a table of contents and PDF versions of all issues of Arborvitae, IUCN and WWF’s joint forest conservation newsletter.
United Nations
The United Nations Web site contains information on everything you need to know about the UN, ranging from issues on the UN agenda to a list of UN member states and their date of admission. The UN News Centre presents the latest press releases and news conferences, and the “Ask an Ambassador” feature under the Cyber School bus icon allows "web searchers" to ask a new ambassador each month questions about foreign policy, global issues and more.
United Nations Association of the United States of America
The UNA-USA's mission to build a stronger, more effective UN through constructive US leadership.
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions to the challenges of Democratic Governance, Poverty Reduction, Crisis Prevention and Recovery, Energy and Environment, Information and Communications Technology, and HIV/AIDS.The UNDP Web site outlines UNDP’s efforts to attract and use aid effectively in 166 countries and includes updated events, conferences, jobs, publications, news bulletins and fast facts.
United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Unesco.org relays information on UNESCO themes, events, news and the 190 member states. Online services include official documents, statistics, UNESCO publications and business and employment opportunities.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
At the United Nations Environment Programme’s Web site, click on Web site images to locate information on environmental topics including water, energy, and biodiversity, or search the resources provided for government officials, scientists, journalists, children, business personnel and civil society representatives.
United Nations Global Compact
This Web site relays news and upcoming projects of the UN Global Compact and gives an overview of local and regional Global Impact networks. The Learning Forum section provides projects, case studies and reports from Global Compact participants.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
The official Web site of USAID offers information on the work, location, policy, press, business, careers of USAID and answers frequently asked questions. Learn about the economic assistance USAID provides in 4 regions of the world, or use the USAID Mission Directory to locate contact information and Web sites for all USAID Overseas Missions.
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This Web site for the Unites States Environmental Protection Agency, dedicated to protecting human health and safeguarding the natural environment, features a newsroom and EPA initiatives, laws, regulations, contacts and business and job opportunities. There are also educational sources for teachers and an environmental club for kids.
World Bank
The World Bank works to provide monetary aid and technical expertise to developing countries to help them reduce poverty. The World Bank is also one of the key promoters and financiers of environmental upgrading in the developing world. Their Web site, available in several languages, includes reports, news and events, and research publications.
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