|
Conservation International |
|
Conservation International is a nonprofit environmental organization founded in
1987 and with headquarters in Washington DC. Working in over 40 countries, mainly
developing nations, and establishing key partnerships with businesses, organizations,
governments, and indigenous communities. Conservation International hopes to promote
conservation throughout the world. Its aim is to safeguard the Earth’s biodiversity
by tackling various issues. It is concerned with protecting species in the most
biologically diverse areas of the world; conserving landscapes and seascapes to
preserve natural resource preservation, and empower local communities to ensure
the responsible used of natural resources.
|
 |
|
|
Friends of Nature |
 |
International Friends of Nature is a non-profit organization which encourages green
tourism. The organization began in Austria in 1895, and currently includes 600,000
members with 39 offices and about 35,000 voluntary workers worldwide. In its origins,
the organization’s activities were aimed at raising environmental awareness and
the conservation of natural resources.
Still in harmony with its original beliefs, International Friends of Nature is still
committed to supporting sustainable development and promoting environmentally and
socially sound tourism. In cooperation with local groups, the organization conducts
various seminars and provides information material on environmental topics, and
offers for environmentally sound travel programs for its members. In 1995, the International
Friends of Nature also set up the "Institute for Integrative Tourism"
(IITF) for sustainability research and education.
|
|
|
Green Cross International |
Green Cross International is an international environmental organization founded
in 1993 following the 1992 Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With organizations
currently established in 31 different countries, Green Cross International provides
programs at national and international levels aimed at promoting a sustainable environment.
It promotes norms and guidelines for the government, private sector, and communities
to better understand humanity’s relationship with nature.
The organization’s programs focus on preventing and resolving conflicts arising
from environmental degradation, providing assistance to all those affected by the
environmental consequences of wars, and promoting values through implementation
of the Earth Charter and various environmental education initiatives. |
 |
|
|
Green Globe |
 |
Green Globe is a Benchmarking, Certification and Performance Improvement program
initiated by The World Travel and Tourism Council in 1994. This program is based
on the principles for sustainable development derived from the United Nations Rio
Earth Summit. The aim of the program is to provide guidelines for tourism industry
members to focus their efforts on sustainability. Green Globe helps not only companies,
but also and communities to monitor their environmental performance and identify
areas that need improvement.
There are four different Green Globe Standards:
• The Green Globe Company Standard: It provides an environmental management framework
for organizations within the travel and tourism industry. The company’s environmental
footprint is first benchmarked, obtaining the Benchmarking Bronze Level. It may
continue to the Certification Silver Level, and be eligible for the Gold Certified
Level after 5 years of continuous certification.
• The Green Globe Community Standard: It provides the community with a structure
to benchmark and certify environmental and social performance.
• The Green Globe Building Planning and Design Standard: It provides environmental
standards for the construction of a specific building.
• Green Globe Precinct Planning and Design Standard: It provides specific guidelines
to help developers increase ecological performance.
|
|
|
Greenpeace |
Greenpeace is a global environmental organization which campaigns to protect and
conserve the environment and promote peace. Its main focus is on addressing climate
change and nuclear power, defending the oceans by creating a network of marine reserves
and opposing destructive fishing, working for disarmament and peace, and protecting
biodiversity. Besides exposing problems such as global warming and over-fishing,
Greenpeace campaigns for alternative solutions such as renewable energy, lobbies
businesses and politicians, and participates in international conferences.
Greenpeace began in 1971 in Canada, and currently boasts 2.8 million supporters
worldwide, and national and regional offices in 42 countries. These offices support
a network of volunteer-run local groups that participate in campaigns. As an independent
organization, it depends on the donations of supporters and grants from charitable
foundations to continue its nonviolent campaigns to protect the environment.
|
|
|
Trademark of Stichting Greenpeace Council
|
|
|
Grupo MARTI |
|
Grupo MARTI
|
|
Grupo MARTI
|
|
|
NatureServe |
NatureServe is a non-profit environmental conservation organization whose mission
is to provide scientific information about rare and endangered species and threatened
ecosystems. NatureServe also develops information products, data management tools,
and conservation services to help meet local, national, and global conservation
needs and make informed decisions regarding natural resources management. The organization,
established in 1994, represents an international network of biological inventories
known as natural heritage programs and conservation data centers.
The information compiled is used by various sectors. Conservation groups use natural
heritage data to identify important natural areas and determine conservation priorities.
Local governments use the information to aid in land use planning. Developers and
businesses depend on this data to comply with environmental laws. NatureServe is
also carrying out numerous projects throughout the United States, Canada, Latin
America and the Caribbean designed to increase understanding of species and ecosystems.
|
 |
|
|
Rainforest Alliance |
 |
The NGO Rainforest Alliance was founded in 1987 with the goal of working towards
biodiversity conservation. The organization works with farmers, workers, business
leaders, NGO's, governments, scientists, and local communities in over 60 countries
to develop and implement socially and environmentally responsible standards of practice
and ensure sustainable livelihoods.
Its sustainable forestry division offers a certification program to encourage environmentally
and socially responsible management of forests, tree farms and forest resources.
Through its activities, Rainforest Alliance is also increasing the demand for certified
products. Its sustainable agriculture division oversees the certification of farms
that must comply with social and environmental standards. The sustainable tourism
division provides tourism businesses in Latin America with training and tools to
minimize their impact on the environment and local communities. The organization
also works towards environmental education through an education site, participation
in schools, and their Adopt-a-Rainforest program.
|
|
|
Society for Ecological Restoration |
|
The Society for Ecological Restoration International is a non-profit organization
founded in 1988 for the purposes of promoting ecological restoration for biodiversity
conservation and sustainability. It now boasts members in 37 different countries
dedicated to contributing to the restoration effort. Although the Society does not
engage in any field projects, it encourages research and promotes ecological awareness
in a series of ways. It offers conferences where members can exchange ideas and
information and participate in workshops, fieldtrips, and other activities. Its
journals, such as Restoration Ecology, focuses on research on restoration and ecological
principles, and the Society’s restoration networks promote the appropriate use of
traditional ecological knowledge to restore the culture of indigenous peoples. The
Global Restoration Network offers case studies, databases, scientific papers, and
resources numerous topics related to ecology and conservation.
|
 |
|
|
TIES |
 |
The International Ecotourism Society, or TIES, is the oldest and largest ecotourism
organization in the world. It promotes ecotourism principles and responsible travel
in over ninety countries, looking to put sustainable travel and conservation on
the tourism industry. With this goal in mind, it offers educational material, conferences,
and a variety of resources for tourists and tourism professionals to educate society
on the importance of integrating travel and conservation. Founded in 1990, this
non-profit, non-governmental organization has worked to provide ecotourism guidelines
and standards, expert knowledge, and assistance to further ecotourism development.
Through membership services, training, and conference programs, TIES helps organizations,
communities, and individuals learn about and enjoy the benefits of sustainable travel.
TIES members include academics, conservation professionals, organizations, governments,
tour operators, lodge/hotel owners, and tourists worldwide who form a network dedicated
to preserving the world’s natural and cultural heritage. |
|
|
WWF (World Wide Fund of Nature) |
|
The WWF (World Wide Fund of Nature) is a non-profit organization with its Secretariat
based in Switzerland, and offices in over 100 countries. As one of the largest non-governmental
environmental organizations in the world, it is currently working together with
governments, businesses, organizations, and local populations to achieve its goal
of environmental conservation.
WWF is involved in over 1300 projects worldwide, which tackle issues such as endangered
species, pollution and climate change, preservation of biological diversity, sustainable
use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
The WWF employs a combination of field based projects, policy initiatives, capacity
building and education work and all programs follow rigorous conservation standards
aimed at stopping the degradation of the planet’s natural spaces.
|
|
|
|
|
|