Links
1. Global Land Use Change
Federation Of Earth Science Information Partners
The Federation of Earth Science Information Partners is a unique consortium of more than 90 organizations that collect, interpret and develop applications for remotely sensed Earth observation information. Included in the ESIP network are NASA, NOAA and USGS data centers, research universities, government research laboratories, supercomputing facilities, education resource providers, information technology innovators, nonprofit organizations and commercial enterprises.
The Federation of Earth Science Information Partners is a unique consortium of more than 90 organizations that collect, interpret and develop applications for remotely sensed Earth observation information. Included in the ESIP network are NASA, NOAA and USGS data centers, research universities, government research laboratories, supercomputing facilities, education resource providers, information technology innovators, nonprofit organizations and commercial enterprises.
ESIP Federation
Last Access: 19.01.2009
Global Land Cover Facility (GLCF)
The Global Land Cover Facility (GLCF) provides earth science data and products to help everyone to better understand global environmental systems. In particular, the GLCF develops and distributes remotely sensed satellite data and products that explain land cover from the local to global scales.
The Global Land Cover Facility (GLCF) provides earth science data and products to help everyone to better understand global environmental systems. In particular, the GLCF develops and distributes remotely sensed satellite data and products that explain land cover from the local to global scales.
University of Maryland
Last Access: 19.01.2009
Global Land Project (GLP)
The Global Land Project is a proposed joint research project for land systems for the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) and the International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP). The Global Land Project Science Plan represents the research framework for the coming decade for land systems.
The Global Land Project is a proposed joint research project for land systems for the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) and the International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP). The Global Land Project Science Plan represents the research framework for the coming decade for land systems.
University of Copenhagen
Last Access: 20.01.2009
Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS)
GTOS is a programme for observations, modelling, and analysis of terrestrial ecosystems to support sustainable development. GTOS facilitates access to information on terrestrial ecosystems so that researchers and policy makers can detect and manage global and regional environmental change.
GTOS is a programme for observations, modelling, and analysis of terrestrial ecosystems to support sustainable development. GTOS facilitates access to information on terrestrial ecosystems so that researchers and policy makers can detect and manage global and regional environmental change.
FAO
Last Access: 20.01.2009
International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP)
The International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) is a research programme that studies the phenomenon of Global Change. The vision of IGBP is to provide scientific knowledge to improve the sustainability of the living Earth. IGBP studies the interactions between biological, chemical and physical processes and interactions with human systems and collaborates with other programmes to develop and impart the understanding necessary to respond to global change.
The International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) is a research programme that studies the phenomenon of Global Change. The vision of IGBP is to provide scientific knowledge to improve the sustainability of the living Earth. IGBP studies the interactions between biological, chemical and physical processes and interactions with human systems and collaborates with other programmes to develop and impart the understanding necessary to respond to global change.
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Last Access: 20.01.2009
Land-Cover and Land-Use Change (LCLUC) Program
Land-Cover and Land-Use Change (LCLUC) is an interdisciplinary scientific theme within NASA's Earth Science Enterprise (ESE). ESE is NASA's enterprise to study the Earth as an integrated system, emphasizing observations made from the unique perspective of space together with underlying laboratory, field, theoretical, and modeling research. The goal of the ESE LCLUC Program is to further the understanding of the consequences of land-cover and land-use change for continued provision of ecological goods and services.
Land-Cover and Land-Use Change (LCLUC) is an interdisciplinary scientific theme within NASA's Earth Science Enterprise (ESE). ESE is NASA's enterprise to study the Earth as an integrated system, emphasizing observations made from the unique perspective of space together with underlying laboratory, field, theoretical, and modeling research. The goal of the ESE LCLUC Program is to further the understanding of the consequences of land-cover and land-use change for continued provision of ecological goods and services.
Nationale Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Last Access: 19.01.2009
Science Mission Directorate (SMD)
The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) engages the Nation's science community, sponsors scientific research, and develops and deploys satellites and probes in collaboration with NASA's partners around the world to answer fundamental questions requiring the view from and into space.
The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) engages the Nation's science community, sponsors scientific research, and develops and deploys satellites and probes in collaboration with NASA's partners around the world to answer fundamental questions requiring the view from and into space.
Nationale Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Last Access: 19.01.2009
2. Urbanization
Cities Alliance
The Cities Alliance is a global coalition of cities and their development partners like bilateral and multilateral agencies and financial institutions committed to scaling up successful approaches to poverty reduction.
The Cities Alliance is a global coalition of cities and their development partners like bilateral and multilateral agencies and financial institutions committed to scaling up successful approaches to poverty reduction.
Cities Alliance
Last Access: 13.01.2009
CityMayors
City Mayors is an international think tank on urban affairs made up of professionals who work together to promote strong and prosperous cities as well as good local government.
City Mayors is an international think tank on urban affairs made up of professionals who work together to promote strong and prosperous cities as well as good local government.
City Mayors
Last Access: 13.01.2009
Ecological Footprint
The Ecological Footprint is a resource accounting tool that measures how much biologically productive land and sea is used by a given population or activity, and compares this to how much land and sea is available.
The Ecological Footprint is a resource accounting tool that measures how much biologically productive land and sea is used by a given population or activity, and compares this to how much land and sea is available.
Earth Day Network
Last Access: 19.01.2009
GaWC (Globalization and World Cities - Study Group & Network)
The research network "Globalization and World Cities - Study Group & Network" (GaWC) is centred in the Geography Department at Loughborough University, and focuses upon the external relations of world cities. The GaWC collects information about the economic importance, the influence and the network of world cities.
The research network "Globalization and World Cities - Study Group & Network" (GaWC) is centred in the Geography Department at Loughborough University, and focuses upon the external relations of world cities. The GaWC collects information about the economic importance, the influence and the network of world cities.
GaWC
Last Access: 13.01.2009
German Foundation for World Population (DSW)
The German Foundation for World Population (DSW) is an international development organisation. It was founded in 1991 as a private non-profit foundation by two entrepreneurs from Hannover. DSW is politically and religiously independent. DSW's main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty. For this purpose we support family planning and sexual and reproductive health projects in Africa and Asia.
The German Foundation for World Population (DSW) is an international development organisation. It was founded in 1991 as a private non-profit foundation by two entrepreneurs from Hannover. DSW is politically and religiously independent. DSW's main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty. For this purpose we support family planning and sexual and reproductive health projects in Africa and Asia.
DSW
Last Access: 13.01.2009
India Today
INDIA TODAY was launched in 1975 and became the leading newsmagazine in the country. Now, with editions in five languages, it has become the most widely read publication in India with a circulation of 1.1 million every week and a readership of more than 15 million.
INDIA TODAY was launched in 1975 and became the leading newsmagazine in the country. Now, with editions in five languages, it has become the most widely read publication in India with a circulation of 1.1 million every week and a readership of more than 15 million.
India Today Group
Last Access: 19.01.2009
Johannesburg
The Official Website of the City of Johannesburg.
The Official Website of the City of Johannesburg.
City government of Johannesburg
Last Access: 12.01.2009
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung offers political education, conducts scientific fact-finding research for political projects, grants scholarships to gifted individuals, researches the history of Christian Democracy, and supports and encourages European unification, international understanding, and development-policy cooperation.
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung offers political education, conducts scientific fact-finding research for political projects, grants scholarships to gifted individuals, researches the history of Christian Democracy, and supports and encourages European unification, international understanding, and development-policy cooperation.
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.
Last Access: 12.01.2009
London
The Official Website for the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority.
The Official Website for the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority.
Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Last Access: 12.01.2009
London Development Agency (LDA)
We are one of the nine Regional Development Agencies (RDAs), set up by Government to transform England's regions through sustainable economic development. We work to deliver the Mayor's vision for London to be a sustainable world city with strong, long-term economic growth, social inclusion and active environmental improvement.
We are one of the nine Regional Development Agencies (RDAs), set up by Government to transform England's regions through sustainable economic development. We work to deliver the Mayor's vision for London to be a sustainable world city with strong, long-term economic growth, social inclusion and active environmental improvement.
Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Last Access: 19.01.2009
Los Angeles
The Official Website of The City of Los Angeles.
The Official Website of The City of Los Angeles.
City government of Los Angeles
Last Access: 12.01.2009
Megacities Foundation
The Megacities Foundation aims to assemble knowledge and understanding for all imaginable disciplines in an attempt to comprehend the essence of urban growth to the extent of megalopoli in a world wide cultural and economic diversity, and to use modern techniques of communication for the creation of a world wide platform. During a series of conferences the initiative must expand and comprehension of the massiveness of problems in megacities must gradually grow.
The Megacities Foundation aims to assemble knowledge and understanding for all imaginable disciplines in an attempt to comprehend the essence of urban growth to the extent of megalopoli in a world wide cultural and economic diversity, and to use modern techniques of communication for the creation of a world wide platform. During a series of conferences the initiative must expand and comprehension of the massiveness of problems in megacities must gradually grow.
Megacities Foundation
Last Access: 12.01.2009
Mega-Cities Project
The Mega-Cities Project is a transnational, non-profit network of leaders from government, business, non-profits, grassroots groups, academia and media, dedicated to sharing innovative solutions to the problems they face in common.
The Mega-Cities Project is a transnational, non-profit network of leaders from government, business, non-profits, grassroots groups, academia and media, dedicated to sharing innovative solutions to the problems they face in common.
Non-profit organization Mega-Cities Project.
Last Access: 12.01.2009
Mexico City
The Official Website of Mexico City in Spanish.
The Official Website of Mexico City in Spanish.
Federal District Government
Last Access: 12.01.2009
Ministry of Urban Development
The official website of the Ministry of Urban Development.
The official website of the Ministry of Urban Development.
Government of India
Last Access: 19.01.2009
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
The official website of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
The official website of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Government of India
Last Access: 19.01.2009
Mumbai
The Official Website of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
The Official Website of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Last Access: 15.01.2009
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
MMRDA was set up in 1975 under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority Act as an apex body for planning and co-ordination of development activities in the Region. The goal of achieving a balanced development of the Region is attempted by the MMRDA through the following strategies: preparation of perspective plans, promotion of alternative growth centres, strengthening of infrastructure facilities and provision of development finance.
MMRDA was set up in 1975 under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority Act as an apex body for planning and co-ordination of development activities in the Region. The goal of achieving a balanced development of the Region is attempted by the MMRDA through the following strategies: preparation of perspective plans, promotion of alternative growth centres, strengthening of infrastructure facilities and provision of development finance.
MMRDA
Last Access: 19.01.2009
Munich Re Group
Munich Re Group is one of the world's largest reinsurers and the second-largest primary insurer in Germany.
Munich Re Group is one of the world's largest reinsurers and the second-largest primary insurer in Germany.
Munich Re Group
Last Access: 13.01.2009
Outlook India
Outlook India is an entrepreneurial journey that has spanned both 'old' and 'new' economies - building successful brick-and-mortar businesses to exploring the frontier world of convergence technologies.
Outlook India is an entrepreneurial journey that has spanned both 'old' and 'new' economies - building successful brick-and-mortar businesses to exploring the frontier world of convergence technologies.
The Outlook Group
Last Access: 19.01.2009
The Times of India
The Times of India is an english newspaper from Mumbai. India Times is the most popular Internet and mobile value-added services destination for the global Indian.
The Times of India is an english newspaper from Mumbai. India Times is the most popular Internet and mobile value-added services destination for the global Indian.
The Times Group
Last Access: 19.01.2009
The World Bank
The World Bank is a source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 member countries - the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
The World Bank is a source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 member countries - the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
The World Bank
Last Access: 12.01.2009
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
UNEP is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
United Nations
Last Access: 13.01.2009
United Nations Population Division
The Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs is responsible for monitoring and appraisal of the broad range of areas in the field of population.
The Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs is responsible for monitoring and appraisal of the broad range of areas in the field of population.
United Nations
Last Access: 13.01.2009
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.
United Nations
Last Access: 13.01.2009
UN-HABITAT
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
UN-HABITAT
Last Access: 13.01.2009
Urban Age Project
The principal aim of Urban Age is to shape the thinking and practice of urban leaders and sustainable urban development. Urban Age brings together professionals from a variety of different disciplines and backgrounds. Sociologists, geographers, economists and political scientists join practitioners such as planners, architects, developers, transport experts and engineers in a dialogue with political decision makers.
The principal aim of Urban Age is to shape the thinking and practice of urban leaders and sustainable urban development. Urban Age brings together professionals from a variety of different disciplines and backgrounds. Sociologists, geographers, economists and political scientists join practitioners such as planners, architects, developers, transport experts and engineers in a dialogue with political decision makers.
Urban Age Project
Last Access: 13.01.2009
3. Syndromes of global change
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world's forests.
FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world's forests.
FSC
Last Access: 13.01.2009
German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU)
The German federal government set up WBGU as an independent, scientific advisory body in 1992 in the run-up to the Rio Earth Summit. The Council's principal tasks are to analyse global environment and development problems, review research in the field of global change, provide early warning of new issue areas, monitor and assess national and international policies for the achievement of sustainable development and raise public awareness and heighten the media profile of global change issues.
The German federal government set up WBGU as an independent, scientific advisory body in 1992 in the run-up to the Rio Earth Summit. The Council's principal tasks are to analyse global environment and development problems, review research in the field of global change, provide early warning of new issue areas, monitor and assess national and international policies for the achievement of sustainable development and raise public awareness and heighten the media profile of global change issues.
Stiftung Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung (AWI)
Last Access: 13.01.2009
Greenpeace
Since 1971 Greenpeace is working for the protection and conservation of nature. Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.
Since 1971 Greenpeace is working for the protection and conservation of nature. Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.
Greenpeace
Last Access: 13.01.2009
International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS)
IFAS is financing and crediting of joint interstate ecological and scientific - practical programmes and projects aimed at the Aral sea saving and the recovery of the ecological situation in the districts subject to the Aral sea disaster, and also the solution of the general socio- ecological problems of the region.
IFAS is financing and crediting of joint interstate ecological and scientific - practical programmes and projects aimed at the Aral sea saving and the recovery of the ecological situation in the districts subject to the Aral sea disaster, and also the solution of the general socio- ecological problems of the region.
IFAS
Last Access: 13.01.2009
Interstate Commission for Water Coordination of Central Asia (ICWC)
The Interstate Commission for Water Coordination of Central Asia (ICWC) is the body of five governments, working on direct functions of water resources management and development and maintenance of sustainable natural and hydro ecological processes on transboundary water resources in Central Asia.
The Interstate Commission for Water Coordination of Central Asia (ICWC) is the body of five governments, working on direct functions of water resources management and development and maintenance of sustainable natural and hydro ecological processes on transboundary water resources in Central Asia.
ICWC
Last Access: 13.01.2009
Minera Escondida
Minera Escondida is the largest single mine copper producer in the world. In the year 2006, production reached a record of 1,255,599 metric tons of fine copper, representing approximately 8.1% of world copper production and 23.4% of Chilean production.
Minera Escondida is the largest single mine copper producer in the world. In the year 2006, production reached a record of 1,255,599 metric tons of fine copper, representing approximately 8.1% of world copper production and 23.4% of Chilean production.
Minera Escondida
Last Access: 13.01.2009
World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF)
The World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) is one of the largest environmental organizations in the world. Currently there are more than 1300 WWF conservation projects underway around the world.
The World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) is one of the largest environmental organizations in the world. Currently there are more than 1300 WWF conservation projects underway around the world.
WWF
Last Access: 13.01.2009
4. Mass tourism
Atmosfair gGmbH
atmosfair was founded in 2005 and is a joint initiative of forum anders reisen and the environment and development organisation Germanwatch. The German Federal Environment Agency supported the initiative. atmosfair allows air travellers to calculate the quantity of greenhouse gases caused by their flights and how much it costs to save these emissions elsewhere by investing in climate protection projects.
atmosfair was founded in 2005 and is a joint initiative of forum anders reisen and the environment and development organisation Germanwatch. The German Federal Environment Agency supported the initiative. atmosfair allows air travellers to calculate the quantity of greenhouse gases caused by their flights and how much it costs to save these emissions elsewhere by investing in climate protection projects.
Atmosfair gGmbH
Last Access: 13.01.2009
Disneyland Resort Paris
The Official Website of Disneyland Resort Paris.
The Official Website of Disneyland Resort Paris.
Euro Disney S.A.S
Last Access: 13.01.2009
ECO-TIP - Tourism and Environment in Europe
ECO-TIP is run by ECOTRANS, the European network for sustainable tourism development. The database ECO-TIP offers TOP 100 and more examples of good practice and models, on Eco-labels and Awards for tourism, on exemplary tools, links and special service like e.g. for students.
ECO-TIP is run by ECOTRANS, the European network for sustainable tourism development. The database ECO-TIP offers TOP 100 and more examples of good practice and models, on Eco-labels and Awards for tourism, on exemplary tools, links and special service like e.g. for students.
The European network for sustainable tourism development
Last Access: 20.01.2009
Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland)
Our mission is to provide and disseminate statistical information, which is objective, independent and of high quality. This information is made available to everybody: politicians, government, administration, businessmen and citizens.
Our mission is to provide and disseminate statistical information, which is objective, independent and of high quality. This information is made available to everybody: politicians, government, administration, businessmen and citizens.
Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland
Last Access: 13.01.2009
Islas Canarias
Official Canary Islands Tourism Website.
Official Canary Islands Tourism Website.
PROMOTUR TURISMO CANARIAS S.A.
Last Access: 13.01.2009
PuntoInfo - Tenerife Tourist Information
Through this Website, the Tenerife Island Council aims to offer a cultural, social, historical and organisational overview of the island. The various pages have been developed with the aim of responding to the majority of visitor enquiries, as well as of answering the questions posed by local inhabitants wishing to expand their knowledge of their immediate environment.
Through this Website, the Tenerife Island Council aims to offer a cultural, social, historical and organisational overview of the island. The various pages have been developed with the aim of responding to the majority of visitor enquiries, as well as of answering the questions posed by local inhabitants wishing to expand their knowledge of their immediate environment.
Cabildo de Tenerife (Regional Government)
Last Access: 13.01.2009
The Sustainable Tourism Gateway
The Sustainable Tourism Gateway was set up in 2008 in order to develop awareness and educate on issues related to sustainable tourism; to assist in policy and programme development; and to facilitate monitoring and evaluation. It is an internet tool that provides easy and rapid access to information and networking on sustainable tourism and related topics.
The Sustainable Tourism Gateway was set up in 2008 in order to develop awareness and educate on issues related to sustainable tourism; to assist in policy and programme development; and to facilitate monitoring and evaluation. It is an internet tool that provides easy and rapid access to information and networking on sustainable tourism and related topics.
Global Development Research Center
Last Access: 20.01.2009
Tenerife
The Official Website of Tenerife.
The Official Website of Tenerife.
Tenerife.com
Last Access: 13.01.2009
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory is your guide to official tourist information sources: government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and similar organizations that provide free, accurate, and unbiased travel information to the public. Businesses such as travel agents, tour operators, and hotels are not included.
The Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory is your guide to official tourist information sources: government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and similar organizations that provide free, accurate, and unbiased travel information to the public. Businesses such as travel agents, tour operators, and hotels are not included.
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
Last Access: 20.01.2009
TourismWatch
TourismWatch is a quarterly newsletter from EED (Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst) that provides reports and background information about tourism in developing countries.
TourismWatch is a quarterly newsletter from EED (Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst) that provides reports and background information about tourism in developing countries.
EED
Last Access: 13.01.2009
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO/OMT) is a specialized agency of the United Nations and the leading international organization in the field of tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO/OMT) is a specialized agency of the United Nations and the leading international organization in the field of tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how.
United Nations
Last Access: 13.01.2009
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum for business leaders in the Travel & Tourism industry. With Chief Executives of some one hundred of the world's leading Travel & Tourism companies as its Members, WTTC has a unique mandate and overview on all matters related to Travel & Tourism.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum for business leaders in the Travel & Tourism industry. With Chief Executives of some one hundred of the world's leading Travel & Tourism companies as its Members, WTTC has a unique mandate and overview on all matters related to Travel & Tourism.
WTTC
Last Access: 13.01.2009
