TILCEPA – Theme on Indigenous and Local Communities, Equity, and Protected Areas www.iucn.org/themes/ceesp/Wkg_grp/TILCEPA/TILCEPA.htm
The World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and the Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP) have agreed to work together on a Theme on Indigenous and Local Communities, Equity, and Protected Areas (TILCEPA). The website gives us a comprehensive view about TILCEPA.
Periyar Tiger Reserve
www.periyartigerreserve.org
Dedicated to the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala, this website is managed by the Ecodevelopment Committee of Periyar and includes comprehensive information on the reserve.
Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems
www.ciks.org
The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems is devoted to exploring and developing the contemporary relevance and applications of traditional Indian knowledge systems – with a focus on agriculture and health care.
Indiatravelogue
www.indiatravelogue.com
Indiatravelogue is an excellent travel site that provides information on destinations, special deals and holiday packages, besides reviews, interviews and a photo gallery.
EnvironmentAwards.net
www.environmentawards.net
EnvironmentAwards.net provides a focal point for sponsors, organisers and entrants of environmental and sustainable development awards.
www.southernbirdwing.com
Traveljini
www.traveljini.com
A network company of ICICI Venture, Traveljini.com is a travel shop, with information on several Indian destinations, including wildlife sanctuaries.
World Law –
http://www.austlii.edu.au/links/50161.html
World Law is a global catalog and search engine for law and provides a well-organised and searchable index of legal web sites.
Delhibird
www.delhibird.org
The Northern India Bird Network offers sites guides, checklists, recent sightings, photogallery and even helps amateurs to identify birds.
Janmanch – People’s Forum
www.janmanch.org
Janmanch.org is an information exchange platform of CREDO, which provides an extensive resource database as well as opinions and features on development issues.
CorpWatch
www.corpwatchindia.org
CorpWatch
IndianJungles.com
www.indianjungles.com
IndianJungles.com is an informed forum for those interested in Indian wildlife. Features news, casefiles and analyses by Nirmal Ghosh, an experienced wildlifer.
Naturenet
www.naturenet.net
UK-based Naturenet is a voluntary enterprise to provide a good resource for practical nature conservation and countryside management.
Earthjustice
www.earthjustice.org
Earthjustice is a public interest law firm dedicated to enforcing and strengthening environmental laws on behalf of organisations and communities to protect the earth and defend the right of all people to a healthy environment.
National Audubon Society
www.audubon.org
The National Audubon Society, founded in 1905, works to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.
Earth First! Journal
www.earthfirstjournal.org
Earth First! is an international movement composed of small, bioregionally-based groups who work to protect local ecology through education, litigation, and creative civil disobedience.
Sierra Club
www.sierraclub.org
Founded in 1892, Sierra Club’s grassroots advocacy makes it one of
The Ocean Conservancy
www.oceanconservancy.org
The Ocean Conservancy works to protect ocean ecosystems and conserve the global abundance and diversity of marine wildlife through science-based advocacy, research and public education.
Center for Health, Environment and Justice
www.chej.org
US-based Center for Health Environment and Justice, works by community empowerment at the grassroots to ensure environmental justice.
Optics for Birding
www.optics4birding.com
Optics4birding is designed to educate birders who want to buy optics (binoculars and telescopes, primarily) so that they can make informed buying decisions.
Indian Mangroves
www.mangroveindia.org
Indian Mangroves provides information on the ecological status of mangroves, conservation measures and research projects.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
www.ipcc.ch
The role of the IPCC is to assess the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of the risk of human-induced climate change.
Environmental Investigation Agency
www.eia-international.org
The Environmental Investigation Agency is an independent, international campaigning organisation committed to investigating and exposing environmental crime.
Hornocker Wildlife Institute
www.hwi.org
The Hornocker Wildlife Institute, a programme of the Wildlife Conservation Society, uses hands-on field research to promote a balance between man and nature.
Defenders of Wildlife
www.defenders.org
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native species in their natural communities, with focus on the accelerating rate of extinction and the associated loss of biodiversity, habitat alteration and destruction.
Earth Island Institute
www.earthisland.org
Earth Island Institute develops and supports projects that counteract threats to the biological and cultural diversity that sustain the environment.
The Nature Conservancy
www.nature.org
The Nature Conservancy is working to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Saving the last great places…
Worldwatch Institute
www.worldwatch.org
Worldwatch is dedicated to informing policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems.
In Defense of Animals
www.idausa.org
IDA works to protect the rights, welfare and habitats of animals and to end their exploitation and abuse.
50 years is enough!
www.50years.org
The
Wildlife Conservation Society
www.wcs.org
Wildlife Conservation Society is a US-based organization managing national and international conservation projects, research and education programs.
Project Tiger
www.envfor.nic.in/pt/pt.html
Project Tiger was launched on
Greenpeace
www.greenpeaceindia.org
The Greenpeace India chapter has been working with local groups investigating and exposing instances of toxic trade, hazardous waste dumping and toxic pollution.
International Crane Foundation
www.savingcranes.org
The International Crane Foundation works worldwide to conserve cranes and the wetland and grasslands communities on which they depend.
Discovery
www.discovery.com
Discovery Communications is packed with interactive learning channels. Live-cams, e-cards, games…
www.nrdc.org
Natural Resources Defense Council, with a membership base of over 40,000, uses legislation and policy to conserve and protect the earth’s resources.
http://www.pewclimate.org/
The
TRAFFIC
www.traffic.org
TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
www.sdnp.delhi.nic.in/nbsap/
The National Policy and Macrolevel Action Strategy on Biodiversity by the MoEF is a macro-level statement of policies, gaps and strategies needed for conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
Birdlife International
www.birdlife.net
Birdlife International is a global alliance of national conservation organisations working in more than 100 countries worldwide, to identify, monitor and protect Important Birding Areas.
5tigers: Tiger Information Centre
www.5tigers.org
The site is a must for anyone who wants to know more about tigers. It allows access to vital contemporary data about tigers and their habitats.
IUCN
www.iucn.org
The World Conservation Union was founded in 1948 and the IUCN has helped over 75 countries to prepare and implement conservation and biodiversity strategies.
Ministry of Environment and Forests
www.envfor.nic.in
The official website of the Ministry of Environment and Forests gives the latest information on reports, plans, meetings and environmental clearances.
OneWorld
www.oneworld.net
OneWorld is a community of over 1000 organisations working for social justice. It is part of a very credible and effective initiative that involves research as well as environmental campaigning.
International Rivers Network
www.irn.org
IRN supports local communities working to protect their rivers and watersheds. They work to halt destructive river development projects, and to encourage equitable and sustainable methods of meeting needs for water, energy.
International Snow Leopard Trust
www.snowleopard.org
Dedicated to the conservation of the endangered snow leopard and its mountain ecosystem through a balanced approach that considers people and the environment.
Greenpeace
www.greenpeace.org/
Greenpeace is an independent, non-political, international organisation that has been fighting for the protection of the environment by peaceful means for several decades now.
Environmental News Network
www.enn.com
ENN offers educational interactivity with the latest environmental news, features, special reports… and allows an opportunity to interact with others.
www.westbengal.com/wildlife
Official information from the Directorate of Forests, Government of West Bengal about the state’s flora and fauna, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
Rainforest Action Network
www.ran.org
The Rainforest Action Network has been working to protect tropical rainforests and the human rights of those living in and around these forests and bring their plight to public attention through education and direct action.
www.rajajinationalpark.com
Created by the former Field Director of the Park, the site provides information on everything from places of interest to accommodation, tariffs and booking procedures for tourists.
National Geographic
www.nationalgeographic.com
They helped Richard Byrd fly over the South Pole, Jane Goodall study chimps and Bob Ballard find the Titanic… The National Geographic Society is the worlds largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization.
www.bnhs.org
Established in 1883, the BNHS plays a vital role in documenting and conserving
eNature.com
www.enature.com
eNature.com has a database of 4,800 species of plants and animals with colour photographs, online field guides and help with identification. Send wildlife postcards, listen to bird songs, talk to other nature enthusiasts. eNature’s content is derived from the best-selling National Audubon Society Field Guide series.
The Thousand Tigers Website
www.web.net/~pcarter/hazaribagh/
Maintained by Philip Carter, a Canadian writer who travelled to Bihar in 1997, the site focusses on Hazaribagh, a town near the North Karanpura valley, famed as the ‘land of a thousand tigers’ and now under threat from several mining projects.
The Ecologist
www.theecologist.org
Founded in 1970 and read in over 150 countries, The Ecologist is an environmental magazine that has been opening new areas of debate on science and technology to the impact of globalisation on economic development.
Madhya Pradesh Forest Department
www.madhyapradeshforest.org/htmlfiles/wildlife.html
With wilderness areas such as the Kanha Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and other protected areas, Madhya Pradesh is home to some of the country’s best forests and wildlife.
Corporate Watch
www.corporatewatch.org
Corporate Watch is a radical research and publishing group based in the
People’s Commission on Environment and Development
www.pcedindia.com
PCED, an NGO launched in
Essential Information – Encouraging Activism
www.essential.org
Founded in 1982 by Ralph Nader, Essential Information is a non-profit organization involved in a variety of projects to encourage citizens to become active and engaged in their communities.
Maharashtra Forest Department
www.mahaforest.gov.in
The official site of the Maharashtra Forest Department offers tourism and biodiversity information on the tiger haunts of Gugamal, Tadoba and Pench as well as Borivli and
Wild Ventures
www.wildventures.com
Wild Ventures is a site that promotes eco-tourism in
www.wolf.org
The International Wolf Centre supports the survival of the wolf globally by teaching about its life, its association with other species and its dynamic relationships to humans.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
www.wdcs.org
The global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment.
Wildlife Trust of
www.wildlifetrustofindia.org
Wildlife Trust of India is a conservation organisation, committed to crisis management and the provision of quick, efficient aid.
Mountain Forum
www.mtnforum.org
The Mountain Forum is a network empowering mountain supporters by providing an opportunity to share lessons from the field, and bring these into policy discussions.
http://www.south-asia.com/dnpwc/intro.htm
The Department works to conserve and manage the wildlife heritage of the mountain
Crocodilians – Natural History and Conservation
www.crocodilian.com
The crocodile site with information on different species, their biology and conservation, how they talk, and even their captive care.
True Food Network
www.truefoodnow.org
The True Food Network is a free service from Greenpeace, to connect consumers who want to take action to end the use of genetically engineered ingredients in our foods.
American Journal of Botany
www.amjbot.org
Covers research on all aspects of plant biology – from plant morphology and palaeobotany to genetics and molecular biology.
http://www.stopwaste.org/
Run by a local county government in
Wildlife Heritage Trust of
www.wht.org
WHT is a non-profit organization which serves primarily a vehicle for biodiversity exploration, research and direct conservation activity.
Endangered Species Coalition
www.stopextinction.org
US-based organisation that advocates the use of education, scientific information and public participation in decisions affecting the fate of threatened and endangered species.
Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy
www.jiwlp.com
The Journal addresses legal and political issues concerning the human race’s interrelationship with and management of wildlife species, their habitats, and the biosphere.
World Commission on Dams
www.dams.org
The World Commission on Dams is a focussed, independent think tank set up to look at the good, the bad and the ugly impacts of dams around the world.
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
www.unep-wcmc.org/
The site provides information for policy and action to conserve the living world. Their programmes concentrate on species, forests, protected areas and other aspects of biodiversity assessment.
Food and Agriculture Organisation
www.fao.org
The website of the UN FAO provides useful statistics on production, trade, food balance sheets, land use and irrigation, forest and fishery products etc.
World Bank
www.worldbank.org
Check this site to keep aware of various projects that the organisation is involved in, the latest reports and their operations and policies. Read between the lines…
World Resources Institute
www.wri.org/
An environmental information portal, WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths environment for current and future generations.
Exxon Valdez: Legacy of an oil spill
www.oilspill.state.ak.us
This site, by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, provides information about the impacts of the oil spill, the injury and recovery of fish, wildlife, and people.
World Wildlife Fund
www.worldwildlife.org/
Known worldwide by its panda logo, WWF is a premier conservation organisation dealing with environmental protection and development-related issues.
Wildlife Institute of
www.wii.gov.in
WII research projects are conducted across the country and are the primary source of scientific data to aid conservation. With access to papers and articles, it is a useful site to learn about training programmes.
Conservation International
www.conservation.org
Conservation International uses science, economics, policy and community involvement to promote biodiversity and conservation in tropical rainforests and other endangered ecosystems worldwide.
CITES
www.cites.org
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) came into force on July 1, 1975 to help curb the wildlife trade and help protect species against exploitation for trade.
Institute for Global Communications – EcoNet
www.igc.org/igc/gateway/enindex.html
EcoNet was the world’s first computer network dedicated to environmental preservation and sustainability. IGC strategically uses technology to enable international co-operation on issues.
Nature Conservation Society,
Contact: Mr. Nishikant Kale/Mr. Kishor Rithe
Address: ‘Pratishtha’, Bharat Nagar,
Telephone: 0721-2267 3434/ 2251 0359
E-mail: mailto:niwaka@rediffmail.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com ; mailto:kishorrithe@yahoo.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com
Contact: Mr. Kishor Rithe
Address: ‘Pratishtha’, Bharat Nagar,
Telephone: 0721-2251 1966 (O)/ 9422157123 (Mobile)
E-mail: mailto:satpuda_found@yahoo.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com
Parisar
Contact: Mr. Sujit Patwardhan
Address: “Yamuna”, ICS Colony,
Pune – 411 007,
Telephone: 020-2553 7955
E-mail: mailto:sujit@vsnl.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com
Econet
Contact: Mr. Vijay Paranjpe
Address: Durga, 92/2 Erandwane,
Pune – 411 004.
Kalpavriksh
Contact: Madhulika Goyal
Address:
Pune – 411 004,
Telephone: 020-2567 5450
Telefax: 020-2565 4239
E-mail: mailto:kalpavriksh@vsnl.net?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com ; mailto:kvriksh@vsnl.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com
Gomukh
Contact: Mr. Sumeel Waman, Executive Director
Address: Durga, 92/2 Gangote Path,
Erandawane, Pune – 411 004.
Telephone: 0212-2373324
Fax: 0212-2331250
Dr. Yashwant Moreshwar Sarvajanik Shaikshanik Trust
Contact: Dr. Bhau Mandavkar
Address: Kalamb, Yavatmal – 445 401,
Veterinarians:
President: Dr. Chandrakant C. Wakankar (E-mail: mailto:dr_chand@vsnl.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com )
B-28/0:1, Sector 3
Sanpada, Navi
Tel: +91 22 7634025
Fax: +91 22 7687311
E-mail: mailto:lmn_vet@vsnl.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com
Website: http://ppamindia.tripod.com/
Contact: Dr. Umesh Karkare (WSAVA Representative)
Kalpana, Plot No. 338,
Madhupark, Khar (West)
Mumbai, 400 052
Tel: +91 22 6483199
Mob: 9820147546
Fax: +91 22 6555605
E-mail: mailto:trixy@bom8.vsnl.net.in?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com
Dr. Chariar (Ace Mobile Pets Clinic):
5, Laxmi Niwas
Opp. Rly. Stn,
Thane
Tel: 25425975
Mob: 9323922108
Dr. Telang 24090034
Dr. Gowri 24444650, 9322260067
Dr. Raj 9322289370
Plant & Animals Welfare Society (P.A.W.S) Rescue & rehabilitation of stray & wild Animals/Birds, Ambulance Service for animals in Distress, Animal Clinic for stray animals Vegetarianism, Awareness Animal Birth Control Agency, Legal court cases & police cases to protect rights of animals, Pigeon Shelter
Contact: Mr. Nilesh Bhanage (Hon. Gen. Secretary & Founder Trustee)
A-14, Savitri Sadan,
Dombivli (East) 421201,
E-mails: mailto:animalwelfare@rediffmail.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com ; mailto:pawsdombivli@indiatimes.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com ; mailto:call%209820161114@rediffmail.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com
PAWS – Plant & Animals Welfare Society Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation; Treatment of Injured animals on the roadside; Educating Students on animal welfare; Organising Anti – Rabies Vaccination for strays, etc.; snake rescue, injured bird treatment. Area of Work: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane Area.
Contact: Mr. Sunish Subramanyam
Shiv-Shakti, Patkar Compound
Bhandup (West)
Mumbai 400 078
Tel: 25968314
Mob: 09833480388 (Sunish Subramanyam)
Email: mailto:pawsmumbai@indiatimes.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com ; mailto:animalvoice@rediffmail.com?cc=karmayog@yahoogroups.com
PAWS activities:
1) First Aid for Sick injured Stray Animals
2) Ambulance Service
3) Cattle Health check-up & Vaccination Camps, Cattle Rescue
4) Veganism
5) Tree Plantation & Environment Protection
6) Captive Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
6) Sterilisation & Vaccinations for small stray animals
7) Education, Awareness & Training Program on animal welfare
8) Inspectorate
9) Adoptions & Re-homing
10) Newsletter Service
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PeTA) Animal Rights, Vegetarianism, no ambulance
Contact: Anuradha Sawhney (Chief Functionary: 9820122602- AVOID CALLING HER DIRECTLY)
Mumbai 400 049
Tel: 26281880/79
Fax: 26281883
Or
Peta
301 West Wind II,
Juhu,
Mumbai 400 049
E-mail: petaindia@peta-online.org