Environmental Protection (TD:169-171.5)
TD 169.5 Information Services
Summary:
NOAA Environmental Services Data Directory is a "...forms-based tool that allows users to search for publicly available
environmental data held by public and private sources throughout the world."
Data sources in the site "...include descriptions related to climatology,
meteorology, ecology, pollution, geology, oceanography, and remote sensing
satellites. The wide variety of data and data sources...makes it a valuable
multidisciplinary tool for the scientist, the educator, researcher, or any
member of the general public."
Links found at the top of the site's main page offer: (1) an overview of the
directory and site; (2) FAQ; (3) how to search the site; (4) future plans
for the directory; (5) technical information and site credits; and (6) a
user comments area. Other features within the main page consist of detailed
search information and access to searching methods, which include: (1) a
full-text search; (2) designing one's own search with generic element/field
names; (3) designing a search with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDA)
Metadata Standard; and (4) designing a search with the Government
Information Locator System.
A full-text search offers selection of a database; the resulting query page
has specification fields. For the latter three searches which involve
designing a query page, the user will find a generic dat page or a listing
of core search elements, from which a selection produces a specified search
page with search fields contained therein. Filling in a search page then
produces a listing of document titles; each title provides access to its
complete record -- viewable in its original server. Users should note that
texts of documents are not included within the NOAA Data Set Catalog;
rather, the site provides access to the original server in which the text is
contained.
The site is sponsored by the Environmental Information Services Division of
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); U.S. Department
of Commerce; Washington, D.C.
To Search:
Select search method from site's main page and fill in applicable fields or
design own search page. Matching search results will offer document titles;
each title provides access to its original server, where the document can be
viewed.
TD 169.6 Directories
Summary:
The Environmental Atlas is "...an Internet-based tool for researching
environmental policy world-wide. The Atlas uses a standard set of criteria
to categorize environmental conditions and policies and facilitates quick
access to information about a single country, as well as comparisons between
countries." The site is a division of the Green Plan Center (GPC) of the
Resource Renewal Institute, which "...tracks environmental policy world
wide, with a focus on developments that affect green planning."
Within the site are four major links. "Map-based atlas" offers a
full-color map; users should select a continent of interest, then select a
country or region. A listing of environmental policy WWW resources then
appears, with sites listed in alphabetical order. Each site is noted with
its title and a brief description of its contents; site titles are direct
links to the WWW. The "Text-based atlas" produces a listing of continent
names; users should select a region and then a country or state. The
resulting
list of WWW resources is then produced. Listings for some nations are still
under construction; users should note that results of searches will vary
greatly in number and scope.
The "how it works" link offers information on WWW resources for the site and
on submissions information. "Background information" discusses the site and
its creators. At the bottom of the site's main page are links to the Green
Plan Center homepage and to e-mail the site's creators. The site is
sponsored
by the Green Plan Center of the Resource Renewal Institute; San Francisco,
California.
To Search:
Select map-based on text-based atlas link; select continent and country to
view listing of WWW resources. Titles of sites are direct links to the
WWW.
Summary:
The Regional Roster of Experts and Institutions Working on Environmental and
Sustainability Indicators is a project of the United Nations Environmental
Program (UNEP) and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT).
These two organizations initiated a project to develop environmental and
sustainability indicators for Latin America and the Caribbean. This site
reflects the regional network of these indicators and its database of
experts and institutions working in this field. The site was originally
produced in Spanish, but it is offered here in an English translation.
The site features a table of contents, whose topics are: (1) international
institutions; (2) international institutes; (3) regional institutions; (4)
countries (Central America and the Caribbean); (5) countries (South
America); and (6) sample letter. For each category, the title is the link
to its respective contents; users can find the number of total records for
each site division at the beginning of its section. Listings are not in
alphabetical order; users should scroll to view a topic's listings.
For each organization shown in the listings, the record contains: (1) the
title of the organization, along with its acronym, city, and country of
location; (2) indicator projects information; (3) quality indicators
information; (4) contact individual's name; and (5) organization's fax and
e-mail information. The "sample letter" link access a model letter from the
site's creator, which was sent to an organization, asking them to
participate in the site's construction.
The site is maintained by Manuel Winograd; United Nations Environmental
Program (UNEP) and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT);
Cali, Columbia.
To Search:
Select topic of interest from table of contents; then scroll through
listings to reach desired records.
TD 171.5.E85 Special Regions or Countries. Other Regions or Countries. Eastern Europe
Summary:
Beyond Boundaries: The International Dimensions of Public Participation
for the Countries of Central and Eastern Europe: [A] Manual on Public
Participation in Environmental Decisionmaking, is a publication from the
Regional Environmental Center (REC), an independent, non-profit,
international organization. Its mission is "...to promote cooperation
among diverse environmental groups and interests in Central and Eastern
Europe; to act as a catalyst for developing solutions to environmental
problems; and to promote the development of civil society." The REC
"...assists environmental nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), governments,
businesses, and other environmental stakeholders to fulfill their role[s]
in...Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary,
Latvia, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic, and
Slovenia."
This site provides access to the publication for the user. Here, contents
of the manual are displayed, as well as additional sources of information.
In all cases, titles of chapters are the links to that respective
information within the source. Part One of the manual focuses on
international dimensions of public participation. Specific discussion
points
are: necessary elements; international agreements and mechanisms;
transboundary context; and multilateral lending institutions. Part Two of
the manual is devoted to case examples from cenbral and eastern Europe.
Following this section are seven appendices, providing information on : case
study questions; treaty classifications; bilateral agreements; selected
legal provisions, and a selected bibliography. A glossary, an abbreviations
guide, a preface, and regional map complete the contents of the site.
Access to the Regional Environmental Center (REC) web site, a keyword search
area, a new information area, and a guest book are also available. When
choosing to search, a field is provided for entering keywords to access the
REC data center. Results can be viewed in both a text or table format.
The manual and its site are copyrighted and maintained by the Regional
Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC); Szentendre,
Hungary.
To Search:
Select chapter title(s) from contents listing to view text. Or choose
search
engine and enter keyword(s) in provided field.
Summary:
Developing Local and Regional Environmental Action Plans: Case Studies of
Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and the Slovak Republic
is a publication from the Regional Environmental Center (REC), an
independent, non-profit, international organization. Its missions is "...to
promote cooperation among diverse environmental groups and interests in
Central and Eastern Europe; to act as a catalyst for developing solutions to
environmental problems; and to promote the development of civil society."
The site is dedicated to case studies of REC work in former socialist
countries which have developed economically but have not made environmental
concerns top priorities on the local level. The studies document actions
taken on behalf of the creation of a healthy environment within these
nations.
Access to the publication occurs on the site's first page. Here, contents
are displayed, as well as additional sources of information. In all cases,
titles of sections or reports are the links to that repsective information
within the soucre. The report's overview discusses the projects'
background, environmental protection experience, and conclusions drawn from
the work. Country reports feature the following locations: (1) Bulgaria --
the cities of Troyan and Stara Zagora; (2) the Czech Republic -- Kolin; (3)
Hungary -- the RSD Ecoregion, Mosonmagyarovar, and Satoraljaujhegy;
(4) Poland -- the cities of Radom and Elk; and (5) the Slovak Republic --
the Upper Nitra region. A preface, abbreviations guide, regional map, basic
information on the countries and local culture, a table of the key
characteristics of LEAP cases, and an annex complete the contents of the
site.
Access to the Regional Environment Center (REC) web site, a keyword search
area, a new information area, and a guest book are also available. When
choosing to search, a field is provided for entering keywords to access the
REC data center. Results can be viewed in both a text or table format.
The report and its site are copyrighted and maintained by the Regional
Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC); Szentendre,
Hungary.
To Search:
Select country report title(s) from contents listing to view text. Or
choose search engine and enter keyword(s) in provided field.
Summary:
Government and Environment: A Directory of Governmental Organizations with
Environmental Responsibilities for Central and Eastern Europe is a directory
of organizations with an environmental focus found in the nations of central
and eastern Europe. It is a service of the Regional Environmental Center
for Central and Eastern Europe (REC), established "...to promote cooperation
among diverse environmental groups and interests [in this area]...to act as
a catalyst for developing solutions to environmental problems; and to
promote
the development of civil society." Beneficiary countries of the REC's
activities are: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia,
Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Poland, Romania, the Slovak
Republic, and Slovenia.
The directory's main page offers the following fields for searching: (1)
country name; (2) subject; (3) responsible institute; (4) contact person;
(5) responsibilities; (6) monitoring sector; and (7) activities. Within
certain search fields, records can be very narrowed; the "country name"
field allows choices from all participating REC nations. The "subject"
field offers four options; the "monitoring sector" field offers 53 choices.
Once selections have been made and the search is activated, the user will
view a list of matching entries. Each title opens its respective record
within the directory.
Records of organizations will vary among countries and among titles within
the same nation. At their greatest scope, the entries will reflect: the
name
of the organization; the organization's business address (including phone
and fax numbers); statistics concerning the budget and number of employees;
the history of the organization (as seen in data); names of responsible
officials; key contact personnel (noted with titles, phone and fax numbers);
responsibilities of the organization; and its sub-national structures, with
their corresponding dutires. At the bottom of the site's main page are
links to the homepage of the REC, a new information area, a search engine
for the REC web site, and a guestbook area.
The directory and its contents are maintained by the Regional Environmental
Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC); Szentendre, Hungary.
To Search:
Fill in applicable search fields within site's main page. Submit search to
view matching records lists. Within list, select title to view complete
entry.
Summary:
Manual on Public Participation in Environmental Decisionmaking: Current
Practice and Future Possibilities in Central and Eastern Europe is a
publication from the Regional Environmental Center (REC), an independent,
non-profit, international organization. Its mission is "...to promote
cooperation among diverse environmental groups and interests in Central and
Eastern Europe; to act as a catalyst for developing solutions to
environmental problems; and to promote the development of civil society."
This site is dedicated to discussions and case studies involving REC
workers,
in former socialist countries, who are enacting public participation in
those regions, particularly with citizens, industry, and non-governmental
organizations (NGO's).
Access to the publication occurs through the site's main page. Here,
contents are displayed, as well as additional sources of information. In
all cases, titles of sections or reports are the links to that respective
information within the source. The core of the publication is found in Part
One, a compilation of articles written by REC workers. The first, "Public
Participation as an Instrument for Environmental Protection," discusses the
role of NGO's and instruments in the process. "Public Participation in
Practice: How to get Started" outlines environmental problems, objectives
and options, as well as how to get information on such problems. The third
article, "Public Participation in Central and Eastern Europe," discusses
problems of definition and recent history, the political and legal
processes, as well as public forum. Part Two of the text is a series of
country reports, one from each REC nation -- Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the
Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia., Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and
Slovenia.
A pair of annex documents are included in the text; the first is entitled,
"An Overview of Various Forms of Public Participation in Environmental
Decisionmaking." The second annex is a list of experts in the field. A
preface and introduction complete the contents of the site. Access to the
Regional Environment center (REC) web site, a keyword search area, a new
information area, and a guest book are also available. A final link is
provided to the Baltic supplement of this publication. When choosing to
search the REC site, a field is provided for entering keywords to access the
REC data center. Results can be viewed in both a text and table format.
The publication and its site are copyrighted and maintained by the Regional
Environment Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC); Szentendre,
Hungary.
To Search:
Select portion of text's contents from main page area. Titles are direct
links to respective records. Or choose search engine and enter keyword(s)
in provided field.
Summary:
Manual on Public Participation in Environmental Decisionmaking: Current
Practice and Future Possibilities in Central and Eastern Europe: Baltic
Supplement is a publication from the Regional Environmental Center
(REC), an independent, non-profit, international organization. Its mission
is "...to promote cooperation among diverse environmental groups and
interests in Central and Eastern Europe; to act as a catalyst for developing
solutions to environmental problems; and to promote the development of civil
society." The organization concentrates its efforts in Albania, Bulgaria,
Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia,
and Slovenia. This site is the companion and supplement to the REC's manual
on public participation, focusing particularly on the Baltic nations.
Access to the supplement occurs within the site's homepage. Here, contents
are displayed, as well as additional sources of information. In all cases,
titles of sections or reports are the links to that respective information
within the source. The text focuses primarily on presenting reports from
three nations: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Aside from these texts, the
site features a forward, introduction, a list of contacts in the field of
public participation, and an address list. Also of note is the provided
link
to the supplement's parent source, the Manual on Public Participation in
Environmental Decisionmaking: Current Practice and Future Possibilities in
Central and Eastern Europe.
Access to the Regional Environment Center (REC) web site, a keyword search
area, a new information area, and a guest book are also available. When
choosing to search, a field is provided for entering keywords to access the
REC data center. Results can be viewed in both a text or table format.
The report and its site are copyrighted and maintained by the Regional
Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC); Szentendre,
Hungary.
To Search:
Select portion of text for viewing by choosing its title. Or choose search
engine and enter keyword(s) in provided field.
Summary:
The NGO Directory for Central and Eastern Europe lists environmental,
non-governmental organizations in Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech
Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania,
Slovenia, Slovakia, and Yugoslavia. The site is a service of the Regional
Environmental Center (REC), an independent, non-profit, international
organization. Its mission is "...to promote cooperation among diverse
environmental groups and interests in Central and Eastern Europe; to act as
a
catalyst for developing solutions to environmental problems; and to promote
the development of civil society." This site is dedicated to providing NGO
information for former socialist countries.
Users will find five search fields on the site's main page: Country; Town;
Original Name; English Name; and Keywords. Within two of the fields,
selections can be made via the screen's contents. Once information has been
given, the search is activated. Resulting records will list the names and
locations of organizations which match the specified search criteria.
Selecting an organization from the list reveals its complete record, which
features: (1) a general information area, including the organization's name,
business address, telephone, fax, and e-mail information; (2) a contact
person; (3) year of founding; (4) number of members; (5) umbrella
organization; (6) level of working; (7) foreign languages; (8) publications;
(9) objectives; (10) activities; (11) specific interests; and (12) comments
on the organization by the site's creators.
At the bottom of the site's main page are links to four REC areas of
interest: the site's homepage, the new additions area, the search engine,
and the guestbook, where users register. The directory and its site are
sponsored by the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern
Europe (REC); Szentendre, Hungary.
To Search:
Fill in applicable search fields on site's main page. Then select
organization of interest from matching records. Full record for
organization will then be displayed.
Summary:
Status of National Environmental Action Programs in Central and Eastern
Europe: Case Studies of Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia,
Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Poland, Romania, the Slovak
Republic, and Slovenia is a publication from the Regional Environmental
Center (REC), an independent, non-profit, international organization. Its
mission is "...to promote cooperation among diverse environmental groups
and interests in Central and Eastern Europe; to act as a catalyst for
developing solutions to environmental problems; and to promote the
development of civil society." The document contained in this site is a
report which "...aims at assessing the progress made in adopting an
environmental protection strategy which is consistent with a market-based
economic performance."
Upon accessing the site, the user will find links to the information on REC
subscriptions, an online registration form, and a list of REC publications.
Only registered users can view the country reports contained within the
document; all other areas are accessible to non-REC members. The site's
main
page displays the report's table of contents: (1) "Preface"; (2) "Basic
Country Information in CEE and the Baltic States"; (3) "Regional Overview";
(4) "Country Reports"; and (5) two annexes, an abbreviations section, and
copyright information. Within the "Country Reports" section, users will
find a report for each REC participating nation.
Downloading the Adobe Acrobat version of the report is possible through a
link provided at the bottom of the site. Also given is access to the REC
homepage, a keyword search area, a new information area, and a guest book.
When choosing to search, a field is provided for entering keywords to access
the REC data center. Results can be viewed in both a text or table format.
The report and its site are copyrighted and maintained by the Regional
Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC); Szentendre,
Hungary.
To Search:
Select title of interest from table of contents to view text. Or choose
search engine and enter keyword(s) into provided field.
Summary:
Status of Public Participation Practices in Environmental Decisionmaking
in Central and Eastern Europe: Case Studies of Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech
Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia,
Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia is a publication from
the Regional Environmental Center (REC), an independent, non-profit,
international organization. Its mission is "...to promote cooperation among
diverse environmental groups and interests in Central and Eastern Europe; to
act as a catalyst for developing solutions to environmental problems; and to
promote the development of civil society." The report contained within this
site "...provides an assessment of the current state of affairs in the
region. It examines the legal and non-formal framework for publication
participation in environmental decision making, evaluating ongoing
practices, summing up achievements and limitations, and identifying future
needs."
At the top of the site, users will find links to the REC subscriptions area,
an online registration form, and a list of REC publications. The "Regional
Overview" chapter of this document is accessible only to registered users;
all other areas are accessible to non-REC publication members. The site's
main page offers the report's table of contents: (1) "Preface"; (2)
"Introduction";
(3) "Basic Country Information in CEE and the Baltic States"; (4) "Regional
Overview"; (5) "Country Reports"; and (6) five annexes, an abbreviations
section, and a copyright area. All REC nations are represented among the
country reports within the document.
Access to the Regional Environmental Center (REC) web site, a keyword search
area, a new information area, and a guest book are also available. When
choosing to search, a field is provided for entering keywords to access the
REC data center. Results can be viewed in both a text or table format.
The report and its site are copyrighted and maintained by the Regional
Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC); Szentendre,
Hungary.
To Search:
Select title of interest from table of contents to view text. Or choose
search engine and enter keyword(s) in provided field.
Summary:
Strategic Environmental Issues in Central and Eastern Europe is a
publication from the Regional Environmental Center (REC), an independent,
non-profit, international organization. Its mission is "...to promote
cooperation among diverse environmental groups and interests in Central and
Eastern Europe; to act as a catalyst for developing solutions to
environmental problems; and to promote the development of civil society."
The REC "...assists environmental nongovernmental organizations (NGOs),
governments, businesses, and other environmental stakeholders to fulfill
their role[s] in...Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia,
Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Poland, Romania, the Slovak
Republic, and Slovenia." The intention of this report is to "...map out the
ideas of environmental experts from CEE countries regarding strategic
environmental issues."
The site consists of the two volumes of the REC regional report in this
subject area. The annex within Volume One and the country reports contained
in Volume Two are accessible only to REC registered users. Links to REC
subscriptions, an online registration form, and a list of REC publications
are found at the top of the site's main page. The users should scroll past
the contents of Volume One to view the contents of Volume Two. The topics
shown within Volume One include: (1) "Preface"; (2) "Executive Summary"; (3)
"Experiences and Lessons from the Transition Period"; (4) "Challenges
Ahead"; (5) "Key Environmental Needs"; (6) "Interest Groups"; (7)
"Conclusions"; and (8) the annex, with its introduction and accompanying
nine chapters.
Contents within Volume Two include: (1) "Preface"; (2) "Basic Country
Information"; (3) "List of Abbreviations"; (4) "Ten Country Reports"; and
(5) two appendices and the copyright area. Links are provided for viewing
the texts in Adobe Acrobat format, as well as links to the REC WWW site,
its keyword search engine, its new information area, and its guest book.
When choosing to search, a field is provided for entering keywords to access
the REC data center. Results can be viewed in both a text or table format.
The report and its site are copyrighted and maintained by the Regional
Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC); Szentendre,
Hungary.
To Search:
Select topic of choice from tables of contents to view text. Or choose
search engine and enter keyword(s) in provided field.