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GLOBAL Clean Air World Database of Environment Agency Contacts User can select country from on a map and web applet will output contact information for that country's environmental agency (listing not complete).
REGIONAL Asian Development Bank: Environment in Asia Promotes environmental sustainability in developing economies of Asia
REGIONAL Asian Development Bank List of Organizations in Asia Pacific Region A list of links to organizations involved in environmental conservation and sustainable development in the Asia Pacific Region
REGIONAL Association of South East Asian Nations: Cooperation on the Environment "calls for “a clean and green ASEAN with fully established mechanisms for sustainable development to ensure the protection of the region’s environment, the sustainability of its natural resources and the high quality of life of its peoples”."
REGIONAL Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities "to promote and demonstrate innovative ways to improve the air quality in Asian cities through partnerships and sharing experiences."
REGIONAL Database of Environmental Education Related Organizations Among Asian Countries Comprehensive, searchable database of numerous environmental institutes in East Asia
REGIONAL United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) -- Environment and Energy Provides news and policy information as well as links to country-specific UNDP Energy & Environment Office pages
REGIONAL United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
REGIONAL World Bank Climate Change Programs and Partnerships Descriptions of various World Bank-sponsored, climate-change related programs and partnerships
REGIONAL World Business Council for Sustainable Development A list of links to country specific business councils for sustainable development
Australia Australian Conservation Foundation "We are committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians. We work with community, business and government to protect, restore and sustain our environment"
Australia Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency "The Australian Government is acting to reduce carbon pollution, create the jobs of the future and secure Australia's future prosperity."
Australia Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities "The department is responsible for implementing the Australian Government's policies to protect our environment and heritage, and to promote a sustainable way of life."
Australia Directory of Australian Environmental Departments This Site includes National and Regional Environmental Departments.
Brunei Brunei Forestry Department "effectively and efficiently managing the forests of the country towards attaining excellence in tropical forestry"
Brunei Department of Environment, Parks, and Recreation To promote environmental responsibility through media forums, news, and updates.
Cambodia Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries "Missions for leading and management of agriculture sector in the Kingdom of Cambodia have been given to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries by the Royal government of Cambodia"
Cambodia Ministry of Environment: Climate Change Department "Provide information and advice to the Royal Government in preparation of its positions for international negotiations and in establishment of national policies, legal instrument and plans in the field of climate change"
China China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) "worked on the development of fuel economy standards for vehicles and continues to work on implementation issues. "
China Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People's Republic of China Chinese government's updates on news and plans for Environmental protection
China National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Economic and Social Development commission heavily involved with the environment.
East Timor Environmental Issues in East Timor A site produced by the East Timor Action Network (ETAN).
East Timor La'o Hamutuk A site containing current reports and articles about oil and its impact on the East Timor Environment
Hong Kong Development Bureau: Greening Project "target is to bring about noticeable improvements in urban greenery, to enhance existing greened areas, and to maximize greening opportunities during the planning and development of public works projects."
Hong Kong Environment Bureau Comprised of the Environmental Protection Department and the Sustainable Development Branch
Hong Kong Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC) "romote public awareness of environmental issues and encourage the public to contribute actively towards a better environment. "
Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department (EPD) "achieving and maintaining a high standard of environmental quality and conservation."
Hong Kong Institute for the Environment "an innovative, multidisciplinary research organization that brings exciting opportunities for fresh discoveries and a dynamic force for change in an area of critical importance for Hong Kong's future development."
Hong Kong Sustainable Development Department (SDD) Charged with promoting sustainable economic development and energy usage
India Center for Science and Environment (CSE) Aims to raise awareness in India about science, the environment, and development; Very active in curbing air pollution from the vehicle fleet in India.
India Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) "for the planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of environmental and forestry programmes."
Indonesia Greenomics "is a policy development institute that is devoted to introducing innovative emperical and field-based economic, financial and policy approaches for the purpose of supporting a move towards good natural resources governance"
Indonesia Ministry of Forestry (MOF) (Website mostly in Indonesian)
Indonesia United Nations Development Programme Indonesia (UNDP) "working to support Indonesia’s environment and sustainable energy management."
Indonesia WWF Indonesia "WWF-Indonesia's ultimate goal is to stop and eventually reverse environmental degradation and to build a future where people live in harmony with nature."
Japan Global Environment Centre (GEC) "Supporting to UNEP DTIE IETC's activities and promoting partnership between developing countries and Japan for global environmental conservation."
Japan Global Environment Outreach Centre (GEOC) "GEIC has a commitment to better involve civil society groups and people in environmental issues, and undertakes studies and activities to better involve NGOs and other organizations in international and national environmental processes."
Japan Japan Center for Climate Change Action (CCA) "primarily concerned with providing information and giving assistance to Japanese citizens in order to promote national action towards combating global warming and climate change."
Japan Japan National Trust for Cultural and Natural Heritage Conservation "works with citizens to conserve, administer and put to the best use the important natural and cultural assets of Japan so that they can be handed down to future generations."
Japan Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Japan's Ministry of Environment news media website
Korea Korea Environment Institute (KEI) "a government-funded research institute searching environmental policies and ways to harmonize nature and human."
Korea Ministry of Environment (MOE) "efforts in the creation of healthy and sound environment, enhancement of international cooperation, and encouragement of citizens’ participation in environmental issues. "
Laos Water Resources & Environment Administration "Research, disseminate and implement policies, strategic plans, rule, and other legislations of the Party and State issued which are related to water resources, environment, meteorology and hydrolog"
Macau Environmental Protection Bureau (Website not in English)
Macau Macau: Preparing for Sustainable Development An Article by Dr. Eric T.M. Yeung
Macau 2011 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition "The Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) is a high-powered annual platform to promote solutions for a low carbon future, and sustainable urban development in South China."
Malaysia Department of Environment (DOE) "role is to prevent, control and abate pollution through the enforcement of the EQA,1974 and its 34 subsidiary legislation made thereunder."
Malaysia Malaysian Environmental NGO's (MENGO) "The objective of the programme is to contribute to the strengthening of the MENGOs and facilitate their impact on the decision making at all levels in the Malaysian society. "
Mongolia Mongol Ecology Center "To protect the environment. To preserve the culture. To prosper as a nation."
Myanmar National Commission for Environmental Affairs (NCEA) "to advise the Government on environmental policies; to act as a focal point and as a coordinating body for environmental affairs; and to promote environmentally sound and sustainable development in Myanmar"
New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) "The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) encourages, supports, and promotes energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the use of renewable sources of energy in New Zealand."
New Zealand Ministry for the Environment "Our mission is environmental stewardship for a prosperous New Zealand - tiakina te taiao kia tonui a Aotearoa."
Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) "responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country’s environment and natural resources."
Philippines Filipino Environment Links A comprehensive list of links on the environment in the Philippines
PNG Department of Environment and Conservation

"to ensure natural and physical resources are managed to sustain environmental quality and human well-being."
Singapore Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) "To deliver and sustain a clean and healthy environment and water resources for all in Singapore"
Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) "Under the NEA, the divisions of Environmental Protection, Environmental Public Health, and Meteorological Services work together to ensure a quality environment for Singaporeans"
Singapore Singapore Environment Institute (SEI) "provides environmental courses that cater to the competency needs of NEA staff and those working in the industry. SEI also offers general environmental awareness courses on weather, resource conservation, and environmental laws to the general public"
Taiwan Envionmental Protection Administration (EPA) To promote environmental protection in Taiwan.
Thailand Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE) "to return the natural environment to the Thai people and to work towards the incorporation of natural resources and the environment in the Government's national agenda as these provide the basis for social and economic development"
Thailand Pollution Control Department (PCD) "to control, prevent, reduce and eliminate pollution and to conserve and rehabilitate the environment conducive for human life."
Thailand Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) "By working closely with the private sector, government, local communities, other civil society partners, academia and in international circles with international organizations, TEI helps to formulate environmental directives and link policy with action to encourage meaningful environmental progress in Thailand."
Thailand Thailand Environment Monitor An annual World Bank publication that addresses key issues affecting Thailand's environment.
Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MONRE) Vietnam's environmental news and media webpage
Vietnam Ministry of Planning and Investment ODA: Water supply and Sewage System - Urban Development A website listing recent news pertaining to Vitnam's water supply and sewage system.
Vietnam Vietnam Environment Protection Agency (VEPA)
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 "VEPA performs the functions of assisting the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment in execution of State management tasks regarding environmental protection including such areas as examination, supervision, prevention, mitigation and remediation of environmental pollution, degradation and incidents"
 


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