Title: Zhiva Planeta

URL: http://www.zhiva-planeta.org.ua/

Description: The mission of the Ukrainian public organization "Living Planet" is the development of environmental democracy and improving the environment and quality of life in Ukraine.

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Subject:   Environmental protection,  Ukraine,  Sustainable Development

Title: Koperattiva Rurali Manikata (KRM)

URL: http://www.manikatafarmers.com/

Description: In July 2005 a group of local farmers and residents set up the Kumitat għall-Ħarsien Rurali ta’ Għajn Tuffieħa (Committee for the Safeguard of Rural Life in Għajn Tuffieħa) with the aim of safeguarding the environment of Manikata and Għajn Tuffieħa from various so-called development projects. On the 24th of August 2007 the committee was dissolved and the same members set up the Koperattiva Rurali Manikata (KRM) Ltd. Their general aim was to put forward projects that would help to safeguard the natural, historical, social and economic environment and enable the general public to appreciate the natural beauty of the surroundings as well as agricultural life in Manikata. In March 2008 the Ministry for Rural Affairs and the Environment signed a management agreement with Koperattiva Rurali Manikata whereby KRM Ltd. will gradually restore the place called Ir- Razzett tal- Qasam. It is being converted into a services center for the members of the cooperative as well as for students, families and tourists who visit our fields. Today the cooperative is working on four projects: management of the Rural Heritage Trail; restoration of the Razzett tal-Qasam; restoration of the Armoury; and the promotion of local produce and typical food.

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Subject:   Parks,  Agriculture

Title: Kogayon Association

URL: http://www.kogayon.ro/ro

Description: Kogayon is an NGO with 200 volunteer members in Costesti, Vâlcea, Romania. Its areas of focus are management of natural protected areas, biodiversity conservation, ecological education, and ecotourism. Meetings have taken place for ten years, on Thursdays.

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Subject:   Environmental education,  Biodiversity,  Natural protected areas,  Ecotourism

Title: Interakcia

URL: http://eu-belarus.net/

Description: The Local Foundation for Promotion of International Dialogue and Cooperation "Interakcia" is an NGO in Minsk, Belarus. It specializes in the development and implementation of EU- funded projects in Belarus and neighboring countries. Its main goal is to contribute to sustainable development in Belarus and to make Belarus an equal player on the European and international level. It has worked with EU funding programs such as INTERREG, TACIS, and ENPI, and has implemented about ten projects and initiatives in various regions of Belarus in such spheres as economic development, local capacity building, environment protection, water management, tourism development, regional marketing, intercultural dialogue, and waste management.

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Subject:   Environment protection,  Local capacity building,  Economic development,  Water management

Title: GreenArea

URL: http://www.greenarea.ro/

Description: The mission of the GreenArea is to identify environmental problems in Romania, as well as to support economic development in local communities while minimizing negative environmental impact. The organization also supports Romanian tourism.

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Title: GreenTourism Ecological Association

URL: http://www.greentourism.ro/

Description: GreenTourism Ecological Association is an environmental protection organization focused on making tourism friendly to the environment in Romania, especially in sensitive areas that are not protected. This includes urban areas. One of the association's priorities is promoting Vallachian culture heritage in Romania and the whole Carpathian region as a historical and cultural link among Carpathian countries.

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Subject:   Environmental Education,  Environmental protection,  Art education

Title: GreenTourism Ecological Association

URL: http://www.turismverde.ro/

Description: GreenTourism Ecological Association is an environmental protection organization focused on making tourism friendly to the environment in Romania, especially in sensitive areas that are not protected. This includes urban areas. One of the association's priorities is promoting Vallachian culture heritage in Romania and the whole Carpathian region as a historical and cultural link among Carpathian countries.

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Subject:   Tourism,  Ecotourism,  Ecology

Title: Foundation for Sustainable Development (FER)

URL: http://www.fer.org.pl/

Description: Foundation for Sustainable Development (Fundacja EkoRozwoju – FER) is a non government organization with a mission to support development "according to nature." FER works in environmental education, advocating sustainable development, and practical nature conservation. The foundation fulfills its mission through active cooperation with other non-governmental organizations, local regional and national government units, high schools, universities, and other parties. The foundation stimulates and encourages the free exchange of information and social participation in decision- making. Foundation for Sustainable Development is a member of Alliance of Associations Polish Green Network.

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Subject:   Environmental advocacy,  Environmental education,  Nature conservation

Title: Elkana Biological Farming Association

URL: http://www.new.ruraltourism.ge/

Description: The Biological Farming Association Elkana is a union of farmers interested in improving the socio-economic conditions of the Georgian population and environmental through sustainable organic farming practices and an increasing self-reliance of the rural population. The Association’s philosophy/strategies include: -Georgian traditions adapted to modern principles; -Trainings and other education activities; -Active involvement in the country's rural life and its development; -Environmental ethics and professionalism. At present the group has brought together over 900 members, including farmer groups, associations, cooperatives, enterprises, etc.

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Subject:   Rural communities,  Organic farming,  Ecotourism,  Agriculture

Title: Edelweiss Ecological Association

URL: http://asociatiafloaredecolt.blogspot.com/

Description: The Edelweiss Ecological Association works to attract youth and adults to the practice of environmental activities and ecotourism, in complete compliance with safety and protection of the environment. Its programs include informal education carried out in nature, projects carried out in schools, social responsibility projects, and projects abroad or in partnership with foreign organizations.

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Subject:   Environmental education

Title: Ecology-Sport-Tourism Association

URL: http://www.ecoest.ro/

Description: Founded in 1994, the basic principles of the Ecology-Sport- Tourism Association are promotion of tourism based on respect for nature (mountaineering and ecotourism), education of young people in the spirit of respect for nature, and promotion of volunteerism, especially for environmental projects. The group works primarily with high school students, and is a founding member of Romania's Coalition of the Environment.

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Title: Bulgarian Association for Alternative Tourism

URL: http://www.baatbg.org/

Description: The organization works toward sustainable development and to improve the quality of the tourism product and infrastructure in the country. Through its varied activities, it hopes to make Bulgaria a significant and intriguing destination for alternative tourism. It encourages the development of partnerships to make Bulgaria a better place for living and business.

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Subject:   Tourism,  Bulgaria,  Sustainable development

Title: Association for Forests, Development and Conservation (AFDC)

URL: http://www.afdc.org.lb/

Description: The Association for Forests, Development and Conservation (AFDC) was established in 1993 to achieve sustainable conservation of natural resources, raise awareness and build capacities to contribute to the national efforts for better environmental management. Fundamental to AFDC_x0092_s mission is the pursuit of community-based conservation for the sustainable livelihoods of people. This comes from the idea that conservation will fail if local communities do not benefit from it. AFDC's objectives include: developing local communities while maintaining conservation and the sustainable management of forests and natural resources; capacity building and public awareness in fields and issues related to the environment and sustainable development; conducting and disseminating studies and research related to different environmental and sustainable development issues; lobbying for changes in environmental and sustainable development policies; encouraging youth involvement and participation in development practices including working towards the establishment of youth centers and hostels.

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Subject:   Environmental education,  Sustainable development