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Description: Established in 2002, The Asian Green Forest Network (AGFN) contributes to the regeneration of rainforests in Asia through tree-planting activities. In addition to public awareness campaigns regarding the critical condition of Asia's forests, the organization runs seminars on planting, programs for rural infrastructure development, and programs related to the protection of the orangutan, an endangered species threatened by illegal logging and forest fires in Asia's forests. AGFN procures afforestation funds by collecting recyclable waste
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Subject: Wildlife conservation, Forests
Group: East Asia
Creator: Asian Green Forest Network
Publisher: Asian Green Forest Network
Language: Japanese
Coverage: Asia, Indonesia, Japan
Tag: South Asia, Wildlife conservation, Tree planting, Woodlands , Water supply, Japan, Rural communities
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
Group: Middle East & North Africa
Creator: Association for Forests, Development and Conservation
Publisher: Association for Forests, Development and Conservation
Coverage: Lebanon
Tag: Disaster relief, Wildlife conservation, Africa, Environmental policy, Ecotourism, Research & technology, Woodlands , Environmental education, Lebanon
Description: The Green Earth Center (GEC), which has its organizational roots in desert greening efforts in the Inner Mongolia region of China, began operation in 1993. In addition to planting trees in China, the group also organizes short- term and long-stay volunteer activities related to agriculture and forestry in the remote and rural areas of Japan.
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Subject: Sustainable forestry, Sustainable agriculture, Tree planting
Group: East Asia
Creator: Green Earth Center (GEC)
Publisher: Green Earth Center (GEC)
Language: Japanese
Tag: Youth & students, Agriculture, Tree planting, Woodlands , Environmental education, Japan, Rural communities, China
Description: The Green Earth Network (GEN) is an NGO based in Osaka that runs greening programs in the Loess Plateau of China's Shanxi Datong City. In operation since 1992, the GEN gained official NPO status in 1999. The aim of GEN, according to its charter, is to promote beyond national boundaries people's cooperation for the global environment.
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Subject: Forest restoration, Environmental protection
Group: East Asia
Creator: Green Earth Network (GEN)
Publisher: Green Earth Network (GEN)
Language: Japanese
Coverage: Japan
Tag: Youth & students, Tree planting, Woodlands , Japan, Rural communities, East Asia
Description: NewEnergy is a non-governmental organization founded in 1994 in the city of Tamale, and operates from four districts in the northern region of Ghana: the Tamale Municipality, Gushiegu Karaga, West Mamprusi, and Tolon Kumbungu. This organization’s main areas of focus include water and sanitation services and advocacy. NewEnergy is one of several partners working under the Ghaja Project, a five-year project with an integrated approach to improving access to income generating activities as well as affordable and sustainable energy options for rural, underserved communities in northern Ghana by utilizing the Jatropha plant, which is drought resistant with oils that can be used as fuel.
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Subject: Water, Sustainable development, Environmental protection
Group: Africa
Creator: Ghaja Project
Publisher: Ghaja Project
Language: English
Coverage: Africa
Tag: European Union, Africa, Woodlands , Women's issues, Water supply, Renewable energy, Rural communities, Ghana
Description: OISCA, The Organization for Industrial Spiritual and Cultural Advancement International, works to contribute to environmentally sustainable development through a holistic approach emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, ecological integrity, and human spirit. To accomplish this, OISCA International implements and advocates hands-on experiential programs for world citizens of all ages, transmitting knowledge and skills, and cultivating spiritual qualities as dedication, self-reliance, and universal brother- sisterhood. “Industrial” refers to the promotion of agriculture and other primary industries that are fundamental to human existence. “Spiritual” does not denote a particular religion but rather the need to nurture qualities such as self-reliance, dedication for one`s own community, international brother-sisterhood and respect for Earth`s ecological integrity on which life is grounded. “Cultural” represents the intent to encourage the magnificent cultural diversity that has enriched human life and the universal need to promote cultural patterns such as culture of peace. Originally formed in 1972, the Japan Asian Association & Asian Friendship Society (JAFS) focuses on providing sustainable and safe drinking water to rural communities in South and South East Asia through building wells, pipelines and related infrastructure. As an international cooperation group, JAFS also provides disaster relief to the victims of catastrophic natural events throughout Asia.
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Subject: Ecology, Agriculture, Cultural Diversity, Spiritual growth
Group: East Asia
Creator: OISA-International, OISCA-International
Publisher: OISA-International
Language: Japanese
Coverage: Japan
Tag: Youth & students, Agriculture, Woodlands , Environmental education, Japan, Sustainable development
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