Supporting institutions
Supporting institutions
The United Nations Environnnent Programme is the principal United Nations body in the field of the
environment. Its role is to be the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental
agenda, that promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable
development within the United Nations system and that serves as an authoritative advocate for the global
environment. Its objectives include analysis of the state of the global environment and assessment of global
and regional environmental trends, provision of policy advice and early warning information on environmental
threats, and to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action, based on the best scientific and
technical capabilities available. Website; w/ww.unep.org
ICLARM
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ICLARM-The World Fish Center is an international, non-profit research center working to alleviate poverty
and promote food security through the sustainable development and use of aquatic resources based on
environmentally sound management. The focus of ICLARM's work is in developing countries and coral reefs
are one of the key resources systems studied. A major coral reef project led by ICLARM is ReefBase: A Global
Database on Coral Reefs. ReefBase aims to provide data and information on coral reefs and associated
shallow tropical habitats, in order to facilitate better understanding of the relationship between human
activities and the status and dynamics of these environments. Over 110 institutions and individuals have
contributed information and expert advice to ReefBase, Websites: www.iclarm.org and wiwwreefbase.org
Scientists in the Earth Sciences and Image Analysis Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center work closely
with astronaut crews and manage the Earth photography by astronauts on space missions. They also
facilitate public access to the imagery, with an emphasis on using astronaut photographs for scientific
studies. The cataloged data and imagery is located at http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov
The Aventis Foundation, based in Strasbourg, France, was formed in 2000. The Aventis Foundation promotes
projects at the interface of culture, science, business and society. The Foundation aims to select projects that
Aventisroundation are international, interdisciplinary, and looking towards the future. One of its prime aims is to identify the
people who will shape tomorrow and to enable them to contribute to sustainable development through their
activities in science, politics and society. Website: www, aventis-foundation.org
PAOI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Project AWARE seeks to increase both the diving
and non-diving communities' environmental awareness, to encourage responsible interactions between
humans and the aquatic environment and to emphasize the diver's role in preserving the aquatic realm.
Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility and Education at www.projectaware.org
Marine
Aquarium
Council
The non-profit fvlarme Aquarium Council is an international network that brings together environment
organizations, the aquarium industry, aquarium keepers (hobbyists), public aquariums, government agencies
and others to ensure quality and sustainability in the collection, culture and commerce of marine ornamentals.
MAC IS doing this by developing an international system of certification and labeling that will: establish
standards for quality products and practices; document compliance with these standards and label the results;
and create consumer demand and confidence for labeled "products" from certified industry operators.
Paul Holthus, Executive Director, 923 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, USA. Tel: (1 8081 550 8217;
Fax: (1 808) 550 8317; E-mail: pauLholthusHaquanumcounciLorg; Website: wAvw.aquariumcouncil.org
ICRI
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The International Coral Reef Initiative is a voluntary partnership that allows representatives of over
80 countries with coral reefs to work with major donor countries and development banks, international
environmental and development agencies, scientific associations, the private sector and NGOs to decide on
the best strategies to conserve the world's coral reef resources. ICRI is not a permanent structure or
organization, but an informal network linked by a global Secretariat. Website: http://icriforum.org/
Dulverton Trust
The Dulverton Trust is a UK grant-making charitable trust, with an interest in the field of conservation. It
was founded by Lord Dulverton in 1949.
Supporting institutions
The United Nations Environnnent Programme is the principal United Nations body in the field of the
environment. Its role is to be the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental
agenda, that promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable
development within the United Nations system and that serves as an authoritative advocate for the global
environment. Its objectives include analysis of the state of the global environment and assessment of global
and regional environmental trends, provision of policy advice and early warning information on environmental
threats, and to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action, based on the best scientific and
technical capabilities available. Website; w/ww.unep.org
ICLARM
l^w
ICLARM-The World Fish Center is an international, non-profit research center working to alleviate poverty
and promote food security through the sustainable development and use of aquatic resources based on
environmentally sound management. The focus of ICLARM's work is in developing countries and coral reefs
are one of the key resources systems studied. A major coral reef project led by ICLARM is ReefBase: A Global
Database on Coral Reefs. ReefBase aims to provide data and information on coral reefs and associated
shallow tropical habitats, in order to facilitate better understanding of the relationship between human
activities and the status and dynamics of these environments. Over 110 institutions and individuals have
contributed information and expert advice to ReefBase, Websites: www.iclarm.org and wiwwreefbase.org
Scientists in the Earth Sciences and Image Analysis Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center work closely
with astronaut crews and manage the Earth photography by astronauts on space missions. They also
facilitate public access to the imagery, with an emphasis on using astronaut photographs for scientific
studies. The cataloged data and imagery is located at http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov
The Aventis Foundation, based in Strasbourg, France, was formed in 2000. The Aventis Foundation promotes
projects at the interface of culture, science, business and society. The Foundation aims to select projects that
Aventisroundation are international, interdisciplinary, and looking towards the future. One of its prime aims is to identify the
people who will shape tomorrow and to enable them to contribute to sustainable development through their
activities in science, politics and society. Website: www, aventis-foundation.org
PAOI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Project AWARE seeks to increase both the diving
and non-diving communities' environmental awareness, to encourage responsible interactions between
humans and the aquatic environment and to emphasize the diver's role in preserving the aquatic realm.
Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility and Education at www.projectaware.org
Marine
Aquarium
Council
The non-profit fvlarme Aquarium Council is an international network that brings together environment
organizations, the aquarium industry, aquarium keepers (hobbyists), public aquariums, government agencies
and others to ensure quality and sustainability in the collection, culture and commerce of marine ornamentals.
MAC IS doing this by developing an international system of certification and labeling that will: establish
standards for quality products and practices; document compliance with these standards and label the results;
and create consumer demand and confidence for labeled "products" from certified industry operators.
Paul Holthus, Executive Director, 923 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, USA. Tel: (1 8081 550 8217;
Fax: (1 808) 550 8317; E-mail: pauLholthusHaquanumcounciLorg; Website: wAvw.aquariumcouncil.org
ICRI
LvrERjNATlUNAICORALREtl
INITUTIVE
The International Coral Reef Initiative is a voluntary partnership that allows representatives of over
80 countries with coral reefs to work with major donor countries and development banks, international
environmental and development agencies, scientific associations, the private sector and NGOs to decide on
the best strategies to conserve the world's coral reef resources. ICRI is not a permanent structure or
organization, but an informal network linked by a global Secretariat. Website: http://icriforum.org/
Dulverton Trust
The Dulverton Trust is a UK grant-making charitable trust, with an interest in the field of conservation. It
was founded by Lord Dulverton in 1949.