Environmental organization,in world ,India and karnataka state

Diffrent Environmental Organizations ,government and non government organizations in Global,National,and state (karnataka) level.

1. ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Hanumantagouda Patil PAL(B) 8239 Dept , of Forestry and Environmental Science

2. It is an organization coming out of the conservation or environmental movements that seeks to protect, analyse or monitor the environment against misuse or degradation from human forces E nvironment may refer to the natural environment or the artificial environment The organization may be a charity, a trust, a non-governmental organization or a government organization Environmental organizations can be global, national, regional or local ENVIRONMENTAL organization 7-Dec-18 Environmental Organizations

3. Founded on 28 May 1892 in  San Francisco, California , Sierra Club was one of the first large-scale environmental preservation organizations in the world . 07-12-2018 Environmental Organizations History Issues Some of the environmental issues that are of interest to environmental organizations are pollution, waste, resource depletion, human overpopulation and climate change.

4. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

5. Is an agency of the united nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger FAO is also a source of knowledge and information, and helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all Its Latin motto,  fiat panis : "let there be bread " Formation: 16 October 1945, in Quebec City,  Canada Headquarters: Palazzo FAO, Rome,  Italy Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) 07-12-2018 Environmental Organizations 5

6. Provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants . Global Environment Facility (GEF) Founded: October, 1991 Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA The GEF also serves as financial mechanism for the following conventions: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Minamata Convention on Mercury Environmental Organizations 6

7. Also called the  law of the sea convention  or the  law of the sea treaty , is the international agreement that resulted from the third united nations conference on the law of the sea (UNCLOS III), 1973 and 1982 The law of the sea convention defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, and the management of marine natural resources UNCLOS came into force in 1994 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea  ( UNCLOS ) 07-12-2018 Environmental Organizations 7

8. It is a convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought through national action programmes that incorporate long-term strategies supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements The only convention came from a direct recommendation of the Rio conference's agenda 21,was adopted in Paris, France on 17 J une 1994 and entered into force in D ecember 1996 To help publicise this convention, 2006 was declared "international year of deserts and desertification ” United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification ( UNCCD) 07-12-2018 Environmental Organizations 8

9. United Nations Environment Programme UNEP has overall responsibility for environmental problems among United Nations agencies but talks on addressing global warming are overseen by the Bonn-based Secretariat of the UNFCCC Its activities cover a wide range of issues regarding the atmosphere, marine and terrestrial ecosystems, environmental governance and green economy It has played a significant role in developing international environmental conventions, promoting environmental science and information It helps in implementation of policies with national governments, regional institutions in conjunction with environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Founded: June 1972 ,Maurice Strong Headquarters: Gigiri neighbourhood of Nairobi,  Kenya 07-12-2018 Environmental Organizations 9

10. Founded:   Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro  3 to 14 June 1992, then entered into force on 21 March 1994. Objective : stabilize  greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere In 1997, the Kyoto Protocol was concluded and established legally binding obligations for developed countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in the period 2008-2012 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change  ( UNFCCC) One of the first tasks set by the UNFCCC was for signatory nations to establish national greenhouse gas inventories  of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals 07-12-2018 Environmental Organizations 10

11. F ounded :1873. Established :1950 Headquarter: Geneva Switzerland WMO became the specialised agency of the United Nations  for  meteorology (weather and climate ) operational  hydrology  geophysical sciences . World Meteorological Organization  ( WMO ) 07-12-2018 Environmental Organizations 11

12. E stablished in 1988 by two United Nations organizations, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP )   IPCC reports cover the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for  adaptation and  mitigation The IPCC does not carry out its own original research, nor does it do the work of monitoring climate or related phenomena itself   Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change  ( IPCC) 07-12-2018 Environmental Organizations 12

13. NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

14. Ministry of Environment Forests and climate change ( MoEFCC ) F or planning, promoting, coordinating and overseeing the implementation of environmental and forestry programmes in the country. The main activities : Conservation and survey of the flora and fauna of India, forests and other wilderness areas Prevention and control of pollution Afforestation and reducing land degradation. It is responsible for the administration of the national parks of India

15. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Constituted in September,under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Functions : As spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, T o promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control of water pollution To improve the quality of air and to prevent, control air pollution in the country 07-12-2018 Environmental Organizations 15

16. FUNCTIONS OF CPCB Advise the Central Government on any matter concerning prevention and control of water and air pollution and improvement of the quality of air. Plan and cause to be executed a nation-wide programm for the prevention, control or abatement of water and air pollution ; Co-ordinate the activities of the State Board and resolve disputes Provide technical assistance and guidance to the State Boards, carry out and sponsor investigation and research relating to problems of water and air pollution, and for their prevention, control or abatement; Plan and organise training of persons engaged in programme on the prevention, control or abatement of water and air pollution ;

17. Indian Board for Wildlife (IBWL) The IBWL is the apex advisory body in the field of Wildlife Conservation in the country and is headed by the Honourable Prime Minister of India The IBWL has been reconstituted in 7.12.2001 . The XXI meeting of the IBWL was held on 21.1.2002 under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Prime Minister of India at New Delhi Primary function of the Board is to promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests. It has power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.

18. Non - Governmental Organizations

19. Functions of environmental non-governmental organizations To develop civic and environmental consequences among the public To educate the students about the pollution problem and the harmful effect of pollution To describe and discuss the common characteristics of environmental issues in the given socio-economic , socio- cultural, political and ecology To act as a catalyst in bringing about local initiative and community participation in overall improvement in quality of life

20. Sierra Club : F ounded in 1892 , With over 1.3 million members, this organization is one of the most effective and powerful at effecting changes in government and corporate America . Fighting for the preservation of land and forest, clean air and water, and a host of other issues, the Sierra Club is well-known and respected World Wildlife Fund : They are committed to reversing the degradation of planet’s natural environment and to building a future in which human needs are met in harmony with nature. Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland Founded: 29 April 1961, Morges , Switzerland They recognize the critical relevance of human numbers, poverty and consumption patterns to meeting these goals INTERNATIONAL NGO’S

21. Greenpeace : Began in 1971 when a group of activists put themselves directly in order to protest nuclear testing off the coast of Alaska . the organization has helped to stop whaling, nuclear testing, as well as leading efforts to protect Antarctica. National Wildlife Federation : Founded: February 1936 Headquarters: Virginia, United States I s dedicated to preserving animals in the United States and works with local agencies in the 48 contiguous state,founded by a cartoonist named Jay Darlin in 1936

22. Friends of the Earth groups Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands Founded: 1969 The Friends of the Earth in each country are themselves many-tiered networks reaching from individual activists up to the national pressure group which campaigns for environmentally progressive and sustainable policies. The groups and activists carry out educational and research activities. Natural Resources Defense Council , Founded: 1970 in new york NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.

23. Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) Largest NGO in the Indian sub-continent engaged in nature conservation research since 1883; spreads awareness about the need to protect the environment and sustainable use of natural resources Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) Environmental NGO specialising in sustainable nature resource management in New Delhi; Founded: 1980 believes in k nowledge-based activism to cope with India's environmental threats - ecological poverty, land degradation, toxic degradation etc. INDIAN NGO’S

24. India came into existence in the year 1970 while Greenpeace India Indian wing of the international non-profit organization; activities, discouraging genetic engineering, promoting peace, saving the environment from pollution (eliminating toxic wastes, saving the seas), promoting sustainable agriculture etc . Wildlife Conservation Trust of India (WTI ) Non-profit organization set up in Mumbai maharastra in 2008 to prevent destruction of India's wildlife, especially endangered species (tigers, elephants, rhinos) & threatened habitats; aids research & projects, educates public, acquires land for wildlife conservation

25. National Environmental Engineering R esearch Institute (NEERI ) In Nagpur in 1958 Research institute devoted to research & innovations in environmental science & engineering besides solving a range of problems posed by industry, government and public part of areas include air pollution, climate change, environmental health Wildlife Conservation Society-India Progmme founded 1963 in bengaluru focuses on endangered megafauna in protected reserves by studying tigers, leopards, prey species. offers an courses in wildlife biology & conservation.

26. Care earth organization Trust founded in Chennai with the mission of conservation of biodiversity Gurukula Botanical sanctuary Plant sanctuary in waynad in kerala,for conservational of biology Research and Action in natural wealth administration (RANWA ) Small NGO in pune,engaged in environmental research activities

27. Vanashakthi Wet land environmental protect organization and anti mining Indian farm forestry development cooperation(IFFDC) Integrated rural developmental activity,afforestation Centre for Environmental Research and education(CERE) Mumbai based organization works for waste recycling Research.Surveying environmental education.

28. ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN KARNATAKA

29. Project Agastya – in 2002 better , more efficient and Sustainable Water Resources Management in Bangalore Vanastree – 2001 in sirsi desire to make available the wide variety of semi-wild and cultivated plant species of the region motivates this effort. The area has seen the rise and sharp fall in the prices of areca , the region’s predominant cash crop . In this context, addressing issues of food security and health has become critical. Say Trees – in 2016   helping Bangalore regain its ‘Garden City’ brand

30. Environment Support Group (ESG ) is an independent not-for-profit non-governmental organisation , founded in 1996 and registered as a Public Charitable Trust in 1998. Its main functions involve research, training, campaign support, and advocacy on a variety of environmental and social justice issues . ATREE 2010 in Bengaluru Mission is to generate rigorous interdisciplinary knowledge for achieving environmental conservation and sustainable development, to enable the use of this knowledge by policy makers and society, and to train the next generation of environmental leaders.

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