Contents
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………….1
Brief history of organizations: UNEP, GEF, FAO, WHO, WWF, Greenpeace and examples of real projects conducted under the aegis of these organizations.………………………………………………………………………2
Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………….9
Introduction
The Environmental Protection Organizations listed below actively contribute to preserving our planet in different ways, so please consider helping them through membership or subscription. Sustainable tourism to protect both our environment and traditional cultures is now a major issue in the tourism industry and the money you spend on holiday can help destroy or protect the environment of which you are a privileged guest, so become informed and spend wisely.
Compassionate Traveller - set up by the International Wildlife Coalition to educate travellers about spending their hard earned holiday money in a way which will help rather than hinder the progress of environmental protection and animal rights issues.
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International - Dian Fossey was an inspiringly brave lady who quite literally gave her life to study and protect gorillas. The most fitting tribute is to support the continuation of her work and protect gorillas from the pointless slaughter which still endangers gorilla families.
ECO, Earth Communications Office - aims to educate about the environment via modern communications technology.
Earth Trust - Hawaii based organization set up to protect wildlife and the environment.
Friends of the Earth International - largest federation of environmental organizations in the world with nearly a million activists. For regional websites follow these links: United Kingdom | United States of America | Canada | Australia
Global Vision International (GVI) offers volunteers the opportunity to make a genuine difference through its volunteer projects while having an amazing hands-on experience in over forty countries worldwide. Opportunities range from...