Knowledge: organisations
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Links
- Home Zones
http://www.homezones.org - UK based campaign where cars, pedestrians and bicycles interact in a positive way, shifting road use priority from cars.
- The Women's Environmental Network
http://www.wen.org.uk/ - WEN campaigns on issues that link women, health and the environment. Campaigns promote positive alternatives to polluting practices and consumer items. Information on environmental health, food and genetic engineering.
- Sustrans
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ - A charity dedicated to sustainable transport. Instrumental in creating the National Cycle Network. Information on the organisation, projects, maps, and membership details.
- eco-action.org
http://www.eco-action.org/ - Ecological direct action and wilderness defence, provided by a pro-activism ISP.
- Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)
http://www.cpre.org.uk/ - National charity dedicated to the protection of rural England - protecting local countryside where there is threat, enhancing it where there is opportunity.
- National Energy Foundation (UK)
http://www.natenergy.org.uk - A UK charity providing free advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy in the home and, through the Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme, also working with larger organisations.
- Rising Tide UK
http://www.risingtide.org.uk - Information on the UK climate movement, subscription details for the newsletter, materials and resources, critiques of carbon trading and a directory of climate "skeptics".
- Seeds for Change
http://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/ - Provides training and support to grassroots groups involved in environmental and social justice issues. Aims to share campaigning skills and experience. Describes training offered and provides pamphlets such as "Organizing Successful Meetings" as well as contact details.
- Friends of the Earth UK
http://www.foe.co.uk/ - National campaigns on the most urgent environmental and social issues of the day.
- Christian Ecology Link
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/ - Organisation for Christians concerned about care of the environment. Includes CEL's Millennium Certificate, current events information, resources and prayer guide.
- Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/ - Charity dedicated to the protection of nature offers information about species and habitats, articles and news items, an events directory, volunteer opportunities, and details of campaigns and appeals.
- Optimum Population Trust
http://www.optimumpopulation.org/ - Organisation carrying out research into optimum population size in relation to environmental sustainability, particularly in the UK. Information about their activities and research.
- Friends of the Peak District
http://www.friendsofthepeak.org.uk/ - An independent voice arguing for protection of the Peak District countryside. Information about the organisation and its campaigns.
- The Committee For The Paddock
http://paddocksave.tripod.com/ - Group working to protect an area of wild countryside known as The Paddock from becoming swallowed up by development. Information about the area, and the funding needed to purchase and conserve it.
- Ethical Consumer
http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ - Tips on ethical buying, consumer reports on a range of goods, information on UK and worldwide boycotts. Publishes Ethical Consumer magazine and the Corporate Critic database.
- Vegan Organic Network
http://www.veganorganic.net - Concerned with ethical cultivation and social justice. Advice on chemical and manure free farming, forest gardens and compost toilets.
- South Hams Against Rural Destruction (SHARD)
http://www.shard.org.uk/ - Local action group dedicated on halting the proposed massive housing developments which would change the South Hams landscape forever.
- The Battle for Lyminge Forest
http://www.keme.co.uk/~joe-d/lyminge/lyminge.htm - Opposition to the Rank Organisation's plans to build a holiday town for over 4,000 people in Lyminge Forest's West Wood in Kent. What is said to be wrong with the idea and what the organisation is doing about it
- Friends of Conservation
http://www.friendsofconservation.org.uk - Details of activities of charity. Plus online donation and carbon/mileage calculator.
- Worthing says NO to TETRA
http://www.tetrawatch.net/ - Run by Worthing residents protesting against the installation of Tetra police communications by O2 Airwave on grounds of health risk, cost and technical capacity.
- Rare Breeds Survival Trust
http://www.rbst.org.uk/ - Supports over 70 rare breeds of sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, horses, ponies and poultry - some of which are rarer than the Giant Panda. Includes approved conservation centres, stock exchange, accredited butchers,discussion group and membership information.
- Stop Climate Chaos
http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/ - A coalition of environment and development groups, faith groups, humanitarian organisations, women’s groups, and trade unions campaigning to stop climate chaos. Information about events, activities, news, and volunteer opportunities.
- Ecovillage Network UK
http://www.evnuk.org.uk/ - Assists individuals, projects, and organisations in developing environmentally, socially and economically sustainable settlements.
- Carbon Rationing Action Groups
http://www.carbonrationing.org.uk/ - A list of and a bulletin board for UK ‘craggers’, who agree to minimise carbon usage and pay a fine for every kilo of carbon above a cap.
- Earth First! Action Reports
http://earthfirst.org.uk/ - A network of ecological direct action groups; information about events and actions, publications, and links to related organisations and campaigns.
- Environmental Law Foundation (ELF)
http://www.elflaw.org/ - This London based charity is a network of lawyers specialising in environmental matters and giving free advice. Purpose, achievements, advice and referral service, publications, links, news.
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