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'''International organizations'''
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* [http://www.gefweb.org/interior.aspx?id=266&ekmensel=c580fa7b_48_136_btnlink Global Environment Facility (GEF)]
 
 
 
Established in 1991, GEF is an independent financial organization that provides grants to developing countries for projects that benefit the global environment and promote sustainable livelihoods in local communities.
 
 
 
* [http://www.unep.org/ United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)]
 
 
 
UNEP is the voice for the environment in the United Nations system. It is an advocate, educator, catalyst and facilitator, promoting the wise use of the planet's natural assets for sustainable development. UNEP's mission is "to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations."
 
 
 
* [http://ioc.unesco.org/iocweb/index.php Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC)]
 
 
 
* [http://www.wmo.ch/pages/themes/cbuilding/index_en.html World Meteorological Organization (WMO)]
 
 
 
 
 
'''European organizations'''
 
 
 
* [http://www.pap-thecoastcentre.org/ The Coastal Management Centre (PAP/RAC)]
 
 
 
* [http://www.eucc.nl/en/index.htm EUCC -The Coastal Union]
 
 
 
European network of coastal practitioners promoting coastal and marine management that integrates biodiversity conservation with those forms of development that sustain the integrity of landscapes, the cultural heritage and the social fabric of our coasts taking into account the effects of climate change.
 
 
 
* [http://www.inwent.org/capacity_building/index.en.shtml inWent Capacity Building International]
 
 
 
InWEnt is a very large-scale joint undertaking of the German Federal Government, the federal state (Länder) governments and industry. InWent training courses address specialists, executives and decision-makers in industry, politics, administration and civil society.
 
 
 
 
 
'''Research centres and institutes'''
 
 
 
* [http://www.crc.uri.edu/index.php Coastal Resources Centre, University of Rhode Island]
 
 
 
Implementing coastal management projects in the field, building capacity through education and training, and sharing lessons learned and information throughout the coastal community are the foundation of the Coastal Resources Center’s work.
 
 
 
 
 
'''Important events'''
 
 
 
* [http://g8forum.ictp.it/ G8-UNESCO World Forum on 'Education, Research and Innovation: New Partnership for Sustainable Development']
 
 
 
 
 
'''Training sites'''
 
 
 
* [http://www.pap-medclearinghouse.org/ Mediterranean ICAM clearing house]
 
 
 
* [http://www.coastlearn.org/ CoastLearn EUCC]
 
 
 
A multimedia distance training package on Integrated Coastal Zone Management
 
 
 
* [http://www.oceansatlas.com/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]
 
 
 
An information system designed for use by policy makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues and by scientists, students and resource managers who need access to underlying data bases and approaches to sustainability.
 
 
 
* [http://iodeweb5.vliz.be/oceanteacherhome/ OceanTeacher]
 
 
 
A training resource for Data&Information management related to Oceanography and Marine Meteorology.
 

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