PopEnvironment Linkages  Overview Overview Materials Glossary Organizations Bibliographies Regional Overviews Federal Agencies Air and Climate Biodiversity Coasts and Oceans Conflict and Security Crosscutting Issues Demographics Development and Economics Food and Agriculture Freshwater Health Land Use PopEnvironment Home PopPlanet Home		Overview > Organizations [14] 1 Title A Directory of Some Interest Groups and Government Organizations Concerned with National Environmental Policies Author Linda-Jo Schierow Abstract Nontechnical review of issue prepared for the U.S. Congress to assist in public policy development. Type CRS Report Affiliation Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress URL: http://www.cnie.org/nle/gen-2.html Peer Review Internal Review Process 2 Title About PRB Author Population Research Bureau Abstract Statement on site of U.S. based advocacy group: "Population shapes almost every aspect of our lives. Population defines the need for resource allocations--where to build roads, schools, or hospitals. Population shapes political systems and helps determine economic vitality. Because population has such a profound effect on how we plan for and realize our dreams, the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is working hard to provide you with all the facts you need to better understand our changing world." Type Article Affiliation None URL: http://www.prb.org/template.cfm?Section=AboutPRB Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 3 Title About the International Food Policy Research Institute Author International Food Policy Research Institute Abstract "The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) was established in 1975 to help developing countries devise appropriate food policies and the policies needed to ensure the optimum use of new agricultural technologies. Without such policies, there is no guarantee that technical improvements will translate into adequate food supplies and improved nutrition for fast-growing Third World populations." Type Article Affiliation None URL: http://www.cgiar.org/ifpri/ABOUT/ABOUT.HTM Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 4 Title Academy for Educational Development Author Academy for Educational Development Abstract "The Academy for Educational Development (AED), founded in 1961, is an independent, nonprofit service organization committed to addressing human development needs in the United States and throughout the world." Type Web Site Affiliation None URL: http://www.aed.org/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 5 Title Aridlands Newsletter Author Katherine Waser, Editor Abstract This is the home page of the Newsletter Arid Lands. The full text of each Newsletter is available. "The purpose of The Arid Lands Newsletter is to explore events and issues of interest to arid lands researchers, resource managers, and policy makers." which somethimes touches upon population issues. Type Online Journal Affiliation The Office of Arid Lands Studies: University of Arizona URL: http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/ALN/ALNHome.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 6 Title Committee on Population Author NAS Committee on Population (CPOP) Abstract "The Committee on Population was established by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in 1983 to bring the knowledge and methods of the population sciences to bear on major issues of science and public policy. The Committee's work includes both basic studies of fertility, health and mortality, and migration; and applied studies aimed at improving programs for the public health and welfare in the United States and in developing countries. The Committee also fosters communication among researchers in different disciplines and countries and policy makers in government and international agencies." Type Article Affiliation National Academy of Sciences URL: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/cpop/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 7 Title Communications for a Sustainable Future: A Personal History of the Early Days Author Don Roper Abstract "CSF was founded on the idea that computer networking could be used to enhance communications with the objective of working through disparate views and ideologies to secure a more promising future. The contents of the archives and the quality of communications on CSF are intended to reflect this purpose." Type Article Affiliation Communications for a Sustainable Future URL: http://csf.colorado.edu/csf-was-founded.html Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 8 Title Florida Internet Center for Understanding Sustainability Author Florida Internet Center for Understanding Sustainability Abstract "The FICUS Network provides unprecedented access to information about the state of Florida and the Caribbean. Our primary focus is to provide a comprehensive site for architectural, planning, environmental, and educational communities. The site contains original content from member organizations; a library of digital documents, an exhaustive index of organizations, and soon will provide features such as a calendar of events, job listings, and grant opportunities. FICUS is an educational network and discussion forum provided by ì The Florida Center for Community Design and Research (FCCDR) and ì member organizations. The site is continually expanding and is ì currently attracting large numbers of users. The site is designedì for use by all citizens interested in the mission. " Type Affiliation University of South Florida: School of Architecture and Community Planning URL: http://www.ficus.usf.edu/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 9 Title National Wildlife Foundation: Population and Environment Author National Wildlife Foundation: Population and Environment Program Abstract "NWF's Population and Environment Program, established in 1990, has successfully called upon Congress and government agencies to increase and improve U.S. foreign assistance programs to meet these needs. In these efforts we are supported by many dedicated grassroots activists. In addition, the Program produces educational materials on interactions between population growth, environmental degradation and wasteful consumption of resources." Type Article Affiliation National Wildlife Foundation URL: http://www.nwf.org/population/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 10 Title Population Action International (PAI) Author Population Action International Abstract Homepage of Population Action International, a U.S.-based advocacy group dedicated "to advancing policies and programs that slow population growth in order to enhance the quality of life for all people." Type Affiliation Population Action International URL: http://www.populationaction.org/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 11 Title United Nations Development Programme Author United Nations Development Programme Abstract "The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the world's largest multilateral source of grant funding for development cooperation." Type Article Affiliation United Nations URL: http://www.undp.org/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 12 Title United Nations Population Fund Author United Nations Population Fund Abstract This is the home page of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). UNFPA extends assistance to developing countries, countries with economies in transition and other countries at their request to help them address reproductive health and population issues, and raises awareness of these issues in all countries. UNFPA is guided by, and promotes, the principles of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (1994). Type Web Site Affiliation United Nations URL: http://www.unfpa.org/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 13 Title Worldwatch Institute Author Worldwatch Institute Abstract "The Worldwatch Institute is dedicated to fostering the evolution of an environmentally sustainable society--one in which human needs are met in ways that do not threaten the health of the natural environment or the prospects of future generations. The Institute seeks to achieve this goal through the conduct of inter-disciplinary non-partisan research on emerging global environmental issues, the results of which are widely disseminated throughout the world." Type Web Site Affiliation None URL: http://www.worldwatch.org/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process 14 Title Zero Population Growth, Inc. Author Zero Population Growth, Inc. Abstract Zero Population Growth is a national nonprofit organization working to slow population growth and achieve a sustainable balance between the Earth's people and its resources. We seek to protect the environment and ensure a high quality of life for present and future generations. ZPG's education and advocacy programs aim to influence public policies, attitudes, and behavior on national and global population issues and related concerns. Type Web Site Affiliation None URL: http://www.zpg.org/ Peer Review Unknown Peer Review Process