Useful links
International
NGOs and campaign groups
Friends of the Earth Europe
The FoE environmental campaign group’s Europe website.
Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF)
International NGO campaigning for ‘a living planet’.
Greenpeace
Independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour.
Climate Action Network Europe
CAN-Europe is a non-profit coordination body of environmental groups in Western Europe (EU, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland) working on climate change issues.
European Environmental Bureau
Federation of 143 environmental citizens’ organisations in 31 countries.
The °Climate Group
Independent, nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change.
Planet Ark
Planet Ark's aim is to show people and business the many ways that they can reduce their day-to-day impact on the environment.
People and Planet Network
UK student network campaigning to protect the environment.
Research organisations
Global Carbon Project
The GCP was formed to assist the international science community to establish a common, mutually agreed knowledge base to support the policy debate and action to slow the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change
International, interdisciplinary science programme, focusing on the human dimensions of global environmental change.
UK Met Office Hadley Centre
The UK's official centre for climate change research.
British Antarctic Survey
The BAS has been carrying out scientific research in Antarctica for 60 years, and its current five-year research strategy focuses on deepening understanding of climate change.
The National Snow and Ice Data Center
Based at the University of Colorado, the NSIDC supports research into our world's frozen realms: the snow, ice, glaciers, frozen ground, and climate interactions.
NASA Global Change Master Directory
Global Warming and Climate Change Policy Websites – with links to data and research from sources around the world.
Media and General information
GreenFacts
Independent, non-profit organisation aiming to make complex scientific data on the environment accessible to non-specialists.
notre-planete.info
Independent reference site on environment, sustainable development and climate change.
Content in French, English, German
Climate Indymedia
Global, independent, grassroots website.
Content in Arabic, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Romanian, Spanish, Turkish
CNN Eco Solutions
CNN website focused on environmental and scientific issues.
Ecologist Online
On-line version of The Ecologist Magazine
ENDS Europe Daily
European environmental news service
Guardian - Environment
Climate change news from the Guardian newspaper
Reuters - Environment
Reuters environmental news
The Independent - Environment
Environmental news at The Independent on-line
Sites and games for young people
The Animals Save the Planet
Fun downloads and ideas for fighting climate change.
Eco Agents Special Unit
Sign up as an undercover agent with the European Environment Agency.
Content in 24 languages
Footprint Friends Foundation
Information exchange for ‘young people, parents and influencers’.
BBC Bloom
Suggesting smart choices for the carbon conscious
Noé – Participatory Ecology
Community website, web portal, and 100% green search engine.
Content in English, French, Spanish
Cool Kids for a Cool Climate
Prizewinning site launched by Sarah Bowler, a member of Wildlife Watch in the UK.
Kids Global Climate Change Institute
An online learning community designed to bring scientists, students and teachers from around the world together to communicate, collaborate, and contribute towards solutions to global climate change.
Global warming kids.net
Portal with cartoons, books, projects and more from ClimateChangeEducation.org, based at the University of California, USA.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Kids’ website with games, quizzes and links.
EcoKids
Canadian site offering free, environmental education materials and activities for elementary schools.
Bulgarian
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.bluelink.net/climate/
Bulgarian web-portal on climate change and its impact on the environment. This web site is created as a part of the project “UPDATING AND EXTENDING THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON CLIMATE CHANGE”. The main purpose of the project is to assist the Ministry of Environment and Waters with developing and implementing an updated and extended National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which is in conformity with the European Climate Change Programme (ECCP) and the Kyoto Protocol. The website features interesting facts, good practices and other environmental documents.
The content of the website is available in Bulgarian and in English
Research organisations
http://www.eninbg.com/
Website of the Institute on Energy Industry. This is a company dealing with research, design and engineering in the field of energy industry, protection of the environment and climate change. Various documents on climate change are available.
The content of the website is available in Bulgarian.
Media and General information
http://nfp-bg.eionet.eu.int/ncesd/bul/eng/index.html
Website of the Executive Environment Agency. This website provides classified information concerning the environmental state in Bulgaria, daily data on air quality and radiological situation in the country, links with state, non-governmental, public, scientific and other institutions, dealing with environmental problems. Information related to national and international projects and programs in which the EEA is involved is also published on the web site. The content of the website is available in Bulgarian and in English.
http://www2.moew.government.bg/home.php
Webpage of the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water. The website gives information about the environmental policies and actions of the Bulgarian Government. It provides a link to the National Catalogue of Environmental Data Sources, which contains data about where and what environmental information is available in Bulgaria, in what format and what is the access to it. The content of the website is available in Bulgarian and in English.
Sites and games for young people
http://www.rioconventions.org
Website on the Rio Conventions Project. The project Integrating Global Environmental Issues into Bulgaria’s Regional Development Process (working title: Rio Conventions Project) is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW) and the Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW), financed by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF). The project will support the integration of three UN conventions – UN Convention on Biodiversity (UNCBD), UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), or otherwise known as the Rio Conventions - into regional development and spatial planning processes in Bulgaria. The website provides various publications, information about events and trainings, news.
The content of the website is available in Bulgarian and in English.
Czech
NGOs and campaign groups
www.zelenykruh.cz
Website of the Association of non-governmental non-profit organizations active in the field of the environmental protection.
(This website has an English version)
www.hraozemi.cz
Website prepared in cooperation with Zelený kruh (Association of non-governmental non-profit organizations active in the field of the environmental protection) encouraging individuals to environmental protection (each of us should start with himself).
Media and General information
www.zmenaklimatu.cz
Website of a climatic coalition, giving information for media and schools.
www.gnosis9.net
On-line magazine for those seeking knowledge.
Among main subjects: climate change, nature, life style…
www.oteplovani.cz
Website prepared by an independent publicist and an expert on business support. This website is meant as a contribution to the public discourse on climate change and global warming.
www.sustainable.cz
On-line portal for a sustainable life. (an English summary)
www.ekolist.cz
Offers news service, calendar of events, environmental consultancy and other information on the environment.
www.blisty.cz
A newspaper on subjects that are not spoken about too often in the Czech Republic – politics, society, environment.
www.rozhlas.cz/leonardo/portal
A radio station popularizing science, technology, nature, history and medicine. (Czech Radio website has also an English version)
Sites and games for young people
www.vitejtenazemi.cenia.cz
Multimedia yearbook on the environment.
Main subjects – landscape, water, air.
Includes quizzes, games, section for teachers.
www.zmenyklimatu.estranky.cz
Website of a young enthusiast bringing information on climate change.
www.mladizeleni.cz
Website of young people concerned with environment preservation and climate change.
Danish
Media and General information
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/da/dossier/dossier_10.htm
Official EU-resources on climate change in Danish.
Languages: 23 EU-languages.
http://www.kemin.dk/
Danish Ministry for Climate and Energy.
Articles and information. Special focus on Denmark and the situation here.
Future trends, resources for schools, political information.
Target audience: Danish citizens.
Languages: Danish, English.
http://www.mst.dk/
Miljøstyrelsen – Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Information on waste handling, pesticides, insecticides, gene technology, industry, agriculture, land, chemicals, air, noise, multisectoral actions.
Link to "Dig og miljøet (You and the Environment)". Subsite with "green tips", info on cosmetics, etc.
Target audience: general public.
Language: Danish, English.
http://www.dmi.dk/dmi/index/klima/virkninger_af_klimaaendringer.htm
DMI - Danish Meteorological Institute, subsite on climate change.
Scientific articles.
Target audience: general public.
Danish, English.
http://spare-grisen.dk/spar-penge-og-skan-milj%C3%B8et-2-sider-af-samme-sag/
Consumer website ”piggy-bank” published by WordPress. Tips & Tricks on saving money. Save money and protect the environment.
Target audience: general public.
Language: Danish.
http://www.bionyt.dk/klima2/
Subsite under the magazine ”BioNyt” with 500 questions and answers related to climate issues.
Target audience: general public interested in science (like readers of National Geographic of people who watch Discovery Channel).
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.cop15.dk/en
Website for the ”United Nations Climate Change Conference, Denmark’s Host Country Website".
News, articles, calender and all information about the upcoming conference.
Target audience: citizens, media covering the conference.
Languages: Danish, English.
http://www.elsparefonden.dk/
The Danish ”Save Electricity Fund” - Elsparefonden works to further a lower consumption of energy for electricity. The ”why and how to save energy”.
Information for the general public, private and public companies on energy savings.
Articles, tools and calculators, recommended appliances, good habits, etc. Statements from celebrities. Introduces the ”energi saving-label”. Backed up by large TV-campaigns.
Target audience: Private households and companies.
Language: Danish.
http://www.1tm.dk/
”1 ton mindre” or ”1 ton less”
Take responsibility for your future – lower your CO2 emission.
Published by the Danish Ministry for Climate and Energy.
Campaign website with CO2 calculator, information, quizzes, competitions, activities, games, tips to save co2, statements from celebrities, dedicated song by 2 known singers, climate poems, prizes and much more.
Target audience: general public, consumer website.
Language: Danish
http://www.sparenergi.dk/
Website on saving energy published by several official organisations in cooperation.
Divided in subsites for private, public and business. Factual information, articles and recommendations.
Target audience: households, business.
Language: Danish.
http://www.greenpeace.org/denmark/supporter-service/tips
Greenpeace subsite on saving the environment, tips and articles.
Target audience: general public.
Language: Danish.
http://www.klima-it.dk/artikler/virtualisering
”Society for climate friendly ict”.
Articles, case stories, membership.
Target audience: IT-sector.
Language: Danish.
Sites and games for young people
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/youth/air/air_climate_da.html
EU-website on climate change.
Information divided into sections concerning air, water, waste, nature and living focus.
Links to other resources.
Target audience: young people.
Languages: 20 EU-languages.
Research organisations
http://forsker.net/emne/klimaforandring
Tag line: research, dissemination, society
A website giving researchers the possibility of disseminating information with qualified quidance, community for researchers and journalists, creating interest in research among young people and providing acces for other people to debates related to research.
Article, blogs and user groups.
Target audience: researchers and the general public. Young people.
Language: Danish.
German
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.greenpeace.de/themen/klima/
Site of Greenpeace Germany, the environmental activist group, on climate and climate change.
In German only
http://www.greenpeace.at/klimawandel.html
Site of Greenpeace Austria.
In German only
http://www.klimawelt.lu/index.php?lang=de
KlimaWelt, a non-profit organization website.
Content in German, French and English
Research organisations
http://www.pik-potsdam.de/
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, one of Germany's foremost institutes.
Content in German and English
http://www.ipcc.ch/
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Content in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish
http://www.energieinstitut.at/
Energieinstitut Vorarlberg, with information on climate protection.
In German
Media and General information
http://www.umweltbundesamt.de/klimaschutz/
Government website of the Federal Environmental Agency, links for in-depth information and to related topics.
Content in German and English
http://www.bmu.de/klimaschutz/aktuell/aktuell/1675.php
Authoritative website of Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety with access to information on climate.
Content in German and English
http://www.co2-handel.de/article256_0.html
Portal dedicated to climate protection policy and emissions trading.
Content in German and English
http://www.accc.gv.at/
The Austrian Climate Portal.
Content in German and English
http://www.klimaaktiv.at/
Actions on climate protection.
In German
http://www.klimabuendnis.at/
For climate actors (cities, educational institutions, schools etc.).
In German
http://www.leven.lu/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
„Emweltportal“ (Environmental portal) on many environmental topics.
Content in Luxembourgish, German, English, French, Hungarian and Croatian
Sites and games for young people
http://www.kinder-koennen-klima.de/
Children's theatre projects for active involvement of schools.
In German
http://www.klimaktiv.de/article139_0.html
Government site on climate protection for children, contains further links to other childrens' sites.
In German
http://www.br-online.de/kinder/fragen-verstehen/klaro/lupe/2007/01754/
News on climate change for children.
In German
http://www.wwf.de/themen/klimaschutz/jeder-kann-handeln/co2-rechner/
WWF carbon calculator for children.
In German
http://www.doncato.de/
Puzzles, games, painting competitions for children.
In German
http://www.wwf.at/de/menu298/
Austrian WWF site with actions for schools and children.
In German
http://www.klimatissimo.at/klimatissimo_news.html
Children's platform on climate protection.
In German
http://www.leven.lu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&
id=754&Itemid=422Kid's Corner of Emweltportal on climate protection etc.
In German
Estonian
NGOs and campaign groups
GMO-vaba Eesti (No-GMO Estonia)
Website of the civil initiative “No-GMO Estonia” promoting the awareness of GMO-risks and enabling the citizens to vote against GMOs. Content in Estonian.
Research organisations
BioenergyBaltic
Promotes enhancing the use of biomass, biofuels and bioenergy. The site is supported by the Ministries of Agriculture of Estonia and Lithuania. Content in Estonian, English and Lithuanian.
Eesti Biokütuste ühing (Estonian Biomass Association)
EBA is engaged in biofuels research, resources estimation, development of renewable types of energy and promotion of the use of green fuels on both state and individual level. Content in Estonian and English.
Media and General information
Bioneer
An environmental information portal Bioneer promotes environmental awareness and encourages its readers to make healthy and smart consumption choices. The topics include homemaking, family and child-raising matters, healthy eating, career choices and occupational safety, building and renovation, family cars and domestic machines, etc. Content in Estonian.
Roheline Värav (Green Gate)
Compiled by the Foundation of Planning and Technologies of Sustainable Development. The portal displays environmental news from other media and produces the news of its own, including nature photos and cartoons. Content in Estonian.
Keskkonnaveeb (Environment Web)
An environmental portal with news and practical environmental information. Content in Estonian.
Energiasäästu portaal (The Energy saving portal)
Promoting energy efficiency and various methods for saving energy at home, in the office and in industry. Content in Estonian.
Ökoloogilised ehitustehnoloogiad (Ecological construction technologies)
Promotes ecological planning, design, construction and finishing methods to build healthy low-energy houses. Compares different attitudes and solutions to find out the best solutions for each house-owner’s individual needs and Estonia’s climate conditions.
Sites and games for young people
Ökokratt
A website of an environmental education project, targeted at educating young people and children in environmental matters, promoting their environmental awareness and developing co-operation with other environmentally minded young people in EU member states through various events, such as conferences, seminars, photo contests, etc. Content in Estonian, partially in English.
Keskkonnasõber (The environmentally friendly)
A sub-page of the portal Keskkonnaveeb, introducing various environmental simulation games, contests and quizzes for high school students. The page introduces various environmental problems, solutions and attempts to change the citizens’ behaviour and attitudes. Content in Estonian.
JCI GO Koda
A web page on the website of Junior Chamber International Estonia, a non-profit association of active young people at the age between 18 and 40 with the goals originating from JCI core values. JCI GO Koda promotes environmentally aware behaviour through its members’ personal examples, projects, promotion and international co-operation. Content in Estonian.
Greek
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.stopclimatechange.gr/index.php?option=com_content&
task=view&id=17&Itemid=38
Greenpeace website with about stopping climate change; contains news articles, a virtual exhibition, e-cards, information on possible actions, as well as comments from and discussions between visitors.
Research organisations
http://www.eliamep.gr/security/klimatikes-allages-ke-anthropini-asfalia-2/
Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy. Pages about Climate Change and Human Security.
Media and General information
http://climatechangegr.wordpress.com/
Climate change and energy website. Contains articles about climate change, renewable energy sources, the Kyoto Protocol, petitions and statistical data.
http://www.ert.gr/afieromata/clima/changes.asp
National television (ERT) website about climate change.
http://news.kathimerini.gr/4dcgi/_w_articles_world_1_07 Dec 2008_295172
Kathimerini national daily newspaper. Ten questions and answers about climate change.
http://www.skai.gr/master_story.php?id=101920
Skai television and radio; website section about the environment with reports and news articles on climate change.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/greek/specials/1727_environment/
The BBC’s Greek-language site; five sections on: forecasts, heat-waves, the developing world, skepticism and the Kyoto Protocol.
http://ukingreece.fco.gov.uk/el/working-with-greece/climate-change
UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office in Greece. Details of cooperation between the UK and Greece on the issue of climate change.
http://klimalarissa.blogspot.com/
Blog about climate change, with photographs, news and interviews.
Sites and games for young people
http://climate.wwf.gr/
The WWF’s Greek site; information on campaigns, carbon footprint calculator, climate change games and sections with information for schools & enterprises. The site also allows visitors to register for a climate change newsletter.
http://www.onned.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&
id=153&Itemid=84
Student political organization website, chapter on climate change and young people.
http://www.ysun-greece.org/4/115/648/
Youth Society for the United Nations – Greek site. Articles on climate change.
CYPRUS
NGOs and campaign groups
www.elefsis.com.cy/Perivallon_Klimatikes_Allages_
Katastasi_Planiti_Mellon_070508.pdf
Ancient Greek Culture Society – presentation on climate change.
Research organisations
www.research.org.cy/_metacanvas/attach_handler.uhtml?attach_id=95&
content_type=application/pdf
Cyprus research promotion organization – special journal issue dedicated to the environment.
Media and General information
http://www.apopsi.com.cy/2008/04/196
Cypriot newspaper website, article on renewable energy sources and climate change.
Spanish
NGOs and campaign groups
La Onda Verde de NRDC
Programme created by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) aimed to inform the Latin Community about environmental issues.
Cero CO2: iniciativa para el cuidado del clima
Practical tools to comb climate change through action in terms of greenhouse gas emissions accounting, reduction and offset. Targeted to businesses, governmental bodies, non-profit organizations and individuals.
Content in Spanish, Catalan
Clima y trabajadores
Awareness campaign for trade unions, promoted by ISTAS, focused on three crucial topics: Adapting the Spanish production system and the National Allocation Plans (NAP) to the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol and future international agreements; the role of social dialogue in complying with the Kyoto Protocol and the NAPs; and sustainable mobility to work sites.
Cultiva tu clima
Awareness programme by the Sociedad Española de Agricultura Ecológica (SEAE) about the stakeholders involved in the food supply chain, how to mitigate the impacts of climate change by adopting organic farming practices and by consuming the products obtained this way.
Acción Natura
Fundación Natura is a pioneering Spanish NGO exclusively devoted to the protection, improvement and restoration of natural ecosystems.
Content in Spanish, Catalan, English, French
Climántica
Environmental education project about climate change, carried out by the Consellería de Medio Ambiente e Desenvolvemento Sostible.
Content in Spanish, Galician, English
No cambies el clima. Cambia tú
Activities focused on changing the behaviour patterns of individuals, administrations and businesses in order to comb climate change. Funded by Cajacírculo and Fundación Oxígeno.
Red de ciudadanos contra el cambio climático
The Movimiento por la Paz, el Desarme y la Libertad (MDPL) has created a citizens network against climate change. Its objective is that each individual reduces the CO2 emissions derived from his/her activities by 10%.
RIOCC – Red Iberoamericana de Oficinas de Cambio Climático
Permanent dialogue forum about how to mitigate and adapt to the climate change involving Latin American Heads of State and Government.
Research organisations
Registro Estatal de Emisiones y Fuentes Contaminantes (EPER-España)
EPER-España is the Spanish Emissions and Pollutant Sources Register, which provides information on the pollutant emissions to air and water from industrial facilities.
Content in Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, English
IDAE (Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía)
Degree of achievement of the energy targets set by the 2007-2012 Action Plan under the Spanish Energy Saving and Efficiency Strategy and the Renewable Energy Plan for 2005-2010.
Content in Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, English
OSE – Observatorio de la Sostenibilidad en España
Basic information about sustainability in Spain (situation, trends and scenarios), considering social, economic, and environmental dimensions.
Media and General information
Frena el cambio climático
Campaign against climate change promoted by Acción Natura and funded by the Spanish Ministry of the Environment.
Los crímenes de Lucindo
Video-format educational resource detailing our involvement in Brazilian rainforest decline. Promoted by Acción Natura.
Content in Spanish, English
Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs, Climate Change section
Pages of the Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs dedicated to climate change.
Actúa con energía frente al cambio climático
Environmental education project on climate change, promoted by the Government of Aragon.
Sites and games for young people
Kioto y tú
Easy-to-understand information about the greenhouse effect, its consequences and the goals of the Kyoto Protocol.
El rincón de la energía
Resource for teachers, consisting in educational activities about energy saving, alternative energies, combined-cycle power stations, gas-fueled vehicles, etc. Funded by Gas Natural.
Content in Spanish, Catalan
French
NGOs and campaign groups
French Environment and Energy Management Agency
Practical guide to climate change, with explanations and a glossary
Content in French
Belgian website of the Climate Change federal service
Information portal about the climate change, its causes and effects, as well as news, policies and measures that can be taken to fight it
Content in French and Dutch
Environment portal of Luxemburg
News and publications about sustainable development, classified by theme
Content in French
French Ecology Campaign - L'écologie a besoin de nous tous
Campaign of the French ministry of ecology and sustainable development presenting facts and advice on climate change and the protection of biodiversity
Content in French
Friends of the Earth – Belgium
Environmental association trying to inspire solutions to environmental problems with different action campaigns; also features news and files
Content in French
Media and General information
Actu-Environnement
News portal covering the environment, climate change, energy and sustainable development
Content in French
Défi pour la Terre - Actions
Website presenting specific actions that help tackling climate change
Content in French
Planète urgence
Website about the climate change, with a special focus on reforestation
Content in English and French
SOS Planète
Latest news and answers to fundamental questions on climate change
Content in French
Science and development network
Climate change & energy section on this website, organized by theme
Content in English, French, Spanish and Chinese
Climate - Realities of climate change
TV5Monde blog on climate change with news and information
Content in French
France5 - Environment and sustainable development
Quizzes on different themes: climate, energy, natural resources, waste and biodiversity
Content in French
Sites and games for young people
Games section of the French Environment and Energy Management Agency
Learn how to protect the environment while having fun
Content in French
Junior section of the Belgian WWF
Portal with news, eco-tips, actions, quizzes and games about climate change
Content in French
Défi pour la terre – Juniors
Work with Polo to help protect the Earth
Content in French
European space agency – Kids section
Labs, facts and quizzes about climate change, natural disasters, water world and protecting nature
Content in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
La case aux enfants
International solidarity and sustainable development explained to kids
Content in French
Ecozone
Website for the e-Zone Campaign, with information on air quality, conservation, climate change and recycling
Content in English and French
Italian
NGOs and campaign groups
www.ecoage.it
A Web portal on environment and sustainability by the independent cultural association Ecoage, with a focus on clean energy sources. Available in Italian and English.
http://www.ambientegiovani.org/
The website of Ambiente Giovani, a network of graduates and university students with an interest in sustainable development. It aims to act as a contact point for people and their ideas and provides articles, a glossary and useful links for students, enterprises and institutions. Available in Italian only.
Media and General information
http://www.ambiente.it/
A web portal for enterprises and public authorities in the field of environment aimed at supporting their efforts to adapt to an evolving legislative framework. It offers a thematic database, news, information on upcoming events and deadlines, etc. Available in Italian only.
http://servizi.enel.it/ecodieta/
Ecodieta is an initiative by Enel, the Italian national electricity company, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of reducing our impact on environment. It provides a CO2 calculator and useful suggestions to cut emissions through changes in our daily routine. Available in Italian only.
www.qualenergia.it
An online magazine and a database on energy and environment for teachers, researchers and students. Available in Italian only.
Sites and games for young people
http://www.eniscuola.net/index.aspx
An interactive website for schools on environment, energy and sustainability, which offers, among the rest, useful resources for young people (videos, podcasts, quizzes, games, etc.), a thematic glossary and learning pathways for teachers. Available in Italian only.
http://www.arpa-kids.it/kids_default.jsp
An interesting online magazine for primary and secondary school students delivered by the Agenzia Regionale per l'ambiente (Regional Environmental Agency) of Sicily. It is aimed to foster environmental awareness by offering information and exchange opportunities for schools. Available in Italian only.
http://cicloacqua.altervista.org/
A Website centred on water realized by an Italian primary school. The importance of this vital resource, its characteristics and the threat it faces are explained through flash animations, games, experiments, etc. Available in Italian only.
www.trashformers.it/
An amusing school project created by Amiu (the local waste company) and the Municipality of Genoa to communicate the value of waste separation, reuse and recycling to pupils, their families and teachers. Available in Italian only.
Latvian
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.zb-zeme.lv/
“Zaļā brīvība” (Green Freedom) – a non-governmental organization informing society on environmental issues, climate change, consumerism-related problems, etc. The site contains a variety of materials published under such sections as "Climate and Energy", "Globalization", "Ecolabelling" a.o. Available in Latvian only.
http://www.virums.lv/
Virums.lv – a website maintained by the Latvian Pollution Prevention Center (LPPC), a non-profit organisation working towards promotion and practical implementation of preventive environmental and health protection strategies such as Cleaner Production, Environmental Management Systems and others, thus aiming to improve the quality of life and environment in Latvia. Available in Latvian only.
http://www.zalie.lv/lat/jaunumi
Latvijas Zaļā kustība (Latvian Green Movement) – a non-governmental organization involving environment activists, volunteers and experts in the improvement of environment quality. The organization deals with such issues as energy, sustainable development, protection of the coastal areas, environmental education, etc. Available in Latvian only.
http://www.zalais.lv/lv/
Latvijas Zaļais punkts (Latvian Green Dot) – the producers’ responsibility system that deals with the implementation and coordination of the system for managing different types of waste in Latvia. The organization is a member of the global Green Dot association. Its website contains a variety of informative materials, videos and games on waste management. Available in Latvian, English and Russian.
http://www.zalajosta.lv/
“Zaļā josta” – a Latvian company dealing with waste management and recycling, and organizing educational events in the area of environmental problems. The website contains information for the public on environmentally-friendly waste management, corporate waste management, waste sorting, etc. Available in Latvian and Russian.
Media and General information
http://www.videsvestis.lv/
“Vides Vēstis” (Environment Word) – a monthly journal dedicated to the relationship between people and the environment, about culture, ecology, nature and all efforts to protect and preserve the Earth. Available in Latvian and English.
http://www.vfs.lv/?lang=1
“Vides Filmu Studija” – the leading documentary production company in the Baltic States with the particular focus on Man and Nature stories. The mainstay of their creative output is documentaries, TV programmes and image videos. Available in Latvian and English.
http://www.atkritumi.lv/index.php
atkritumi.lv – a state co-financed website offering information on waste management, sorting and disposal. The site contains maps with disposal locations for different types of waste in the capital of Latvia, Riga, legal information on waste management in Latvia, a FAQ section, etc. Available in Latvian only.
Sites and games for young people
http://www.pdf.lv/?setc=1&setlang=lv&setlang_id=1
“Pasaules Dabas fonds” – a non-governmental organization working in co‑operation with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The site contains sections on various environmental issues, including materials on the ecological footprint, toxic substances in consumer goods, environmental problems of the Baltic Sea and others. Available in Latvian and English.
http://www.pedas.lv/index.htm
"Projekts Pēdas" (Project FOOTPRINTS) – a project with the objective of involving the people of Latvia in the joint and voluntary collecting of waste from different natural territories. The site contains information on the various events organized within the project as well as the information on upcoming waste-collecting activities. Available in Latvian and English.
http://www.zalais.lv/lv/
Latvijas Zaļais punkts (Latvian Green Dot) – the producers’ responsibility system that deals with the implementation and coordination of the system for managing different types of waste in Latvia. The organization is a member of the global Green Dot association. Its website contains a variety of informative materials, videos and games on waste management, with a section devoted for young people. Available in Latvian, English and Russian.
Lithuanian
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.atgaja.lt/
Website of a Lithuanian grassroots community Atgaja aimed at searching for environmental solutions, reducing negative impact of the society to the environment, raising awareness of environmental issues and protecting cultural and historical heritage. Content in Lithuanian with some of the information in English.
http://www.zalieji.lt/
A website of the Lithuanian Green Movement (Lietuvos žaliųjų judėjimas) providing news and information on a wide range of environmental issues. Content in Lithuanian with some of the information in English.
http://darom09.lt/
A website of the national volunteer campaign Darom 2009, the aim of which is to identify and clean polluted zones and illegal landfills in urban, and remote suburban and forest areas on April 18, 2009. Content in Lithuanian.
http://www.zaliojilietuva.eu/
A website of Žalioji Lietuva (The Green Lithuania) newspaper published by the Lithuanian Green Movement (Lietuvos žaliųjų judėjimas). Content in Lithuanian.
http://www.zpasaulis.lt/
A website of a Lithuanian weekly Žaliasis pasaulis (The Green World) containing news, articles and pictures on a number of environmental topics. Content in Lithuanian.
http://www.ozonas.lt/
A website of a Lithuanian periodical magazine Ozonas specialising in educating the society of Lithuania in the development of eco-solutions, sustainability, and eco-culture. Content in Lithuanian with some of the information in English.
http://www.aplinkosauga.lt/
A portal uniting non-governmental and grassroots organisations working on environmental issues and providing the latest information on environmental protection. Content in Lithuanian.
Sites and games for young people
http://ekoblogas.wordpress.com/
An independent Lithuanian web log on environmental issues. Its main focus is the importance of technologies, science and sustainable development in solving environmental problems. Content in Lithuanian with some of the information in English.
http://www.blogas.lt/ekogyvenimas/
A web log with lots of tips on environmentally friendly lifestyle for young people. Content in Lithuanian.
Hungarian
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.mtvsz.hu/programok_list.php?which=12
The website of the National Society of Conservationists - Friends of the Earth Hungary deals with several aspects of the environment, including climate change, GMO products, sustainability and rural development. It reports and comments on some of the most important events related to these topics. The organisation’s publications (analyses and leaflets) can also be downloaded from the site. Some parts of the website are available in English as well.
http://www.levego.hu/
This is the website of one of the best-known environmental organisations of Hungary, Levegő Munkacsoport (Clean Air Action Group). The organisation’s main aim is to keep national-level policy that is connected to environmental issues in check and speak out against decisions and actions that deliberately harm the environment, and against the ignorance or carelessness of decision makers. It also carries out scientific analyses and offers a large number of publications (both serious studies and informational brochures) on various environmental subjects for download. One of the organisation’s main foci is climate change. The site is only available in Hungarian, its English version does not work.
Media and General information
http://fenntarthatofejloves.net/
This frequently updated blog reports on important events related to climate change and sustainability in general. It also offers links to related media (like radio broadcasts or videos) on other sites. Only available in Hungarian.
http://vegyelvissza.hu/
This site (only available in Hungarian) offers basic information on climate change and what can be done against it. Its aim is to mobilise its readers against practices that waste resources, therefore the presentation of the site is very clear and direct, trying to deliver a maximum of information in as few words as possible. It concentrates on practical advice that can be quickly read and easily followed and contains links to other sites and publications where more detailed information can be found.
http://www.greenfo.hu/index.php
This news portal is dedicated to environmental issues and collects related news items published on Hungarian web sites every day, in addition to material released by news agencies. Among other issues it focuses on climate change, especially on its aspects directly related to Hungary and the EU. Only available in Hungarian.
http://www.globalisfelmelegedes.info/index.php
The Global Warming website contains information specifically related to climate change, including news, advice and more detailed articles on individual topics, classified into groups constituted by reasons of climate change, its risks, and things we can do against it. The site is directed at a general readership and is only available in Hungarian.
Sites and games for young people
http://www.energiaklub.hu/hu/ismeretek/oktatas/interaktiv/
This page contains several „interactive posters” on renewable energy, energy use at home and climate change. These posters are nicely drawn and animated, and are accompanied by interesting explanations directed at young readers. The posters are only available in Hungarian.
http://www.ecovillelejeu.com/HU/index.html
The Ecoville game is an online game for school students about building a city. The player has to manage the city’s energy consumption as efficiently as possible, and also limit both greenhouse gas emissions and waste production. The game is available in Hungarian, French, Polish, Czech, Romanian, English, Catalan, Slovakian, Estonian and Greek.
http://www.energiakaland.hu/
This site contains reading material, animations and small games for children of several different age groups. These are designed to be used by school teachers as an aid in teaching the conscious and responsible use of energy. Only available in Hungarian.
http://www.wwf.hu/klima/klimavaltozasrol/
This page on the Hungarian site of WWF is mainly aimed at gathering support for polar bears, especially convincing readers to adopt a polar bear. But it also contains general information on climate change and practical advice on what we can do to control it. It is specifically directed at children. No links to other language versions are provided.
Dutch
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.milieudefensie.nl
Friends of the Earth Netherlands (Milieudefensie) is a non-governmental (NGO) environmental organisation, actively campaigning on climate change, globalisation, traffic problems, agriculture and the conservation of the countryside. Their site is very informative on all the usual environmental issues and offers links to the sites of other interested parties. The site also features more detailed reports which can be downloaded as pdf files for printing out. The site is also available in English.
Media and General information
http://www.fairnature.org
Fair Nature is full of information on climate change and sustainable energy. Objective discussion aimed at both scientists and people, on the social and economic results of climate change, concerning the arctic region in particular. In addition to disseminating information, they launch projects and give presentations. The site also features some nice photos in its headline banner graphics.
www.maakruimtevoorklimaat.nl
ARK Maak ruimte voor klimaat! (make room for climate). This organisation takes an administrative approach to environmental issues. Their site gives full information on the other Government organisations they work with. In their own words; “This programme is based on the shared belief that spatial adaptation to the effects of climate change is essential and a top administrative priority.” The site also features more details which can be downloaded as pdf files for printing out. There are some really nice aerial photos of the Dutch countryside featured in the graphic make up of the site pages. Although the site offers an English tab, it appears this only links to a couple of paragraphs giving a general overview.
http://www.greenfacts.org
Greenfacts is an independent non-profit organisation, delivering complex scientific consensus reports on health and the environment into the reach of non-specialists. They publish clear summaries of existing scientific reports on environmental and health topics. Their site is an absolute treasure trove of information. Easy graphics and user friendly set up allows you to click through to some really interesting and informative reports and articles. The site also features helpful links on difficult technical terms which opens up a separate window to give a fuller explanation and further links. Excellent well maintained site. Also available in English, Spanish and French.
http://www.klimaatportaal.nl
Het Klimaatportaal is the Platform, Communication on Climate Change’s (PCCC) website. This organisation is a working cooperation between various knowledge institutions in the Netherlands. The site includes information on climate and possibilities for adapting to changed circumstances. The site also features more detailed presentation information which can be downloaded as pdf files for printing out. This is a massive site with an incredible amount of interesting information. However, the graphic lay out is a bit dry. Visually the site could benefit from additional photographic input.
http://www.milieucentraal.nl
The Milieu Centraal site supplies practical and trustworthy information on the environment, climate change and sustainable energy. The information is checked by a forum of independent experts. Here you can find answers on a whole range of questions, varying from which sorts of paint are less damaging to the environment to how do I get a subsidy for a solar water heater? The site offers a wealth of up to date practical information, conveniently laid out and easy to use.
Sites and games for young people
http://jmactief.wordpress.com
Jongeren Milieu Actief is an organisation both for and by young people. They follow the latest news on the environment and give background information, all in a very positive light: ‘the world is hot, we keep it cool!’ There is plenty of active blogging going on by the young (in English and Dutch). There are also some interesting blogger’s own photos.
http://www.greenpeacekids.nl
The well known environmental activists Greenpeace have a special site dedicated to the kids, full of kid-centric information on the environment. There is some great looking and interesting graphics and photos. The site also includes mini-documentaries in the YouTube fashion. The site offers some fun and games aimed at learning and informing such as ‘radio-active waste Tetris’ and ‘Gen-Tech Memory’.
http://www.voetafdruk.nl
A very small scale website run by the Nationale Jeugdraad (National Youth Council) concentrating on your own ecologic footprint. Well maintained sites with a more personal touch are always worth a look. On this site you can calculate how much space environmental space you use up; and here they are referring to more than just the measurements of your bedroom. You can also pick up ecologically sound tips on how to diminish your impact. There is also information on sustainable energy and quizzes to test your knowledge.
Polish
NGOs and campaign groups
http://globalnepoludnie.pl/zmiany-klimatyczne
Website of the Polish Green Network (Action for Global South) devoted to issues related to the climate change. Content available in Polish.
http://www.klimatdlaziemi.pl/
Information portal on climate change. Information on greenhouse effect, observable phenomena and consequences, sources of greenhouse gases, etc. News from the world, interesting links. Content available in Polish.
http://www.ekonsument.pl/
Website designed to inform on how to buy responsibly. Interesting publications/guides for young people and teachers. Information on the causes and consequences of climate change. Guidelines on what to do in everyday life in order not to contribute to climate change. Content available in Polish.
http://www.ekologia.pl/
Website devoted to all aspects of ecology, environment and climate. News, events, information on climate, environment, energy, global warming, environmental protection, etc. Articles, interviews, eco-dictionary and more. Content available in Polish.
http://www.koalicjaklimatyczna.org/
Website of the Polish Climate Coalition (association of NGOs) advocating the global climate protection. News and publications in PDF, DOC and PPT format. Content available in Polish and English.
http://wwf.pl/
Polish website of the World Wildlife Fund. Projects and campaigns on climate and energy carried out in Poland. Interesting publications in PDF format. Information on saving energy, renewable energy sources, causes and consequences of climate change. Quizzes, TV spots, cartoons on climate. Content available in Polish and partially in English.
Media and General information
http://www.chronmyklimat.pl/
Portal on climate change. Interesting publications on climate in PDF format. News, local initiatives, and initiatives of NGOs. Content available in Polish.
http://www.cop14.gov.pl/
Website of the COP14 (UNFCCC) conference hosted in Poznań (Poland). Content available in Polish and English.
Sites and games for young people
http://www.ekonsument.pl/
Website designed to inform on how to buy responsibly. Interesting publications/guides for young people and teachers. Information on the causes and consequences of climate change. Guidelines on what to do in everyday life in order not to contribute to climate change. Content available in Polish.
http://dzieci.mos.gov.pl/pl/intro
Website for young people, includes funny and colourful games and interesting information regarding ecology, recycling and natural resources. Content in Polish.
Portuguese
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.apambiente.pt/POLITICASAMBIENTE/
ALTERACOESCLIMATICAS/Paginas/default.aspx
Website on Environment Policies and Climate Changes European Programme, managed by the Environment Ministry.
http://www.edp.pt/EDPI/Internet/PT/Group/Sustainability/
ClimaticChange/default.htm
Webpage on climate changes from the Portuguese National Electricity Company, EDP.
http://www.maotdr.gov.pt/CmsPage.aspx?PageIndex=230&ID=93
Environment Ministry's Website with a Forum on Climate Changes and relevant information on laws, press releases and institutions.
Research organisations
http://www.quercustv.org/spip.php?rubrique2
Website from Quercus, a Portuguese ecological organization.
http://www.naturlink.pt/canais/Artigo.asp?iArtigo=2049
Website from a Portuguese ecological Association, Naturlink. Provides information about threats to nature and to the environment.
http://www.eurocid.pt/pls/wsd/wsdwcot0.detalhe?p_sub=4
&p_cot_id=3032&p_est_id=7286
Website from the European Information Centre Jacques Delors.
Media and General information
http://www.confagri.pt/Ambiente/AreasTematicas/
AltClimaticas/TxtSintese/Antecedentes/
Website with an overview on several climate changes topics. Includes glossary and links.
http://www.ambiente.sonaesierra.com/Public/Normal/pt-
PT/aspectosambientais/clima.aspx
Portal on the environment, including information on water, waste and climate changes.
Sites and games for young people
http://ames.linkare.pt/site/pagina.asp?nome=alteracoes_climaticas§ion=111
Sintra's Energy Council Agency Website. Includes several information one ecological projects and a section for young people.
http://www.eurocid.pt/pls/wsd/wsdwcot0.detalhe?p_cot_id=4132
Webpages for young people included in the Website from the European Information Centre Jacques Delor
Romanian
NGOs and campaign groups
www.maimultverde.ro
The webiste of an apolitical organisation aiming to develop projects, activities, campaigns and policies for protecting the environment. Available in Romanian.
Media and General information
www.green-report.ro
A portal aimed at providing information related to environment, presenting news, articles and forum discussions. Available in Romanian.
www.ecoghid.ro
A website dedicated to informing and educating people regarding environment and to develop an online community dedicated to environment. Available in Romanian.
www.ecomagazin.ro
A project of EcoSemnal, a website presenting daily news and events in the field of environment, available in Romanian.
www.ecosemnal.ro
A portal of information, education and discussions related to environment, ecology, biodiversity, biosecurity, renewable energies, climate change, environment legislation. Provides links to related sites dedicated to such specific subjects. Available in Romanian.
www.naturalist.ro
A project of information and education in the field of ecology, initiated by EcoSemnal, a future independent non-profit organisation. Available in Romanian.
Sites and games for young people
www.politiaverde.ro
A project of an independent non-profit organisation, organised for children and aiming to educate and inform them about environment protection. The project includes a contest and activities in the Danube Delta. Available in Romanian.
www.salvatidelta.ro
An independent non-profit organisation aiming to protect the biosphere in the Danube Delta. Provides information, organises projects and events which involve young people and children. Available in Romanian.
Slovak
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.greenpeace.org/slovakia/
Slovak website of the Greenpeace organisation discussing various green topics, including climatic changes.
http://www.ludiaavoda.sk
Website of a non-governmental organisation focusing on relationships between ecological issues and regional development.
http://www.wolf.sk
Website of a nature conservation association, including articles from experts on sustainable development, nature conservation and climatic change.
http://www.udrzatelnemesta.sk/
Website on sustainable urban development in the light of climatic change.
http://www.seps.sk/zp/fond/klima02/index.htm
Website of the Alternative Energy Fund, containing a link to publications on climatic change.
Research organisations
http://www.dmc.fmph.uniba.sk/public_html/main9.html
Website of the Department of Meteorology and Climatology of the Comenius University, Bratislava. Climate change scenarios, link to governmental official papers.
Media and General information
http://www.envira.sk/1_2007_pdf/oteplovanie.pdf
Link to study prepared by the Ministry of Environment on how climatic change affects Slovakia.
Sites and games for young people
http://www.ac.blog.sme.sk/
Blog on popular science, ecology and climatic change.
http://www.ekologiavobjektive.sk
Photo contest devoted to ecology. It presents articles on climatic change, interview with an expert and “what to do” tips.
Slovene
NGOs and campaign groups
http://www.focus.si/files/Publikacije/prirocnikCC.pdf
Focus Association for Sustainable Development is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit and apolitical association of individuals. Their work covers the following areas: climate change, energy, mobility, environmental fiscal reform and consumption. Besides Slovenian language, the page is also available in English.
http://www.unaslovenia.org/node/67
http://www.unaslovenia.org/sites/default/files/
SG%20-%20Youth%20Day%20-
%20120808%20(SLO).pdf
Društvo za združene narode za Slovenijo– United Nations association of Slovenia.
http://www.mountainwilderness.si/sl/odzivi/podnebne-spremembe
Mountain Wilderness Slovenije – Society for protecting unspoiled mountain nature. With annual references to climate change. Available in Slovenian and English.
Research organisations
www.arso.gov.si/
Agencija Republike Slovenije za okolje, Slovenian Environmental Agency. On their website you will find the latest scientific findings on climate change, risk assessment for Slovenia, and data on how the climate is changing on the global as well as the local scale. You will also find some of the most important links to other international websites. Page is available in Slovenian and English.
http://www.umanotera.org/index.php?node=116
Umanotera, The Slovenian Foundation for Sustainable Development. The name Umanotera itself represents what Umanotera stands for: Umano (human) and tera (terra – earth) - balancing the human society with the environment and promoting ethics in our attitude towards nature and the environment. They deal with research and co-financing different environmental projects, among others also addressing climate change as one of the most important. Page available in Slovenian (full) and English (abbreviated version with different reports and basic information).
http://www.zrsvn.si/sl/default.asp
Zavod RS za varstvo narave – The Slovenian Institute for Conservation of Nature. As a partner, the IRSNC is taking part in numerous domestic and international projects. The IRSNC is a professional body of the Republic of Slovenia for the implementation of the CITES international convention and the principal of the EU LIFE III – Nature project entitled “NATURA 2000 in Slovenia - Management Models and Information System”.
Sites and games for young people
http://www.drustvo-doves.si/es/
Eko šola kot način življenja, Eco-school as a way of life. Some selected schools in Slovenia are eco-schools, promoting healthy living styles and raise environmental awareness. Available in Slovenian and English.
Finnish
Media and General information
http://www.hs.fi/juttusarja/ilmastonmuutos
A collection of articles on climate change published in the leading Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat.
http://www.vihrealanka.fi/ilmasto
Articles on climate change in the magazine of the "green" movement.
http://www.suomenluonto.fi/
A Finnish nature magazine, published by the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation.
http://www.vihreapolku.info/kestava_kehitys/oppimateriaalit/
kahdeksan_maapalloa
"If everybody lived and consumed like you and me, we would need eight planet Earths." Website with teaching materials on sustainable development, to be used in schools, groups or self-study.
http://www.tat.fi/ilmanmuutosta/start.html
Facts on climate change, including diagrams, timelines and a presentation of the various ways of forecasting climate change. The webpage is offered by the Economic Information Office.
Sites and games for young people
http://www.ilmasto.org/opetus_ja_pelit.html
Teaching materials and games on the subject of climate change.
http://alypaa.com/p/ymparisto_ymparisto
Environmental quiz.
http://www.sademetsienmetsurit.com/
A brutally humorous information package on the harmful environmental and other effects of smoking.
http://www.motiva.fi/fi/kuluttajat/liikkuminen/
Links to two games, for adults as well as youngsters: "Travel in Finland Virtually", where you can travel between up to 30 locations, and at the end of the journey, the programme tells you how much fuel various modes of transport consume and how much pollution they produce. Available also in Swedish and English. The other game is similar but here you travel from one place to another within a city, comparing the environmental effects of e.g. cycling and riding a bus. Finnish only.
Swedish
NGOs and campaign groups
The Swedish Ecotourism Society (http://www.ekoturism.org/)
Member of the International Ecotourism Society which aims to promote responsible travel and the concept of ecotourism. Eco labelling for travel and plenty of information for those who would like to go on holidays in a sustainable way. (SV, international site in EN)
"Green Guide" from Swedish Society for Conservation of Nature (http://www.naturskyddsforeningen.se/gron-guide/)
A guide to greener choices in your daily life from SSCN, a national society aiming to spread knowledge about nature and environment. Also governs the eco-label "Bra miljöval". (SV, partially in EN)
Ett klick för skogen (http://ettklickforskogen.se/)
A non-profit foundation which aims to preserve primeval forests in Sweden, protecting them from exploitation and thus protecting the eco system and conserving invaluable knowledge and experiences for future generations. Each click on the web site reserves a certain volume of forest for preservation. (SV, EN)
Research organisations
Miljöportalen (http://www.miljoportalen.se/)
A portal to information about different aspects of the environment. News, facts, glossary etc. Hosted by Gothenburg university and Chalmers. (SV)
Media and General information
Environmental Objectives Portal (http://www.miljomal.nu)
A gateway to information about Sweden's environmental objectives and the progress towards achieving them. The website, hosted by the Environmental Objectives Council, includes environmental information, tracking of projects and initiatives and news from the government and local authorities on their progress towards the goals. (SV, partially in EN)
Information about the Right of Public Access - Allemansrätten (http://www.naturvardsverket.se/sv/Att-vara-ute-i-naturen/Allemansratten--en-unik-mojlighet/)
The Swedish principle of right to public access explained. What you may and may not do, how to behave while you're visiting the wild outdoors. (SV, EN, DE, short info in 15 languages)
Naturum (http://www.naturvardsverket.se/sv/Att-vara-ute-i-naturen/Nationalparker-och-andra-fina-platser/naturum/)
At a Naturum, one of the local infocentres approved by Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, you can learn more about nature, culture and environment. Excellent field trip for schools and families. (SV, partially in EN)
Sopor.nu (http://www.sopor.nu/)
A website about recycling and waste. With interactive tutorial about recycling, facts and figures, a guide for teachers and a game for pupils. (SV)
Sites and games for young people
Håll Sverige rent - Campus (http://www.hsr.se/sa/node.asp?node=113)
"Keep Sweden tidy" is a foundation for the promotion of recycling and environmental conservation. The web site "Campus" is aimed towards school children and contains information about environment and recycling, games, articles etc. (SV, short info in EN)
Plums (http://www.gryaab.se/default.asp?show=17&lid=5&ulid=5)
A game from the regional sewage works in the Gothenburg region about what you may and may not flush down the toilet drain. Also information about water and what happens at the sewage plant. (SV, partially in EN)
Natur- och miljöpärmen (http://www.nmparmen.se/)
A teaching material, The Nature and Environment Book, is intended for science and environmental classes for pupils age 10-12. Through sponsorship and cooperation handed out free of charge in Swedish schools. (SV, short info in EN, DE, FR, ES)
Fältbiologerna (http://www.faltbiologerna.se)
A society for youth and children interested in nature, environment and the future. Local branches all over Sweden arrange camps, courses and campaigns, among other things, to promote sustainability, conservation and a passion for nature. (SV)