Amigos de La Tierra
The principal mission of Amigos de la Tierra (España) is to create both local and international change that will lead to a society which recognizes the importance of the environment and works to protect it. Additionally, they strongly advocate for active participation in social and environmental justice efforts. They aim to both create and publicize alternatives to ineffective conservation practices and policies. Focusing on topics such as climate justice, natural resources and waste, food sovereignty, economic justice, biodiversity and cooperation, the Amigos de la Tierra take a multidimensional approach towards conservation and sustainable development.
***Categories: Individuals, Organizations, Climate Change, Equity
ECODES
Ecodes is a Spanish non-governmental organization founded in 1992. Ecodes is guided by its overarching principle that all citizens of the world should be able to live on a healthy planet. They see this becoming a reality if organizations and people work together to collectively create a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable society and economy. Some of their initiatives include climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, clean energy research, legislative analysis, policy advocacy, and public educational programs. Much of their work is done in collaboration with other NGOs, Spanish government representatives, and organizations within the EU.
***Categories: Individuals, Organizations
Ecologistas en Acción
Ecologists in Action is a coalition of over 300 environmental groups within Spain. Ecologists in Action realizes that many environmental issues also stem from social causes, and that in order to achieve meaningful change on issues such as climate change, our globalized model of consumption and production must be reformed. They have a hired staff but most of their work comes from volunteers, members, activists, and collaborators. Some of their work includes research and publications on climate change and pollution, evaluations of climate summits, educational summer camps, trainings, and educational campaigns.
***Categories: Individuals, Organizations
International Institute for Law and the Environment (IIDMA)
The International Institute for Law and the Environment (IIDMA) is a legal institute in Spain formed to respond to the need for environmental protection litigation. Their vision is to protect the environment from degradation and promote sustainable development through legal means. The institute’s avenues of achieving its vision include: research on how to improve and enforce environmental law, offering education and training in the form of seminars, conferences, and courses, and providing legal advisement and representation to citizens, governmental agencies, NGO’s, and private institutions.
***Categories: Individuals, Organizations, Legal Protection
Fundación Global Nature
Fundación Global Nature is a non-profit foundation dedicated to nature conservation. Since its establishment in 1993, they have been committed to integrating theory and practice and have received more than 20 awards that recognize their achievements. Their work is organized into three main areas: habitat and species conservation, sustainability in the agri-food sector, and corporate sustainability. Fundación Global Nature has directly contributed to the restoration and conservation of over 100 wetlands around the world, covering an area of more than 14,000 hectares. The foundation has also done significant work with its agricultural stewardship network, encompassing over 470 agreements with farmers about more sustainable practices, such as decreasing fertilizer use and adding a greater variety of crops for biodiversity.
***Categories: Individuals, Organizations, Legal Protection
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