SOUTH AFRICA

Climate Action Partnership
CAP is an alliance between major conservation organizations in South Africa who have a common vision of reducing the impact of climate change on South Africa's unique natural diversity. CAP aims to reduce species extinctions by planning for climate change, for example by incorporating conservation corridors into South African landscapes, allowing species to shift their ranges in response to changes in climatic conditions. CAP also works to reduce South Africans' carbon footprints and in addition offers carbon footprint offset opportunities through forest rehabilitation projects in South Africa, benefiting the climate while at the same time increasing habitat for forest species and creating jobs for rural communities. The CAP partners are:

• Conservation International South Africa
• The Wilderness Foundation of South Africa
• The Wildlands Conservation Trust
• The Botanical Society of South Africa
• The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA)
• The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT)

United Nations Development Programme
In South Africa, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works to protect the country's vast wealth of natural resources, promoting responsible tourism and setting environmental standards that can be replicated across the continent and beyond. UNDP's projects - which range from increasing access to solar power to ensuring the next generation can benefit from protected areas - are designed to strengthen the capacity of the people on the ground to protect their environment, to generate new ideas and solutions to problems of environmental degradation, and to support the integration of environment into national development strategies. The Programme's environment portfolio in South Africa is worth over US$150 million.

WWF South Africa
WWF South Africa is dedicated to conserving South Africa's natural heritage. By working with Government, Business and Individuals, we aim to ensure that South Africa's unique biodiversity is conserved for generations to come. Become part of the solution and help us secure a living planet for our children.

CHINA

United Nations Development Programme
UNDP fosters human development to empower women and men to build better lives in China. As the UN's development network, UNDP draws on a world of experience to assist China in developing its own solutions to the country's development challenges. Through partnerships and innovation, UNDP works to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and an equitable Xiao Kang society by reducing poverty, strengthening rule of the law, promoting environmental sustainability, and fighting HIV/AIDS.

China Environmental Awareness Programme (CEAP)
CEAP's objective is to raise the public's awareness of the environmental challenges facing China and to convert the knowledge into a change in behavior, attitude and practice towards environmental protection. Under this mandate, CEAP will support a series of visible and innovative national and local awareness campaigns targeting the youth, rural and urban residents and communities. The campaigns will consist of public service announcements, films, TV shows, documentaries, events as well as local celebrities to help disseminate information through TV, print, radio, internet and mobile telephones. UNDP's partners on this project include the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) and Ministry of Commerce's China International Centre for Economic & Technical Exchanges (CICETE).

United Nations Volunteers Programme
The UN Volunteers programme (UNV) is the United Nations focal point for promoting and harnessing volunteerism for effective development. Every year UNV directly mobilizes more than 7,500 volunteers for development projects and it operates OnlineVolunteering.org to connect development organizations with thousands of online volunteers worldwide. In China UNV is working with local and United Nations partners to support the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and Paralympics, including the "Green Olympics" which aims to build environmental consciousness in China through volunteerism. UN Volunteers is administered by the UN Development Programme.

The Climate Group China
The Climate Group is now establishing its China-focused strategic program and China operations based in Beijing/Shanghai and Hong Kong. The China Program focuses on building up government and business leadership on energy saving and climate change and supporting step changes in both policy and behavioral changes at national, regional and city levels. All our efforts in research, communications, public-private partnership and working with leaders strive to seek solutions to the most daunting challenges China faces today in terms of energy efficiency, pollution and carbon emissions, so that we can contribute to the progress of China moving towards a lower carbon economy in the coming decades.

WWF China
WWF has been active in China on the conservation of giant panda and its habitats since 1980, when it was invited by Chinese government as the first international NGO to work on nature conservation. In 1996, WWF opened its Beijing office and then set up its presence in eight other cities across priority eco-regions in China. Today, WWF China Programme Office has a staff of more than 70 working on conservation programmes, such as species, forests, freshwater and marine, climate and energy, education for sustainable development, wildlife trade and scientific development and international policy.

Global Village
Founded in 1996 as one of the first NGOs in China, Global Village of Beijing (GVB) is a non-government, non-profit organization dedicated to environmental education and civil society strengthening. GVB's environmental campaigns focus on the promotion of sustainable development and a green life-style. Its main functions include the production of environmental television programs and other publications, the organization of journalist trainings, the development of green communities, the organization of public events and forums and several other projects in the field of sustainable development and consumption.

Friends of Nature
Friends of Nature (FON) is the oldest environmental NGO in China. Aimed to promote environmental awareness, it's focused on protecting endangered species and environmental education through camps and fieldtrips throughout teacher-training and awareness-raising campaigns. FON's greatest achievement is helping to foster a growing network of grassroots environmental NGOs throughout China. We strongly believe that environmental education increases awareness, and awareness increases citizen participation to achieve an environmentally harmonious society.

ROOTS and SHOOTS
Started in 1992 in Tanzania under the auspices of the Jane Goodall Institute, Roots & Shoots is a global youth program dedicated to environmental education and humanitarian care. Shanghai Roots & Shoots works over 150 schools in and around Shanghai to engage young people in activities which demonstrate care and concern for the environment, for animals and for people. We empower students to take informed action to make the world a better place for all living things. For more information please visit www.jgi-shanghai.org

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP’s China office in Beijing works closely with the State Environmental Protection Administration of China (SEPA) and other ministries, international agencies and nongovernmental organizations in implementing programmes in environmental assessment, law, education and training, management, technology transfer and innovation, and natural disaster prevention. It also helps to develop and support projects under the Global Environment Facility, an international fund to address climate change, biodiversity, land degradation, transboundary water and chemical management issues.

BRAZIL

UNDP in Brazil
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Brazil partners with the Government and civil society to promote people-centered development. The Programme supports a rich variety of projects designed to fight poverty, create jobs and encourage environmentally-friendly, empowering, and equitable economic growth. The UNDP portfolio in Brazil is worth over half a billion US dollars, and focuses on a range of practical issues, from building clean transportation systems and providing electricity to rural areas to protecting biodiversity and the sustainable use of land.

WWF Brazil
Brazil's major contribution to climate change stems from deforestation inside the country, especially in the Cerrados and in the Amazon. WWF-Brazil seeks to revert this situation by fostering the creation of conservation areas and sustainable development activities in these biomes and by pushing forth the adoption of reduced deforestation targets by Brazilian government. In another front, WWF-Brazil defends the adoption of its Sustainable Electricity Agenda 2020, basis for a more environment friendly expansion of electricity services, while promoting energy efficient practices by common citizens and companies.

Fórum Brasileiro de ONGs e Movimentos Sociais
The Brazilian Forum of NGOs and Social Movements for the Environment and the Development (FBOMS) was created in 1990 in order to facilitate the participation of civil society in the process of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Rio-92). FBOMS mission is the harmonization between social, economic and environmental questions aiming at sustainable development, seeking to achieve a fair, equal and environmentally sound society. FBOMS Brazil has more than 550 member organizations, both NGOs and social movements from all across Brazil and 13 Working Groups: Agenda 21, Chemical Risks, Climate Change, Energy, Environmental Education, Environmental Legislation, Forests, Regional Integration, Youth, Socio-Biodiversity, Sustainable Tourism, Trade and Environment, and Water. FBOMS Brazil participates in many national and international networks.

Friends of the Earth Brazilian Amazonia
Reducing deforestation and forest fires is the cheapest form of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, despite obviously not sufficient alone. Amigos da Terra - Amazônia Brasileira is engaged, since 1989, in both field projects and public policy work to promote economic solutions based on our natural capital, in the Amazon and across Brazil. Consumption, finance, infrastructure, certification, community production are issues on which we continue innovating and generating new trends. Get here the latest news online on Amazon issues (in English or Portuguese) and learn why they are relevant to you and to the planet.

REBRAF- the Brazilian Agroforestry Network
REBRAF's main objective is to promote sustainable, participative and equitable rural development in Brazil using agroforestry systems in deforested lands. Agroforestry systems associate trees, shrubs and palms in farming and livestock production in rural landscapes. REBRAF has been the pioneer NGO as regards agroforestry development in Brazil. Today, almost all Brazilian rural development oriented NGOs promote agroforestry as a land use alternative.

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP’s office in Brasilia is part of a decentralization strategy so the organization can respond more effectively to environmental priorities at national and sub-national levels and help to build capacity for addressing emerging issues, new development challenges and poverty eradication. The office focuses on promoting policy dialogue and fostering partnerships among environment authorities, the private sector and civil society, assessing the state of the environment, and sharing information and providing technical advice on biodiversity, biosafety, climate change, desertification and the management of chemical substances.

JAPAN

WWF Japan
WWF Japan, as a member of the WWF Network, is one of the largest environmental NGO's in Japan and works on various national and international conservation issues together with a wide range of stakeholders. As Japan is the fourth largest carbon dioxide emitters, after the USA, Russia and China, WWF Japan plays an active role in encouraging Japanese industries and power sectors to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Tackling climate change and other environmental concerns means using solutions and best practices that already exist, and supporting innovative thinking about new ways of protecting the planet. UNEP’s International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) promotes environmentally sound technologies related to global environmental priorities, including. water and sanitation, sustainable production and consumption in Asia, with a special focus on waste management, and disaster prevention and management.

TURKEY

DOGA DERNEGI
Doga Dernegi ((Nature Society) is the Partner Designate of BirdLife International in Turkey. DD envisions a world where human live in harmony with nature, and, therefore, nature conservation is no longer needed. DD aims to protect Turkey's threatened species, starting from birds, Important Bird Areas, Key Biodiversity Areas and priority habitats, through a national grassroots network. To achieve this, DD: Undertakes local and direct conservation actions, develops communication and co-operation networks at various levels, carries out research and disseminates their results, runs education and capacity development programs and advocates for conservation through campaigns and lobbying.

DENIZ TEMIZ
DenizTemiz TURMEPA was established in 1994 as the first NGO in Turkey advocating for the sea. For the past ten years, TURMEPA has worked to make the public aware of the importance of a clean marine environment. In addition we have involved the public, our volunteers and our Sea Sweepers in cleaning activities with the aim to ensure that future generations continue to enjoy the health, leisure and economic benefits of the sea.

WWF Turkey
WWF-Turkey's mission is to stop the degradation of Turkey's natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature by conserving Turkey's biological diversity and promoting the sustainable use of its natural resources.

TEMA
TEMA was founded in 1992 and became the largest environmental NGO in Turkey with over 320.000 supporters and 555 voluntary representatives. TEMA's mission is to raise public awareness of environmental problems specifically soil erosion, desertification, deforestation, habitat destruction, biodiversity loss and climate change. To achieve this goal, TEMA carries out education programs and implements demonstration projects. In addition, TEMA advocates legislation that protects the environment and natural habitats.

GERMANY

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Global warming and other environmental changes are affecting wildlife across the globe. The UNEP-administered Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, based in Bonn aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range. Its membership includes 101 countries around the globe.

World Future Council
The World Future Council is a new voice in the global political arena – one that draws on our shared human values to champion the rights of future generations, and works to ensure that humanity acts now for a sustainable future. The Council unites fifty highly respected figures from across the globe and from all walks of life to create a strong ethical voice to represent future generations. Selected through a global consultation process involving 2,500 civil society organisations, the Council members bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise. Coming together to identify the key issues of the day, the Council draws on this knowledge and experience to set the agenda for the activities of the WFC.

AUSTRALIA

Climate Action Network of Australia
Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) is the Australian branch of the global Climate Action Network (CAN). CAN is a coalition of more than 360 environmental and development non-governmental organizations in 85 countries worldwide, committed to avoiding dangerous climate change. CANA has 38 member organisations, including environment, development, faith, social justice, grassroots and research organisations. CANA members work together, on policy and campaigns, to ensure a safe and stable climate for this and future generations.

WWF Australia
WWF is working to conserve Australia's plants and animals by ending land clearing and degradation, addressing climate change, and preserving and protecting fresh water, marine and land environments.

Australian Conservation Foundation
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians. For 40 years we have been a strong voice for the environment, promoting solutions through research, consultation, education and partnerships. ACF is Australia's leading national not-for profit environment organisation and is funded almost entirely by individual membership and donations. We have been working on climate change issues since the 1970s.

Wilderness Society of Australia
The Wilderness Society (TWS) is dedicated to protecting, promoting and restoring wilderness and natural processes across Australia for the survival and ongoing evolution of life on Earth. Established in 1976 to save the Franklin River in Tasmania, TWS has since campaigned successfully for many great natural places: Kakadu, the Daintree, SW Tasmanian Wilderness, Ningaloo Reef, the tall forests across Australia and the wilderness of Antarctica. TWS is working to reduce and avoid the effects of dangerous climate change through its efforts to end land clearing and logging and to protect and restore natural habitats.

The Climate Group Australia
The Climate Group is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change. The organization was founded in 2004 by a diverse group of companies, governments and supporters who saw the opportunity to create new momentum in the international effort to stop global warming. Proactive companies, states and cities around the world are demonstrating that cuts in greenhouse gases required to stop climate change can be achieved whilst growing the bottom line. Using the work of these leaders as a catalyst, The Climate Group works to accelerate international action on global warming with a new, strong focus on practical solutions. We promote the development and sharing of expertise on how business and government can lead the way towards a low carbon economy whilst boosting profitability and competitiveness. The Climate Group represents a new approach. Focused on solutions and positive collaboration across the government, business and non-profit sectors, we act independently of special interests and political affiliations.

The Climate Institute
The Climate Institute (Australia) is a non-partisan, independent group that works with community, business and government to drive innovative and effective climate change solutions. Established in late 2005, we have a five-year goal of raising public awareness and debate about the dangers to Australia of global warming and to motivate the country to take positive action. We research. We educate. We communicate.

EDUCATIONAL

Adventure Ecology
Adventure Ecology is a global youth led network that learns, acts, shares and speaks on the environment. Our kaleidoscope of opportunities both within and beyond classrooms empower youth to better understand the world and its environmental challenges, excite their imagination and make learning an adventure.

By involving youth in the design of solutions, AE is their platform to participate in, express themselves, drive and prepare for a lifetime of sustainable living. By innovating and connecting a global audience through technology, art and field expeditions, Adventure Ecology captivates and inspires tomorrow's environmental thinkers and doers.

The Climate Project
"The Climate Project" conducts training programs led by Al Gore for people in the US and the world to give versions of Al Gore's slide show on which the movie and book An Inconvenient Truth is based. There are over 1300 trained presenters and more trainings planned in the near future. Contact theclimateproject.org for a live "Climate Change" slide show presentation for your organization, group, school or business.

International Action on Global Warming
IGLO is a project of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, an international organization of science centers and museums dedicated to furthering the public understanding of science. IGLO is designed to raise worldwide public awareness about global warming and the particular ways that the Polar Regions profoundly influence the Earth's climate, environments, ecosystems, and human society. IGLO's activities will present the best of current research to an international audience and explain how global warming affects their daily lives.

UNISDR
The United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) is the global effort of 168 nations, UN agencies, financial institutions, civil society organizations, the scientific and academic communities, and the general public who are working together to reduce the impact of disasters caused every year by natural hazards due to climate change. This change in the earth's environment will intensify the current situation making natural disasters more frequent, and more severe - for more people around the globe. In the past 30 years the number of storms, droughts, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and landslides has increased threefold and the cost in both lives and in dollars has increased fivefold. The ISDR encourages everybody to learn how to live with and adapt to the impact of climate change. The necessary reduction of carbon emissions is one part of the solution; and behavior adaptation is the other action that should be taken now by every government, and every person ? in order to protect lives and save livelihoods for millions of people today and in the future. Disaster risk reduction, is everyone's business.

National Museum of the American Indian
For more than half a century, American Indian elders have called attention to humankind's impacts upon our Mother Earth. Elders of many cultures subscribe to the concept that we must take into consideration the effects of our actions today on future generations. Climate change presents an important challenge to the global community to incorporate into its practices and policies the wisdom and knowledge of the interrelatedness of elements and life on Earth that are inherent in many American Indian cultures, as well as the prevailing evidence offered by science. It is time to regain that integrated understanding of the world that for millennia has characterized many Native traditions. Preserving the health of the Mother Earth is the gravest responsibility of our generation. As an institution of living cultures, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian is committed to elevating human understanding about global climate change through education, cultural performances, and civic engagement programs.

Project S.N.A.P.
Project S.N.A.P. gives K-12 students around the world a chance to speak out about saving their planet. Students are creating artwork in the form of paintings, word paintings, photographs, and drawings to express their ideas on different ways in which they are working to save the Earth and help combat the global climate crisis. Artwork created by students is assembled into giant mosaic murals which are displayed in prominent locations across the globe. Project S.N.A.P. is currently accepting artwork from students all over the world to create the largest mosaic mural in the history of the planet Earth, the "Million Child Mosaic."

www.ONE.org
Africans will be hit first and worst by the climate crisis. ONE is Americans of all beliefs and every walk of life - united as ONE - to help make poverty history in Africa and the world's poorest countries. We are a campaign of over 2.4 million people and growing from all 50 states and over 100 of America's most well-known and respected non-profit, advocacy and humanitarian organizations. As ONE, we are asking our leaders to do more to fight the emergency of global disease and extreme poverty and transform the futures and hopes of an entire generation in the world's poorest countries. Solving the climate crisis saves lives. To learn more and add your voice, please visit: www.ONE.org

MAYORS GROUPS

Mayors for Peace
Mayors for Peace is dedicated to the achievement of a sustainable, peaceful world. Protecting our global environment against climate change is an essential part of our efforts. Our mayors provide leadership and inspiration to heighten awareness in promoting global policies that protect our shared environment for present and future generations.

ICLEI
Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of 1,000 local governments, including more than 250 in the United States, working to advance sustainable development and climate protection. Since 1990, ICLEI has helped local governments set and reach tangible goals with positive results for their communities. When it comes to global warming, ICLEI's members provide leadership at the local, national and global scale and are proving that local action can indeed move the world.