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| The Caribbean Disaster Information Network (CARDIN)
Secretariat provides information on all aspects of disaster related issues. Their database
offers comprehensive coverage by identifying disaster-related information in the Caribbean
and includes books, maps, periodicals, pamphlets, videotapes, Internet resources and
Government documents. Visit them on the Internet at www.cardin.uwimona.edu.jm:1104 or write
to them at: CARDIN Secretariat
We are pleased to announce the opening of UNEP’s new on-line bookstore at http://www.earthprint.com. At this bookstore you will be able to view details of UNEP’s publications, order online through a secure server and register to receive e-mail announcements of new and forthcoming publications in your chosen field of interest. Publications can be listed by subject area or via a key word search. All publications have a detailed description and are available for immediate dispatch, via a selection of shipping methods. Payment can be made via all major credit cards or you can print out the order form and mail it together with your cheque. Institutions may request to be billed. Shortly after submitting the order form you will receive an e-mail confirmation that your order is being processed and a further e-mail detailing the time and date of dispatch. For enquiries, please e-mail : customerservices@earthprint.co.uk or write
You can also access information about UNEP at : http://www.unep.org |
Be sure to visit UNEP’s new Regional Seas web
site at www.unep.ch/seas/. The site features
general environmental, and political information about the challenges facing the
world’s seas. It also posts official documents, and there are links to the 14
individual Regional Seas conventions and action plans as well as to other relevant sites.
Another internet site to visit is http://mina.vomil.an/NACRI. This site has been established by the Environmental Section of the Government of the Netherlands Antilles in support of a Netherlands Antilles Coral Reef Initiative (NACRI). On this site will be posted all the so-called "grey" literature relevant to coral reefs of the Netherlands Antilles (unpublished internal reports, surveys and studies done for MPA management, Government departments etc.) For further information, please contact:Paul Hoetjes Department of Public Health and Environment (VOMIL) Section Environment and Nature (MINA) Schouwburgweg 24, Curaçao Netherlands Antilles Tel. (599-9) 465-5300 Fax: (599-9) 461-2154 E-mail: milvomil@cura.net
Be sure to visit from UNEP-IETC's homepage http://www.unep.or.jp - the "EST Discussion Forum". The Discussion Forum is dedicated to providing an opportunity for users to exchange ideas and recommendations, announce events, and voice opinions on Environmentally Sound Technologies (EST's) for addressing urban environmental problems and management of freshwater basins.
Another page to bookmark is http://www.worldwidelearn.com . A great site from which free learning guides and on-line tutorials are available covering a variety of subjects. Topics covered under the Environment Courses heading include Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Conflict Resolution, as well as courses from the University of Guelph and the Institute of Ecological Tourism. |
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