Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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This category includes topics such as agricultural technology, archeology, astronomy, biodiversity, forestry, renewable energy, geology, recycling and water resources.

Subcategories

• Agriculture
• Amateur Astronomy
• Biodiversity
• By Country
• By Region
• Environmental Consultants
• Geological Surveys
• Governmental Environmental Organizations
• National Parks and Reserves
• Paleontology
• Social Sciences
• Water Resources
• Weather
• Wildlife

Resources in This Category

• Africa Volcanoes and Volcanics

  http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/Africa/
  Descriptions and maps.

• African Journal of Biotechnology

  http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB/
  Topics include nucleic acid research, subcellular processes and plant studies. Also, has preview of next issues, archives and article search. Includes abstracts and full text (in pdf).

• African Journals Online (AJOL)

  http://www.ajol.info/
  Tables of contents and abstracts of articles from journals in agricultural sciences, science and technology, health and social sciences, published in Africa.

• African Technology Forum

  http://web.mit.edu/africantech/www/
  Practical information on science and technology in Africa to corporations, individuals and institutions in the US, Africa and the rest of the world.

• allAfrica.com - Sustainable Africa

  http://allafrica.com/sustainable/
  News about the issues of biodiversity, water, energy, health and agriculture. Includes organizations, calendar and resources.

• AllAfrica.com: Environment

  http://allafrica.com/environment/
  Links to current news stories from around the continent.

• AllAfrica.com: Science and Technology

  http://allafrica.com/technology/
  Links to current news from around the continent.

• Arid Climate, Adaptation and Cultural Innovation in Africa - ACACIA

  http://www.uni-koeln.de/sfb389/
  Research on the historical development of the African continent and its people during the last 12,000 years in light of the complex interrelation between Man and changing environmental conditions.

• Arid Lands Information Network

  http://www.alin.or.ke/
  A network of Community Development Workers involved in drylands development. Information about activities, partners, publications, technologies.

• CILSS

  http://www.cilss.bf/
  Interstate committee for drought control in the Sahel region. Focuses on food security and resource management initiatives. [English, French]

• Congo Basin Forest Partnership

  http://www.cbfp.org/
  Free association of public and private partners, working to reduce poverty and improve the lives of the Congo Basin's people through biodiversity, good governance and sustainable use and management.

• Down to Earth: Geographical Information for Sustainable Development in Africa

  http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10455.html
  Complete text of the 2002 book published by the Board on Earth Sciences and Resources. Covers Agenda 21 implementation, the use of geographic data, and GIS-based decision support systems.

• Emeagwali.com

  http://www.emeagwali.com/
  Official site of Philip Emeagwali, voted Africa's greatest scientist by New African for his work on supercomputer development. Includes booking details plus links to speeches and articles.

• Environment and Ecology

  http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/eco.html
  Stanford University Libraries/Academic Information Resources

• Famine Early Warning System (FEWS)

  http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/fews/
  Meteorological Analyses, Cold Cloud Top Graphics and Animations, Precipitation Estimates, CPC Global Monitoring and Analysis Products.

• Food Supply Situation & Crop Prospects in Sub-Saharan Africa

  http://www.fao.org/WAICENT/FAOINFO/ECONOMIC/GIEWS/ENGLISH/af/index.htm
  Report of the Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) that provides an assessment of the current food supply situation in sub-Saharan Africa. Articles in PDF format.

• Science in Africa

  http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/
  A monthly magazine containing popular articles, research findings, events, scientific developments, and resources about science in Africa.

• United Nations Environment Programme - Regional Office for Africa

  http://www.unep.org/ROA/
  Acts as the link between the various units and centres of UNEP and the countries in the region, and promotes collaboration and partnerships with organizations active in sustainable development in Africa.

• United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa

  http://www.inra.unu.edu/
  Established in 1986 to catalyze the formation of human capital in science and technology for the effective conservation, management and utilization of Africa's natural resources.

• USDA Forest Service: Africa

  http://www.fs.fed.us/global/globe/africa/welcome.htm
  Supports sustainable forests and biodiversity conservation in countries around the world. Page includes list of projects.

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