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National Organizations for Environment and Conservation

There are around 1400 Non Governmental Organizations working through out India  in the field of Environment and Conservation. A list of few important NGO’s in India are as follows:

• World Wide Fund for Nature – India.

• Bombay Natural History Society.

• Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History.

• Wild Life Protection Society of India.

• Wild Life Trust of India.

• Centre for Environment Management & Research

• Centre for Environmental Education

• Gujarat Ecological education and Research Foundation

• Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan

• M.S. Swaminathan Foundation

• Zoo Outreach Organization

• Indian National  Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage.

• ATREE ( Ashoka Trust for Research and Environment.)

• Ranthambore Foundation

 Source: National Periodic Report on the Application of the World Heritage Convention.

The NGO’s work can be summed as follows:-

• Promotion of nature conservation and environmental protection as

the basis for sustainable and equitable development.

• Promoting India’s ecological security and restoration of ecological

balance.

• Conservation of biological diversity

• Ensuring sustainable use of the natural resource base.

• Minimising pollution and wasteful consumption.

• Promoting sustainable lifestyles.

• Restoration of monuments of historical heritage and conduct studies

on environment and ecology etc.

• Promoting social forestry activities.

LINKS TO THE ORGANISATIONS WORKING FOR ECOTOURISM IN INDIA:

The Mountain Institute
is an international non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, community development, and cultural preservation in the Andes, Appalachian, Himalayan, and other mountain ranges of the world. For details logon to www.mountain.org

ECOSS:

ECOSS, Ecotourism Conservation Society of Sikkim is the result of a group of like-minded people getting together to accomplish a mission. A mission that seeks to see that there is a thorough and correct understanding of the concept of 'ECOTOURISM' and that this cannot be viewed without realizing the very nature of 'CONSERVATION'. These go hand in hand. This is our shared vision. This is truly a Sikkimese initiative. For details log on to.www.sikkiminfo.net/ecoss/

ENVIS CENTRE SIKKIM ON ECOTOURISM:

Environmental Information System (ENVIS) is a plan programme of the Ministry of Environment and Forest Government of India. ENVIS is a decentralized system using the distributed network of databases to ensure integration of national efforts in environmental information collection, storage, retrieval and dissemination to all concerned including policy planners, decision makers, research workers and the public.

The ENVIS Centre Sikkim on Eco-tourism was inaugurated by the then Governor of Sikkim Shri Kedar Nath Sahani at Gangtok, Sikkim on September 27, 2001. This Centre is the 25th to have been established in the country so far and would be functioning in cose collaboration with the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Sikkim. Subequently EMCBTAP-ENVIS Node was established in September 2002.For details log on to. www.scstsenvis.nic.in

ATREE

In 1996, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) was founded in an effort to address the environmental challenges facing India.ATREE is unique as it utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to address issues of environmental degradation and economic development.Using principles of natural and social sciences, ATREE strives to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development while seeking to advance the protection of the environment. For details log on to www.atree.org

HELP TOURISM:

Help Tourism is an organization working to bridge tourism with conservation in the East and North East India. Established in 1991, we have been able to identify and promote destinations based on ecotourism guidelines. We have pioneered sustainable development of communities through eco-tourism, preservation of culture and nature.For details log on to www.helptourism.com

LINKS TO THE ORGANISATIONS WORKING FOR ECOTOURISM WORLDWIDE:

• www.tourismconcern.org.uk
  Tourism Concern campaign on issues of ethical and sustainable tourism, the site includes information on issues, campaigns and initiatives around the world. It includes links to a network of organisations working for ethical tourism around the world

• www.iucn.org
  A short cut to the World Conservation Union, who concentrate on research in protected areas of the world and work closely with WWF and UNEP.

• www.foc-uk.com
  Friends of Conservation support conservation projects throughout the world and work with many tour operators on project support and educating travelers.

• www.c-e-r-t.org
  C.E.R.T.'s aim is to show how travellers can play a part in protecting the world’s natural resources and develop a sustainable future for destinations and the travel industry          

•  www.world-tourism.org
  The World Tourism Organisation site includes information on the International Year of Ecotourism in 2002, and many links to internal sites reviewing tourism, statistics and the industry. A useful address for current global tourism facts.

• www.planeta.com
  Planeta.com is a clearinghouse for practical ecotourism in South America. As a travel resource centre, we provide more than 10,000 pages of practical features and in-depth scholarly reports and host a variety of online forums and conferences.

• http://www.responsibletravel.com/ClickThrough.asp?URL=http://www.ecotourism.org
  The International Ecotourism Society brings issues of sustainable tourism to businesses and has an online library.

• http://www.responsibletravel.com/ClickThrough.asp?URL=http://www.coral.org
  The website of the Coral Reef Alliance, a US based NGO. The site gives details of reef conservation measures including advice to tourists on how to behave on reefs and protect coral.

• http://www.responsibletravel.com/ClickThrough.asp?URL=http://www.foc-uk.com
  Friends of Conservation support conservation projects throughout the world and work with many tour operators on project support and educating travelers

• http://www.responsibletravel.com/ClickThrough.asp?URL=http://www.iucn.org
  A short cut to the World Conservation Union, who concentrate on research in protected areas of the world and work closely with WWF and UNEP.

• http://www.responsibletravel.com/ClickThrough.asp?URL=http://www.mtnforum.org
  The Mountain Forum is a global network of individuals and organisations concerned with mountain cultures, environment and development.

• http://www.responsibletravel.com/ClickThrough.asp?URL=http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/resources/rtp/rtp.html
  The Rethinking Tourism Project (RTP) is an Indigenous Peoples non-profit organisation dedicated to preservation and protection of lands and cultures. The re-thinking tourism newsletter can be found at: groups.yahoo.com/group/rethinking-tourism/

• http://www.responsibletravel.com/ClickThrough.asp?URL=http://www.iied.org
  IIED aims to provide expertise and leadership in researching and achieving sustainable development at local, national, regional and global levels. In alliance with others we seek to help shape a future that ends global poverty and delivers and sustains efficient and equitable management of the world's natural resources

• http://www.responsibletravel.com/ClickThrough.asp?URL=http://www.ecotourism.org
  The International Ecotourism Society brings issues of sustainable tourism to businesses and has an online library.

• http://www.responsibletravel.com/ClickThrough.asp?URL=http://www.unesco.org/whc/
  The UNESCO World Heritage Sites page lists sites around the world and gives information on conservation and sustainable tourism. It includes ways in which companies and travellers can help to preserve the world's cultural heritage.

• APMN
  Asia Pacific Mountain Network (APMN) is an informal network of individuals and organizations interested in the area of sustainable mountain development in the Asia Pacific region. It not only addresses the information needs of the region, but also feeds regional information into the global Mountain Forum network.

• Adventure Travel Society
  Playing a major role in the field of Ecotourism. Organizing congresses, workshops, and conferences for professionals and researchers.
   

• Arbeitskreis Tourismus und Entwicklung (AkTE)
   

• info@akte.ch
  Arbeitskreis Tourismus & Entwicklung (akte.ch - Working Group Tourism and Development) is a Swiss based NGO concerned with the implications of international tourism for the development of countries, regions and local communities. It aims to inform about the impact of tourism on the economy, the culture, and the environment of host societies and to influence travelers, representatives of the tourism industry, and politicians to adopt strategies and behaviors that will minimize adverse effects.

• Ecotrans

• herbert.hamele@t-online.de
  ECOTRANS is a not-for-profit international network of experts and NGOs to support sustainable tourism development in Europe. Their common aim is to reduce environmental impacts caused by tourism. ECOTRANS offers contacts, exchange of experiences, examples of good practice (ECO-TIP).

• Global Nature Fund

• info@globalnature.org
  The Global Nature Fund (GNF) is a non-governmental and non-profit organisation. GNF was founded in April 1998 and registered according to §80 BGB by the Senate Administration for Justice in Berlin. A principal task of the foundation is to further and promote sustainable development objectives at international level. Further information: Global Nature Fund, International Foundation for Environment and Nature, Güttinger Str. 19, D-78315 Radolfzell, Germany Telefon: +49-7732-9995-0, Fax: +49-7732-9995-77

• International Friends of Nature (IFN)

• nfi@nfi.at
  The International Friends of Nature (IFN), based in Vienna, is the umbrella organisation of the national Friends of Nature federations which are to be found in 28 countries.

• Ecotourism Explorer - The International Ecotourism Society

• The Earth Preservation Fund (EPF) - Promoting worldwide nature and culture conservation

• Green Hotels Association
   

•  Barefoot Group – Eco-tours and guided tours for Andaman and Nicobar Island.    www.barefootindia.com
   

•  Kaati tours- Conducts guided trips to Kaziranga –Assam.    www.kaatiindia.com
   

• Mysore- Main tourist attraction-Mysore is teeming with activity.   www.mysoredasara.com
   

• Foothills- In the Dooars along the narrow corridor of land that connect the Northeast to the rest of India.Help Tourism organizes excursion to the Dooars.    www.helptourism.com
   

• Madhya Pardesh-Chambal –orchha panna-Ajaigash.   www.bundelkhandriverside.com
   

• Jungle Lore: Nainital-Clumps of Rhododendron and oak-150sp.of Birds have been spotted in the area .   www.pangot.com
   

•  Valley of Flower-Trekking trip.    www.adventureindiatours.com
   

•  Birders inn.-A Unesco world heritage site -400sp.-Birds -180km from Delhi.     www.birdersinn.com 
   

•  Haridwar-Temple town stay at the Haveli Hari Ganga for river-rafting.      www.hrrindia.com 
   

•  Mukteshwar Forest-One of the Loveliest patches of Himalayan oak in Kumaon.    www.sitlaestate.com 
   

•  Jilling estate-consists of five cottages,dispersed through the forest.    www.jilling.net 
   

•  High haven- Great Himalayan National Park(GHNP).In sheer beauty and variety of land scapes www.greathimalayannationalpark.com
   

• Elephant Valley -  A 100 –acre eco-resort & organic farm about 15 km outside Kodaikanal – Tamil Nadu.
   www.elephantvalley.com
   

• Leh- The cleanest and greenest part of term – Trans-Himalayan traders playing the silk route from Jharkhand and Tibet. All the way to Kashimirs.
    www.helpark.com
   

• Tea –Sympathy-  For breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga head to the Gemburn Tea Estate.
    www.glenburnteaestate.com

• Park Hyatt Goa-Resort and Spa-
    www.goapark.hyatt.com
   

• Wildflower Hall- Mashobra
   www.oberoihotels.com.
   

• Holm farm Heritage- www.holmfarmrainkhet.com
   

•  Mandu-  Tourist Cottages- Situated around sogar Talao Lake.
    www.mptourism.com.
   

•  Ahilya Fort- Historic
    www.ahiyafort.com
   

•  Chettinadu-Manhion-  In Kandu kathan – Blessed with a fabulous cook.
     www.chettinadumansion.com.
   

•  Pin valley National Park –Himachal Pradesh- This Park located in the rain shadow is of the sprit sub-division.   www.banjaracamps.com
   

•  Todola Tiger Reserve – Maharashtra- Located in eastern Maharashtra in chandrapur district-small  hill alternate with nullahs

   open streams and meadous. www.tigertrails.in
   

• Vythiri Resort –Kerala – Glory of red earth pouring rain and a million shades of green. www.vythiriresort.com.
   

• Start Cruises –   The largest cruise operator in the Asia-Pacific region  www.starcruises.com
   

•  Aquaterra Adventures- The big thrill rafting on the Doda in Zangkar.    www.treknraft.com.                      
   

•  Ambiva Himalayan paradise- The Maharaja of Tehris hunting lodge in kodiya has recently been resurrected as the  (AHP) in partnership with the forest  department . www.bestodiyahimalayanretreat.org.
   

•  FRH at Binsar – It is located in the middle of the Binsar wildlife sanctuary in the middle of oak and deadar forests, and offers breathtaking views of many Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi. www.campfarktailcreek.com.