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COMPAS: Network supporting endogenous development

COMPAS is an international network for the enhancement of endogenous development. The Compas Magazine is published twice a year. Recent issues have discussed how biological and cultural diversity and the sustainable management of natural resources can be enhanced by building on indigenous knowledge systems and local leadership.

Guardian Environment

The Guardian Environment website publishes news and commentary on environmental issues such as climate change, energy, ethical living, food and recycling.

It also provides blogs, job listings and multimedia, including audio and video podcasts. Users can comment and are encouraged to join discussions.

The website also aggregates relevant news from members of the Guardian Environment Network, which brings together the world's best environment websites including SciDev.Net, China Dialogue, Real Science and the World Resources Institute.

Nepal Department of Hydrology and Meteorology

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology is part of Nepal's Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology. It monitors the hydrological and meteorological activities of the country, including river hydrology, climate, agrometeorology, sediment, air quality, water quality, snow hydrology, glaciology, and wind and solar energy. The department also provides regular general and aviation weather forecasts.

Nepal Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology

Nepal's Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology overseas functions relating to science and technology in the process of national development and aims to create a conducive environment for the proper development of science and technology. Its main goals are to promote sustainable development, preserve the quality of environment — including air, water and soil — identify new technologies through environmental research, and promote indigenous technologies.

Stockholm Environment Institute

The Stockholm Environment Institute is an international not-for-profit research organisation that aims to promote sustainable development through scientific analysis that supports decision-making on the national and international level. It focuses on four broad themes: reducing climate risks; managing land, water and air resources; improving governance; and developing new visions and pathways to development. The website provides free access to the institute's publications, describes current projects and links to useful modelling or policy tools such as LEAP (the Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning system) and IPAT-S.

WaterAid

WaterAid is an international nongovernmental organisation dedicated to using low-cost technologies to improve access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. Its website addresses the need for improved water resources, provides statistics on water sanitation and hygiene, highlights case studies of the organisation's work and provides a comprehensive library of policy, advocacy and research publications.