Web Links in the UK

http://www.auditscan.com/
Audit Scan
Provides management systems non-conformances related to QMS, EMS, OHS and other standards

http://portico.bl.uk/
British Library
Search through catalogues or across the website for environmental information.

http://www.bcsd-uk.co.uk/Business Council for Sustainable Development – United Kingdom
Contains regional news, links and reports on sustainable development

http://www.english-nature.org.uk/
English Nature
Press releases and publications. The wildlife section covers many areas for example, heathlands, geological conservation, species recovery and biodiversity.

http://etbpp.netgates.co.uk/
Environment and Energy Helpline
Help UK business save money by reducing waste and energy costs. Independent advice on environmental legislation and technology.

http://www.eauc.org.uk/
Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges
With a membership of 200 Further and Higher Education institutions, the EAUC aim is to encourage the improvement of environmental performance throughout the Further and Higher Education sector by providing a forum for the exchange of information and the dissemination of best practice on environmental issues.

http://www.ends.co.uk/
Environmental Data Services (ENDS)
Useful links, daily European environmental news and information on the ENDS report (journal of environmental policy and business).

http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/
Envirowise
Access to the envirowise newsletter and many environmental and energy publications. Topics include water and effluent, EMS, legislation, packaging, solvents & VOC's, waste minimisation and cleaner technologies.

http://www.forumforthefuture.org.uk/new_website/index.html
Forum for the Future
Information on the sustainable economy programme, directory of sustainability in practice and a link to the green futures magazine.

http://www.greenheartproject.org/
Greenheart Project
A zero-emissions (solar- and wind-powered) cargo ship for international aid delivery, environmental promotion, and fair trade. Our goal is to provide greenheart-type ships to needy coastal communities around the world.

http://www.publicsector.org/SustainableLiving/index.asp
Public Sector - Sustainable Living
Provides information that promotes green lifestyles, products and services. Arranged in a number of different categories, e.g. energy, shopping, work etc.

http://www.rcep.org.uk/
Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution
Reports, which include advice on the outcome of major studies, current and recent studies (e.g. environmental planning, chemicals and the environment) and news releases.

http://www.reefonline.org.uk/
Resource Efficiency Environment Forum
REEF is a free resource funded by Scottish Enterprise. Membership is free to anyone REEF and is a valuable tool supporting those responsible for any of their organisation’s environmental issues

http://www.cse.org.uk/
The Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy is a charity promoting sustainable policy and practice. The site contains a description of the Centre's activities and news itmes.

http://www.eiy.co.uk/
The Environment Industry Yearbook
Provides information of UK companies in the environmental field. Search by company, activity or location.

http://www.ukcip.org.uk/
The UK Climate Impacts Programme
News updates, publications and newsletters on climate change.

http://www.thecqi.org/
The Chartered Quality Institute
The CQI is the only chartered professional body dedicated entirely to quality with over 12,500 individual and company members worldwide.

http://www.aeat.co.uk/netcen/airqual
The UK National Air Quality Information Archive
Source for air pollution data and information.

http://www.wastetraders.com/
Waste Traders
Provides waste information on legislation, managing waste and general waste news.

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Government Web Links in the UK

http://www.business-impact.org/bi2/front/resbank.cfm
Business Impact
Provides new ideas for pollution minimisation and how to judge your efforts. There is also a news desk for up to date information.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/index.htm
Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs
The emphasis is on the protection of the environment. There are consultation papers and a detailed index including air quality, environmental liability, flood management for example.

http://www.doeni.gov.uk/
Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland
News releases and details of a few environmental bodies in Northern Ireland. These include the Environment and Heritage Services, Planning Service and Driver Vehicle Testing Agency.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Environment Agency
Up to date information on general environmental issues via articles, press releases and their bi-monthly newspaper.

http://www.hmso.gov.uk/legislation/uk.htm
Her Majesty's Stationary Office Legislation webpages.

http://www.jncc.gov.uk/
Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Specific information on wildlife, including sections on earth heritage, habitats, species, protected sites, etc.

http://www.netregs.gov.uk/
NetRegs
A website that uses plain language to help small businesses to understand their environmental obligations

http://www.open.gov.uk/index/t_environment.htm
Open.Gov.UK - Topic Index: Environment
Links to all UK public sector bodies associated with the environment

http://www.sepa.org.uk/
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
General environmental information in the form of, press releases, publications and environmental data/guidance, which is listed in a range of categories e.g. education, regulation, initiatives and SEPA policies etc.

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/
Scottish Executive
Publications and press releases under the 'environment' topic. This includes recent consultation documents and directives etc.

http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/
Sustainable development - the governments approach
Latest news, which includes reports on progress, by the UK towards sustainable development and provides the UK Strategy second Annual Report 2001. Also DEFRA Sustainability Development Strategy and Greening Government Third Annual Report 2001.

http://www.dti.gov.uk/sectors/environment.htm
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Environment industries
Provides contacts, general business support and environmental schemes/initiatives.

http://www.dti.gov.uk/renew/ropc.pdf
The Department of Trade and Industry - The Renewable Obligation Preliminary Consultation
Information on new and renewable energy.

http://www.wales.gov.uk/subienvironment/index.htm
The National Assembly for Wales - Environment
Environmental press releases, sustainable development section and information on environmental policy/countryside issues, planning and transport committee etc.

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International Web Links

http://www.webdirectory.com/
Amazing Environmental Organization Web directory
US directory linking to a wide range of environmental topics. Also an environmental bulletin board to receive answers on specific questions.

http://www.auditing-roundtable.org/
Auditing Roundtable
The Auditing Roundtable is a professional organization dedicated to the development and professional practice of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) auditing.

http://www.ulb.ac.be/ceese/meta/cdscom.html
Best Environmental Directories
Over 600 direct links to a wide range of environmental issues (in alphabetical order).

http://www.ceaa.gc.ca/index_e.htm
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Range of information on environmental assessment. Contains publications, legislation, guidance and a specific section on environmental assessment.

http://www.corporateregister.com/
Corporate Register
Directory of social and environmental reports.

http://www.croner.co.uk/
Croners - CCH Group Ltd - Environment Centre
Sections on environmental legislation, environmental management, substances in the environment, waste management and energy management. Each section explains the legislation involved and gives practical advice on each topic.

http://www.igc.org/igc/gateway/enindex.html
EcoNet
Provides international environmental articles.

http://www.edie.net/index2.html
Edie - Community for Water, Waste and Environmental Professionals
News, information and communications service for water, waste, environmental technology and environmental professionals.

http://www.art.man.ac.uk/EIA/eiaac.html
EIA Centre at Manchester University
EIA & SEA newsletters and links to EIA related sites.

http://www.emas.org.uk/
EMAS Competent Body - European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme
Latest information about the EMAS scheme and details on how to participate, full text of the regulation and copies of the European Commission's proposal to change the scheme (which incorporates ISO 14001).

http://www.envirolink.org/
EnviroLink
US environment site, which includes press releases, government links, green products and a variety of articles on environmental matters.

http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html
Environment Canada
Range of publications, issues, topics and news releases relating to environmental matters in Canada.

http://www.etd.ameslab.gov/
Environmental and Protection Sciences Program
Information about clean up technologies, the scientists behind the technologies and efforts to move the technology into the market place. There are press releases and other links in the library section.

http://www.environmentallawyers.com/
Environmental Lawyer
Find a Environmental Lawyer or Law Firm specializing in Environmental law. Cases including Lead Poisoning, Toxic Tort, Toxic Black Mold, Toxic Waste, Clean Air Act, Oil Pollution Act and Clean Water Act.

http://themes.eea.eu.int/
European Environment Agency
Reports on a wide range of environmental issues.

http://www.asser.nl/EEL/index.htm
European Environmental Law
Full text cases and legislation relating to European Environmental Law. Also provides dossiers and articles for a more in depth view on specific issues.

http://eippcb.jrc.es/
European Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Bureau
Focuses on the IPPC Directive 96/61/EC.

http://www.forestworld.com/
Forest World
Sustainable forest production. Global forest data and certification.

http://www.foe.co.uk/
Friends of the Earth
Press releases (on subjects such as industry and pollution, SSSI's, sustainable development and climate change) and publications (including specialist reports).

http://www.gn.apc.org/
GreenNet
Works for peace, the environment, civil rights, social justice and cleaner technologies.

http://www.gn.apc.org/issues/env/index.html
GreenNet (environmental index)
Works for peace, the environment, civil rights, social justice and cleaner technologies. An index especially for environmental issues and themes.

http://www.groundwork.org.uk/business/index.html
Groundwork Environment Business Services - Environmental Support Page
Provides advice and information on assessment tools for business e.g. environmental management systems, environmental auditing etc.

http://www.scotland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk/
Her Majesty's Stationary Office (HMSO) - Scotland Legislation
Search for statutory instruments on all Scottish environmental legislation.

http://www.ifi.co.uk/ebm.htm
Information for Industry (Environment Business)
News update, technology update, law reports and features (including guides, e.g. effluent treatment guide). Also provides access to Environment Business Magazine

http://eippcb.jrc.es/
Institute for Prospective Technological Studies
European IPP and Control Bureau

http://www.iema.net/
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
Best practice journals, environmental law bulletin and links to the environmentalist magazine.

http://www.ipcc.ch/
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Environmental publications, press releases and speeches/special reports, e.g. IPPC Third Assessment Report - Climate Change 2001.

http://www.iaia.org/eialist.html
International Assessment for Impact Assessment
Publications, news and an index of EIA web sites.

http://www.tc207.org/
ISO TC07
Information on ISOTC07.

http://www.cnie.org/nle
National Library for the Environment
International publications, state of the environment reports, population/ environmental linkages and congressional research service reports.

http://www.nsai.ie/
National Standards Authority of Ireland(NSAI)
National Standards Authority of Ireland

http://www.pre.nl/life_cycle_assessment
PRe Consultants: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Life cycle assessment explained. Also contains LCA links and features 'impact assessment'.

http://www.rff.org/
Resources for the Future
Information on researches such as, environment, natural resources, intersections, methods, tools and techniques. Provides more detailed information in their library.

http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/environment/index_en.htm
The European Commission
Contains information on legislation, policy, publications and press releases, or you can search for environmental issues. The Sixth Environmental Action Programme of the European Community 2001 - 2010 also included.

http://www.eco-label.com/
The European Eco-label
This site gives information about the EU eco-label scheme and eco-labelled products on the market.

http://www.worldbank.org/environment
The World Bank Group
Web site provides most requested publications. You can also gain other environmental information by searching from the home page (http://www.worldbank.org/).

http://www.unep.org/DEPI/
United Nations Environment Programme - Environmental Policy Implementation
Implementation of environmental law, capacity building, protection of the marine environment and disaster management.

http://www.epa.gov/
US Environmental Protection Agency
Browse world-wide environmental topics, laws and regulations.

http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/environmentalmanagement.html
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Environmental Management
Recommended EPA web/topic pages. Includes topics such as environmental impact statement and risk assessment.

http://wastewatch.org.uk/
Waste Watch
Search topics, projects, policy, publications, news and events regarding the recycling and re-using of waste.

http://www.wbcsd.org/
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Contains regional news, links and reports on sustainable development.

http://www.wri.org/
World Resources Institute
Global news and practical advice on resource management and sustainable development.