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Environmental law
Basel Action Network
An international network that uses international
law to halt toxic trade and promote clean
production.
206 First Ave. S., Suite 410, Seattle, WA 98104,
USA
Tel: +1-206-652-5555
Fax: +1-206-652-5750
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ban.org
International POPs Elimination Network
(IPEN)
A global network of NGOs working for the
elimination of persistent organic pollutants
(POPs).
International Secretariat, Bjorn Beeler
1962 University Ave. Suite 4, Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
Tel: +1-510-704-1962
Fax: +1-510-883-9493
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ipen.org
Earthrights International
Public education, organizing, advocacy and
legal action on behalf of communities whose
environmental rights are under threat. Their
website provides resources for education and
legal action.
1612 K Street, NW, #401, Washington, DC 20006
USA
Tel: +1-202-466-5188;
Fax: +1-202-466-5189
Website: www.earthrights.org/
Earthjustice
A non-profit public interest law firm dedicated
to protecting natural resources, and wildlife,
and defending the right of all people to a
healthy environment.
Website: www.earthjustice.org
International Indian Treaty Council
Works for the rights and recognition of
indigenous peoples worldwide, and represents
indigenous nations at the United Nations.
The Redstone Building, 2940 16th Street, suite
305, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Tel: +1-415-641-4482
Fax: +1-415-641-1298
E-mail: [email protected],
Website: www.treatycouncil.org
General
Organizations
Centers for Disease Control
A US Government agency that provides a
wide range of environmental health education
programs and resources.
1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Tel: +1-404-639-3311, +1-404-639-3534,
Inside USA: 1-800-311-3435
Website: www.cdc.gov
International Development Research
Center (IDRC)
Magazines, other publications, and films about
health, agriculture, and development. Materials
in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic (some
for no cost). Write for a catalogue.
PO Box 8500 Ottowa, Ontario, K1G 3H9, Canada
Website: www.idrc.ca
Friends of the Earth International
An international network of grassroots
environmental groups, with offices in many
countries.
FOE Secretariat PO Box 19199, 1000 GD
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Tel: +31-20-622-1369
Fax: +31-20-639-2181
Website: www.foei.org
People’s Health Movement
An international network of people and
organizations committed to health for all.
Website: www.phmovement.org
A Community Guide to Environmental Health 2012