Cross-Cutting Projects
Program Description
Green Cross national organizations are working on cross-cutting projects
that support the mission of Green Cross and link to the international
programs.
Neuquen 2020
GC Argentina: Neuquen 2020, a sustainable development project
in Patagonia. The Patagonia branch office of GCA is working with local
people, institutions and companies to introduce cleaner industrial processes
while preparing the community and region for more eco-efficient agriculture
and tourism. Details available from gcpatagonia@neuquen.com.ar
Sustainable Ecotourism
GC Bolivia: Sustainable Ecotourism in the Rio Grande Masicuri
Reserve. Details available from greencross@infonet.com.bo
Earth Charter
GC Burkina Faso: Elaboration of a practical guide for the Earth Charter
in the Yatenga Province. Details available from greencross.burkinafaso@fasonet.bf
Sacred Forests
GC Côte d'Ivoire: Sacred Forests, a biodiversity and awareness-raising
project using traditional values and customs to protect the nation's vital
natural heritage. GCCI is working to save some of the remaining local
forest and nature. Details available from mahikaxverte@hotmail.com
Sorting of wastes
GC Czech Republic: Sorting of wastes and liquidation of natural
waste deposits in cooperation with local authorities and combining public
information elements. Details available from kyjovsky@chmi.cz
Legacy of Cold War clean-up
GC Estonia: Coordination with Swedish and Russian specialists to set-up
an information system for environmental Legacy of Cold War clean-up.
Details available from estgreen@mail.stalz.ee
Environmental requirements for entry
GC Hungary: Working with the government and civil society to reach the
environmental requirements for entry into the European Commission.
Details available from milkos.marek@ktm.x400gw.itb.hu
Film on water conflict
GC Italy: Co-sponsorship of a film on water conflict in the Middle
East. Details available from greencr@tin.it
Diary Contest
GC Japan: Diary Contest encouraging children and their parents
to act for environmental protection by keeping a record in their journals.
Details available from tom-gcj@wc4.so-net.ne.jp
Older people
GC Netherlands: Volunteer projects aimed at involving older people
in environmental work. Details available from itlc.associates@wxs.nl
Willow Plantation
GC Poland: Willow Plantation, a self-supporting sustainable forestry
project involving student volunteers. Details available from jgmarty@freesurf.ch
Information on environmental hazards
GC Russia: Educational events across the country to disseminate information
on environmental hazards, particularly in areas near nuclear and chemical
weapons stockpiles. Details available from gcrus@glas.apc.org
Water in Luyengo
GC Swaziland: Water in Luyengo, a community-based clean water
project serving 2000 villagers. Details available from Tel: +268-40-430.72
The Watching Eye
GC Sweden: The Watching Eye, a guide to assist individuals with
the procedure to follow when reporting environmental damage or risk. Details
available from greencross@swipnet.se
Chemtrust
GC Switzerland: Chemtrust, trust-building for the destruction
of chemical weapons, concentrated in Russia. Details available from secretariat@greencross.ch
Environmental Response Network
GC United Kingdom: Environmental Response Network for emergency
situations. ERN aims to facilitate the integration of environmental considerations
into emergency preparedness and response mechanisms and promote the adoption
of sustainable long-term reconstruction following a disaster. Details
available from greencross@uk.cgugroup.com
Go Green Power Campaign
GG USA: Go Green Power Campaign for energy and resource efficiency.
Details available at http://www.globalgreen.org
Younger Generation
GC Youth: The Younger Generation branch of Green Cross, with the
short term objectives and projects have primarily youth-run camps and
an exchange of young people between Switzerland and Belorussia and Russia.
Details available at http://come.to/gcy
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