- Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research - http://www.met-office.gov.uk/research/hadleycentre/index.html
Government-funded research organisation which aims to provide the United Kingdom with an up-to-date expert assessment of natural and anthropogenic changes in global and regional climate. Site provides information on the Centre, its publications and research work.
- Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - http://www.ceh-nerc.ac.uk/
Multidisciplinary science programme addressing issues in the terrestrial and freshwater environments.
- Sustainable Development in Government - http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/
Measures Government performance on national environmental standards and provides information on the activities within Government to improve the contribution that all Departments make to sustainable development.
- Environment Wales - Amgylchedd Cymru - http://www.environment-wales.org
A National Assembly for Wales initiative which contributes to sustainable development by supporting and encouraging voluntary action for protecting and improving the environment.
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - http://www.defra.gov.uk/
DEFRA. The UK Government department tasked with issues such as the environment, rural development, the countryside, wildlife, animal welfare and sustainable development. Formerly MAFF, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods.
- Royal Parks Agency - http://www.royalparks.gov.uk
Responsible for administering and maintaining London's ten Royal Parks. Provides information about the parks, their amenities and forthcoming events and activities.
- Pesticides Safety Directorate - http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/
Administers the regulation of agricultural, horticultural, forestry, food storage and home garden pesticides. Provides advice for consumers and agricultural users on pesticide safety issues and regulations.
- Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme for Water - http://www.eca-water.gov.uk
UK Government initiative to encourage the development, manufacture and purchase of water efficient technologies. Site provides details on how the scheme works and who can benefit from it.
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