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ACCESSCODE This is a closed list is for the development of a Code of Practice on Accessibility and Mobility http://www.accesscode.info. To join contact m.ormerod@salford.ac.uk
AFRICA-DUNDEE One of several internet forums associated with CEPMLP specifically focusing on AFRICA in matters of energy, natural resources, oil and gas and mining and in their more general role in international economic law, policy and economics.
AMMA-SURFACE-FLUXES This list is used by the Surface Flux research group involved in the EU Framework 6 'African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analysis' (AMMA) project to maintain cohesion within the group and provide a linkage with the rest of the AMMA community.
ARCH-ISOTOPES This is a discussion forum for people interested in the application of stable isotope analysis to archaeological material. It can be used to share information, ask questions and make announcements that may be of interest to list members.
AUTOMATED-MINERALOGY This is a discussion forum for users of SEM based automated mineralogy systems (such as the QEMSCAN and MLA).
BARGE Human reponse to contaminant dose depends on the exposure specific bioavailability of the contaminant. Bioaccessibility has a role to play as an estimator of bioavailability in site specific risk assessment.
BIGF This list is used by the operators and users of the British Isles GPS archive Facility, to make announcements on archive operation and news items, to enable discussion between GPS data users, and to encourage cross-fertilisation of ideas and research between satellite positioning technologists and experts in other fields across the spectrum of science.
BIODIVERSITY This mailing list is run on behalf of the European Commissions Biodiversity Research Program. It is intended for investigating and disussing the impacts of Global Change on the biodiversity of herbaceous seminatural ecosystems.
BSRG The BSRG mailing list is for the discussion of all aspects of sedimentology: modern and ancient, practical and theoretical.
CCFMARINE We are a group of marine specialists from multiple departments at Cambridge, Oxford, APU and environmental institutions such as UNEP, WCMC, English Nature, The Nature Conservancy, etc. We meet once monthly for talks and networking events.
CHEST-IDRISI This list is used for discussion on issues relating to the agreement between CHEST and Clarks Labs for the provision of IDRIS and Cartalinx software to UK academic community. It must not be used for formal support as Clarks Labs may not subscribe.
CIT-AND-ENV This list accompanies the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded Seminar Series on 'Citizenship and the Environment'. It will be used to provide announcements about the seminar series and will also provide a forum for 'between seminars discussion'.
CONSERVATION-RESEARCH This list will enable discussion amongst those engaged or interested in research into the conservation of objects, works of art or buildings, encouraging the sharing of ideas and experiences, and the exchange of views on thedevelopment of national & international conservation research aims.
CONTAMINATED-LAND-STRATEGIES The list serves those members of the academic and practitioner community who are involved in the implementation of Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 - the 'Contaminated Land Regime'.
CSCST The Chinese Society of Chemical Science and Technology in the UK (CSCST-UK)is an academic/professional organisation established in April 1994, which has more than 400 Chinese chemists and chemical Engineers working in UK industrial and academic institutions as its members.
CYCLING-AND-SOCIETY This is the discussion and information list of the Cycling and Society Research Group - a cross-disciplinary and multi-institutional group of researchers concerned with cycling and bicycles from a broad range of intellectual perspectives.
DEMI demi looks at the introduction of sustainable development concepts within UK HE (design) curricula. This list will augment the development of demi and raise the profile of ecodesign and sustainability across a range of design disciplines.
ECOCAMPUS A maillist that will disseminate ideas and best practice amongst UK HE organisations on environmental management and sustainability, based on the forthcoming ecocampus Environmental Management System.
ECOHSE ECOHSE is the organisational host of the European Network for Occupational and Environmental Health.
ECOPLAN Ecoplan is an ESRC-supported seminar series which aims to promote an approach to land use planning based on landscape ecology. The main purpose of the web-based discussion group is to propose an agenda for future research and practice.
EH4D To provide a mailing list for the 'Environment and Health for Development' (eh4d) community of practice.
EMAPI This list is used by academics, researchers, scientists and land managers to exchange information regarding the ecology and management of alien plant invasions
ENERGY-AND-SOCIETY The list aims to debate the social, cultural and economic drivers that shape the quality and quantity of energy use. Objectives of such debate include identification of means to stimulate the more efficient use of energy, the prediction of future trends, and the promotion of sustainable energy policies and practices.
ENV-ARCH This list will be used by members of the Association of Environmental Archaeology to post discussion items. It is a closed list for AEA members
ENV-CHEM The list is a discussion forum and information exchange network concerning all areas of environmental chemistry, geochemistry and biogeochemistry, including the chemistry of terrestrial & marine aquatic environments, soil & sedimentary systems and the atmosphere.
ENV-ED-RESEARCH For those interested in environmental education and education for sustainable living through research and scholarship. Open to academics for discussion of research issues and to provide news and information.
ENVIROETHICS This list has been established to provide a discussion forum, and information, for international research in environmental ethics. Areas for discussion include value theory in environmental philosophy and a range of more applied topics. Information concerns jobs, publications and conferences.
ENVIRONMENT-DISASTERS Specialist list for researchers and disaster professionals on the interactions between disasters (natural and conflict-induced) and the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL-INEQUALITIES This list is used by all of those involved in the NERC/ESRC Environmental Inequalities Seminar Series 2006/2007. The list is used to circulate details of past and future seminars, seminar reports and other information relating to the series.
ENVIRSOC The list is intended to improve communication between acedemics and others studying the inter-face between the environment and society, and will help generate discusion on common interests amoung list members. It will also act as a point of dissemination for meetings, seminars or conferences dealing with socio-environmental matters and the interconnections between the two.
ENVSTAT Mailing list for announcements relating to environmental statistics. Operated by the Environmental Statistics Section of the Royal Statistical Society.
ESAC-LTSN This list is for announcements and discussion related to learning and teaching within the Environmental Sciences academic community (ESac). The list is managed by the ES 'satellite' of the Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences.
ESD-HE-SCOTLAND This is a networking list for those interested in delivering higher education and education for sustainable development in Scotland.
ESRC-GEC-PROG This is a research network for social science research on a range of global environmental issues. Formerly the list was set up as part of the ESRC funded Global Environmental Change Programme(GEC). Although GEC Programme ended in 2000, the research network remains active, and the list is now administered by the Centre for Social & Economic Research on the Global Environment (ESRC funded). We welcome any members who share our research interests.
EUROENVI The list aims to provide a channel of communication and information for members about activities and events in the field of EU environmental politics.
FAITH-SPIRITUALITY-SOCIAL-CHANGE Discussion list on faith-based social change issues. The list is open to both academic perspectives and grass-roots voices.
FASRF The purpose of this list is to provide a forum for students working in the area of food and sustainability.
FENNEC The Fennec Consortium project - Lead by Richard Washington (Oxford)
FOCIL The list will provide a multidisciplinary forum enabling academics and leading practitioners to share and discuss research, knowledge and best practice, expand awareness, encourage an integrated approach to contamination in land and support teaching in the contaminated land arena.
GBER To discuss the emerging issues of urban built-environment involving architecture, town planning, urban design and sustainable environment.
GEES The mailing list for everyone involved in teaching and learning support in the subjects of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) in higher education in the UK. The list is run by the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for GEES, based at the University of Plymouth.
GEFD This list provides information and announcements relevant to the annual National Summer School in Geophysical and Environmental Fluid Dynamics, sponsored by the Natural Environment Research Council and the University of Cambridge.
GEO-HYDRO This list is provided by the Hydrogeological Group of the Geological Society for hydrogeologists and those from other disciplines with hydrogeological interests. It aims to promote hydrogeology via announcements and information exchange.
GLOMIN Dissemination of knowledge on international mineral law and policy.
GPR2008 This list is being created in support of the UK/University of Birmingham?EuroGPR bid to stage the GPR2008 conference in the UK and to enhance the profile of GPR research in the UK
GREENPOLITICS This is a general discussion list, electronic noticeboard and networking facility for academics working in Green politics. It is a forum for requests, debate, announcements and information (news, research projects, conferences, new books and courses) on any matters which fall within the broad range of the discipline.
GRIDGIS This list is intend to promote academic discussion and collaborative research on the integration of grid technologies with GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
HEA-ESD-NEWS This list is for those who would like to receive our quarterly Education for Sustainable Development e-Newsletter directly.
HELPS This list is designed to promote liaison between those recording all aspects of the historic environment, whether as part of a national project, a specialist interest group or locally based society. The list is intended for members to share experiences for the benefit of others, exchange information and provide mutual support.
HERDA-SW-RENEWABLES This is a public list for HE staff from SW HEIs and others interested in Renewable Energy. This list is a vehicle for news, communication and discussion.
HIANET The Health Impact Assessment mailing list for the methodological and practical advancement of HIA in the development of healthy public policies, projects and programmes.
IAPSSUSTAINABILITY The list supports the IAPS Sustainability network and aims to bring together social science researchers with an interest in environmental sustainability issues.
IDEACETL-ENVIRONMENT This List is used by those participating in the Environment Theme Team of the Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied CETL. Sub-List of ideacetl
IRNES Communication channel for members of the Interdisciplinary Research Network on the Environment and Society. IRNES is open to all those who have an interest in the interplay between the ecosystem and its sub-unit that we call society. Find our home page at http://irnes.webjump.com
JAPANESE-KNOTWEED The Japanese Knotweed Forum aims to facilitate discussion and communication between all scientists interested in the invasive weed Japanese Knotweed and related species.
JISC-SOCIAL-SCIENCE-ADV-GROUP This list will be used to announce new topics to the Social Science, Business and Law Group Sublist of JISC-COLLECTIONS-SUBJECT-GROUPS
LANDECOL To facilitate communication and debate amongst those interested in landscape ecology particularly academics and practitioners.
LBCNC-CONSERVATION This list is used by countryside lecturers in member colleges of the Land Based Colleges National Consortium to share information about materials development and related matters
LBCNC-CONTACTS This list is designed to encourage sharing of information and ideas among the college contacts from the Land-Based Colleges National Consortium
LEC A list to facilitate discussion among members of the LEC and with interested parties in other institutions
LIS-GREEN A list for library staff at all levels to help make their libraries greener and more environmentally sustainable. Good practice, tips, policies, strategies.
LITERARY-LONDON This list serves the Literary London website which is being built round the Literary London Conference at Goldsmiths College, http://homepages.gold.ac.uk/literarylondon/
LOWCARBONICT The Low Carbon ICT project will reduce the University of Oxfords carbon footprint that results from the operation of its ICT infrastructure. It is likely to reduce annual power use by a minimum of 2GWh, result in an annual saving in power costs of c. £200k, and save the production of over 1100 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
LRAP Forum for discussion of restoration of London rivers.
MANXSTUDIES An open discussion group concerning research related to the Isle of Man, the Irish Sea region and Manx Studies in any academic subject area, particularly culture, archaeology, history and environment. This will also provide information about the e-Journal of Manx Studies 'Studeyrys Manninagh' and activities of the Centre for Manx Studies.
MARINE-COASTAL This list provides a forum for dicussion of topics in marine and coastal ecology and environmental management, with emphasis on environmental management and education. The list is run by the University Marine Biological Station Millport (Universities of London and Glasgow).
META- Discussion forum - Issues in Marine Ecotourism. Open to academic researchers and marine ecotourism practitioners worldwide. (Created for the EU Interrag IIc Project - Marine Ecotourism for the Atlantic Area (META-) Hosted by UWE Bristol / Bristol Group for Tourism Research, United Kingdom)
MEXICO-CLIMATE-CHANGE-GROUP Discussion group for climate change in Mexico
MILGEO2005 This list is for anyone with an interest in the historical influence of terrain - geology and geography - on the outcome of military campaigns. Originally set up in association with the Nottingham conference but now of broader scope: any topics and news of military geograph and military geology interest are welcome.
MRCGREENOFFICERSFORUM This list is to be used by MRC Green Officers to pass on tips and promote good environmental practices
NAFAE This Fine Art discussion space relates to the NAFAE website. It supports networking for colleagues in HE, FE and Secondary Levels.
NATURAL-HAZARDS-DISASTERS This is a multidisciplinary discussion group on natural hazards and disasters, covering socio-economic, psychological, organisational, scientific and technical aspects.
NEMA Interdisciplinary network for environmental management and environmental auditing including information technology solutions
NERC-FUNDINGNEWS Latest announcements from the Natural Environment Research Council about grants, training, and schemes, together with research programme news.
NERN-SPARKS Mailing list for early career researchers postgrads, postdocs etc working on energy systems, parallel to National Energy Research Network. Will include notices of relevant events arranged by UKERC and peer support discussions.
PALPEAT PALPEAT is the acronym of the Palaeopeatlands Research Group
RGS-PERG This list is the principal hub for the dissemination of e-information to the RGS Planning & Environment Research Group membership
RONOCO This is a list for a NERC Consortium Project call RONOCO. The project looks at meausrements of night time chemistry. The list is for dissemination of project information
SAGS A shared mailing list for the growing international community of researchers who are applying Semi-arid Grazing Systems model (SimSAGS) developed at the University of Edinburgh to the investigation of optimal solutions in agriculture and wildlife management.
SCHOOL-OF-EPC To discuss the concept of alternative tertiary education, with the suggested manifestation being an independent school of environmental poetics and creativity (though quasi connected to other tertiary educational institutions). Internationalist, but with a strong uk presence. The list will enable discussion between academics and practitioners re the possible creation of such a school - the issues surrounding independent teaching, relationships with universities, artists etc.
SDRN The Sustainable Development Research Network is concerned with sustainable development research undertaken in the UK and, where relevant, elsewhere. Its activities are framed by the Government's Strategy for Sustainable Development, which aims to meet four objectives at the same time: · social progress which recognises the needs of everyone · effective protection of the environment · prudent use of natural resources · maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment The Network will contribute to the Modernising Government agenda, by facilitating the better use of evidence and research in policy-making, and is funded by the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR). It is co-ordinated from the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) in London,
SOIL-BSSS Soil is central to all our lives and is receiving increasing attention in political arenas world wide. The British Society of Soil Science discussion list has soil as its focus. We encourage debate and information exchange on a wide range of soil issues, both academic and practical.
SUSCIT This list is used by the Citizen Science for Sustainability (SuScit)network to disseminate information, for example details of events, new publications and policy developments, among its members.
SUSTAINABLE-GLOBAL-CITIZENSHIP Following on from the Education for Sustainable Development: Graduates as Global Citizens conference, this list is a forum for the continuation of debate and dialogue. It is an interdisciplinary online forum for contributions on sustainable development and global citizenship issues in HE.
TSEC-TRUST This list serves as a discussion forum for a TSEC project examining the role of trust in managing transitions to a sustainable energy economy. It connects interested academics across disciplines, key industry stakeholders, and policy makers.
UK-EOF This newsletter will keep you in touch with the latest developments in cataloguing, co-ordinating, standardising and valuing environmental observation.
UKERC The list exists to promote and facilitate communication between researchers and others associated with the research council.
UKHRG The list's purpose is to encourage sharing of preliminary research information / announcements between the academic and practitioner communities involved in socio-economic research in the heritage sector (focusing on the historic and natural environment). A further aim of the list is to support and share knowledge creation in line with the common policy research framework developed by UKHRG (launched in October 2005). The UKHRG website contains further information: http://www.gcal.ac.uk/ukhrg
UOB-OANDE This list distributes information to the Organismal and Environment Research Theme of the University of Birmingham and associated researchers. This multi-disciplinary theme cross-cuts departmental and school boundaries in which the list-server is intended to provide a single portal for all members to communicate effectively about issues of mutial interest. The list is public so that individuals can join or leave it without requiring the help of administrators. In case of problems, the administrators are Jason Hilton and Jackie Chappell.
URBAN-POOR-INFO A list for discussion and information exchange on the knowledge and information systems of the urban poor in developing countries.
VIVACITY2020 This list is used to disseminate information to VivaCity2020's researchers and principal investigators.
WASTEFORLIFE Waste-for-Life is an international, cross-disciplinary research and development project focused on Engineering and Social Justice
WASTEWATER-MANAGEMENT List for discussion of all aspects of sustainable wastewater management, including appropriate and affordable collection, treatment and disposal technologies and practices, especially those which encourage conservation, recycling and reuse of resources; as well as issues of planning and regulation.
WATER-FORUM A general list for discussing, and sharing information on, a broad range of water resources issues in the social and physical sciences, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and critical perspectives.
WATERGROUP This is a group set up to observe changes to water governance especially in Scotland though also elsewhere in the world.
WGSG This list is used by members of the Women and Geography Study Group to circulate announcements and to facilitate discussion of issues of relevance to feminist geography and to supporting women in Geography.
WSP-RESEARCH This list is used by the waste stabilization pond research community to discuss projects, conferences, publications and related activities. The list is coordinated from the University of Leeds.
