Environment & ecology

BEN Black Environment Network

Working towards a vision of full multicultural environmental participation, local and global.
"We work for change through influencing policy, raising awareness of the needs and wishes of diverse communities, and supporting environmental organisations to gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively with minorities through training and consultancy."

Better Planet Education

Charity providing free access to environmental education to young people and the wider public, offering balanced, factual information through collaboration with schools and teachers. (formerly Young People’s Trust for the Environment YPTE)

British Ecological Society

‘Working towards a world inspired, informed & influenced by ecology’. Learning resources promise ‘a creative and practical learning journey of ecology.’

British Naturalists Association

Conferences, talks, field meetings and publications to promote the study of all branches of natural history for anyone with an interest.

Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management CIEEM

‘Representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers for the benefit of nature and society.’

Earth Education UK

Helping people live more harmoniously with the natural world by: understanding ecosystems; developing love & respect for the Earth & its life-forms; reducing our impact on natural resources.

Earthwatch Europe

International charity engaging people in research & education to promote understanding & action for a sustainable environment. Citizen science projects include Earthworm Watch.

Eco-Schools

International programme enabling students to be the change our sustainable world needs and engaging them in fun, action-orientated learning • Eco-Schools England • Eco-Schools Northern Ireland • Eco-Schools Scotland • Eco-Schools Wales.

Environmental History Resources

Useful site providing resources, information and a youtube channel for scholars, students and anyone interested in environmental history. Australian site.

Field Studies Council

'An environmental education charity ... best known for providing residential and day field trips for those studying biology and geography. But our mission is to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.' Field guides and ID charts and teaching resources.

Foundation for Environmental Education

Global network promoting sustainable development through environmental education. Programmes include Blue Flag, Young Reporters, Learning About Forests & Eco-Schools.

Groundwork

Changing places, changing lives – one green step at a time. Volunteer and community projects.

Keep Britain Tidy

Aim to eliminate litter, improve local places and end waste. Environmental education, research & training plus the Big Tidy Up, Seaside Awards and Love Parks.

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful

An environmental charity dedicated to making NI a cleaner and more pleasant place in which to live.

Keep Scotland Beautiful

'Committed to making Scotland clean, green and more sustainable.’ Campaigns, acts and educates on environmental issues which affect people’s quality of life.

Keep Wales Tidy

Making Wales a better place to live with an environment that’s enjoyed by all.

Natural Environment Research Council NERC

The UK’s largest funder of independent environmental science, training and innovation, delivered through universities and research centres. Excellent free Planet Earth magazine.

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

The UK’s Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. Part of the Natural Environment Research Council.

Wilderness Awareness School

Nice resources on Fun in Nature with Kids, free e-courses and library with articles on nature skills and nature connection (US).