Welcome to: Conservation Home

Read it today! The Role of the Non-Governmental Organization.  Apart from asking for money, what is the role of the non-governmental organization (NGO)  in conservation.  The answer is extremely variable as laws, governments and leadership shape the activities of NGOs. From land trusts to political activism, conservation organizations use many tools to reach their goals.

Conservation organizations can play many different roles depending on their scope: local, regional, national or international; focus: terrestrial, marine, aquatic, species, or habitat; and methods: political activism, government watchdog, land holders, or scientific authority. Many argue that there is a place for each of these types of organizations.  Here we attempt to give you an unbiased account of the activities and effectiveness of many conservation organizations.

Even if you're not ready to join or support a conservation organization, there are a number of activities and actions you can take as a citizen to help better the environment.  Examine your own consumptive habits to identify painless ways to reduce waste, or learn more about the role of citizens in environmental reform.  Here's where you can learn more about how to help the environment, starting in your own back yard.

So, you'd like to find a glorious career in an environmental field.  There are all sorts of wonderful jobs out there, and more than likely one that you're interested in.  The first building blocks towards a fulfilling environmental career come with education.  Learn more about colleges, universities and summer programs that can help start you on the right track.