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The Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia, Stig Traavik, writes about protecting forests and economic growth going hand in hand.
Traavik states that Norway supports Indonesia's efforts in transforming into a green economic trajectory, where new jobs are created, but without further destruction of rainforests and biodiversity. According to Traavik, "Green growth represents new opportunities and a better future for us all."
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Federal Programs Related to - Environment, General/Other
Programs whose purpose is to preserve, protect, and where possible, improve the environment. Biodiversity Programs; Ecosystems- Conservation Reserve Program
- Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program
- Wetlands Reserve Program
- 1994 Institutions Research Program
- Community Wood Energy Program
- Coastal Services Center
- Cultural Resource Management
- Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management
- Minerals Management Service (MMS) Environmental Studies Program (ESP)
- Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP)
- Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance
- Wildlife Without Borders-Mexico
- Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training)
- Recovery Act Funds - Habitat Enhancement, Restoration and Improvement.
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
- Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs
- U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection
- Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs
- Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Co
- Healthy Communities Grant Program
- Environmental Finance Center Grants
- Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program
- Chesapeake Bay Program
- Great Lakes Program
- Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate/Graduate Environmental Study
- Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance
- Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training Demonstrations and Educational Outreach Related to Enviro
- Headquarters and Regional Underground Storage Tanks Program
- Environmental Health
Federal Programs Related to - Regional Economic Development
Programs that provide technical assistance, venture capital, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to encourage the establishment and growth of business and industry in a particular region of the United States.- Research and Evaluation Program
- Coastal Services Center
- Community Economic Adjustment Diversification Planning
- Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants
- Appalachia Economic Development Initiative
- Delta Community Capital Initiative
- Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories
- Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Co
Federal Programs Related to - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other
Programs that focus on protecting and promoting the broad civil rights and civil liberties of individuals and work to change public policy and opinion in a variety of areas.See also: +COMMON CODE Advocacy (**B); Hate Crimes Prevention (I02.07); Housing Discrimination (I05.08); Voter Services (W08.05)
Federal Programs Related to - Community Economic Development
Programs that provide technical assistance and funds to help communities retain and recycle income within the community by investing in the development of local institutions and businesses.Business Growth; Business Loans; Economic Growth; Economic Transformation; Real Estate Organizations; Socioeconomic Development; Technology Transfer; Transfer of Technology; Urban Enterprise Zones
- Agricultural and Rural Economic Research
- State Bulk Fuel Revolving Fund Grants
- Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities
- Community Connect Grant Program
- Rural Energy for America Program
- Research and Evaluation Program
- Coastal Services Center
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms
- Community Economic Adjustment
- Community Economic Adjustment Diversification Planning
- Empowerment Zones Program
- Community Development Block Grants/Brownfields Economic Development Initiative
- Rural Housing and Economic Development
- CPD"s Transformation Intitiative Technicial Assistance
- Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants
- Appalachia Economic Development Initiative
- Delta Community Capital Initiative
- Strong Cities Strong Communities (SC2) National Resource Network
- Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination
- Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program.
- Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories
- Payments for Small Community Air Service Development
- Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Co
- 8(a) Business Development Program
- 7(j) Technical Assistance
- Service Corps of Retired Executives
- Small Business Development Centers
- Veterans Business Development
- PRIME Technical Assistance
- Federal and State Technology Partnership Program
- Native American Programs
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Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Bill Drayton Urges Development of Empathy in Social Entrepreneurship
Bill Drayton, Ashoka founder, coined the phrase “social entrepreneur” instead of almost naming it as “public service entrepreneur”. He strongly encourages empathy especially through the education sector, and explains why having that trait is more important than ever now.
