INFOTERRA is the global environmental information exchange network of the United Nations Environment Programme. The network operates through a system of government-designated national focal points which at present number 177. An INFOTERRA national focal point is essentially a national environmental information centre usually located in the ministry or agency responsible for environmental protection. The primary function of each centre is to provide a national environmental information service.
At the national level, INFOTERRA focal points provide a wide range of environmental information products and services including environmental bibliographies; directories of sources of information; query-response services; environmental awareness leaflets; and access to Internet services.
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Main UNEP-Infoterra information service | |
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● Atmosphere |
● Environmental Administration |
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●Lithosphere |
● Human Settlement |
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● Terrestrial Ecosystem |
● Energy |
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● Environmental Chemistry |
● Pollution |
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● Fresh Water |
● Human Health |
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● Ocean Environment |
● Disaster |
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● Monitoring |
●Environment Law |
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●Agriculture |
● Environmental Awareness |
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● Industry |
● Theme Subject |
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●Transportation |
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Contact:
UNEP-Infoterra Chinese focal point
P.O Box 2871, Beijing
Address:Shuangqing Road 18, Haidian District, Beijing China
Post Code:100085
Tel:8610-62920727
Fax:8610-62923549
E-mail:nfpksz@mail.rcees.ac.cn
Literature Collection:
1、The World Health Organization (WHO)environment health standard
2、WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), Health and Safety Guide Series

