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EDO International Program

The International Program was established in response to a request for assistance from the Solomon Islands in 1991, and has since expanded to encompass a broad range of capacity-building activities in the region. Since 1999, the EDO has received funding from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur foundation for capacity-building in the South Pacific. More information about the MacArthur Foundation can be found at: www.macfound.org.

The objectives of the International Program are:

  • To enhance the capacity of local communities, individuals and organisations to achieve environmental conservation and sustainable development outcomes;
  • To promote the values of public participation and good governance and to empower the community to achieve better outcomes through the informed use of the law;
  • To increase access to justice by working with diverse groups within the community, particularly women, Indigenous peoples, disadvantaged and marginalised groups; and
  • To increase understanding in Australia of the environmental and development issues facing other countries in the region, and to develop support for and avenues for engagement in the EDO's capacity-building activities among the Australian community.

The EDO is a signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct, which represents the active commitment of overseas aid agencies or non-government development organisations (NGDOs) to conduct their activities with integrity and accountability. More information about the Code can be found here: www.acfid.asn.au/code-of-conduct

The International Program receives strategic advice from the EDO International Advisory Committee, which consists of senior advocates, scholars and members of local, regional and international organisations active in environmental protection in the South Pacific region.

Links

The EDO works with a broad range of groups across Asia and the Pacific. While many of our partners do not maintain websites, the following links provide useful information about groups working in the region.

 

 

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International Program Index
International Home
Legal and related support for individuals and groups working to protect the environment
Training and lawyer exchanges
Volunteer placements
Policy and law reform
Internships
Workshops and Presentations
Volunteering Opportunities

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Would you like to use your skills and experience to volunteer in a developing country?

The Volunteering for International Development from Australia (VIDA) Program places skilled Australian volunteers in developing countries in the Asia Pacific Region. The VIDA Program is funded by the Australian Government through AusAID.

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