GFDD is Now Actively Collaborating with Ocean in Google Earth

Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is now actively collaborating with Ocean in Google Earth as the institution’s local partner in the Dominican Republic.

GFDD is working to provide educational content for the “Explore the Ocean” layer of the initiative. Ocean in Google Earth collects local stories and locally-based knowledge from people who care about the ocean environment worldwide. These stories are related to six key areas:
ecosystems, marine life, ocean and atmosphere, science and exploration, marine protected areas and human connections.

GFDD will be contributing to the work of Ocean in Google Earth through the development of content on aquatic habitats, coastal marine zones, marine protected areas, biodiversity and pollution found off the shores of the Dominican
Republic. GFDD is presently joining forces with local institutions to obtain usage rights for videos, photographs, links and relevant information that can be used in the creation of educational posts on marine ecosystems. Educational materials created for Google will also incorporate content from GFDD’s Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the
Environment, which masterfully unites information on the environment and natural resources of the Dominican Republic, and includes an incredible 712 defined environmental terms, 58 table sets, 123 graphics, 19 scientific articles and over 900 photos.

Environmental stewardship has been at the forefront of GFDD’s mission since its conception. Through the organization of conferences, workshops and film screenings
and the creation of online and print publications, GFDD works to promote environmental protection, conservation and sustainability.

The Foundation’s environmental initiatives heighten awareness of pressing issues and promote respect for biodiversity, natural resources and ecosystem services. These projects aspire to encourage citizens of the Dominican Republic and citizens of the world to adopt practices that will positively contribute to the sustainability and health of
the natural environment.

Years of experience in the area have resulted in the development of an extensive network of prominent international environmentalists and national and local practitioners and educators, whose expertise contributes to the elevation of the content and scope of GFDD’s diverse program of work.

Related link:
http://earth.google.com/ocean/