The Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment on line is now available in English – November 28th, 2012

The Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment, available on line in Spanish since 2008 and in print since 2011, is now available on line in English. While the modern world faces many environmental challenges, effective conservation and protection of our natural environment will require informed and concerned citizens. In response to this critical task, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global
Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) created the Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment.

With the interest of making the reference guide and educational tool accessible to a wider audience, GFDD and FUNGLODE will launch the online version of the encyclopedic dictionary in English on November 28, 2012.

The Dominican
Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment offers basic knowledge on the environment and conservation methods, planting the seeds of life-long learning and environmental responsibility.

The Dictionary masterfully unites information on the environment and natural resources of the Dominican Republic. It incorporates information from a wide range of disciplines, including chemistry, physics, geology, biology, atmospheric
engineering, earth and soil sciences, geography, demography, economics and law.

The online version of the publication offers users the opportunity to access comprehensive and updated information on the Dominican environment and natural resources with the added advantages that the digital platform provides, making it a dynamic, up-to-date and interactive resource. Special features include information on projects, environmental legislation and agreements, interactive maps,
GFDD’s yearly calendar, trivia and E-Cards.

The Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment comprises three main sections – scientific articles; definitions of terms and concepts; and a resource guide containing a map of national protected areas, a directory of environmental organizations and government agencies and a list of endemic flora and fauna. Featuring an incredible 712 defined environmental terms, 58 table
sets, 123 graphics, 19 scientific articles and over 900 photographs, the educational tool is sure to serve as an important reference for generations of students, environmentalists and concerned citizens.

In an effort to continually promote understanding of environmental topics and respect for the natural environment, and expand its reach to new audiences, GFDD disseminates the content of the encyclopedic dictionary in a variety of formats, including the Dominican
Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment Photo Exhibit, the GFDD institutional calendar, and the “Google Earth Tour of the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Dominican Republic,” which forms part of the “Explore the Ocean” layer of Google Earth.

The launch of the online English language encyclopedic dictionary symbolizes a substantial milestone for GFDD’s Environmental Program. GFDD looks forward to introducing the
English language content to schools, organizations and communities here in the United States and elsewhere.

Related links:
www.environmentaldictionary.org
www.dreff.org