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The Sangha Network website aims to map Buddhist communities in Asia working to promote environmental conservation at international, national and grassroots levels. The website, a project of the Association of Buddhists for the Environment (ABE), was launched in 2005 with the support of the UK-based Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC), and is dedicated to helping monks, nuns and the Buddhist laity to connect with one another as well as with Ministries, Government, Forestry and Fishery departments, wildlife bodies, NGOs, training bodies and individuals and organizations involved in natural resource management. The Sangha website features stories from around the region on what Buddhist communities are doing conservation-wise, what trainings are available, changes in environmental policies at government level, templates for practical project proposals such as tree planting, model budgets, evaluation reports, pagoda accounting systems, how to interface at various levels, who to approach for funding, partnerships, trainings etc. 
The website is currently being updated to includes interactive features such as a feedback system, a discussion room (e-forum), an online registration for membership, and a venue for contribution of news and stories from Sangha network members.
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