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Arctic Council
Arctic Council (1996, Tromso, Norway; 15 staff; arctic-council.org) A high-level intergovernmental forum to provide a means for "promoting cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States, with the involvement of...
Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Arctic, Arctic Change and Security, Arctic Futures, Arctic Preservation, Conservation, Marine Biodiversity, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Science
Biodiversity Funders Group
Biodiversity Funders Group (1987; San Francisco, CA; 1000 staff; biodiversityfunders.org) Formerly known as the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity, BFG is a “professional association of environmental, conservation, climate and energy...
Bird Life International
Bird Life International (Cambridge; 1922; birdlife.org) A "global partnership of conservation organisations (NGOs) that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the...
Center for Large Landscape Conservation
Center for Large Landscape Conservation(2007; Bozeman, MT; 26 staff; largelandscapes.org) A research center connecting "ideas, individuals, and institutions to catalyze collaboration and amplify progress towards the imperative of our time: to...
Conservation, Environmental Conservation, Landscape Sustainability, Research Center, Wilderness Conservation
Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education (COARE)
Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education (COARE)(2006; Oakland, CA; 3 staff; coare.org) A nonprofit organization dedicated "to studying oceans and increasing public awareness of the earth's marine environment" through educational...
Conservation, Environmental Conservation, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Protection, Ocean Preservation, Oceans: General
China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation
China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (1985; Beijing; 9 staff; cbcgdf.org) An independent non-profit organization "dedicated to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation". Publications: News Projects Leadership: Jinfeng Zhou (Secretary-General) and...
Conservation International
Conservation International (1987; Arlington, VA; 1000 staff; www.conservation.org) Is an American nonprofit environmental organization that uses a “strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration” to empower “societies to responsibly...
Convention on Biological Diversity
Convention on Biological Diversity (1993; Montreal; 53 staff; cbd.int) Initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme "to halt the continuing loss of biodiversity." The website offers a large amount of...
Biodiversity, Biodiversity Convention, Conservation, Info Portals, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
Everglades Foundation, The
The Everglades Foundation (1995; Palmetto Bay, FL; 18 staff; evergladesfoundation.org) It works to "lead efforts to restore and protect the greater Everglades ecosystem". The funds that the foundation raises goes...
Fauna and Flora International
Fauna and Flora International (1903; Cambridge; 50 Staff; fauna-flora.org) It's the world’s "oldest international wildlife conservation organisation". They work to shape and influence conservation practice, focusing on the protection of...
Foundation for Ecological Security
Foundation for Ecological Security (2001; Anand, India; 250 Staff; fes.org.in) It works towards "conservation of nature and natural resources through collective action of local communities" by locating "forests and other...
Global Strategy for Plant Conservation
Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (2010; Richmond, United Kingdom; plants2020.net) A program of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity that seeks “to halt the continuing loss of plant diversity”. Objectives:...
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (2000; Palo Alto, CA; 88 staff; moore.org) It was established to “create positive outcomes for future generations” by fostering “path-breaking scientific discovery, environmental conservation, patient care...
Conservation, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Research, Foundations: Grant-Giving, Marine Science
Green Hotels Association
Green Hotels Association (1993; Houston, TX; greenhotels.com) Is an association “committed to encouraging, promoting and supporting ecological consciousness in the hospitality industry.” It “urges hoteliers to "green up" with small...
Intergenerational Partnership for Sustainability | IUCN
Intergenerational Partnership for Sustainability | IUCN (Gland, Switzerland; intergenerationalpartnership.wordpress.com) It contributes to the "enhancing current and emerging leadership – especially within and through the International Union for the Conservation of...
International Ecotourism Society, The
The International Ecotourism Society (1990; Washington; 5 staff; ecotourism.org) Is a “non-profit association committed to promoting responsible tourism practices that benefit conservation and communities.” Its global network “represents the voices of...
International Union for Conservation of Nature
International Union for Conservation of Nature (1948; Gland, Switzerland + 45 local offices; >1000 staff; iucn.org) “The world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization,” and “the largest professional global conservation...
Big Green Organizations, Biodiversity, Books | Reports, Conservation, Conservation Standards, Ecosystem Collapse, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection, Environmental Risk Analysis, Info Portals, Law and Environment, Risk of Ecosystem Collapse: Red List, Risk of Species Extinction, Risk of Species Extinction: Red List, Species Extinction, Threatened Species, Wildlife Conservation
Island Press
Island Press (1984; Washington; 24 staff; islandpress.org) Island Press is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, environmental publisher specialized in natural history, ecology, conservation, and environment.T hey work to "elevate voices of change,...
Jane Goodall Institute
Jane Goodall Institute (1977; Vienna, United States; ~300 staff; janegoodall.org) The Jane Goodall Institute is a global wildlife and environment conservation organization enshrined in the values and work of Dr...
Luc Hoffman Institute
Luc Hoffman Institute (2012; Gland, Switzerland; 13 staff; luchoffmanninstitute.org) Is an institute that "aims to be the world’s leading catalyst for innovation and transformative change to maintain biodiversity, the foundation...
Biodiversity, Conservation, Investment, Investment for Sustainability, World Futures | Humanity | Global Affairs