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AVAAZ
AVAAZ (2007; New York; avaaz.org) A global campaigning network whos name translates to "voice in several European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages". Their mission is to "organize citizens of all...
be Waste Wise
It is a a non-profit organization "addressing the need for knowledge dissemination in waste management by bringing the best minds in the world together to build a global waste management...
Clean Up the World
Clean Up the World (1993; cleanuptheworld.org) The "apolitical event that unites communities with a common focus to protect the environment"; supporting local groups and organisations to "plan and conduct various...
Climate Action Network International
A worldwide climate action network of over 1300 Non-Governmental Organizations in more than 120 countries. CAN works to promote government and individual action to limit human-induced climate change to ecologically...
EarthAction
EarthAction (1992; Amherst, United States; 4 staff; earthaction.org) EarthAction "is the world’s largest action network with over 2,600 organizations in 165 countries and thousands of policymakers, journalists and citizens. "...
Economy for the Common Good
Economy for the Common Good (2010; Hamburg; ecogood.org) Is a "social movement advocating for an alternative economic model." It calls for "working towards the common good and cooperation" rather than...
Education Development Center
Education Development Center(1958; Waltham, MA; 3285 staff; edc.org) A global nonprofit advancing "lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity." Works on "in-depth research endeavors to district-...
Global Animal Partnership
Global Animal Partnership(2008; Austin, TX; 10 staff; globalanimalpartnership.org) A non-profit organization "made up of farmers, scientists, retailers, manufacturers, and animal advocates, all collaborating with a common purpose: improving animal welfare."...
Global Campaign for Peace Education
1999; Tucson, AZ; 4 staff; peace-ed-campaign.org An international network promoting "peace education among schools, families and communities toward nurturing a culture of peace." It is a US nonprofit fiscally sponsored by...
Global Optimism
An international movement that "exists to catalyze and inspire action on climate change." It presents a lively weekly podcast, Outrage + Optimism, featuring special guests representing some of the most...
Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration
Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration (2003; Washington; forestlandscaperestoration.org) The Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration is a "proactive global network that unites governments, organizations, research institutes, communities and individuals...
Global Solutions Initiative
The policy forum that "brings together leading think tanks and stakeholders to provide policy solutions to the most relevant global institutions." It "proposes policy responses to major global problems, generated...
Green World Campaign
An international working to reforest the planet, raise "the living standards of the rural poor, and combat global climate change." Helps "struggling communities to thrive using nature-based solutions." Their work...
Institute for Future Initiatives
An organization integrated by the Policy Alternatives Research Institute (PARI) and UTIAS Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S). It "makes policy and social recommendations on future society issues and...
International Association of University Presidents
International Association of University Presidents (1964; New York; 10 staff; iaup.org) It is an " NGO (Non Governmental Organization) holding the highest (ECOSOC) consultation rights at the United Nations and...
Interparliamentary Coalition for Global Ethics
Interparliamentary Coalition for Global Ethics (2015; New York; 16 staff; ipcge.net) An international coalition "established in order to achieve global peace and reconciliation in all areas of conflict, in all...
Networking Action
Networking Action (2003, Boston; 4 staff; networkingaction.net) "The world is still at early stages of knowledge about developing effective networks and transformational change to address complex issues" such as "climate...
Survival International
It is a movement which aims to "prevent the annihilation of tribal peoples and to give them a platform to speak to the world so they can bear witness to...
World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations
World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (2000; Tarrytown, United States; 7 staff; wango.org) An international organization uniting NGOs worldwide in the cause of advancing peace and global well-being. It helps "to...
Youth Groups: A QuickLook at Leading Organizations
The hope for resolving our world’s greatest problems is nested in future generations: in the power of youth and organized youth groups. Since adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution...