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Amsterdam Sustainability Institute
Amsterdam Sustainability Institute (2019; Amsterdam; agci.vu.nl) Formerly known as Amsterdam Global Change Institute this research institute of the Vrije Universiteit "seeks to build bridges among VU researchers and with the...
Economics Rethinking, Global Dynamics, Governance, Risk, Systems Analysis, World Futures | Humanity | Global Affairs
Centre for International Governance Innovation
Centre for International Governance Innovation (2001; Waterloo, ON; 40 staff; cigionline.org) The Centre for International Governance Innovation is an “independent, non-partisan think tank whose peer-reviewed research and trusted analysis influence policy...
Counterpart International
Counterpart International (1965; Arlington, United States; ⁓519 staff; counterpart.org) The Counterpart International is a global organization centered in community-based development that "partners with local organizations to build inclusive, sustainable communities...
DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
2000; Geneva; 203 staff; dcaf.ch A research center "dedicated to making states and people safer through more effective and accountable security and justice." Consequently, it "creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms...
Earth System Governance Project
Earth System Governance Project (2008; Utrecht University; ~4 staff; 300+ members; earthsystemgovernance.org) A global research alliance exploring political solutions and novel, more effective governance mechanisms to cope with the current...
Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Anthropocene Governance, Earth System, Future Earth, Global Challenges, Governance, Scientists’ Groups, Systems Thinking, World Futures | Humanity | Global Affairs
European Forest Institute
European Forest Institute (1993; Finland; efi.int) An international organization established by European States. It "conducts research and provides policy support on issues related to forests." Furthermore, it hosts the EU...
European Leadership Network
European Leadership Network (2011; London; 54 staff; europeanleadershipnetwork.org) Is an “independent, non-partisan, pan-European network” composed of over 200 leaders striving to come up with “practical real-world solutions to political and...
Foundation for Democracy and Sustainable Development
Foundation for Democracy and Sustainable Development (2009; London; 10 staff; fdsd.org) Formerly known as the Environment Foundation, FDSD is a "think tank that explores and helps build the relationship between...
Fridtjof Nansen Institute
Fridtjof Nansen Institute (1958; Lysaker, Norway; 35 staff; www.fni.no) It is an “independent foundation engaged in research on international environmental, energy and resource management politics and law.” It strives to...
Future World Foundation
Future World Foundation (2007; Zurich; futureworldfoundation.org) The Future World Foundation is an independent non-profit foundation which strives to "advance the public good and global development, by seeking a balance between...
Former Leaders’ Groups, Foundations: Operating Only, Governance, Human Security, World Futures | Humanity | Global Affairs
German Development Institute
German Development Institute (1964; Bonn; die-gdi.de/en) An interdisciplinary research and policy advisory organization that supports a global public welfare policy geared towards the concept of sustainable development through interdisciplinary research,...
Agriculture, Development, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Food Security, Governance, Green Growth | Jobs | Economy, Refugees, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Transformation, Water
Global Challenges Foundation
(2012; Stockholm; 9 staff; globalchallenges.org) This foundation aims to contribute to reducing the main global challenges and risks that threaten humanity. Their work is based on the risk analysis ideas...
Existential Risk, Foundations: Operating Only, Global Challenges, Global Governance, Global Risks, Governance, Risk, World Futures | Humanity | Global Affairs
Global Future Councils
Global Future Councils (2008; Switzerland; weforum.org) The World Economic Forum’s network of Global Future Councils involves 700+ “premier thought leaders” grouped in >80 issue-focused Councils “committed to addressing the most...
Global Governance Institute
Global Governance Institute (2010; Brussels; 38 staff; globalgovernance.eu) An independent, non-profit think tank that brings together policy-makers, scholars and practitioners from the world’s leading institutions in order to devise, strengthen...
Governance, Law, Peace, Security | Strategic Studies, Security and Sustainability, Sustainable Development
Institute for Democracy
Institute for Democracy (1999; Skopje, Macedonia; 17 staff; idscs.org.mk) Institute for Democracy is a Macedonian, non-governmental think tank dedicated to democratization. As a non-partisan, non-profit organization, its "long-term objectives include...
Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations/IDDRI
Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations/IDDRI (2001; Paris; 60 staff; iddri.org) The Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations "is an independent policy research institute and a multi-stakeholder dialogue...
Agriculture, Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project, Governance, Oceans: General, Research Center, Sustainability
Institute francais des relations internationals
Institute francais des relations internationals (1979; Paris; 71 staff; ifri.org) The Institute francais des relations internationals "is a think tank dedicated to international affairs" aiming to gather "decision-makers and researchers...
Institute of Development Studies
Institute of Development Studies (1966; Sussex, United Kingdom; ~200 staff; ids.ac.uk) The Institute of Development Studies is a research institute that "delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the...
International Center for Climate Governance
International Center for Climate Governance (2011; Venice; iiasa.ac.at) It is an internationally renowned center, which focuses on activities that are related to the design of climate policy and related governance...
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (1995; Stockholm; 1238 staff; idea.int) The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance "is an intergovernmental organization with a mission to support sustainable...