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Biomimicry Institute
A non-profit that tries to apply biomimicry as solution for a sustainable future. They "envision a world in which people view nature not as a warehouse of goods but as...
Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator
An accelerator trying to build "the world’s first climate-smart zone" by acting as an “entrepreneurial engine that catalyzes and accelerates priority initiatives […], delivering climate action, resilience, social development, and...
Centro de Gestão e Estudos Estratégicos
The Management and Strategic Studies Center is a “social organization supervised by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications of Brazil.” It “supports decision-making processes on topics related to science,...
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
A "global partnership between public, private, philanthropic, and civil society organisations" working "to accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases and enable equitable access to these vaccines for...
COMSATS
The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South is an international inter-governmental organization with 27 member states in three continents; Asia, Africa and Latin America.” It works to...
Construction of Buildings On Demand (COBOD)
A construction printer and technology company. Its mission is "to disrupt the construction industry on a global scale by lowering the cost of construction via robotics and automation." Publications: Press...
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
A nonprofit organization "dedicated to smarter, more sustainable cities and a more viable future for global populations. CTBUH convenes the shapers of cities, providing the knowledge and resources that will...
Global University Network for Innovation
An international network created by UNESCO and the United Nations University (UNU). Its "mission is to strengthen higher education’s role in society, contributing to the renewal of the visions, missions...
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Green Innovation and Development Centre
Green Innovation and Development Centre (1983; Hanoi; 3 staff; en.greenidvietnam.org.vn) Is a Vietnamese, non-profit organization working "to promote sustainable development in Vietnam and the larger Mekong region." GreenID is now...
GRID Arendal
Their aim is to inform and activate a global audience and motivate decision-makers to effect positive change. To this end, they transform environmental data into innovative, science-based information products and...
Halloran Philanthropies
Halloran Philanthropies (2007; West Conshohocken, PA; 6 staff; halloranphilanthropies.org) The nonprofit organization striving to “inspire, innovate and accelerate sustainable social interventions that promote human wellbeing.” More specifically, it “aims to “inspire...
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
It generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. The African- based organisation is a member of CGIAR System Organization, a...
INTERPOL Innovation Centre
Interpol Innovation Centre (2013; Singapore; interpol.int) It "aims to research, develop and implement the latest tools and approaches to fight international crime", bringing "academics, analysts, law enforcement officers and specialists"...
Laboratorio Futuro
A strategic and operations consulting firm which offers introductory talks to Future Thinking and intensive workshops, where the main objective is to generate a space for reflection on how to...
Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Innovative Climate Finance under the Green Climate Fund
Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Innovative Climate Finance under the Green Climate Fund (Karsten Schultz and Marian Feist, April 2020, Earth System Governance Working Paper No. 39, 26p) This report provides...
Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research
Is an independent research organization working "to create innovations that boost the competitive strength of industry and the well-being of society in a sustainable way." Thus, it "develops knowledge not...
Northern Forest Center
Is a regional innovation partner working to create rural vibrancy by connecting people, the economy, and the forested landscape. It "focuses its programs on specific geographic areas to create the...
Participatory Sustainable Waste Management
Participatory Sustainable Waste Management (PSWM) is a "knowledge-hub for innovative projects dedicated to more sustainable lifestyles suited to the needs and wants of current and future generations." It presents a...
Pentagon Wave of Research and Development
The innovative project works to conduct transdisciplinary research to develop, apply and deliver innovative products and services as powerful alternatives in mental health and conflict resolution. Their mission is to...
Plant Based Products Council
An association advocating for the increased use of renewable plant-based materials in producing sustainable products. Works with policymakers and other stakeholders to develop policies and programs that will support the...