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Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet
A non-profit that tries to find local solutions for a healthy planet and focuses on what change is possible in their communities. Programs: Energy & Climate Program - Offers education...
Center for Ecology and Sustainable Development
Is a non-governmental watchdog organization striving to promote sustainable development in Serbia. It started working in the area of sustainable forestry, agriculture and poverty reduction of local communities and then...
Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
An independent non-governmental organization working to understand and prevent violence as well as to "heal its effects and build sustainable peace at the community, national and regional levels." Consequently, it...
Clean Up the World
The "apolitical event that unites communities with a common focus to protect the environment"; supporting local groups and organisations to "plan and conduct various activities to clean up, fix up...
Climate Justice Alliance
Climate Justice Alliance is a non-governmental over 70 rural and urban community-based organizations striving to “create a new center of gravity in the climate movement by uniting frontline communities and...
Commission on Environmental, Economic & Social Policy | IUCN
The Commission on Environmental, Economic & Social Policy is a commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. CEESP “contributes to the IUCN's mission by generating and disseminating knowledge...
David and Lucile Packard Foundation
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is "is a family foundation guided by the enduring business philosophy and personal values of Lucile and David" which believes that "talented and committed...
Democracy Collaborative
Democracy Collaborative is an independent nonprofit organization. The research center is "dedicated to the pursuit of democratic renewal, increased civic participation, and community revitalization." They work towards the development of...
EarthRights International
EarthRights International (1990; Washington; 59 staff; earthrights.org) EarthRights International "is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization that combines the power of law and the power of people in defense of human rights...
Environmental Justice, Grassroots Action, Human Rights and Climate Change, Local Communities, State Constitutions and Environmental Rights
Empowered by Light
Is a non-profit organization working "to build multiple demonstration projects around the world, improving the lives and the environment of communities surrounding those projects." It aims to "demonstrate the importance,...
Forest Trends
Is a non-profit organization that strives to “conserve forests and other ecosystems through the creation and wide adoption of a range of environmental finance, market, and other payment and incentive...
Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Forests, Local Communities, Sustainable Agriculture
FTX Foundation
A charity organization dedicated to identifying and supporting the most effective solutions to the world's most serious issues. Creates grants and investments to promote global health, prevent pandemics, alleviate animal...
Global Alliance of Territorial Communities
A political platform comprised of indigenous peoples and local communities working together to safeguard Mother Earth for the benefit of all humankind, both present and future. It ensures it legitimacy...
Global Community Initiatives
Global Community Initiatives (2002; Montpelier,VT; global-community.org) It works to help "communities move forward with confidence and enthusiasm to achieve their vision for a healthy environment, a vibrant economy, good governance,...
Global Ecovillage Network
Global Ecovillage Network (1995; Findhorn, UK; 8 staff; ecovillage.org) A global association of people and communities dedicated to living "sustainable plus" lives by restoring the land and adding more to...
Global Greengrants Fund
It aims to achieve "global environmental justice, rooted in cultural integrity, led by communities and grassroots movements." As such, they work to mobilize "resources for communities worldwide to protect our...
Good Chance Theatre
An organization that strives to create "new kinds of communities to empower artists from across the world and connect people, stories and cultures through theatre and art." Consequently, it builds...
Green Map System
Is a network that aims to “bring people of all ages together to discover, share and care for their communities.” It “empowers a diverse global movement mapping local green living,...
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance "is a nonprofit organization and advocacy group that provides technical assistance to communities about local solutions for sustainable community development in areas such as banking,...
Interpeace
An international peacebuilding organization supporting local initiatives around the world. It develops "peacebuilding programs and helps establish processes of change that connect local communities, civil society, government and the international...