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American Association for the Advancement of Science
The world's largest general scientific society, best known for its annual meetings and its weekly journal Science, with some 140,000 subscribers. Seeks to promote cooperation among scientists, defend scientific freedom,...
American Meteorological Society
American Meteorological Society (1919; Boston; 1,200+ fellows; www.ametsoc.org). Promotes development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their...
Climate Change, Climate Innovation, Climate Knowledge, Climate Modeling, Climate Projections, Meteorology, Scientific Policy Advising, Scientists’ Groups, Sustainable Higher Education
Earth System Governance Project
A global research alliance exploring political solutions and novel, more effective governance mechanisms to cope with the current transitions in the biogeochemical systems of the planet. Developing integrated earth system...
Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Anthropocene Governance, Earth System, Future Earth, Global Affairs, Global Challenges, Governance, Scientists’ Groups, Systems Thinking
ENVJUSTICE: Environmental Justice
This project "maps environmental conflicts along the supply chain." The EJOLT supported the work of Environmental Justice Organisations. It united “scientists, activist organisations, think-tanks, policy-makers from the fields of environmental...
Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Conflict and Climate, Environmental Justice, European Union, Scientists’ Groups
Federation of German Scientists
It is a network of scientists from various academic disciplines, who "critically reflect on their responsibility for the effects of their scientific research and technical development, and who use their...
Future Earth
Future Earth (2012; Paris; ~50 staff; futureearth.org) A global research platform providing knowledge and support to accelerate transformations to a sustainable world. The organization is rooted in the work of...
Institute for Science and International Security
The Institute for Science and International Security "is a non-profit, non-partisan institution dedicated to informing the public about science and policy issues affecting international security." It's "projects integrate technical, scientific,...
Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
An independent intergovernmental body that aims to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services, and for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being, and sustainable development. ...
Bees in Decline, Biodiversity, Biodiversity Assessment, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Land Degradation Assessment, Pollinators in Peril, Scientists’ Groups, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
International Expert Group on Earth Systems Preservation
A global "network of scientists, politicians, administrators, and entrepreneurs" sharing a "deep concern about the crises that challenge humanity today." It works to promote "earth system science through conferences, workshops,...
International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility
It works to "promote global responsibility for peace and sustainability"; seeking to encourage "international communication among scientists and engineers to promote international peace and security, justice and sustainable development, responsible...
International Social Science Council
Is a "membership-based international scientific organization that represents the social, economic, and behavioral sciences at a global level, and aims to bring the best social science to bear on the...
Program on Science and Global Security
It has engaged in "long-standing policy issues that remain unresolved and tracks emerging challenges from disruptive technologies with the potential to transform global security" using "technical and policy research, education...
Stockholm Resilience Centre
A world-leading science center for addressing the complex challenges facing humanity. Their vision is “a world where social-ecological systems are understood, governed and managed, to enhance human well-being and the...
Cities, Earth System, Green Leaders, Higher Education Programs, Information Portals, Oceans, Planetary Boundaries | Guard Rails, Resilience, Scientists’ Groups, Socio-Ecological Resilience, Sustainability, Sustainable Cities, Systems Analysis, Systems Thinking
The World Academy of Sciences
Formerly known as "The Third World Academy of Sciences" (2013), this science organization is dedicated to “the advancement of science in developing countries – works to support sustainable prosperity through...
Union of Concerned Scientists
Founded by members of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it strives to direct scientific research “away from military technologies and toward solving pressing environmental and social problems”. The alliance consists...