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Arctic Institute of North America
Arctic Institute of North America (1945; Calgary; 13 staff; arctic.ucalgary.ca) A university research institute based at the University of Calgary. It strives to "advance the study of the North American...
Centre for Agri-Environmental Research
The Centre for Agri-Environmental Research is “based in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development and established by the University of Reading to build on and integrate the University's strengths...
Centre for the Study of Existential Risk
A multidisciplinary research center within the University of Cambridge aimed at the study and mitigation of technology’s risk to human existence. Humanity’s technological power brings about novel threats such as...
Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency is a center “dedicated to accelerating the uptake of energy efficiency policies and actions at a global scale.” It is part of the partnership...
Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Energy, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, University Programs
Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development
Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development (2003; Utrecht University; 130 staff; uu.nl) The Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development is a “scientific institute for sustainability research and teaching at Utrecht University.” It...
Energy Education
Is a project sponsored by the University of Calgary "to present comprehensive and easy-to-understand information about the science of energy for the public." Moreover, the website "has grown to be...
Energy Research Centre/ERC
Is a "multi-disciplinary research centre which pursues excellence in technology, policy and sustainable development research, education and capacity building programmes at a local and international level." Consequently, it "undertakes quality...
Energy and Climate, Energy and Environment, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Research Center, University Programs
Energy Research Institute
Is a research center that "distinguishes itself through excellence in basic research directed towards outcomes of high industry relevance, with focus on systems-level research for tropical megacities." Hence, it "achieves...
Environmental Security Research Group
Environmental Security Research Group(2020; King's College London; 34 staff; kcl.ac.uk) A forum for "collaboration between the security community and scholars working on issues of environmental security from multiple perspectives across...
Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit
It strives to "create a world where business can prosper, human beings can flourish and nature can thrive"; aiming to "build on and leverage the legacy and to create the...
Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (2011; Washington; 14 staff; giwps.georgetown.edu) Is an "academic institute that is housed in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown...
Global University Network for Innovation
Global University Network for Innovation(1999; Barcelona; 10 staff; guninetwork.org) An international network created by UNESCO and the United Nations University (UNU). Its "mission is to strengthen higher education’s role in...
Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, University Programs
Graham Sustainability Institute
Graham Sustainability Institute (2004; University of Michigan; 52 staff; graham.umich.edu) Is an institute that “mobilizes the expertise and passion of scholars, partners, and decision-makers to work together and bring world-class...
Harvard Extension School
Harvard Extension School (1910; Cambridge, United States; 500 faculty, 14,000 students; extension.harvard.edu) A Harvard University department that strives to assist “students seeking part-time, online courses and nonresidential programs to...
Further Education for Sustainability, Higher Education Programs, Sustainability Education, University Programs
Institute for National Strategic Studies
Institute for National Strategic Studies (1984; Washington; 43 staff; inss.ndu.edu) The Institute for National Strategic Studies is the research arm of the National Defense University. Established by the Secretary of...
International Security Program (Belfer Center)
International Security Program (Belfer Center) (1976; Cambridge, MA; belfercenter.org) The Belfer Centre's Program works to address "the most pressing threats to U.S. national interest and international security." It supports "young...
KAIST Graduate School of Green Growth
KAIST Graduate School of Green Growth (2013; Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology; 6 professors; www.business.kaist.edu/gsgg/) Seeks to be a “world-class education and research on green business, finance, and...
Liu Institute for Global Issues
Liu Institute for Global Issues (1998; Vancouver; 72 scholars; sppga.ubc.ca) Is an interdisciplinary research hub for emerging global issues in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the...
MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative
A university initiative focused "to provide the best education, apply academic rigor to real-world problems, and empower leaders to act, professionally and personally, so that humans and nature can thrive...
Modern War Institute
Modern War Institute (2014; New York; 10 staff; mwi.usma.edu) The Modern War Institute "is a national resource within the Dept of Military Instruction that studies recent and on-going conflicts." It...