Mercy Corps Europe

A group of humanitarians, active in over 40 countries and dedicated to alleviating suffering, poverty, and oppression. Its mission is to build secure, productive, and just communities worldwide. Aims to create lasting impact through sustainable, long-term solutions,...

Körber-Stiftung

A non-profit dedicated to fostering a dynamic civil society, promoting international understanding, and shaping future knowledge. The organization focuses on seven areas: Ageing and Demography, Education, Democracy, Engagement, and Cohesion, History and Politics,...

Council of Europe

An international organization that promotes human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. It represents 46 member states, 27 of which are from the EU, giving it significant influence. Its research spans various topics, including constitutional law, criminal justice,...

Cato Institute

A libertarian think tank advocating for limited government, free markets, individual liberty, and peace. It conducts comprehensive research and organizes conferences and events to support its mission. Its scholars and experts work on a portfolio of projects that drive...

Air Quality Asia

A global campaign operating under Sustainable World Inc. to enhance air quality in Asia, ensuring safe breathing conditions for everyone. The campaign’s strategy is to improve national emission policies and regulations. The primary focus is assisting three key...

India China and America (ICA) Institute

A non-profit organization that fosters economic growth through innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusiveness within India, China, and America. It champions trade and investment among these three major economies. The institute provides an impartial platform to...

SustainUS

A non-partisan, youth-led nonprofit whose mission is to enhance youth participation and empowerment in sustainable development. The organization mainly involves individuals aged 13-29, focusing on United Nations conferences addressing youth and climate-related issues....

Food Industry Asia

An organization dedicated to promoting growth in the Asian food and beverage sector. They operate in the interconnected areas of intelligent regulation, food safety, health, nutrition, innovation, and the sustainability and resilience of supply chains. Their goal is...

Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI)

A non-profit think tank whose mission is to enhance public policy decisions using a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary research and policy communication approach. APRI addresses critical policy issues affecting African nations and the continent as a whole. They provide...

EMERGENCY

An independent and non-profit Italian organization. Provides free, high-quality medical and surgical care to conflict and poverty patients; it includes initiatives such as building healthcare facilities and training local staff. Also, it conducts search and rescue...

Evens Foundation

A non-profit organization committed to fostering a resilient and inspiring Europe. It encourages individuals and communities to collectively work towards a future filled with freedom, democracy, and happiness. Moreover, the foundation annually honors practices and...

ERSTE Stiftung

A non-profit organisation encouraging social cohesion and inclusion throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Provides a broad array of services, including innovative financial education, support for NGOs, and preservation of contemporary culture. Its primary project,...

Robert Schuman Foundation

A research institute concentrating on the European Union and its policies. It is dedicated to promoting Europe’s growth while upholding the principles and vision of Robert Schuman, one of its “Founding Fathers.” Strives to stimulate and enrich...

Surfrider Foundation

A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches. They offer various services, including educational programs to raise awareness, legal and scientific support for environmental initiatives, and political...

MassEnergize

An organization that partners with community organizers and local leaders to boost household and community-level climate actions. This mission is rooted in the belief that widespread household-level climate action is crucial for meeting our goals. They equip local...

Wartsila

A global leader in sustainable technology and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy sectors. Driven by innovation, it helps its clients by improving their environmental and financial performance. Its portfolio includes energy solutions, marine power solutions,...

Fusion Industry Association

A global consortium representing fusion energy enterprises worldwide committed to working with policymakers, investors, power producers, regulators, and partner companies to secure the necessary investment and support to make fusion power a reality. It aims to...

Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA)

A nationwide and independent professional organization. It represents State, Interstate, and Territorial leaders responsible for implementing surface water protection programs across the United States. The organization has focused on monitoring, setting standards,...

Institute for the Analysis of Global Security (IAGS)

A non-profit think tank whose mission is to heighten public awareness of the profound impact of energy dependency on the economy and security. It aims to explore technological and policy solutions that could transition us towards an era of energy independence. IAGS...

Atlas Network

A non-profit organization promoting economic freedom and individual liberty. Its methods involve backing global think tanks and research organizations. With initiatives in over 100 countries, their influence is worldwide. Atlas Network aids in identifying individuals...

Women Environmental Programme

A non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting the rights of women and children, with a particular focus on environmental protection, sustainable development, and poverty reduction. WEP has been instrumental in various projects and campaigns, which include...

World Federation of Public Health Associations

A global network dedicated to the broad field of public health. It includes over 100 member associations from over 70 countries, representing over 5 million public health professionals worldwide. The organization focuses on enhancing global health, strengthening...

Grey Water Project

A nonprofit that advocates for the safe reuse of grey water. The organization champions water conservation as a crucial strategy in fighting droughts and climate change. They create various programs to spread knowledge and awareness about the benefits of reusing grey...

GenderCC – Women for Climate Justice

A global network that unites organizations, experts, and activists dedicated to gender equality, women’s rights, and climate justice. Its main objective is to include gender perspectives in climate policies at all levels. The network promotes women’s...

RARE Inspiring Conservation

A non-profit organization that protects vital natural resources for numerous individuals and communities. It uses behavioral insights to motivate local leaders and communities to take significant action. RARE has partnered with over 1,500 communities in more than 60...

ProVeg International

A non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the global food system. It aims to replace half of all animal products with plant-based and cultivated alternatives by 2040. It is committed to addressing global issues such as climate change, health challenges,...

Plastic Soup Foundation

A non-profit entity that focuses on eradicating plastic pollution from the oceans. Their dedication lies in halting the flow of plastic waste into water bodies and raising awareness about the detrimental effects of plastic on human and wildlife health. Through a mix...

NET Africa

It specializes in natural resource economics, a cross-disciplinary field within economics. This field aims to understand the relationship between human economies and natural ecosystems. It emphasizes operating an economy within the ecological constraints of...

KTDA Foundation

A non-profit subsidiary of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited, one of Kenya’s leading tea producers, is devoted to improving the lives of smallholder tea farmers and their communities. This commitment is demonstrated through collaborative...

International Plant Nutrition Institute

A global organization that promotes the development and distribution of scientific knowledge about responsible plant nutrition management. Its goal is to improve human life. Its efforts primarily focus on meeting the growing worldwide demand for food, fuel, fiber, and...

Ipieca

A global oil and gas association established at the behest of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Its mission is to enhance the environmental and social performance of the oil and gas industry. The association unites members and stakeholders to integrate...

International Forestry Students’ Association

A global network of forestry students operating on a local level. It allows students to connect with peers and organizations involved in forestry and policy initiatives. IFSA aims to enrich its members’ education through international events, networking...

The Egyptian Center for Economic Studies (ECES)

A non-profit, independent think tank specializing in economic research. ECES is committed to recommending effective economic policies, institutional improvements, and legislative changes that foster Egypt’s sustainable growth. It adopts a comprehensive...

UF Water Institute

An interdisciplinary research institute that gathers talent from across the University to tackle pressing water research issues. It also provides cutting-edge expert assistance and educational programs for external stakeholders. Additionally, the Institute organizes...

Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute

An independent, non-partisan, and non-profit think-tank. Strives to provide strategic and reliable insights to governments, businesses, and diplomatic communities across Asia. It promotes thoughtful dialogues among government, business, and civil society. Its...

Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP)

An international economics and politics research center. IWEP focuses on China’s economic practices and policies. It fosters international collaboration and exchange programs with globally respected think tanks, universities, international organizations, and...

United Service Institution of India

A think tank focused on national security and defense services. Aims to foster interest and expertise in defense-related art, science, and literature. It operates numerous research centers, each one specializing in different aspects of national security. The...

Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations

A foreign policy think tank based in Mumbai, India, founded as a membership-based, non-partisan, and not-for-profit organization. The main objective of Gateway House is to facilitate discussions on India’s role in global affairs and promote the country’s...

Global Dairy Platform Inc (GDP)

An organization whose mission is to support and align the dairy sector in promoting sustainable nutrition. It aims to raise awareness of the global dairy sector’s efforts to produce nutritious food efficiently and safely, contributing to a sustainable food...

ECOLISE

A European network for community-led initiatives on climate change and sustainability. ECOLISE aims to foster collaboration and learning among initiatives to drive societal transformation. The principles of co-creation, social justice, and ecological integrity guide...

CropLife International

A global advocate for the plant science industry. It promotes innovative technologies that help farmers increase productivity while addressing environmental challenges. Supports agricultural technologies such as pesticides and plant biotechnology. Its goal is to...

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

An agency of the United Nations dedicated to improving the health, nutrition, education, and general well-being of children. It plays a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data to inform policies and programs that promote children’s rights...

Thomson Reuters Foundation

It operates as an independent charity registered in the UK and the USA focused on advancing media freedom, fostering inclusive economies, and promoting human rights. It combines news, media development, free legal assistance, and convening initiatives to drive...

Polaris

A non-profit organization established to address and prevent human trafficking. Their approach is centered around survivors, enabled by technology, and driven by justice and equity. Overall, it is committed to combating human trafficking through a comprehensive and...

Peace History Society

An American scholarly society affiliated with the American Historical Association. Its primary objective is to examine the root causes of peace and war and explore nonviolent approaches to resolving conflicts. The society arranges conferences, such as the Peace...

Olof Palme International Center

A Swedish non-governmental organization focusing on democracy, human rights, and peace. It operates globally to support progressive movements and parties that aim to change societies and people’s lives positively. Named after the late Swedish Prime Minister Olof...

Medica Mondiale

A feminist women’s rights and aid organization recognized as part of the international women’s movement. Their main goal is to support women and girls in war and crisis zones by addressing and preventing sexualized and gender-based violence. They achieve...

AfricaRice

A research center based in Côte d’Ivoire focusing on rice research, development, and capacity building. Its main goal is to reduce poverty, achieve food and nutrition security, and improve the livelihoods of farmers and other actors in the rice value chain in Africa....

Harvard Human Rights Journal

A platform for diverse human rights scholarship authored by legal scholars, practitioners, and law students. As a law student-edited publication focused on human rights law and policy, HHRJ aims to publish cutting-edge content in print and online formats. The Journal...

Civilization Research Institute

A nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing global catastrophic risks and promoting new forms of governance and coordination. To effectively tackle the complexity of global risks, the CRI emphasizes the importance of developing new capabilities in coordination,...

Institute of Political Science SAS

A research institution in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. The Institute’s mission is to conduct fundamental research on political relations and processes, both domestically and internationally. They specialize in studying international relations, political systems,...

Einstein Forum Foundation

An organization that encourages new ideas and thinking outside of traditional academic settings. Serves as a collaborative space for thinkers from various fields worldwide. It hosts conferences, workshops, discussions, and lectures to promote exploring new ideas and...

Foundation Development and Climate Alliance

An initiative that aims to integrate sustainable development and global climate protection through voluntary offsetting. It was initiated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It includes over 1,400 companies, cities,...

Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research

A German research center studies the poles, the oceans, and the climate. Their research frequently involves expeditions. Helmholtz scientists often travel from Bremerhaven to the open sea and even the icy North and South Poles regions. They are a member of the...

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

A federal research facility established in 1952 by the University of California, Berkeley. LLNL’s main objective is to enhance the security of the United States by advancing science and technology related to nuclear weapons and ensuring a safe, secure, and...

Fondation Yves Rocher

Its main objective is to protect biodiversity. It aims to incorporate biodiversity into people’s everyday lives by providing assistance and financial support for local, alternative, and impactful initiatives worldwide. The foundation also acknowledges...

Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society

An international, interdisciplinary center for research and education in the environmental humanities and social sciences. It facilitates research on the interaction between human agents and nature. Its goal is to strengthen the role of the humanities in current...

Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

A non-denominational, politically independent, non-profit, and non-governmental aid agency based in Germany. Its mission is to create a world where everyone can live a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty. WHH works towards...

Simavi

An international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of women and girls in vulnerable communities worldwide. They focus on two main areas: sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Their mission...

Freudenberg Foundation

An independent organization that promotes democracy, diversity, and social justice. It actively works to uphold human rights and preserve the core values of our free democracy, which are based on the rule of law. The foundation actively promotes solidarity in our...

Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI)

An independent organization specializing in identifying and predicting the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. They publish reports that examine the dissemination of hostile ideological content based on data and evidence. One of...

SDG Mapping

The UN Office in Geneva has created a mapping tool to showcase the expertise of international organizations, NGOs, and institutions in Geneva related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This tool aims to improve coordination and support countries in achieving...

Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI)

A collaborative partnership between multiple United Nations entities and the higher education community. It is led by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the Sulitest Association. The initiative also involves other UN partners...

Eldis

An extensive online platform hosted by the Institute of Development Studies and co-funded by government agencies in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Norway. It provides access to carefully selected content from more than 7,500 development organizations, all of...

Project on Defense Alternatives

A research organization that conducts defense policy research, analysis, and development. It combines perspectives on “common security” and “defense reform” to promote policy options that achieve reliable and sustainable defense against...

Pinchot Institute for Conservation

A conservation organization that aims to promote a sustainable environment, clean water, clean air, and healthy habitat through conservation thought, policy, and action. They achieve this by developing innovative, practical, and widely supported solutions to...

Laboratory for Anti-Corruption Policy

An initiative at HSE University in Moscow that participates in various projects and educational initiatives. Throughout the academic year, they supervise research, applied, and service student projects that address different anti-corruption issues. Additionally, they...

International Center for Human Development

A think tank and non-governmental organization established to promote human development in Armenia and the region. The ICHD achieves this through research, advocacy, and capacity building. The ICHD engages in various projects and activities, focusing on regional...

Hydrogen Energy Center

An organization focused on promoting hydrogen energy as a clean solution for various applications. These include zero-emission vehicles, backup power and microgrids, sustainable materials handling with forklifts, power-to-gas for renewable natural gas, long-lasting...

Green Africa Foundation

A non-profit organization whose mission is to implement practical, community-driven projects that promote environmental sustainability in Africa. The foundation’s vision is to create Green Africa villages, where communities actively participate in activities...

Sam Moyo African Institute of Agrarian Studies

An independent policy research institution focusing on improving land rights and promoting sustainable land use in Africa. Through multidisciplinary social science research, policy dialogues, training, and information dissemination, the SMAIAS aims to influence land...

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

A political foundation closely associated with the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU). Established in 1955, it is one of the largest political foundations in Germany. KAS promotes and safeguards peace, freedom, and justice through domestic and international...

Stop The Traffik

A non-profit organization that disrupts and prevents global human trafficking and modern slavery. The organization employs community empowerment, big data management, and anti-trafficking expertise to tackle these critical issues. Stop The Traffik is committed to...

Save the Children

A global non-profit organization supporting and advocating for children’s rights and well-being. Its mission is to enhance children’s worldwide access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Additionally, it offers crucial emergency...

Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey

A non-partisan, non-profit think tank based in Turkey. TEPAV was founded by a group of businesspeople, government officials, and academics with the goal of conducting data-driven policy analysis and contributing to policy-making. It conducts research and projects on...

Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being

An organization dedicated to improving food security, nutrition, and well-being. The institute focuses on influencing policy changes in agriculture, nutrition, and food security, emphasizing the importance of understanding national policy-making processes to identify...

Pambazuka News

An accessible Pan-African email and online newsletter published weekly in English, Portuguese, and French by the non-profit organization Fahamu. The newsletter’s goal has been to provide a platform for promoting social justice in Africa, specifically advocating...

Association for Progressive Communication

An international membership-based network of organizations and activists. APC aims to empower individuals, organizations, and social movements using information and communications technologies (ICTs) to build strategic communities. These communities contribute to...

Biosphere Expeditions

A non-profit organization offering ethical wildlife conservation volunteering opportunities. Organizes research expeditions to various locations worldwide, allowing ordinary people to work alongside experienced scientists in conservation efforts. Its mission is to...

ACWICT

A non-governmental organization that promotes access to information and communications technologies (ICTs) for women and youth with the goal of sustainable development. ACWICT offers capacity-building, advocacy, research, and networking opportunities to empower women...

Paxion

An organization that aims to support refugees and individuals with migration experiences in managing their mental health conditions. They provide accessible psychosocial counselling in the native language, promote social connections, and advocate for...

High-Level Climate Champions

The High-Level Climate Champions, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin and H.E Razan Al Mubarak collaborate with governments, businesses, and other stakeholders to increase awareness, support climate action plans, highlight benefits, and facilitate dialogue to achieve the objectives...

Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD)

A non-governmental organization aiming to promote interactive decision-making processes, environmental justice, and sustainable development. CEJAD has succeeded in advocating for the closure of polluting factories, implementing sustainable waste management practices,...

Protected Planet

A global partnership that collaborates with governments and other stakeholders to achieve global biodiversity targets. Aims to conserve biodiversity within a well-connected, effectively managed, and fairly governed system of protected and conserved areas. This...

Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies

Aa think tank established to develop, implement, and share strategic visions, projects, programs, and networks. Focuses on various foreign policy fields, including Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, the Balkans, the Middle East, the...

Regional Cooperation Council

An organization that promotes regional cooperation and integration in Southeast Europe, focusing on Euro-Atlantic integration. It was established by the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) participants and receives funding from the European Union to...

Center for Research and Policy Making – CRPM

A civic association established under Macedonian law to conduct policy analysis and actively involve citizens in policy-making. The association also aims to improve laws, assess institutional capabilities for implementation, and monitor the effectiveness of these...

Center for European Neighborhood Studies (CENS)

An independent research center associated with the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary. It was established to promote informed international dialogue on the future of the European Union. Leveraging its Central European perspective and regional...

Visegrad Fund

A donor organization established in 2000 by the governments of the Visegrad Group countries – Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The organization follows the vision of President Vaclav Havel, President Lech Wałęsa, and Prime Minister József Antall, and it...

Western Balkans Fund

A regional organization that promotes cooperation among countries in the Western Balkans region. The WBF provides grants for regional projects three times a year through a rolling mechanism to address the region’s potential and needs. Its main focus is to...

European Movement International

An advocacy group that coordinates the efforts of associations and national councils to support European integration and share information about it. EMI stands for democracy, freedom, solidarity, unity, and equality. Its goal is to promote a socially, environmentally,...

European Fund for the Balkans

A joint initiative of European foundations, including the Erste Foundation, Robert Bosch Foundation, and King Baudouin Foundation, the establishment of the EFB aims to strengthen democracy, foster European integration, and affirm the role of the Western Balkans in...

European Movement Albania

An independent, non-profit organization that combines think tanks and advocacy instruments. Its goal is to propose innovative ideas to enhance policy development. EMA is a platform for exchanging perspectives on Albania’s political, economic, and social...

Central & Eastern European Online Library (CEEOL)

A provider of academic eJournals, eBooks, and Grey Literature documents in the Humanities and Social Sciences, focusing on Central, East, and Southeast Europe. CEEOL is a trusted source of expertise for scholars, researchers, publishers, and librarians. Subscribing...

Association for International Affairs (AMO)

A non-governmental organization whose main objective is to promote research and education in international relations. AMO is a platform for academics, business professionals, policymakers, diplomats, media, and NGOs to engage in open and unbiased discussions. It...

Center for European Policy (CEP)

A German think tank whose central role is to evaluate the proposed laws and legislation of the European Union based on the principles of ordoliberal free market. The CEP is part of the Centres for European Policy Network, including the Centre de Politique Européenne...

REKK Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research

An independent institution affiliated with the Corvinus University of Budapest. It was established with the primary goal of providing professional analysis and advice on sustainable networked energy markets. It conducts studies for Hungarian and regional companies,...

Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

A peace and conflict research institute in Europe and the largest of its kind in Germany, PRIF analyzes the causes and patterns of conflict at both global and local levels and contributes to efforts in building and sustaining peace. The institute provides practical...

National Institute for Strategic Studies (NISS)

A research institution that offers analytical and predictive support to the President of Ukraine. The institute’s primary responsibilities include providing organizational, methodological, and research support for project proposals in the annual Presidential...

Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) Warsaw

A think tank in Poland that conducts independent research and analysis on policy issues. It aims to contribute to informed public debates and focuses on areas such as European policy, social policy, civil society, migration and development policy, law and democratic...

Think Visegrad – V4 Think Tank Platform

A network that promotes dialogue on key regional issues for the Visegrad Group (V4) countries. It offers recommendations to V4 governments, the annual presidencies, and the International Visegrad Fund. The platform addresses priority topics such as energy security,...

Institute of International Relations Prague

A Czech think tank and research institute specializing in international relations, foreign policy, and regional studies. Their research covers a wide range of topics, including security, armament, economy, energy industry, hybrid war, NATO, nuclear weapons, human...

Institute for Public Affairs (IVO)

A non-governmental think tank registered to operate in the Slovak Republic. IVO’s goal is to analyze social, political, economic, foreign policy, legal, and cultural issues of public interest. The institute researches public policies and their impacts, publishes...

European Institute of the Mediterranean

A consortium bringing together the Catalan Government, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and the Barcelona City Council. Involves civil society through its Board of Trustees and Advisory Council, which includes prestigious Mediterranean...

EuroMeSCo

A network of research centers and think tanks in the Euro-Mediterranean area. It was founded in 1996, following the Barcelona Declaration. The members currently comprise 113 institutes from 30 European and Southern Mediterranean countries. Through joint research...

Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA)

A non-profit think tank owned by the Hungarian State that researches foreign policy matters. The Institute’s main objective is to support strategic decision-making in Hungarian foreign policy through active research, analysis, and information gathering from its...

Foreign Policy Council – Ukrainian Prism

A network-based non-governmental analytical center operates within an extensive network with the primary objective of actively contributing to the formulation and execution of foreign and security policies by the government authorities of Ukraine. Its core mission is...

Rotary International

A service organization with a global network of 1.4 million members. Its mission is to serve others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Its members engage in...

Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Center

The primary mission of the JHGC is to raise awareness about genocide, focusing on educating the public about the Holocaust and the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. The center also explores the historical aspects of genocide in the 20th century. It features permanent...

Minderoo Foundation

A modern philanthropic organization tackling persistent issues that can create significant change. They support and fund early-stage innovation, implement major community programs, and advocate for policy change at national and international forums. Its vision is to...

1% for the Planet

A global network is dedicated to accelerating environmental giving. Businesses and environmental organizations collaborate to support both people and the planet. The model is simple yet impactful: businesses commit to donating at least 1% of their annual sales to...

UMass Water Resources Research Center

A multidisciplinary research center committed to supporting programs addressing water resource issues of state, regional, and national importance. Conducts interdisciplinary research on water-related topics, including water quality, quantity, management, and watershed...

Water Research Commission South Africa

A water-centred knowledge hub established in South Africa to promote, coordinate, and fund water-related research. Supports fundamental research on water, the WRC leads the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge focused on water resource management,...

Colorado Water Center (CoWC)

A part of the Office of Engagement at Colorado State University. It combines the efforts of the Colorado Water Institute and CSU Water Center to lead interdisciplinary research, education, and engagement on pressing water issues in Colorado and beyond. CoWC is one of...

National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

A non-profit organization promoting and strengthening democratic institutions worldwide. Each year, NED provides over 2,000 grants to non-governmental organizations working towards democratic goals in more than 100 countries. The core institutes of NED support unions,...

Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

One of the United Nations’ six primary organs. Its vital role is to coordinate policies, review them, and make recommendations on social, economic, and environmental issues while overseeing the implementation of development goals agreed upon by the international...

Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG)

The Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG) oversees the SDGs and related issues, such as water, energy, climate, oceans, urbanization, transport, science and technology, partnerships, and Small Island Developing States. As part of the United Nations...

AXA Climate

AXA Climate is a division of the AXA Group that focuses on climate-related issues. Offers consulting services to the agri-food, industrial, financial, and public sectors to help them adapt to climate change and biodiversity loss regeneratively. Using satellite...

Environmental Compliance Institute

A non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya. ECI’s mission is to advance good environmental governance and environmental rule of law to promote sustainable societies in Africa. Aims to increase awareness about environmental protection, promote effective...

GRADE Group for the Analysis of Development

A non-profit organization based in Peru that conducts research and provides training in the development field. Its objective is to contribute to the development of Peru and other countries by offering objective and high-quality analysis, proposing solutions, training...

Transformative Actions Program (TAP)

A global initiative to support local and regional governments in developing net-zero and resilient infrastructure into mature, robust, and bankable projects ready for financing and implementation. TAP is designed to improve access to existing capital flows to cities...

International Solar Alliance

An inter-governmental organization that collaborates with its members to address environmental challenges by promoting solar energy technologies. Its main goal is to improve access to energy and security while promoting the transition to renewable energy sources in...

Center for Security and Defense Studies

A non-governmental, non-profit educational and research institution that conducts research and analysis and provides expert advice on international security and defense issues. They commission and conduct research projects, provide briefing papers and analyses,...

Rights and Security International

An organization that has been advocating for a rights-based approach to national security. Their work involves holding governments accountable for discrimination and other human rights harms committed under the guise of national security. They aim to eliminate racism...

Lithuanian Free Market Institute

A private, non-profit, non-partisan organization established to support individual freedom, a free market, and limited government intervention. The organization researches important economic and policy issues, provides policy analysis, develops position papers on...

The Institute of Economics Zagreb

A public research institution focused on scientific and development research in economics, mainly empirical research, to better understand Croatia’s economy and identify policy measures to encourage its growth and development. In addition to conducting research,...

Swedish Institute for Social Research

A research institute focusing on social policy, welfare, inequality, and the labor market. The scholars at SOFI specialize primarily in economics and sociology. According to its statutes, SOFI focuses on research on the labor market and social issues. Researchers at...

ETLA Economic Research

A research organization that conducts studies on various economic topics. Their goal is to provide information on how economic policy can encourage competition between companies, improve operating conditions in Finland, and enhance the competitiveness of Finnish...

Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)

A research organization that conducts economic and social research to contribute to economic growth and social progress. The ESRI conducts various types of research, including economic analysis, social research, and policy studies. Also, it publishes various...

Institute of Economic Affairs

A UK charity registered as a free-market think tank. It describes itself as an “educational research institute” and aims to promote free-market thinking by analyzing and explaining the role of markets in solving economic and social problems. It was...

CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis

An independent government agency that conducts scientific research to contribute to the economic decision-making process of politicians and policymakers. They conduct independent and commissioned research, collaborating with the government, parliament, trade unions,...

Gallifrey Foundation

A “venture philanthropy” translating research into action, focusing on tackling ocean conservation issues through collaborative opportunities and teamwork. Their mission is to advance marine protection and social enterprise through collaboration. The...

RISE Foundation

An organization dedicated to promoting sustainable rural investment in Europe. The foundation is involved in several projects, including the NutriBudget Project, which aims to develop and implement an integrated nutrient management platform throughout Europe. They...

Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy

A non-profit organization researching and advocating for sustainable food, farm, and trade systems. Works to create equitable food and agriculture systems. The institute analyzes the complexity of societal structures and sees how issues are interdependent, making it...

BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD)

A research and academic institute focusing on improving governance and development outcomes in developing countries. Aims to identify solutions for the successful scale-up of policy interventions and development programs, recognizing that implementation constraints...

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

A department of the United Nations Secretariat established to support multilateral efforts to achieve the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control. UNODA provides substantive and organizational support for...

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

A UN office established to address issues related to drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism to make the world a safer place. UNODC’s mission is to fight against drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism to contribute to global peace and security, human...

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

An organization within the United Nations Secretariat that advocates for the interests of developing countries in global trade. Aims to promote worldwide economic prosperity and organizes events such as the World Investment Forum, which collaborates with COP28 on...

United Nations Capital Development Fund

A financing entity established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), whose goal is to invest in and mobilize capital to help the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) worldwide achieve sustainable growth and inclusiveness, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for...

Economic Commission for Europe

A regional United Nations commission promoting economic cooperation. Its mandate is to promote economic cooperation and integration among its 56 member states, most of which are located in Europe, as well as a few outside of Europe, including Armenia, Azerbaijan,...

Observer Research Foundation

A global think tank based in Delhi, India, with additional centers in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. ORF aims to influence policy formulation and create a strong, prosperous India by conducting extensive research, providing inclusive platforms, and investing in...

Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI)

An interfaculty initiative at Harvard University to advance research, practice, and policy in humanitarian assistance. HHI is committed to relieving human suffering in war and disaster by improving the science and practice of humanitarian response worldwide. The...

Economic Commission for Africa

A regional United Nations commission promoting economic cooperation. It supports evidence-based policymaking, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting for the 2030 and Agenda 2063. As part of its commitment to this mission, the ECA offers initiatives like...

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

A regional United Nations commission promoting economic cooperation. Its objective is to promote economic and social development in Western Asia through regional and subregional cooperation and integration. ESCWA offers a range of services to clients throughout the...

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

A regional United Nations commission promoting economic cooperation. The ESCAP secretariat supports inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development in the region by generating action-oriented knowledge, providing technical assistance, and capacity-building services...

European Food Information Council (EUFIC)

A non-profit organization that provides science-based information to encourage healthier and more sustainable food and lifestyle choices. Collaborates with various stakeholders, including scientists, health professionals, educators, media, and the food industry. It...

GESDA – Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator

An independent foundation established by the Swiss Federal Council, the Canton, and the City of Geneva. Its purpose is to explore how advances in science and technology can most effectively benefit humanity. Seeks to connect the digital revolution with other...

Institute for Social and Environmental Transitions

An international non-profit organization that collaborates with local partners to build resilience and catalyze adaptation to social and environmental change. Addresses the fundamental challenges marginalised populations face and those without resources to adapt. The...

The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington

A nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide expert research and analysis of the social, economic, and political dimensions of the Gulf Arab states and how they impact domestic and foreign policy. Emphasizes the importance of the relationship between the...

Economic Policy Institute

A nonprofit and nonpartisan think tank established to inform and empower individuals to seek solutions that ensure broadly shared prosperity and opportunity. Focuses on the needs of low- and middle-income workers in economic policy discussions. EPI conducts research...

Manhattan Institute

A think tank focusing on domestic policy and urban affairs. Aims to promote prosperity, safety, and freedom in America and its cities. It produces a wide range of content, including books, articles, interviews, speeches, op-eds and the City Journal. It also hosts...

C.D. Howe Institute

A non-profit research organization aiming to promote economically sound public policies that raise living standards. The institute conducts non-partisan research on various economic and social policy issues across Canada. Its research is evidence-based, subject to...

International WaterCentre (IWC)

An organization that provides education, training, and applied research to develop capacity and promote whole-of-water cycle approaches to Integrated Water Management globally. It was founded with the vision of harnessing the diverse expertise of the world’s...

Global Integrity

An international program of the Center for Public Integrity assessing accountable and open governance included measuring the implementation of laws and relying on local researchers with expertise from their lived experiences and contextual knowledge. Projects:...

UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research

A think tank supported by the United Nations (UN) focused on disarmament and security. It generates knowledge, promotes dialogues, and takes action on disarmament and security issues. It offers ideas, advises, and facilitates dialogues to advance multilateral arms...

International Rice Research Institute

A non-profit agricultural research center whose mission is to reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure sustainable rice production for the environment. IRRI is responsible for safeguarding the world’s most extensive...

Center for Comparative Immigration Studies

An interdisciplinary research and training program that focuses on comparative analyses of international migration and refugee movements, particularly on cross-national research. Its primary objective is to compare the immigration experience of the United States with...

Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS)

A think tank and educational institute dedicated to studying international migration. Its mission is to promote understanding between immigrants and receiving communities and advocate for public policies that protect the dignity and rights of migrants, refugees, and...

UNEP Finance Initiative

A platform associating the UN and the financial sector globally “to bring about systemic change in finance to support a sustainable world”. Over 200 members have signed the Statement of Commitment. Membership includes public and private financial institutions,...

Common Seas

An organisation committed to eliminating plastic pollution in the ocean. They serve as a convenor, catalysts, and investors in solutions to this global issue, working towards charting a course to healthier seas. It researches, designs and implements practical,...

Just Security

An online platform that provides rigorous analysis of issues related to security, democracy, foreign policy, and human rights. Its goal has been to promote practical and principled solutions to challenges faced by decision-makers in the United States and worldwide....

New Lines Institute

A nonpartisan think tank whose goal is to enhance U.S. foreign policy by understanding different regions’ geopolitics and value systems worldwide. The Institute focuses on issues at the intersection of U.S. foreign policy and global geopolitics. The...

Razumkov Centre

A non-governmental public policy think tank brings together experts from various fields, including the economy, energy, law, political science, international relations, military security, land relations, sociology, history, and philosophy. It conducts nationwide...

Latvian Institute of International Affairs

A non-profit foundation conducting scientific and analytical research and providing expert opinions on Latvia’s challenges, development scenarios, and strategies within the international and regional security, political, and economic systems. The institute...

WindEurope

Promotes the use of wind power throughout Europe and globally. With over 600 active members across 50 countries, it has a large and influential wind energy network. The organization frequently releases reports on various wind energy topics, including original...

Berman Institute of Bioethics

A highly regarded institution in bioethics providing theoretical and practical applications for various fields, including public health, life sciences, medicine, nursing, and law. While committed to examining ethical issues at the intersection of innovation and human...

Counter Extremism Project

A non-profit organization that combats extremist groups. Applies pressure to the financial support networks of these groups, counters their propaganda and online recruitment efforts, and advocates for strong laws, policies, and regulations. CEP also maintains a...

Institute for Policy Integrity

A think tank whose objective is to enhance the quality of governmental decision-making by conducting original research in economics, law, and regulatory policy. Additionally, it advocates for reform within courts, legislatures, and executive agencies. Through academic...

Reiss Center on Law and Security

A research center at New York University School of Law focusing on the most pressing national security issues of the day. The center’s leadership and affiliated experts have published a wide range of writing, including short-form pieces, reports, issue briefs,...

Center for International Security and Cooperation

A research center within the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. It focuses on addressing global security and international cooperation issues. Continues working on solutions to long-standing and emerging challenges in an...

International Budget Partnership

A global coalition that includes budget analysts, community organizers, and advocates. Aims to improve public budget systems in a way that meets the needs of people. Works with individuals from 120 countries to collect data, advocate for reform, and enhance skills and...

Quality of Government Institute

An independent research institute that operates under the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg. The institute’s primary goal is to address the theoretical and empirical problem of how high-quality political institutions can be created...

Center for Public Integrity (CPI)

A nonprofit organization focused on investigative journalism whose mission is to expose abuses of power, corruption, and neglect of duty by public and private institutions. Its investigations are rooted in data and share findings with diverse communities,...

Indigenous Information Network (IIN)

A non-profit volunteer organization providing information about Indigenous Peoples, their livelihoods, and the challenges they face as they struggle to exist through various media channels. IIN focuses on development issues that impact Indigenous Peoples and local...

Global Farmer Network

An organization that connects farmers worldwide, regardless of gender, farm size, type, or location. To achieve this, the GFN identifies, engages, and supports strong farmer leaders worldwide who can work with others to innovate, encourage, and lead as stakeholders in...

Slovak Foreign Policy Association

A think-tank conducting high-quality, independent research and providing innovative, practical recommendations for policy- and decision-makers based on that research. Its goal is to create a favourable international relations environment that fosters the development...

Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)

A think tank conducting independent research on the political, economic, and social situation in Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. It was created in response to the need for analytical research on the political developments in...

Eurasian Research Institute

A think tank established jointly by the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Turkey at the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University. ERI analyzes economic, political, social, and cultural developments in the Eurasian region, focusing on...

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

An interdisciplinary center for nonpartisan research, teaching, and policy impact in international affairs. Aims to produce top-tier scholarship, cultivate future leaders, and influence policymaking to address the most pressing global challenges. It is a...

Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS)

A public policy institute with the aim of promoting open-minded dialogue, enlightened leadership, and better governance. It was established with the belief that building a cohesive, competitive, and successful multi-racial Malaysian society can be achieved through...

Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC)

A non-profit think tank focusing on academic and diplomatic initiatives. The council aims to strengthen peace, friendship, and solidarity between nations, prevent international conflicts, and promote conflict resolution. RIAC bridges the state, academic community,...

International Centre for Policy Studies (ICPS)

An independent non-governmental organization that promotes reforms, democratic governance principles, and social transformations in Ukraine based on European integration. Engaged in developing and analyzing public policy, it focuses primarily on foreign policy,...

Centre for Strategic Studies (CSS)

A research institution in New Zealand that researches and engages the public on topics related to strategic, foreign policy, and security issues. Its mission is to promote informed public discussion on New Zealand’s security interests and regional and global...

Wheat Initiative

An international organization that aims to increase food security, improve wheat’s nutritional value and safety, and consider societal demands for sustainable and resilient agricultural production systems. This community collaborates by sharing resources,...

Globethics

An international organization that assists individuals and institutions in making ethical decisions through higher education and policy engagement from cross-cultural and global perspectives. They integrate academic and public engagements to achieve this goal. Aims to...

Arkbound Foundation

A charity focused on increasing access to literature and promoting diversity within the publishing industry. They initiate projects that empower individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds and impoverished communities to share their unique perspectives, supporting...

Foreign Policy Research Institute

A think tank with expertise in researching geopolitics, international relations, and international security, focusing on various world regions. Addresses topics such as ethnic conflict, U.S. national security, terrorism, and think tanks’ role. FPRI is dedicated...

WorldFish

A non-profit research organization that operates internationally to help reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its research focuses on sustainable aquaculture, resilient small-scale fisheries, and improving the nutritional contributions of fish to the poor. They...

EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy

An independent think-tank focusing on European integration and cohesion. Conducts original research, organizes public events and educational activities, and formulates new ideas and recommendations to improve policymaking in Europe and the Czech Republic. Research...

International Livestock Research Institute

A non-profit institution dedicated to improving food security and reducing poverty through research into better and more sustainable livestock use. Partners with organizations worldwide to enhance the role of livestock in food security and poverty alleviation,...

Quaker United Nations Office

It represents the concerns of the Quaker community at the United Nations. Its primary focus is to support the United Nations in eliminating war and promoting human rights, economic justice, and good governance. The organization has particular expertise in the areas of...

Peace News

A UK-based grassroots newspaper covering a wide range of peace and justice issues. Publishes six bi-monthly issues per year. Its goal is to stand against all forms of violence and to promote positive change through cooperation and responsibility. Publications: Current...

Cannon Institute for Global Studies

A non-profit think tank studying various areas, including politics, economics, the natural environment, and social issues. Aims to develop methodologies for analyzing the global economy and establishing policy-making mechanisms for global economic governance....

International Institute for Iranian Studies

A non-profit think tank offering in-depth analysis of Iran’s internal and global affairs. Provides many resources, including books, research articles, reports in multiple languages, and intelligible visual and auditory media items. The institute also organizes...

International Foundation for Electoral Systems

An international non-profit organization committed to supporting citizens’ right to participate in free and fair elections. Its vision is to create a better future through democracy, and its mission is to build resilient democracies that deliver for all....

International Civil Society Action Network

A non-profit organization whose primary mission is to bolster civil society activism in advocating for women’s rights, peace, and human security in regions affected by conflict, transition, and restricted political environments. It strives to support...

Hudson Institute

A nonpartisan policy research organization devoted to advancing global security, prosperity, and freedom through research and analysis. Engaging in interdisciplinary and collaborative studies encompassing defense, international relations, economics, culture, science,...

Arrell Food Institute

An organization dedicated to developing resilient and sustainable global food systems. Its major purpose is to involve Canadians and create a pan-Canadian plan that supports the innovative and responsible use of agri-food technologies. This strategy aims to promote...

Center for American Progress

A think tank merging policy proposals with a communications platform to reshape the national conversation and urge the media to focus on the most crucial issues. CAP employs techniques to develop actionable ideas for policymakers, collaborating with diverse policy...

Intergovernmental Authority on Development

A regional organization comprising eight member states located in the Horn of Africa, the Nile Valley, and the African Great Lakes region whose main goal is to support and complement its member states’ efforts in peace and security, food security and...

Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST)

A non-profit organization that collaborates with various organizations and activists to offer human services and promote human rights for victims of modern-day slavery. As the largest service provider for survivors in the US, they advocate for policies and legislation...

Asian Human Rights Commission

An independent, non-governmental entity focused on advancing human rights across Asia. Its paramount objective is to mobilize Asian and international public opinion to seek relief and redress for victims affected by human rights violations. Founded in 1986 by a...

Centre for Civil Society (CCS)

A non-governmental organization promoting social change through public policy. It focuses on education, livelihood, and policy training to increase choice and accountability across private and public sectors. Works with policy and opinion leaders to translate policy...

Anti-Slavery International

A non-governmental organization collaborates with partner organizations globally. Its efforts are grounded in grassroots work, which informs and guides its advocacy to bring about change on a global scale. Works towards ending bonded labor, descent-based slavery,...

The Business plan for Peace

An organization that works with communities, decision-makers, and business leaders to develop the skills, confidence, and commitment needed to transform conflict and invest in peace. Promotes conflict transformation skills and strives to increase their recognition,...

People for Earth

An intellectual community focused on academic pursuits and education. Its goal is to contribute to establishing an ecozoic cosmology and governance. It relies on its members’ voluntary participation, passion, and dedication to operate. Publications: Academic...

Scientific Committee of Problems of the Environment

An international, independent, and interdisciplinary organization of natural and social sciences experts. It is focused on addressing regional and global environmental issues, operating at the intersection of scientific research and policy-making. SCOPE was...

The Trilateral Commission

A global organization for policymakers, business leaders, and representatives of media and academe to discuss global problems. The Commission’s countries and members share common values and a commitment to the rule of law, open economies, societies, and...

International Sustainable Campus Network

A non-profit organization comprising over 80 colleges and universities from over 30 countries. It aims to facilitate the exchange of information, ideas, and best practices to achieve sustainable campus operations and integrate sustainability into research and...

East-West Management Institute

A non-profit organization that promotes democratic societies by fostering collaboration among government, civil society, and the private sector. Specializes in locally relevant initiatives that encourage partnerships and cross-sector collaboration. These initiatives...

Ekoenergy

A global non-profit ecolabel that promotes the use of renewable energy sources. Energy sources that carry the EKOenergy label meet additional sustainability criteria and fund projects to combat energy poverty, including renewable electricity, gas, and heat. Their user...

Common Home of Humanity

An initiative dedicated to creating a global transformative movement that establishes the necessary structural conditions for collective action from our civilization to restore and maintain the stable and predictable dynamics of the Earth System. Projects: ESAF Educar...

ACTED International

An international non-governmental organization creating opportunities for sustainable growth and empowerment. Its goal is to respond to humanitarian crises, promote sustainable growth, build resilience, and support effective governance and civil society worldwide....

Quaker Council for European Affairs

A non-profit organization promoting Quaker values of peace, justice, and equality in Europe and its institutions. They believe in promoting nonviolent approaches to conflict as a new security strategy. Their policies aim to recognize the fundamental equality of all...

Platform London

An organization that blends art, activism, education, and research to develop specific projects fueled by the demand for social and environmental justice. Their current initiatives focus on the global oil industry’s social, economic, and environmental impacts....

Hope for the Future

A national organization based in the UK promoting bipartisan efforts to combat the long-term effects of climate change. It analyzes MP-constituent engagements to inform the public on communicating effectively with their politicians. Aims to foster a more inclusive,...

Goldschmeding Foundation

A philanthropic fund established by Frits Goldschmeding, the founder of the Randstad Group. It is dedicated to permanently changing how people work and cooperate based on the belief that we would all benefit if we cared more about each other. The foundation is...

War Child Holland

An independent humanitarian organization. They aim to improve the resilience and well-being of children with violence and armed conflict. War Child Holland believes that no child should experience war, ever. In partnership with Save the Children and UNICEF...

Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation

A private foundation that researches violence-related issues, including war, crime, and human aggression. Through basic and applied research, the foundation aims to better understand the causes, manifestations, and methods of controlling violence. To support...

Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction

A non-profit organization aiming to increase awareness of architecture, engineering, urban planning, and construction’s vital role in creating a sustainable built future. The foundation is dedicated to expediting the global movement for sustainable construction....

Bundeskanzler-Helmut-Schmidt-Stiftung

As a future-oriented think tank, it addresses issues that animated Schmidt, the pioneering thinker. This foundation was established in 2017 by the German Bundestag as one of seven non-partisan foundations commemorating politicians. The Federal Government Commissioner...

Atlantik-Brücke

A non-profit organization that aims to foster mutual understanding between Germany and America and promote Atlanticism. Seeks to strengthen collaboration between Germany, Europe, and America at all levels. Facilitates communication between politics, business, young...

Stiftung Entwicklung und Frieden

A civil law foundation dedicated to providing an independent platform for ideas and information on global interrelationships in Germany. The foundation encourages international understanding, cooperation, and development while promoting awareness of global...

Stiftung Umweltenergierecht

An independent and non-profit research institution that analyzes how the legal framework must be further developed to achieve climate goals. They see themselves as a future workshop for the legal framework of the energy transition. Collaborates with numerous partners...

Global Nature Fund (GNF)

An international non-governmental and non-profit organization that works towards advancing sustainable development goals worldwide. In 1998, the GNF launched the “Living Lakes” international network, which remains a key initiative. Implements nature...

European Centre for Minority Issues

An interdisciplinary research institute whose mission is to research minority-majority relations in Europe, promote respect for diversity as a European heritage, and recognize cultural pluralism as a valuable asset. Aims to raise awareness of minority rights and...

Berlin Institute for Population and Development

An independent think tank focusing on regional and global demographic change issues. Its mission is to raise awareness of demographic diversities, promote sustainable development, introduce new ideas into politics, and develop concepts to solve demographic and...

The Food Foundation

A charity that aims to make healthy and affordable food available to everyone. They work with various partners to achieve their mission, including researchers, campaigners, community organizations, industry, government, and citizens. Uses creative and innovative ideas...

World Bioenergy Association

It advocates for using sustainable bioenergy, including biomass, biofuels, and biogas; aiming to promote it’s use globally. The organization has diverse membership base, including bioenergy institutions, companies, and individuals. It works to support and...

International Institute for Counter-Terrorism

An Israeli think tank that provides a database that can be searched for terrorist attacks by organizations from both inside and outside the Middle East. According to Foreign Affairs, the database presents a conservative Israeli perspective. It specializes in...

Baker Institute

A nonpartisan think tank that uses data-driven research to inform policymakers, business leaders, academics, and the public. For nearly 30 years, their respected analysis and recommendations have guided decisions in various areas such as economics and finance, energy,...

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

A research for development organization working on various aspects of water management and providing water solutions for sustainable, climate-resilient development. With over 30 years of experience, IWMI has contributed to social and economic development by...

Max Planck Sustainability Network

An initiative within the Max Planck Society aims to enhance cooperation between research and administration to create a sustainable scientific environment. The network has over 60 Max Planck research institutes represented, a steering committee, and working groups,...

Challenges Forum

A platform for policymakers, practitioners, and academics to engage in constructive dialogue on critical issues in peace operations. It aims to shape the debate on peace operations by providing a space for discussion and collaboration among its partners. The...

One Health Trust

An organization dedicated to improving the planet’s and its inhabitants’ health and well-being by conducting research and engaging stakeholders. They build on the research conducted by the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) over...

Africa Center for Strategic Studies

A research institute that helps the United States with its foreign and security policies by improving the strategic ability of African countries to recognize and handle security issues. Promotes cooperation between civilian and military groups and also supports...

Conflict Armaments Research

An investigative non-governmental organization tracking the supply of conventional weapons, ammunition, and related military materials (such as IEDs) into conflict-affected areas. The group tracks the supply chain of weapons used illegally in conflict zones to trace...

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid

An organization that aims to improve the North American high-capacity transmission grid by expanding, integrating, and modernizing it. Believes it is critical to educate all Americans about the importance of enhancing, modernizing, and integrating the high-capacity...

Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)

It represents the ethanol industry, promoting policies, regulations, and research and development initiatives to increase ethanol fuel production and use. It is considered to be a leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry, including renewable...

Institute for Human Sciences (IWM)

A research institute promotes advanced study in humanities and social sciences while fostering international exchange and dialogue. In addition to its research program, the IWM is also actively involved in organizing lectures, debates, and conferences for a broad...

Center for Naval Analyses

A non-profit research organization dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the United States. It focuses on developing practical solutions to complex problems of national importance. Takes a practical approach to collecting data. Its unique field program...

Project on Middle East Democracy

A nonpartisan and nonprofit organization that studies how democracies can emerge in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and how the United States can best support that process. Through communication, research, and advocacy, POMED aims to build public support for...

WASH Institute

A non-profit organization that provides practical solutions to water, sanitation, hygiene, and environmental issues across India. The institute offers various market-oriented courses. Moreover, the WASH Institute implements grassroots-level CSR projects across 15...

Real Instituto Elcano

A think tank and idea laboratory whose main goal, as stated in its statutes, is to analyze international politics from Spanish, European, and global perspectives and to encourage dialogue and discussion. Works in interdisciplinary teams and engages in permanent...

Water for Food Institute

It works to address the global challenge of achieving food security with less stress on water resources through water management in agricultural and food systems. Since 2010, it has worked towards one goal: a food and water-secure world — one in which global food...

National Water Research Institute

It is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting the protection, maintenance, and restoration of water supplies through collaborative research and outreach activities. It serves as a major source of water-science research funding in the United States, focusing its...

Water Resources Research Center

It is a research and extension unit that focuses on scientific research, education, community outreach, and engagement with a spectrum of topics, including water management and planning, water conservation, water harvesting, and water policy. It aims to tackle key...

Global Water Institute

It aims to address complex water issues in Ohio and around the world. It connects Ohio State’s expertise in research, teaching, and outreach with exceptional partners worldwide to tackle critical water challenges. Its mission is to leverage the intellectual...

Water Research Centre

It is an internationally recognized center for multidisciplinary fundamental and applied research in water engineering. It aims to tackle current and future global water challenges. Its research discoveries have a significant impact on both the Australian and...

Centre for Water Law Policy and Science

It is an interdisciplinary research center focused on fresh water and has a particular interest in the connections between law, policy, and science. Its goal is to create an active community of water researchers from across the University of Dundee and Scotland more...

Water Institute

Its first priority is to sustain a strong internal network through good communication among academic staff and their support structures from all University of Pretoria faculties who are involved in water research and education. It is in a strong position to...

Colorado State University Water Center

It serves to lead interdisciplinary research, education, and engagement to address pressing water issues in Colorado and beyond and connect diverse water stakeholders to resources and expertise. It is one of 54 Water Resources Research Institutes created by the...

Watercycle Research Institute

It is a research institute that generates knowledge to enable the water sector to operate water-wisely in an urbanized society. It has a sense of professional and social responsibility for the quality of water. Its scientific findings and the resulting practical...

Cranfield Water Science Institute

It undertakes research and postgraduate teaching in water and wastewater process science, engineering, governance, and policy. Its goal is to propel sustainable solutions to combat the multiple threats and challenges being faced by our water resources, assets,...

Desert Research Foundation of Namibia

It is an independent, non-governmental organization dedicated to the sustainable use of Namibia’s environment. It was established to support research but also to address sustainable development throughout arid lands. It tackles issues ranging from water to...

Cooperative Research Center for Water Sensitive Cities

It was established with the aim of changing the way we design, build, and manage our cities and towns by recognizing the contribution water makes to economic development and growth, our quality of life, and the ecosystems of which cities are a part. It has built an...

Living Lakes Network

It is an international network and partnership whose mission is to enhance the protection, restoration, and rehabilitation of lakes, wetlands, and other freshwater bodies around the world and their catchment areas. The main purpose of this international...

Deltares

It is an independent applied research institute that specializes in innovative solutions in the fields of water and the subsurface. Its goal is to improve delta life by creating more impactful knowledge, making deltas habitable, protecting the world’s population...

Environmental Change Institute

It’s an interdisciplinary unit that conducts research on environmental issues and serves as a hub for engagement with the wider community. Its mission is to organize and promote interdisciplinary research on the nature, causes, and impact of environmental...

Center for Water Economics Environment and Policy

It is a research center with the aim of being part of a global network of water researchers, educators, and policymakers to support water education, strengthen water governance, and promote environmental sustainability. Practice Areas: Water under climate variability...

Cabot Institute for the Environment

It is a community of experts dedicated to protecting the environment and identifying ways to live better on a changing planet. It provides an evidence base and solutions to tackle challenges related to food security, water, low-carbon energy, city futures,...

John Hopkins Water Institute

It is dedicated to solving the global water challenge and aims to provide the quality and quantity of water necessary to sustain the health of both mankind and the environment. Its key objectives are to discover 21st-century solutions through research programs, train...

Center for Water-Energy Efficiency

It seeks to advance resource efficiency through integrated water-energy management. Its mission is to address the water-energy-climate nexus by advancing water management solutions. It identifies, develops, and tests technologies and practices to improve water and...

Australian Rivers Institute Griffith University

It focuses on research and education on rivers, coasts, and catchments. It attempts to provide a creative and collaborative environment that fosters the next generation of ecosystem scientists, supports sustainability, and promotes the conservation of the...

Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law

It is an independent research institute committed to the study and promotion of the rule of law throughout the world, defining and putting it into practice as a universal and useful idea that promotes respect for human dignity and advances political and economic...

Samriddhi Foundation

It is a non-profit organization that aims to promote a movement for knowledge-led change toward greater freedom and prosperity. Its core mission is to conduct rigorous, relevant, and independent research to guide advocacy and grassroots efforts for policy change. Its...

Berggruen Institute

It is an independent think tank with the mission to develop foundational ideas and shape political, economic, and social institutions for the 21st century. It works across cultures, disciplines, and political boundaries, engaging great thinkers to develop and promote...

Basel Institute for Good Governance

It is an independent not-for-profit competence center working around the world to strengthen governance and counter corruption. It partners with leading public and private institutions. These partnerships are essential to achieving their mission: to support...

Association for Democratic Reforms

It is an Indian non-governmental organization that was established by a group of professors. It aims to improve governance and strengthen democracy in India by continuously working in the area of electoral and political reforms. ADR focuses on several areas pertaining...

Center for the Study of Democracy

It is a public policy organization advancing Bulgaria’s democratic and free-market ideals. It is an independent, nonpartisan organization that strives to influence public policy and civil society in order to progress the reform process. Focusing on justice and...

Institute for Public Policy and Good Governance

It is a think tank focused on public policy and good governance issues, conducting research and promoting best practices for good governance in both the public and private sectors. It claims to be guided by the principles of transparency and public integrity. Practice...

Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO)

It is a public policy research and advocacy NGO dedicated to influencing energy policies that benefit the poor and vulnerable. It attempts to empower communities to stand up against environmentally damaging projects linked to oil and gas exploitation. Through...

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

It focuses on the importance of leadership and good government in Africa. It holds that any real and widespread improvement in the standard of living of African residents must start with effective governance and leadership. Through a number of initiatives, it works to...

Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation

The Roy and Lila Ash Center aims to improve governance and public policy by researching, educating individuals, and hosting public discussions. Its objective is to address the major challenges that people worldwide face by training exceptional leaders, creating...

National Stewardship Action Council

It is a network of committed supporters, including governments, non-governmental organizations, corporations, and consumers. It aims to promote producers’ equitable responsibility sharing in a circular economy. In order to preserve resources, lower costs for...

German Institute for Global Area Studies

It is an independent social science research institute. It analyzes political, social, and economic developments in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, and links this knowledge to questions of global significance. It is dedicated to providing policy...

Mitvim Institute

A foreign policy think tank with a mission: to improve Israel’s foreign policy, promote Israel’s regional belonging in the Middle East, Europe, and the Mediterranean, and advance Israeli-Palestinian peace. The organization creates innovative foreign policy...

Centro Studi Internazionali CeSI

It is an independent Italian think tank specializing in geopolitical analysis and global political-economic trends. The center is composed mainly of young analysts, doctoral students, professionals, and researchers in the field of international relations,...

Thrive Global

It is a consultancy firm with the mission to assist people, businesses, and communities in enhancing their performance and general well-being. It provides a range of items that can spot burnout before it escalates into a major problem. Its solutions are thought to be...

Injectis

It is a company that offers various services for soil remediation. Their injection technique can adapt to the permeability of the soil, making it a unique in situ technology for soil remediation in low-permeability soils. It operates in Europe where they focus on...

Asan Institute for Policy Studies

It is a non-partisan think tank. It was founded in 2008 to research topics such as security, diplomacy, governance, science and technology, nuclear issues, international law, economics, democracy, culture and society, and energy. The institute holds conferences and...

Rothamsted Research

It is a non-profit organization specializing in agricultural science that strives to better benefit farmers and society at large. It is one of the world’s oldest agricultural research institutions. It collaborates with universities and research centers in more...

Delhi Policy Group

A nonpartisan think tank whose main emphasis is on global and strategic topics that are vital to the national interest. It is regarded as a premier, independent, and apolitical security think tank that aspires to offer research-based, pertinent, trustworthy, and...

RTI International

A nonprofit research institute that strives to improve the human condition by addressing the world’s most critical problems with science-based solutions. It works across diverse practice areas, centers, and emerging issues. Through independent research and...

European Center of Sustainable Development

A global and interdisciplinary center that tackles every aspect of the environmental effects of socio-economic development. Advocates for thorough and unbiased practical research on sustainability science issues to aid decision-making by governments and industries....

Effective Altruism Funds

A platform that enables individual donors to contribute to expert-led charitable funds. This enhances the effectiveness of individual charitable donations and allows individual donors to determine whether donations will have an impact. It addresses this issue by...

Forethought Foundation for Global Priorities Research

A project of the Effective Ventures Foundation and works with the Global Priorities Institute at Oxford University. The foundation plans to provide scholarships, fellowships, and research grants for students and established scholars in global priorities research....

Force for Good

An impact-driven institution that aims to transform capitalism for a secure, sustainable, and superior future. It seeks to influence the deployment of capital to address major global issues and opportunities, such as climate change, social inclusion, and sustainable...

Center on Long-Term Risk

An organization focused on addressing worst-case risks arising from developing and deploying advanced AI systems and other notable S-risks. Their current areas of focus include “conflict scenarios, as well as technical and philosophical aspects of cooperation”. They...

Stanford Existential Risks Initiative

A collaboration between Stanford faculty and students dedicated to mitigating global catastrophic risks, such as pandemics or nuclear proliferation. The goal is to encourage engagement from members of the Stanford community to produce meaningful work to preserve...

Society for Risk Analysis

A multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, scholarly, and international society that provides an open forum for anyone interested in risk analysis. Aims to unite individuals from diverse disciplines and countries, allowing them to exchange information, ideas, and...

International Risk Governance Council

A non-profit foundation focused on improving the management of emerging and systemic risks that could impact human and environmental health, the economy, society, and overall sustainability. Through its interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach, it works to...

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

A non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the global security issues that arise from the rapid pace of technological advancement, with a particular focus on science-related matters. It offers a free-access website and a bi-monthly academic journal to share its...

Alliance of World Scientists

A global coalition of scientists from various fields is dedicated to addressing environmental and social challenges. Develops scientific evidence and interdisciplinary research to inform policy decisions and promote sustainable development. It advocates preserving...

Somali Centre for Water and Environment

Its mission is to conduct surveys, research programs, and policy advocacy to explore and delineate the current state of Somalia’s water and environment, identify problems, and propose solutions. Aims to mitigate the ever-degrading Somali environment by...

The Heschel Center for Sustainability

An organization that promotes sustainable values, planning, and living in Israel. Their goal is to develop and implement a vision of sustainability that includes a just and cohesive society, a robust and democratic economy, and a healthy and productive environment for...

Global Development Research Center (GDRC)

A non-profit think-tank focusing on the environment, urban communities, economies, and information. Promotes sustainable development through educational, research, and practical initiatives. It has developed innovative solutions to address environmental challenges,...

Latin American Conservation Council

A group of global leaders working with The Nature Conservancy in Latin America’s most iconic places to protect biodiversity, tackle climate change, and sustainably provide food and water to the region’s people. Strategies: Protect Biodiversity Tackle...

McKinsey Global Institute

The research arm of McKinsey focused on business and economics, providing fact-based insights to aid management and policy decisions. Aims to provide independent research and analysis, and its work is solely funded by McKinsey’s partners. While MGI engages multiple...

ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management

It aims to develop improved water management technologies for sustainable agricultural production and disseminate them to researchers, government officials, NGOs, and farmers. Its vision is the sustainable development of water management technologies for enhanced...

Rijkswaterstaat

A Dutch government organization responsible for designing, constructing, managing, and maintaining the main infrastructure facilities in the Netherlands. Their work aims to make the Netherlands safe, secure, attractive, and accessible, focusing on water management,...

Energy Studies Institute

Its goal is to become the leading institute for strategic research and a global thought leader in energy policy. It has an environmental energy division that examines the physical, political, social, and legal aspects of energy efficiency, climate change, and consumer...

UN-Habitat

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities as mandated by the UN General Assembly. It is responsible for all urbanization, and human settlement matters within the UN system. Together...

National Environment Agency

A Singaporean government agency that ensures a clean and sustainable environment. Its primary responsibilities include promoting sustainability and resource efficiency, maintaining high public health standards, providing timely and reliable meteorological information,...

Fraser Institute

A research and educational organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians by studying, measuring, and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship, and choice on their well-being. It produces research on...

Truman Center

An educational and research institution dedicated to providing solutions to national security issues. Its mission is to elevate the best national security leaders who reflect America’s diversity, modernize national security institutions, promote principled...

Program on Energy and Sustainable Development (PESD)

An international and interdisciplinary program drawing on the fields of economics, political science, law, and management to investigate how the production and consumption of energy affect human welfare and environmental quality. PESD is part of the Freeman Spogli...

Environment for Development

A worldwide network of research centers that addresses the most urgent environmental and development issues. Its goal is to promote sustainable development and reduce poverty by incorporating environmental economics into policy design. EfD has centers in various...

TÁRKI Group

A research institute with a 20-year tradition of empirical social science research. Its profile includes research on a wide range of issues related to social stratification, labor markets, income distribution, consumption and lifestyle patterns, and attitudes. The...

African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

AERC’s mission is to strengthen local capacity for conducting independent, rigorous inquiry into the problems facing the management of economies in sub-Saharan Africa. That mission rests on two basic premises. That development is more likely to occur where there is...

Frontier Centre for Public Policy (FCPP)

An independent public policy think that aims to analyze current affairs and public policies and develop effective and meaningful ideas for good governance and reform. Provides a platform for public debate and engages with the public through our numerous publications...

African Center for Technology Studies

Its Mission is to strengthen African countries’ and institutions’ capacity and policies to harness science, technology and innovation for sustainable development. Programmes: Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security (AFNS) Climate Resilient Economies (CRE)...

Center for Transatlantic Relations (CTR)

The goal of the Center is to strengthen and reorient transatlantic relations to the dynamics of a globalizing world. Its activities include seminars and lectures, media programs and web-based activities, research projects and policy study groups. The Center was an...

Asian Development Bank Institute

A research institute that helps build capacity, skills, and knowledge related to poverty reduction and other areas that support long-term growth and competitiveness in developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. Provides demand-driven policy research, capacity...

Korea Development Institute

A policy-oriented research institute and think tank in South Korea that has actively laid the foundation for the economic development and advancement of Korea. By recommending economic and social plans and policies, it has enhanced national economic prosperity. KDI...

Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy (BRIE)

An interdisciplinary research group focused on the political economy of international trade, competition, and developing and applying advanced technologies. Its premise is that there can be no long-term low-tech prosperity for the American economy and that continued...

Fundação Getulio Vargas

An educational organization that aims to stimulate Brazil’s socioeconomic development through excellence in teaching, research, technical advisory and leadership formation. It is a leader in education in Brazil and abroad due to its undergraduate, master’s and...

Centre for Applied Research Botswana

Established itself to conduct research and consultancies in Botswana and southern Africa. Registered in Botswana, the company operates from its modern, well-equipped premises in Gaborone’s Central Business District. Aims to provide high-quality consultancy,...

Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES)

A research institute which the objective of the IIES condenses three broad missions of Stockholm University: producing PhD economists, performing cutting-edge research, and actively participating in high-level public policy dialogues in Sweden and internationally....

Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI)

A research center at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Its goal is to build intellectual leadership and a network for understanding and developing competitiveness in the Asia region. Aims to enhance...

Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM)

A research institute at the University of Oslo. It promotes scholarly work on the challenges and dilemmas posed by sustainable development. As an international research center it possesses broad social and environmental sustainability expertise. It uses an...

Thailand Environment Institute Foundation

A non-governmental organization that adheres to independence and neutrality while producing quality work that meets standards in both policy research and local-level change. Communicates and promotes change for a better environment and cooperates with domestic and...

Civic Exchange

An independent public-policy think tank conducting in-depth research and engaging in dialogue to inform policy and engage stakeholders in addressing societal and environmental challenges in Hong Kong. Its research focuses on four areas integral to a liveable city:...

National Bureau of Economic Research

A nonprofit research organization conducts and disseminates nonpartisan economic research. More than 1700 affiliated scholars at North American colleges and universities form a network that the organization relies on to research various issues. Topics: Econometrics...

Kiel Institute For The World Economy

A non-profit economic research institute and think tank. It specializes in global economic research, policy, and education. Works on identifying emerging global economic challenges and developing practical solutions compatible with open markets and competition while...

Competitive Enterprise Institute

A non-profit think tank working as an advocate for freedom of enterprise on a wide range of critical economic and regulatory issues. Produces research and analysis, persuades policymakers, and pursues strategic litigation to advance regulatory reform, increase...

Adam Smith Institute

A non-profit think tank promoting neoliberal and free market ideas through research, publishing, media commentary, and educational programs. Works to lead the case for free markets and free society in the United Kingdom. Central to the Institute’s mission is the...

West Virginia Water Research Institute

A research institute based at West Virginia University developing solutions to environmental and economic development issues and disseminated the results to the public, legislators, and government officials. It aims to bring together the best available expertise to...

Gaidar Institute for Economic Policy

A center of economic research and training. It “employs around 140 researchers including one full member of the RAS, 10 doctors of sciences and 39 candidates of sciences.” Its core areas of research are Macroeconomics and finance, Real sector,...

Centre for Policy Research (CPR)

A non-profit public policy think tank focused on “conducting research that contributes to high-quality scholarship, better policies, and a more robust public discourse about the issues that impact life in India”. it performs in-depth research on a wide...

Öko-Institut e.V.

An independent research and consultancy organization working for a sustainable future. Works to “develop robust strategies and practical solutions that facilitate an equitable transition” in order to “persuade stakeholders and policy-makers of the...

UWaterloo Water Institute

An interdisciplinary hub facilitating research, education, and training. its activities focus “on the sustainable use and management of water resources to support healthy and prosperous communities and ecosystems at the national and international scale.”...

Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO)

A corporation with special status under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry “to undertake basic and comprehensive researches on economic, political and social issues affecting developing countries and regions.” Henceforth,...

Levy Economics Institute

A nonprofit, nonpartisan, public policy research organization focused “to stimulate discussion of economic issues” and “disseminates its findings through publications, conferences, workshops, seminars, congressional testimony, and other activities to...

Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

An independent non‐profit organization. It envisions “to enhance the quality of policy decisions through providing policy‐relevant research, based soundly in economic theory, to policymakers, the private sector and civil society.” it has a network of over...

Ifo Institute

An economic think tank working to provide a foundation for politicians and corporate leaders to make educated decisions. It prepares economic facts so that the media and the general public may understand and categorize current economic and political happenings. This...

Stroud Water Research Center

A research center undertaking “applied research projects for public agencies and private corporations in an effort to provide solutions to water resource problems throughout the world.” Its mission is “to advance knowledge and stewardship of...

Peterson Institute for International Economics

A private and nonprofit research institution “devoted to the rigorous and intellectually open study of international economic policy.” Works on identifying “international economic challenges, policy approaches, and practical ideas to help make...

Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies

An economic think tank producing economic analyses and forecasts. In particular, it “conducts research in the areas of macroeconomics, trade, competitiveness, investment, the European integration process, regional development, labour markets, migration and...

Texas Water Resources Institute

A state-sponsored institute working through research, education and outreach to provide science-based, community-supported solutions for the state’s pressing water quantity and quality challenges through internal expertise and external collaborations. Publications:...

Finnish Business and Policy Forum – EVA

A non-profit association working “to promote the long-term success of the Finnish society.” As a pro-market think tank, it “aims to impact current public debate through the production of informed opinions and knowledge, and by proposing reforms to...

Property and Environment Research Center (PERC)

An independent nonprofit working on innovative market solutions for conservation. It has “over 40 years of pioneering research and a network of respected scholars and practitioners.” It explores “how aligning incentives for environmental...

Austrian Institute for Economic Research – WIFO

An international research institution working “to analyse economic developments in Austria and internationally, thereby contributing to the establishment of a sound basis for economic policy and entrepreneurial decision-making and ensuring that economic policy...

Centre for Independent Studies

A not-for-profit think tank working on public policy research encouraging debate among leading academics, politicians, media and the public. Works to “promote evidence-based policy. advance free choice, progress individual liberty, defend cultural freedom and...

Australia Institute

A public policy think group focused on high-impact research mixing rigorous fact-driven material with cutting-edge communication strategies. Designs “work and research to influence and persuade policymakers and politicians and to shift the public debate.”...

Circular Economy Club

A non-profit arm and networking platform of the Circular Economy Institute. It “is the global circular economy network with +280 CEC local clubs in 140 countries”. Publications: Awards & Funding Books Case Studies Education Job Opportunities...

Intersectional Environmentalist

A platform with resources and action steps to dismantle systems of oppression and pressing for climate justice. As an education and awareness group, is a prominent resource for content and activities on environment, culture, and identity. Its efforts develop and...

Progressive International

A multinational coalition of progressive left-wing activists and organizations whose objective is to unite, organize, and mobilize progressive stakeholders worldwide. Publications: An online repository including stories, essays, and statements from its members...

Center for International Stabilization and Recovery

A university and research center providing management training for organizations that clear land contaminated with explosive remnants of war (ERW), peer support training and capacity-building for disability rights organizations, and works with JMU faculty to develop...

People Powered

A global hub for participatory democracy whose mission is to strengthen citizens’ ability to make government decisions by assisting organizations and governments worldwide that are working to build participatory democracy. It provides international learning...

Climate Justice Initiative

An Indigenous climate change organization. CJI is focused on indigenous women that address the multifaceted issue of climate change and climate justice in Indigenous peoples, groups, and communities. Climate Justice ensures that all human rights are implemented in the...

G20 Research Group

A global network of academic, research, business, non-governmental, and other communities that follow the work of G20 leaders, finance ministers, central bank governors, and other G20 institutions. It is led by Trinity College at the University of Toronto, which also...

Apala Group

A consulting and procurement services firm committed to hastening the clean energy transition and decarbonizing supply chains in Asia and the Americas. Assists global corporations, project developers, non-governmental organizations, and key market stakeholders in...

LivelyHoods

A non-profit social enterprise employing youth and women in Kenyan slums by distributing life-improving products.

Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice

A public foundation that raises funds and grants to organizations advocating for strong policies, building social movements to increase public demand for change, civic engagement to build political power and hold decision-makers accountable, and creative...

Elemental Excelerator 

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to redesign the systems at the root of climate change. It promotes “a unique perspective on the policy, market, and technology innovation required to build systems that benefit people and communities worldwide.”...

Pew Research Center

A nonpartisan think tank informing the public about global issues, attitudes, and trends. It surveys the public, conducts demographic research, analyzes media content, and conducts other empirical social science research. Research Topics: Politics & Policy...

Hystra

A global consulting firm specializing in inclusive business. Assists corporations, social businesses, and social investors in developing long-term, scalable strategies that improve the lives of low-income clients, suppliers, and microdistributors worldwide. Insights...

Camco

A climate and impact fund manager working in the transition on emerging markets. Provides helpful and valuable financing solutions by combining a development bank’s discipline with a private company’s agility. With over 30 years of experience in...

Circular Economy Institute

A private training agency offering ongoing seminars, training, webcasts, and publications to help alumni and other stakeholders stay updated on the latest developments in the circular economy industry. Publications: Certificates Training

Fashion for Good

A global initiative that aims to inspire change and galvanize a collective movement to transform fashion into a force for good. Through its sustainable fashion Museum, they collaborate directly with the fashion industry to innovate toward better solutions for people...

BL évolution

A consultancy firm in RSE and Sustainable Development strategy. It assists organizations in developing their performance and results through sustainable development and RSE. Its interventions are adapted to each company to optimize its relevance and effectiveness. To...

Rethinking Economics

A network of young economists, thinkers, and writers banding together to create new economic narratives to supplement the dominant neoclassical narrative. Brings people worldwide to promote pluralist, realistic, diverse, and decolonized economic education through...

Ekō

Formerly known as SumOfUs is a global community dedicated to limiting corporations’ growing power. Acts as a global corporate watchdog, running and winning campaigns to hold the world’s largest corporations accountable. Publications: Press Campaigns...

Regenerosity

Philanthropic fundraising services working at multiple scales, weaving action-focused collaboration among grassroots organizations, funders, and key actors to develop the human capacity to live in the right relationship with the Earth. Publications: Stories Events: An...

RespectScience e. V.

A group of young scientists from various disciplines collaborating to develop future concepts for improving Germany’s scientific environment. Working hours, publication pressure, career paths, and political considerations are all examples of this.

The SustainAbility Institute by ERM

A platform for thought leadership on sustainability, developing actionable insights for business. It identifies innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges based on ERM’s experience, expertise, and commitment to transformational change. It brings...

Climate Finance Advisors

A mission-driven consulting firm working at the intersection of investment and climate change. Assists clients in developing climate finance strategies, appraising and structuring climate-aligned investments, channeling public and private capital to sustainable...

Climate Neutral Commodity

An independent initiative supporting the global commodity and maritime industry’s journey to carbon neutrality that certifies transactions through a third-party assured process of the quality of calculations and offsets of GHG emissions from commodity...

BC Agricultural Climate Adaptation Research Network

A collaboration network to improve linkages and collaboration among agricultural researchers, industry specialists, policymakers, students, and producers from across the province. Aims to create an effective network approach to addressing climate adaptation research...

Evergreen Economics

A research consultancy conducting energy program evaluations, economic impact analysis, statistical modeling, and survey research using robust and innovative analysis techniques. It delivers research results based on cutting-edge analysis methods, from residential,...

Quantis

An environmental sustainability consultancy collaborating with leading consumer goods and financial services companies to drive the long-term transformation to operate within planetary boundaries. Combines cutting-edge science with business acumen to help its clients...

OurEnergyPolicy

A non-partisan 501 (c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to facilitate substantive, responsible dialogue on energy policy issues and to make this dialogue available to the American people, policymakers, and the media. Increases the potential for identifying, adopting and...

GTI Energy

A research and training organisation focused on developing, scaling, and deploying energy transition solutions that improve lives, economies, and the environment. Draws on the expertise of a trusted team of scientists, engineers, and partners to deliver the impactful...

Energy Catalyst

A UK programme to assist early- to late-stage innovators in developing market-based technologies and business models that will accelerate access to clean, modern, and affordable energy in Africa and Asia by providing financial and advisory support, forming strategic...

Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)

A climate action NGO working worldwide to address the root causes of the climate crisis and ensure the planet’s long-term viability. It aims to combat climate change and protect the planet by altering how things are produced, consumed, and disposed of. Work...

Center for Sustainable Fashion

A research center using fashion to drive change, build a sustainable future, and improve lives is explored in its work. CSF’s starting point was human and ecological resilience as a lens for design in fashion’s artistic and business practices. It evolved...

Transport & Environment (T&E)

A non-governmental organization (NGO) advocating for cleaner transportation in Europe. Envisions to create an affordable zero-emission mobility system that has little impact on health, climate, and the environment. Its efforts are concentrated in areas where European...

Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO)

A joint initiative of Fairtrade International, the World Fair Trade Organization and the World Fair Trade Organization-Europe. Its mandate is to advocate for EU policies that support fair trade and trade justice and strengthen the FTAO, fair trade networks, and their...

Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL)

An economic movement working with forward-thinking cities, businesses, teachers, and community groups worldwide to investigate and demonstrate how to create economies that meet the needs of all people while remaining within the limits of the living planet, to empower...

3Degrees Group

A certified B Corporation enabling businesses and their customers to take immediate action to combat climate change. It helps organizations worldwide achieve renewable energy and decarbonization goals. Collaborates with our customers to develop and implement...

Monument Economics Group

A business and economic consulting firm providing expert consulting and strategic advisory services to law firms, corporations, and governments in the United States and worldwide. Collaborates with clients to create clear, practical, and objective solutions to complex...

Headwaters Economics

A nonprofit research organization dedicated to improving community development and land management decisions. It informs community decision-making and identifies practical solutions by making complex data understandable and interactive, thereby assisting in developing...

Democracy at Work Institute

A movement-based think-and-do tank aiming to bring the promise of cooperative business ownership to the communities most affected by social and economic inequality. It ensures that future growth in the cooperative worker movement is rooted in worker cooperatives and...

The Climate Center

A climate and energy policy nonprofit working to reduce climate pollution on a large scale. Envisions “a future in which everyone in California has access to clean air and water, renewable and reliable energy, nutritious food, thriving nature, and other...

Clean Energy Transition Institute

A nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating an equitable clean energy transition in the Northwest. It advances technical, economic, and equitable decarbonization solutions focused on the unique characteristics of four states: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and...

The Climate Registry

A non-profit organization helping North American organizations fight climate change by providing services and tools to help them reduce emissions. Also promotes climate action and ambition on the path to net zero by recognizing and highlighting sub-national leadership...

Climate Investment Funds

A multilateral fund facilitates pioneering climate-smart planning and action in low and middle-income economies, many of which are the least prepared but most vulnerable to the challenges of climate change. Responds to the global climate crisis by providing...

Climate Action

A formal partnership with UN Environment currently working with a network “of UN Agencies, major donors, governments, NGOs​, intergovernmental organisations and over 1000 private sector companies.” Aims to facilitate through a series of award-winning...

Adaptation Fund

An organization providing funding for projects and programs that assist vulnerable communities in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Initiatives are based on the country’s needs, perspectives, and priorities. The Fund is primarily supported by...

Climate Justice Project

A research project from the University of New South Wales seeking to make accessible discussions of the justice-related issues that underpin an effective climate-change response. In their understanding, a climate transition needs to be based on the latest scientific...

Good Law Project

A private not-for-profit company campaign organisation that uses the law for a better world. Sees law as a practical tool for positive change that “can make amazing things happen.” Issues: No-one left behind Upholding democracy Protecting the environment...

Great Plains Institute

A nonprofit organization transforming the energy system to benefit both the economy and the environment. Works to strengthen communities and increase economic opportunity by creating higher-paying jobs, expanding the United States’ industrial base, and...

Clean Air Fund

A global philanthropic entity funding organizations worldwide that reduce outdoor air pollution, improve human health and accelerate decarbonization. Brings together funders, researchers, policymakers, and activists to find and scale solutions to ensure clean air for...

All Tech Is Human

A non-profit working to strengthen the responsible tech ecosystem so wicked tech and society issues can be tackled and co-create a future in the public interest. They have mobilized thousands of people worldwide, resulting in collaborations, increased knowledge...

Ada Lovelace Institute

An independent research institute and deliberative body whose mission is to ensure that data and artificial intelligence (AI) work for people and society. Educates the public about the impact of AI and data-driven technologies on various groups in society. It believes...

Agora Verkehrswende

A think tank promoting environmentally friendly mobility. It is non-partisan and non-profit and collaborates with key political, business, academia, and civil society stakeholders to decarbonize transportation. The think-tank team creates evidence-based policy...

Stifterverband

A not-for-profit association that analyses, advises, supports and networks science and business. With a series of initiatives, the Stifterverband is helping to renew the structure of the higher education system in Germany, improve the framework conditions for science,...

Business of Purpose

A global network for mission-driven business professionals. Empowers its community of over 1000 members in 60+ countries to make the most of the new economy by providing education resources, insights, community meet-ups, networking events, and innovation...

Aflatoun International

A network of partner organizations, teachers, supporters and staff focused on delivering high-quality education. Empowers children and young people by giving them the tools they need to start social and financial enterprises. It develops high-quality curricula for...

Earth 51

A strategic advisory firm dedicated to accelerating sustainable business growth. Our mission on Earth 51 is clear. Its vision is to assist organizations in embracing and contributing to a more sustainable future. They believe “businesses must understand their...

Waters Center for Systems Thinking

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that envisions providing students with academic and lifetime benefits by effectively applying systems thinking concepts, habits, and tools in classroom instruction and school improvement. Its mission is to increase educators’...

Systems Change Strategies

A strategic consulting firm providing a full range of system support services. Works with progressive causes and businesses to create meaningful, long-term change by developing plans and programs and designing and communicating messages to the target audience, the...

Institute for Strategic Clarity

A non-profit research and education organization with a 501(c)(3) mission to develop participatory processes and systemic methodologies for transforming people’s capacity to address complex societal issues and realize their highest aspirations for greater social...

Collective Impact Forum

A nonprofit initiative co-hosted by FSG and the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. Acts as a resource for practitioners and funders who use collective impact to effect large-scale system change. With over 20,000 members worldwide, it includes communities...

Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena)

A think tank working “for the applied energy transition and climate protection.” Its studies, pilot projects, platforms and initiatives aim to set impulses, develop standards and promote the development of a sustainable energy system. Works for framework...

Agentur für Erneuerbare Energien (AEE)

A German non-profit organization working to explain the opportunities and benefits of a renewable energy supply, ranging from climate protection to energy security and local value creation. Disseminates information about the opportunities and benefits of renewable...

Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)

A non-profit organization promoting policy implementation and an energy efficiency market. Works with industry and government to transform the market for energy-efficient products and services, helping India meet its energy security, clean energy, and climate change...

The BRICS Institute

A think tank forum encouraging young scholars to read and write about international affairs. Supports thinking from the perspective of the BRICS countries’ rise to the global stage. Aims to provide independent analyses and inputs on security, strategy, economy,...

Bioneers

A hub of social and scientific innovation working towards “practical and visionary solutions for the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.” Connects people to solutions and one another to spark a revolution from the heart of...

Global Forum on Cyber Expertise

A global platform for countries, international organizations, and private companies to share best practices and expertise in developing cyber capacity. Aims to identify and replicate successful policies, practices, and ideas globally. Develops practical initiatives to...

Euclid Network

A European network of organizations that support social entrepreneurs and leaders with a strong impact. Members represent over 50.000 organizations from Europe and beyond. It connects intermediaries for social enterprises, universities and training institutes,...

Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

A UK government expert body that promotes the ethical use of data and artificial intelligence (AI). It gathers a multidisciplinary team of specialists with expertise ranging from data policy to public engagement to computer science. It is supported by an advisory...

Data & Society Research Institute

A non-profit research organization addressing social, technical, ethical, legal, and policy issues resulting from data-centric technological development. To address the challenges and opportunities presented by an ever-increasing amount of available information, the...

Center for AI and Digital Policy

An independent non-profit research organization examining national AI policies and practices, training AI policy professionals and supporting democratic ideals for AI. Seeks to ensure that artificial intelligence and digital policies promote a better society that is...

Center for Democracy & Technology

A nonprofit organization focused on promoting democratic values through impacting technology policy and architecture, emphasising individual rights. It supports laws, business practices, and technology tools that safeguard online privacy and security and enable online...

UNESCO Associated Schools Network

A global community of like-minded schools gathering thousands of administrators, teachers, and students. Connects with 12,000 schools in 182 countries to develop peace in children’s brains. Member schools promote UNESCO’s goals of rights and dignity,...

Campus Co-Evolve

It aimed “to trigger viral waves of new capabilities for facilitating profound transformation on three scales — personal, organisational and societal.” Learning Journeys: The Art And Practice Of Generative Leadership Protopia – Grow Your Future With...

Global Partnership for Education

An organization working with more than 60 developing nations to guarantee that every child obtains a quality basic education, focusing on the poorest, most vulnerable, unstable, and conflict-affected countries. It mobilizes education funds and assists developing...

Learning Planet Alliance

It’s aim is to transform education by creating new ways of learning, teaching, and researching by sharing our data, practices, knowledge and experience. Learning circles: Youth Empowerment Circle Teachers for the Planet Circle Ubuntu Learning Circle Transitions...

Global School Alliance

A platform working for educational reform and development leaders to share best practices, resources, and opportunities for school improvement, teacher development, and student change. Publications: Blog Student Council Resources Programmes: Global School...

Global Education Futures

A global network organization based in the Netherlands that has hubs in New Delhi, Buenos Aires, London, Algiers, Tbilisi, and Kigali. Its network includes over 2,000 educational change leaders. It has been engaged in groundbreaking educational innovation programs on...

European Youth Energy Network

Seeks to put youth at the heart of energy transition. The active organizations educate youth on energy and sustainability and represent and engage youth in energy and climate policymaking. EYEN works closely with the European Commission’s Directorate General...

International Student/Young Pugwash

A global interdisciplinary network of students and young professionals concerned with the interface of science, technology, society, and ethics, committed to the ideals of the Pugwash Conferences on World Affairs and the 1955 Russell-Einstein Manifesto that...

Youth2030

A “system-wide strategy” that acts as an umbrella framework to guide the UN and its partners to work “with and for young people” across its three pillars – peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development. Publications: Progress Report Resource &...

Global Youth Action Network

Alliance of youth-led and youth-serving organizations in more than 190 countries. Acts as an incubator of global partnerships and a global information provider. Various membership levels are open to any organization that supports young people and does not advocate...

Civil Society Institute

A non-profit, non-partisan research and education organization focused on microgrids to expand and integrate distributed renewable energy sources. Research and education efforts prioritize the support of democratic institutions and citizen involvement in solving...

International Geothermal Association

A global organization that supports the geothermal sector and delivers the future of clean energy. Works to push geothermal as a game changer for attaining Sustainable Development Goal #7 of delivering cheap, clean, baseload energy for everyone via its four pillars of...

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association

An American association representing more than eighty-five leading organizations advancing the production, distribution, and use of innovative, clean, safe, and reliable hydrogen energy. Provides consistent industry voice to policymakers and regulators, driving...

World Wind Energy Association

An international organization for the worldwide promotion of wind energy. It works to provide a platform for the communication of all wind energy actors worldwide, advise and influence national governments and international organisations, and enhance international...

Solar Cookers International

A non-profit and non-governmental organization promoting climate-friendly solar cooking for disadvantaged communities across the globe to enhance human health, economic well-being, women’s empowerment, and the environment. It leads the worldwide solar cooking...

Center for Sustainable Energy

A national non-profit that uses software-enabled program design and administration to revolutionize markets for clean transportation and distributed energy. CSE’s independence and data-driven approach have made it a valuable resource and collaborator. Provides...

Clean Energy States Alliance

A nationwide member-supported charity working on designing and executing successful clean energy policies and initiatives. Works in partnership with governmental agencies and organizations dedicated to improving clean energy. The alliance of state energy agencies in...

Algae Biomass Organization

It envisions a society in humanity prospers through it’s access to sustainable and productive resources. Its objective is to support the creation of viable commercial markets for algae-derived renewable and sustainable goods. To this end, it has developed a...

MIT Energy Initiative

“MIT’s hub for energy research, education, and outreach” that “links science, innovation, and policy to transform the world’s energy systems.” It works to “develop low- and no-carbon solutions to efficiently, affordably, and...

Oxford Energy Network 

A network bringing together academics from the University of Oxford to solve the main technological, social, economic, and policy difficulties of delivering safe, cheap, and sustainable energy for everybody. These researchers collaborate with a wide range of industry...

University of Sheffield Energy Institute

An institute working on pioneering and multidisciplinary research. Its experts have a long history of performing energy research, with experience in energy storage, carbon capture, use, and storage, nuclear, wind, solar power, biofuels, conventional electricity,...

European Energy Research Alliance

A membership-based non-profit association working in the coordination of public research efforts aimed at developing more efficient and cost-effective sustainable energy solutions. It is the research pillar of the EU Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), which...

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)

A non-profit organization focused on delivering timely knowledge and creative policy solutions that will lead to a cleaner, more secure, and sustainable energy future. Works to accomplish our vision of a sustainable, resilient, and equitable society by advancing...

Eurosolar

A non-profit association promoting political and economic action blueprints and ideas for introducing renewable energy independent of political parties, institutions, businesses, and interest groups. This extends from market entry tactics to ideas for further research...

World Council for Renewable Energy

An independent worldwide network of NGOs working in renewable energy, environmental protection, development assistance, and collaboration with corporations and scientific institutions. Its goal is to give renewable energy an independent voice in the global energy...

European Renewable Energy Research Centres Agency

An advocate association for renewable energy research, representing European Research Centres involved in the field. Its mission is to promote and assist the development of new technology and human resources that will allow for a rapid transition to a sustainable...

EurObservER

The barometer has tracked the advancement of renewable energy in each sector and in a member state of the European Union in the most up-to-date manner possible. Creates a set of data-driven indicators that include the energy, technical, and economic components....

Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy

A scientific discovery and innovation enterprise part of the US government as a federal agency. Over the decades, its investments and accomplishments in basic research and enabling research capabilities have laid the groundwork for new technologies, businesses, and...

International Windship Association

A not-for-profit membership association that enables and promotes wind propulsion for commercial shipping globally, bringing all stakeholders involved in developing a wind-ship sector together to influence industry and government attitudes and policies. Stakeholders:...

Isla Urbana

An interdisciplinary non profit organization of designers, urbanists, engineers, anthropologists, educators, and artists is devoted to showing how rainwater collecting may solve Mexico’s water issue. It has built a rainwater harvesting system that is...

NEOM

It is a megacity project in Tabuk Province, northern Saudi Arabia, presently under development. Its purpose is to include innovative city technologies and be a tourist attraction. It is expected to cover 26,500 km2 (10,200 sq mi) and span 170 kilometers along the Red...

AppHarvest

Its focus is on the development and operation of some of the world’s largest high-tech indoor farms. These farms are designed to be more sustainable – growing produce using sunlight, rainwater and up to 90% less water than open-field farms while producing...

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 suffering, safeguard the environment, and...

Future Fund

A charitable organisation initiative of the FTX Foundation. Also, it has additional work on global health, animal welfare, and climate change. As a philanthropic fund, they give grants to NGOs and individuals and invest in socially responsible businesses. Areas of...

NEXT Energy Technologies

Provides for the commercial real estate and construction markets using technology. It creates photovoltaic coatings on the glass of commercial building windows, converting them into energy-producing solar panels. Publications: Media

Waterfront Alliance

Envisions and works to create resilient, rejuvenated, and accessible coasts for all communities. It originated as a New York Municipal Art Society project. In 2007, a collection of prominent activists, corporations, charities, and civic groups formed an independent...

Future Capital

A private network that brings together collaborators and leads innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and think leaders. It reimagines how startups are funded by developing a new, more diverse cohort of investors with game-changing companies, a funnel of diverse...

International Corporate Governance Network

A governance professional organization driven by investors. Members are located in over 39 countries, with investors in charge of over $70 trillion in assets. The objective of ICGN is to inspire and promote sound corporate governance principles to improve efficient...

International Dark Sky Association

A 501(c)(3) environmental charity devoted to maintaining and safeguarding the natural nighttime environment and the history of dark skies via ecologically responsible outdoor lighting. It achieves its purpose nationally and worldwide through 65+ chapters in over 15...

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 and representativeness via democratic procedures spanning from the...

Enduring Earth

A collaboration initiative committed to using Project Finance for Permanence to accelerate worldwide conservation and community development. Enduring Earth operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Windward Fund. PFPs are a tool that allows governments and local...

Nature4Climate

A multi-organization strategic communications platform aimed at increasing the visibility of natural climate solutions and catalyzing action on the ground. It brings together organizations from across the globe in a collaborative effort to increase investment in and...

Regenerative Society Foundation

A business-driven coalition of the commercial sector, institutions, academia, NGOs, spiritual leaders, and people working together to establish a regenerative economy and a more sustainable future. As a non-profit and participative foundation using a systemic approach...

Rights and Resources Initiative

A global coalition of over 150 organizations and their allies committed to advancing local peoples’ land and resource rights, informed and driven by Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, and local communities themselves. It believes that securing their...

Tree-Nation

A forestry platform and an official UNEP partner allowing people and businesses to plant trees all around the globe. It employs technology to make tree planting as straightforward as possible. It aims to reforest the planet via tree planting to combat climate change....

Devex

It delivers insider reporting that drives the global development agenda; connecting and informing 1,018,000+ development, health, humanitarian, and sustainability professionals via news, business information, and financing and employment opportunities. Events: An...

Solar Impulse Foundation

An environmental non-profit that provides political and economic decision-makers with the tools they need to adopt much more ambitious energy and environmental policies. The Foundation will assist them in charting a course to meet their environmental goals. Topics:...

Wagenengin Environment Research

A joint venture of Wageningen University and the Wageningen Research Foundation, whose mission is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.” Its strength lies in its ability to combine the forces of specialized research...

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)

A global authority on animal health. Works to ensure the health of animals and their environments across the globe, recognizing that animal health affects everyone’s health and that our future security is contingent upon it. It expanded its mission to establish...

Women’s Major Group

A focal point for UN-DESA, ECOSOC and the General Assembly for all UN Sustainable Development policies. It facilitates women’s civil society input into the United Nations’ policy space. The WMG is self-organized and open to all organizations interested in...

We The World

A global coalition-building non-profit organization aimed at maximizing social progress. The network includes over 40,000 socially conscious leaders and members of organizations and enterprises representing millions of constituents. It believes that the collective...

UN Global Pulse

A UN Secretary-General’s initiative on big data and artificial intelligence for development, humanitarian action, and peace. It was founded on recognising that digital data can help better understand human well-being changes and provide real-time feedback on how...

TransitionZero

A company combining financial and industry experience with technology to speed up a transition to zero carbon. Acquires real-time insights about the economic vulnerability of fossil fuel assets using satellite images, machine learning, and financial modelling....

Tällberg Foundation

A platform with a network continually evolving. It investigates challenges that challenge and change our society to stimulate fresh thinking and develop new solutions because “globalization is not dead, and forces for good still exist; they must be revitalized,...

Stop Ecocide International

A global campaign to expand the global movement to make ecocide a criminal offense on a global scale. Its primary focus is on mobilizing and creating worldwide cross-sector support for this. They work with diplomats, legislators, lawyers, corporate leaders,...

Sustainable Development Policy Institute

A policy research institute focused on all aspects of development, including livelihoods, the environment, and the economy. Its mission is to serve as a source of expertise for policy analysis and development, policy intervention, and policy and program advisory...

SDGs Today

An initiative started by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), in collaboration with Esri and the National Geographic Society aiming to enhance the creation and utilization of real-time and timely geo-referenced data for Sustainable...

Siena International School on Sustainable Development

Initially, the first training project in Italy was to investigate subjects relevant to the execution of the UN 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2022 welcomes academics, managers, officials from business and public organizations, and...

SDG Lab

A multi-stakeholder effort that helps to execute the Sustainable Development Goals. Aids in implementing the SDGs by assisting Geneva-based players in leveraging expertise and knowledge into policy, practice, and action. SDG Lab identifies strategic convergence...

ReGeneration 2030

A youth initiative in the Nordic and Baltic Sea Regions aiming to engage and involve young people in the region to work towards a more sustainable future through the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Every year in August, conducts an annual Summit...

Protect Our Winters

A nonpartisan network of athletes, scientists, creatives, and business leaders working as an environmental hub to lessening the effects of climate change on sports and local mountain communities. It has over 140,000 supporters globally and reinvests public and private...

Population Connection

A non-profit grassroots organization that works at the nexus of demography, health, human rights, and sustainable development. It has over 40,000 members and hundreds of thousands of supporters and educators working to create a more sustainable future for the earth...

Plant-for-the-Planet

A global initiative to restore forest ecosystems to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. Empowers youth, restores ecosystems, performs restoration research, and provides free software tools and restoration guidance to organizations worldwide. Projects: Yucatán...

Planet Based Treaty

A grassroots campaign aimed to put food systems at the forefront of solving the climate problem as a companion to the UNFCCC/Paris Agreement. Seeks to reverse the extensive deterioration of important ecosystems caused by animal husbandry and to promote a shift to...

Planet Tracker

A non-profit financial think tank working to connect capital markets with planetary boundaries. Generates breakthrough analytics to integrate the knowledge of financial market professionals with environmental, industry, and scientific experts, speaking about...

1t.org

It works to connect, engage, and mobilize a global reforestation community by mobilizing the private sector, creating multi-stakeholder collaborations in essential locations, and fostering on-the-ground innovation and ecopreneurship. It is a part of the World Economic...

Open Philanthropy

A research and grantmaking foundation that makes donations based on the theory of effective altruism. Its purpose is to serve people as much as possible using its resources. The organization does not have a mission around a cause area. Instead, it does...

One Ocean Foundation

A project for ocean conservation aiming to inspire global leaders, companies, institutions, and citizens to expedite solutions to ocean concerns by supporting a sustainable blue economy and spreading knowledge about marine ecosystems through ocean literacy. It...

Oil & Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP)

An initiative from the UN Secretary General, the UN Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition. It is the only sizeable multi-stakeholder collaboration focused on methane emissions reporting. It offers a reliable platform to help member companies...

MiningWatch Canada

A pan-Canadian initiative supported by environmental, social justice, aboriginal, and labor organizations from around the country. It addresses the critical need for a coordinated public interest response “For Peoples and Planet” to the threats to public...

Institute for Climate and Society (iCS)

A philanthropic organization supporting programs and organizations that aim to enhance the Brazilian economy and geopolitical posture and reduce inequality by addressing climate change and delivering sustainable solutions.Embraces its objective via practical and...

Institute for Security and Development Policy

A non-profit research and policy institute. Dedicated to increasing understanding of international affairs, particularly the interdependence of conflict, security, and development issues. Guided by “Independent thinking, strategic solutions”, its work...

Institute for Future Studies

An independent research foundation whose task is to promote future perspectives in Swedish research and to manage and develop theories and methods in the field of future studies. Also, it has the task of promoting a public conversation about the future, which is done,...

Igarape Institute

An independent think tank focused on proposing solutions and partnerships to global challenges through research, new technologies, communication, and policy advocacy. Works with governments, the private sector and civil society to design solutions based on data. It...

Humanities for the Environment

With an aim to ” to address social and environmental challenges in civil society and academic life”, it seeks to uncover “how the humanities may contribute to pro-environmental behaviour.” Instead of defining a single research agenda...

Global Priorities Institute

An interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Oxford. Aims to conduct foundational research that informs the decision-making of individuals and institutions. Its vision is “a world in which global priorities are set by using evidence and reason to...

Global Carbon Project

It is a Future Earth Global Research Project and a research partner of the World Climate Research Programme. It was formed to collaborate with the international scientific community to develop a common and mutually agreed-upon knowledge base to support policy debate...

Global Fishing Watch

A partnership between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google acting as an open-access online tool to track global fishing apparent activity in near-real time and provides the world’s first global view of commercial fishing. Aims to advance ocean governance by envisioning...

Global Business Coalition for Education

A movement of businesses committed to ending the global education crisis. Works to accelerate progress toward providing quality education worldwide to all children and youth. They “believe that education is the birthright of every child and the key to expanded...

Global Education Coalition

A platform for international multisectoral collaboration and exchange launched by UNESCO to protect the right to education. The Coalition was established to meet the urgent and unprecedented need for continuity of learning as the pandemic disrupted education systems...

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

A global campaign to establish an international mechanism to manage a rapid and equitable transition away from coal, oil, and gas. Works to phase out fossil fuels, support dependent economies, workers, and communities in diversifying away from fossil fuels, ensure...

FONA

The Federal Research Ministry (BMBF) decided to double its climate protection and sustainability research funding to four billion euros over the next five years through the Research for Sustainability (FONA) Strategy. It focuses on the global Sustainable Development...

Energy Innovation Policy & Technology

A firm specializing in energy and environmental policy. Delivers “high-quality research and original analysis to policymakers to help them make informed choices on energy policy”. Its mission is to accelerate clean energy progress by promoting policies...

Emissions Analytics

An independent global testing and data specialist on real-world vehicle emissions. This has been accomplished through vehicle emissions testing using Portable Emissions Measuring Systems (PEMS), resulting in a proprietary EQUA Index test cycle that compares real-world...

Eden Reforestation Projects

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving land and human life. Believing that “it takes a village to raise a forest”, they collaborate with local communities to restore forests on a large scale, creating jobs, protecting ecosystems, and aiding in...

Data-Driven EnviroLab

It uses “innovative data analytics to distill signals from large-scale and unconventional datasets and develop policy solutions to contemporary environmental problems.” It also, advocates for evidence-based problem-solving approaches and increased...

Consilience Project

It aims to promote “critical conversations for the future of human civilization; dedicated to the reduction of systemic fragility and the advancement of new forms of governance and coordination. It aspires to inform the next era of human collaboration and...

Climate Action Pathways for Schools

It is collaborating with schools “to provide inspiring climate education programs and implement projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions”. It prepares students for highly skilled career paths and assists them in developing projects to combat climate...

Center for Sustainable Systems

It develops systems analysis methods, models, and metrics to to accelerate high-impact sustainability transformations; working with different stakeholders on interdisciplinary research, education, and outreach to get results that can be measured and have the biggest...

Center for Global Commons

It was established to encourage “universities to play a leading role in driving social change through collaborative creation with leaders in a wide range of fields that transcend the boundaries of academia in order to seek fundamental solutions to the challenges...

Berkeley Earth

It is “focused on environmental data science and analysis”; supplying comprehensive open-source global air pollution data and highly accessible global temperature data that is “timely, unbiased, and verified.” It also investigates the nature of...

Action for Sustainable Development

A global platform supporting civil society and citizen action for the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement. Over 3,000 member organizations and activists from 155 countries, with more than 80% coming from the Global South, are committed to delivering a transformative...

School of International Futures

A global practice organization seeking to assist policymakers and business leaders in developing foresight capability through an “advisory and capability function, as well as individual and network training and development.” Foresight RetMarch 1strategic...

Teach the Future

A global non-profit movement that promotes futures literacy as a life skill for students and educators. Proposes a curriculum to be taught in schools or after school hours worldwide. Sponsors World Futures Day (every March 1st), offers a Future Leaders Program,...

Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens

It applies its expertise and network to promote global peace, poverty eradication, youth and women empowerment, justice, and human rights. It believes sustainable development is achieved through global citizenship, shared responsibility, understanding, and empathy....

Center for Sustainable Futures (CSF)

It works to create a regenerative world in which we achieve a balance between planet, people, and prosperity. To this end, it promotes learning, awareness, attitudes, and skills to work individually and collectively toward long-term sustainability of complex living...

Global Environmental Education Partnership

Coordinated by North American Association for Environmental Education, seeks to create a global learning network for environmental education. Stands for EE programs incorporating social, economic, and environmental issues. Main initiatives concern building leadership...

Mission 4.7

Draws on UNESCO’s global leadership in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Citizenship Education (GCED), as mandated by its Member States and the United Nations General Assembly, respectively, as well as its responsibility for SDG Target 4.7...

Ecoversities Alliance

A semi-structured network of ‘eco-versities’, i.e., “people, organizations and communities who are reclaiming knowledge systems and a cultural imaginary to restore and re-envision learning processes that are meaningful and relevant to the challenges of our times.”...

AIM2Flourish

The program is the “world’s first higher-education curriculum incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals and “Business as an Agent of World Benefit” – our words for positive and profitable business. It aims to inspire other higher...

Catalyst 2030

It aims to build a broad, multi-stakeholder movement to transform systems; gathering NGOs, social companies, mediators, funders, and social change innovators to fulfill the the Sustainable Development Goals, inspired by the idea that current issues require...

Geneva Water Hub

A joint Project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the University of Geneva working under the motto “Hydropolitics Towards Peace and Security.”  As of 2017, it became a Centre of the University of Geneva.  Water crisis is the highest global risk,...

Water JPI

An intergovernmental organization is working to achieve sustainable water systems for domestic and international markets. Its programs are designed to enhance the value of the European Research Area’s R&D funding and reduce the fragmentation of the multiple...

WEF Nexus Research Group

A Texas A&M University-affiliated research group addressing the complexity of global risks and changes affecting the water, energy, and food sectors. The group’s approach addresses the various stakeholders affected by these changes. The nexus platform...

Leaders Pledge 4 Nature

At the United Nations’ biodiversity summit in September 2020, political leaders from over 90 countries, including the European Union, agreed to commit to halting biodiversity loss by 2030. This represents an important step toward addressing the global...

Polar Knowledge Canada

A federal agency established under the Canada High Arctic Research Station Act, formerly the Canadian Polar Commission. Through its activities, POLAR aims to strengthen Canada’s leadership in the field of polar science and technology. It also seeks to improve...

Pristine Seas

A project from the National Geographic Explorer in Residence Enric Sala comprising scientists, explorers, economists, educators, filmmakers, communication strategists, operations specialists, and policy experts. Works for establishing marine protected areas—the...

UN Partnership Platform

The 2030 Agenda partnership accelerator’s goal is to help effective synergies among various agencies and organizations supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. It is a collaboration between UN DESA, the Partnering Initiative, and the United Nations Office...

UN Interagency Network on Youth Development

An inter-agency mechanism for addressing youth-related issues bringing together various UN agencies and programs. It aims to improve the effectiveness of the UN’s work on these issues. Works to foster an environment conducive to exchange and collaboration. The...

Sulitest Association

A global movement aimed at empowering people to act responsibly. Aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability literacy through its various activities. It is also committed to assisting people in developing the skills and knowledge required to achieve...

Bezos Earth Fund

It provides grants to organizations working to combat climate change and investigates different scientific and technological innovation aspects. It works to identify areas where it can make a difference and help accelerate progress toward addressing climate change...

Upside Foods

A food technology company investigating various methods for removing animals from meat production. Some of these include biopsies from both live and previously slaughtered animals. Its technology enables them to produce meat from self-renewing animal cells....

Nature Map Earth

A global map of biodiversity and other natural services aids decision-making at the global, regional, and national levels. Policymakers and other organizations can use the Nature Map to operationalize conservation and restoration goals by mapping their various...

Rainforest Foundation Norway

A non-profit organization that through the support of individuals, companies, foundations, and public authorities, works to protect the world’s rainforests. It also secures the rights of local communities. Over 10,000 rainforest rangers are regularly involved in...

Ecosia

A search engine working as a social business supporting reforestation by donating 100% of its revenue to non-profit organizations focusing on the issue. Promotes financial transparency and privacy for its users.Ecosia is committed to meeting its sustainability goals...

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

It has the authority to develop and implement programs and projects to protect Louisiana’s coastal areas. Its mission is to create and implement a master coastal restoration and protection plan; collaborating with various political subdivisions and federal...

Argonne National Laboratory

A multidisciplinary organization bringing together scientists and engineers to answer humanity’s challenges. The center carries out large-scale experiments and scientific studies that are too large for any institution by collaborating with other national...

Aquaculture Research Network

The UHI’s Aquaculture Hub works to facilitate impactful research, knowledge exchange and education that supports sustainable growth and resilience in the aquaculture industry, and in the communities where we operate together. Ir provides advice on the...

Food System Economics Commission

An independent academic institution dedicated to providing policymakers and the general public with the tools and evidence they need to make informed decisions about the food system. Its long-term goal is to create a knowledge platform that will allow the public and...

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 and policies of the main issues of higher education across...

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

An association dedicated to the exchange and instruction of international educators. It has over 10,000 members and serves over 3,500 educational institutions in 150 countries. International education aims to provide a framework for learning and scholarship that...

Major Group for Children and Youth

A UN General Assembly mandated and self-organized mechanism focused to provide an instrument for young people to participate in UN processes. Through this program, the GYE hopes to provide young people with a link between the UN system and their communities. Works...

Urban Ocean Lab

It is dedicated to the development of practical and rigorous policies to restore and sustain coastal cities. A focal point for thought leadership on solutions that can assist cities in meeting their climate and ocean goals. Developing effective policies for coastal...

World Complex Systems Academy (WCSA)

A think tank dedicated to providing policymakers and scholars with the tools and resources they need to develop effective complex system strategies. It also acts as an organizational hub for spreading the complex system approach. The Complex System Approach combines...

UN Institute for Disarmament Research

It’s dedicated to conducting independent research on various aspects of arms control and disarmament. It provides valuable advice and ideas to the governments of Member States. facilitating dialogue to further multilateral efforts toward a peaceful solution to...

UN Council to Combat Desertification

It is aimed at restoring and managing the world’s land for the long-term use of humans and the planet. As a multilateral effort brings together governments, scientists, and communities around a common goal of preventing desertification. It provides a framework...

UArtic

It is focused on developing higher education and research in the Arctic. Through its members, it strengthens the collective resources needed to improve the quality of life in the region. Thematic Network:  Business, Politics & Law Culture & Social...

Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability

acting as a global community to promote the transparency and traceability of seafood supply chains globally. It brings together various organizations and governments to accelerate the development of solutions that will improve the sustainability and legal status of...

Living Seawalls

It has a revolutionary new approach to thinking about building in the ocean; aiming to make sure that no new development projects are carried out without first considering how they can benefit both the environment and humans. Through a combination of engineering and...

Finance for Biodiversity Pledge

A commitment by financial institutions to protect and restore biodiversity. It has five steps that financial firms can take to make their actions more sustainable. Financial firms will aim to improve their performance and contribute to biodiversity conservation...

Solidaridad Network

It aims to create a world where all of us can live in harmony with the planet. It envisions a world where the production and consumption of all things can sustain us for the next generation. Through its work with supply chain actors, it hopes to bring innovative...

UpLink

It works to catalyze the innovation needed to transform the world, with the aim to empower people and the planet by giving them the tools and resources to take action. Over the past two years, the platform has evolved. It has gained over 45,000 registered users and...

Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability

It provides interdisciplinary education and cutting-edge research to help leaders navigate a rapidly changing world. The programs offered are designed to help aspiring and current sustainability and environmental leaders develop their skills and confidence to succeed...

Coral Vita Conservancy

It was established to enhance the work of Coral Vita Inc., which is focused on restoring coastal ecosystems. Through its charitable activities, it increases the impact of its work on local ecosystems and communities.

Conscious Planet

It’s goal is to raise awareness about the importance of the environment and bring a sense of inclusiveness into society, aiming to align human activities with the principles of the conscious planet. This is done by creating an understanding of their actions and...

Ford Foundation

It seeks to improve people’s lives by addressing inequality, aiming to transform the lives of people all over the world. For more than 80 years, the Ford Foundation has worked to improve the lives of people all over the world. Through their programs, they have...

Stavros Niarchos Foundation

It makes grants to various non-profit organizations in various areas such as education, arts and culture, and social welfare. It aims to impact society through its projects and leadership positively. Through its grants, the SNF supports programs that promote the...

Children’s Investment Fund Foundation

It is focused on systemic change, providing financial and technical support to children in developing countries and aiming to transform their lives by tackling some of the most challenging issues they face including sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child...

FishWise

It aims to transform the global seafood supply chain by ensuring that the people who rely on it have full accountability for the ocean resources it uses. To this end, it works with governments and civil society to ensure that the people who harvest, process, and sell...

SeaBOS

It aims to “lead a science-based global transformation towards sustainable seafood production and a healthy ocean” by encouraging scientists to work with seafood companies to improve the ocean’s health and sustainability. The SeaBOS members, which...

Shift Project

A center of expertise on the UN’s business and human rights guiding principles. It helps organizations transform their practices and build a more just world by challenging assumptions. Its experts work across multiple sectors and continents to deliver effective...

Energy Futures Initiative

It identifies the fastest pathways toward a low-carbon energy future. Through its rigorous analysis, the organization aims to inform policymakers and the public about the potential of new technologies. The organization’s team of experts comprises seasoned...

Forever Oceans

It focused on developing new ways to produce sustainable and delicious seafood. Its partnership with the world’s leading ocean-based aquaculture companies aims to raise nutritious and tasty fish. Its aqua farms are intended to be operated by the operator of fish...

Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

It aim’s to provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the various issues related to the mining industry. It offers independent third-party certification and verification of all mining materials, working to ensure that the industry takes the necessary...

Global Public Health Program and the Common Good

It aims to provide a framework for addressing the various aspects of global public health. By preference, it addresses the various aspects of global public health by analyzing and quantifying inequalities. The program is by the Schiller Institute at Boston College The...

Global Indigenous Council 

It aims to provide all First Nations with the necessary tools and resources to improve their lives. It can also help ignite the fire that will allow them to share their knowledge and develop solutions to the world’s most critical issues. Issues areas: Climate...

Plant Based Products Council

It advocates for the increased use of renewable plant-based materials in producing sustainable products, working with policymakers and other stakeholders to develop policies and programs that will support the industry’s growth. Its membership includes companies...

UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment

It aims to accelerate the adoption of climate and environmental data by financial institutions, working to help the UK lead the way in developing and financing green finance. The center’s establishment was made possible through a collaboration between five...

Think Tank Hub

It facilitates the involvement and evidence-based contributions of think tanks to policy discussions within International Geneva. Since its inception, it has hosted over 52 events and established a network of 80 Winterschool alumni from various countries. It was...

ReSEES Laboratory

It aims to investigate environmental, economic, and energy sustainability issues. It analyzes and develops effective strategies and methods for addressing these issues using various research tools such as financial analysis, environmental valuation, game theory, and...

Oceanium

It is committed to developing all-natural products made from sustainable seaweed, with a focus on helping the emerging seaweed industry by developing and manufacturing products made from sustainable seaweed. These include food ingredients, bio-packaging materials, and...

Instituto Affaire Internationale

It aims to promote international politics dedicated to the advancement of multilateral and European cooperation. Moreover, it serves as a central hub for global political and economic discussions. Through its independent research, aims to provide policymakers with a...

Gro Intelligence

It combines machine learning and live data to help businesses develop a deeper understanding of how their operations are affected. It’s data and analytics examine the intersectional effects of supply, climate, demand, and price to enable our customers to make...

Global Virus Network

It’s working to improve the understanding of how viruses cause disease and develop effective vaccines and diagnostics, aiming to bring together multiple groups of scientists to solve these problems. Publications: 2021 Annual Report GVN COVID-19 Perspectives...

Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP)

It’s aim is to translate plastic pollution commitments into concrete action. Through its efforts, it works to create a sustainable and practical framework to reduce the amount of plastic pollution that enters the environment through the development of a circular...