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The HKH region extends over all or part of 8 countries, encompasses 1.8 billion people—nearly six times the U.S. population--and is the source of 10 major river systems. This extensive...
A massive two-volume effort from the U.S. Global Change Research Program that was mandated by the U.S. Congress, and thus escaped the head-in-sand climate change denial of the Trump administration....
It has an overarching objective to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction. Overall the bank has 80 members,...
Formerly known as "The Third World Academy of Sciences" (2013), this science organization is dedicated to “the advancement of science in developing countries – works to support sustainable prosperity through...
A challenge directed to “businesses, states, city and local governments, and global citizens to take action for better forest and habitat conservation, food production and consumption, and land use […]...
A fund established by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers $350 million to invest in and help to grow green technology firms. Note: Barely any information available (March 2019)
A think-tank and advocacy group that “provides Canadians with leading Security & Defense” policy analysis through publicly available publications and research. Their stated goal is to “promote informed debate on...
It is focused on anti-poverty activism and training; working to “help people use their own power to fight poverty and injustice. This reflects their “core belief in each human being's...
This energy storage company has the mission “to enable the energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy and to create a sustainable, modern life.” They produce “industry-leading technologies and...
International Scientific Congress “Globalistics 2017” (2009; Moscow) An annual congress organized by the Russian Academy of Sciences and UNESCO at the Lomonosov State University, with the goal “to develop international...
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It promotes international cooperation in atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology, and geophysics. It aims to standardize meteorological data, facilitate information exchange, and promote research and training. It also assists its members… -
A legally binding framework whose purpose is to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries, particularly Africa. The Convention aims to protect and restore land to ensure… -
It addresses important challenges facing humanity. These challenges include climate change, declining natural resources, soil degradation, water scarcity, and food security. Comprised of institutional and individual members, it collaborates to…