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Actuaries Climate Index
An index designed as a monitoring tool and an indicator of the “frequency of extreme weather and the extent of sea level change.” It is sponsored by actuary associations from...
Amazonas Sustainable Foundation
A brazilian NGO that aims to "promote the sustainable involvement, environmental conservation and improvement of the quality of life of communities residents and users of protected areas in the State...
Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Services, Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous Rights, Rainforests, Social Change, Social Justice
Automotive Recyclers Association
Promotes a certified recyclers program for reuse of recycled original equipment (ROE; original manufactured parts), and training through ARA University. Sets standards for environmental and safety issues. Publishes magazine Automotive...
Blue Moon Fund
A "private foundation working to build human and natural resilience to a changing and warming world. We work to protect landscapes and livelihoods threatened by climate change, focusing on conservation...
Brazilian Foundation for Sustainable Development
An nonprofit association of 24 companies "differentiated by its network with the scientific community, international finance agencies and national corporations." They structure their projects and partnerships based on sustainable development...
Bullitt Foundation
Bullitt Foundation (1952; Seattle; 6 staff; bullitt.org) Founded by the Seattle businesswomen Dorothy Bullitt, this foundation aims to "safeguard the natural environment by promoting responsible human activities and sustainable communities...
Ecosystem Restoration, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection, Environmental Resilience, Foundations: Grant-Giving, Green Buildings
California Air Resources Board
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is a governmental body of the state of California, charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs...
Center for Food Safety
Is a U.S. non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy organization that has been fighting the industrial food model which uses harmful food production technologies for twenty years. Instead, it promotes...
Aquaculture, Environmental Activism, Environmental Health, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Services, Food, Food Ecology, Food Studies, Food System, Food System Transformation, Genetically Engineered Crops, Organic Agriculture, Organic Food, Pesticides, Seeds, Soil Health, Sustainable Food, Sustainable Food Consumption, Sustainable Food Production, Sustainable Food System
Chr Michelsen Institute (CMI)
The independent development research institute is located on the campus of the University of Bergen. It addresses issues that shape global developments and generate knowledge that can be used to...
City of Knowledge Foundation
The City of Knowledge Foundation is a government-sponsored collection of “academic, scientific, humanistic and corporate institutions” working together to “further human and sustainable development, based on knowledge.” It aims to...
Clean Air Council
It "supports clean air efforts in the Mid-Atlantic Region through related sustainability and public health initiatives, using public education, community action, government oversight, and enforcement of environmental laws". The council...
Commission for Environmental Cooperation
An element of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which included a commitment that liberalization of trade and economic growth in North America would be accompanied by effective cooperation...
COMSATS
The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South is an international inter-governmental organization with 27 member states in three continents; Asia, Africa and Latin America.” It works to...
Earth Justice
It is is a non-profit public interest organization and environmental law firm defending the right to a healthy environment. It is "dedicated to litigating environmental issues" to accomplish its goal...
Empowered by Light
Is a non-profit organization working "to build multiple demonstration projects around the world, improving the lives and the environment of communities surrounding those projects." It aims to "demonstrate the importance,...
Engineers for a Sustainable World
Is a "nonprofit network of over 1,750 engineers, working to build a better world through hands-on projects." ESW is "an umbrella organization with chapters established at over 50 colleges, universities,...
Environmental Integrity Project
Advocates for effective enforcement of environmental laws and staffed by former EPA enforcement attorneys, public interest lawyers, analysts, investigators, and community organizers. They act as a "watchdog " to help...
Fauna and Flora International
It's the world’s "oldest international wildlife conservation organisation". They work to shape and influence conservation practice, focusing on the protection of biodiversity, which "underpins healthy ecosystems and is critical for...
femLINKpacific
A “local, regional, and national catalyst for change through the use of accessible media and information.” It strives for a “pacific region where there is gender justice, ecological sustainability, peace,...
Fundacion Futuro Latinamericano
It promotes a culture of collaborative dialogue between multiple stakeholders and sectors to encourage the search for innovative solutions. It also looks to generate new capacities, strengthen the process of...
Capacity building, Development and Climate, Foundations: Operating Only, Latin America, Security and Sustainability