by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 6, 2023
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 1, 2023
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 25, 2023
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 23, 2023
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 26, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 24, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 20, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 16, 2022
An entrepreneurial nonprofit 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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 16, 2022
A research center developing systems analysis methods, models, and metrics to advance sustainable futures. Its vision is “to accelerate high-impact sustainability transformations.” Works with different stakeholders on interdisciplinary research, education,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 15, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 9, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 9, 2022
An interdisciplinary pedagogical movement that supports and conducts original research, collaborates with industry on research, mentors, and trains graduate students, and uses data to inform evidence-based policy, practice, and communication. Publications:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2022
A UN Global Compact initiative involving business schools committed to integrating six core principles to “transform business and management education and develop tomorrow’s responsible leaders.” More than 800 signatory business schools submit...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2022
Seeks to promote sustainability as a critical focus of teaching, research, operations, and outreach at colleges and universities worldwide. The Talloires Declaration, a ten-point action plan committing institutions to sustainability and environmental literacy in...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 6, 2022
With 97 global members, it works with the Global University Leader Forum of the World Economic Forum to provide a global forum for exchanging information, ideas, and best practices for achieving sustainable campus operations and integrating sustainability into...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid, Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 17, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 6, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 5, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 4, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 3, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 2, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 2, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 2, 2022
A partnership aiming to encourage the implementation of policies aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing poverty. The PAGE’s five UN agencies -UN Environment, International Labour Organization, UN Development Programme, UN Industrial Development...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 30, 2022
An institute dedicated to conducting independent research on various aspects of disarmament. Makes emphasis on arms control and disarmament sets it apart from other think tanks. Its status enables it to provide valuable advice and ideas to the governments of Member...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 29, 2022
A global movement 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. Provides a...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 29, 2022
A network of higher education institutions and research organizations 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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 28, 2022
A division of Moody’s Corporation focused on providing comprehensive solutions and services to the global market for climate and environmental issues. Helps organizations to improve their environmental and climate performance by developing effective...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 27, 2022
An international organization aiming 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, works...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 24, 2022
An international philanthropy organization that 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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 21, 2022
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. Works with governments and civil society to ensure that the people who harvest, process, and sell seafood have a fair...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 20, 2022
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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2022
A space enabling think tanks to participate in and contribute to international policy discussions. It provides a central hub for the discussion of international issues and solutions. Its design and robust membership enable international think tanks to access global...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 15, 2022
A coalition of over 30 organizations that fight for the protection of tax justice believing that a comprehensive and transparent global tax system is needed to ensure that all countries have the opportunity to tax the profits of multinational corporations....
by Friedrich Hirler | Jun 15, 2022
This private foundation “aims to strengthen the capacities of and collaboration between organisations to increase their contribution to reducing violence and building peace.” Their work recognizes the strong connection between conflict and sustainability,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 13, 2022
A research center aiming to address the most critical global issues of food security and environmental degradation. Through a focused research portfolio, the faculty members of this department are able to generate solutions that can help improve the lives of millions...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 12, 2022
A non-profit organization conducting data-driven analysis and evidence-based reporting on global conflict and transnational security issues. Using cutting-edge technologies it manages, integrates, and analyzes data from various languages, regions, and sources, along...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 5, 2022
A research organization producing rigorous analysis and evidence-based recommendations to advance climate resilience, chart net-zero pathways, and drive long-term prosperity. Its works fields range from climate mitigation to adaptation and clean growth. Work areas:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 30, 2022
A global organization that coordinates the activities of over a hundred United Nations Association members as the largest network of people supporting the UN with members from all around the world. The WFUNA was established to strengthen and improve the UN by engaging...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 30, 2022
The Secretary-General established the United Nations Alliance for a Culture of Cooperation (UNAOC) to mobilize political will and improve the understanding of people and communities across multiple countries. In short, it is a global network of organizations and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 30, 2022
The goal of MUN Impact is to provide a platform for members of the public to engage with the United Nations. Its various activities, including conferences, workshops, and social events, aim to inspire and motivate participants to take action and support the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 30, 2022
Partners with institutions and leaders worldwide to address how to educate all students for global citizenship and employability. Through its programs, the CGE is working toward achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on Global...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 29, 2022
A collaboration project between the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA). It aims to improve understanding of the relationship between climate and biological diversity. Through a combination of science...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 29, 2022
A non-partisan organization that aims to strengthen democracy and promote civic participation. Works with various groups and individuals to help young people develop the skills and confidence to make informed decisions. Through our programs, the Foundation aims to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 29, 2022
The UN Climate Change Learning Partnership collaborates with over 30 organizations that support countries in designing and implementing effective climate change learning. Through its activities, the partnership promotes the exchange of knowledge and the development of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 28, 2022
The Global Dimension website was created by Reboot the Future, which aims to transform the World through conversations and connections. It is the UK’s global leading platform for global learning. Through its platform, teachers can connect with their students and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 27, 2022
A global training ground for social impact leaders set to provide a platform for students to address the World’s most significant social challenges. Through programs such as conferences, campaigns, and fellowships, MCN aims to train social impact leaders. Over...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 26, 2022
It is part of UN’s Training and Research Institute, UNITAR, as a project that provides training and research on sustainable development topics. The initiative aims to bring together relevant learning solutions for individuals and organizations. UN SDG: Learn has...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | May 26, 2022
Global RCE Network: Education for Sustainable Development is part of The Institute for Advanced Study of Sustainability affiliated with the United Nations University. It features over 170 regional centers of expertise (RCEs) dedicated to providing expertise in the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 24, 2022
A strategic economics consultancy in the policy-commerce interface advising “on the most critical and complex policy and commercial questions facing clients around the world.” Uses “economic expertise to deliver original and useful solutions across a...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 24, 2022
A university initiative focused “to provide the best education, apply academic rigor to real-world problems, and empower leaders to act, professionally and personally, so that humans and nature can thrive for generations to come.” As an MIT partnered...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 23, 2022
A “future-oriented think tank involved in channelling preferred futures.” Organizes events, seminars and summits on relevant global issues and publishes its findings and proceedings through various offline and online media channels. Publications:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 22, 2022
An online resource center for news and commentary -managed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)- that follows “the efforts to advance global consensus on strategies for progress, the engagement of communities and stakeholders in...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 22, 2022
A UN Initiative that enables “a standardized approach for the convening, curation and facilitation of purposeful and organized events that encourage a broad and diverse range of stakeholders come together and share their experiences of food systems.” In...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 19, 2022
An international initative with “a unique role in the global economy and financial systems” driving the development of industry best practices through investment mandates. Moreover, the “UN-convened Alliance will utilise state-of-the-art tools and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 18, 2022
A global network working for “a healthier world where people and the environment are no longer harmed by the production, use, and disposal of toxic chemicals.” Over 600 NGOs in more than 120 countries work “to strengthen global and national chemicals...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 17, 2022
A not-for-profit organization acting as a global initiative “to promote and mobilize global action for effective implementation of both the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” Works “to analyse and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 17, 2022
A for-profit social enterprise building “recycling ecosystems in under-developed communities in an effort to fight both plastic pollution in oceans, as well as high poverty levels in developing countries.” Notablly, its “certified blockchain platform...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 15, 2022
A global non-profit health organization “fighting social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world.” Partners with academic institutions “to create rigorous...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 15, 2022
A governmental agency informing “Canadians about protecting and conserving our natural heritage, and ensuring a clean, safe and sustainable environment for present and future generations.” Services areas: WeatherWater and the environmentWildlife, plants...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 14, 2022
A division of The Economist Group combining “the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage an influential global audience.” Partners with corporations, foundations, NGOs and governments in order to catalyse change and enable...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 13, 2022
A not-for-profit non-governmental organization devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters. Works “providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises” and building “resilient food systems with locally led...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 12, 2022
An operational arm of the United Nations providing “infrastructure, procurement and project management services for a more sustainable world.” It is “dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 12, 2022
World Water Council(1996; Marseille, France; 30 staff; worldwatercouncil.org) An international multi-stakeholder organization dedicated “to bring the international community together to convince decision-makers that water is a vital political priority for the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 8, 2022
An environmental organization focused to protect the living environment of the Pacific Rim by funding grassroots groups, promoting best practices and forging coalitions between environmentalist groups. Work areas: Thriving Communities Global Grassroots...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 8, 2022
STEPS Centre(2007; Sussex, UK; 26 staff; steps-centre.org) A global research and policy engagement centre “bringing together development studies and science & technology studies.” It “explores how poor and marginalised people can be involved in...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 6, 2022
A nonprofit acting as an independent research organization dedicated “to provide high-quality, impartial, and relevant science on the health effects of air pollution.” At date, it “has funded more than 330 research projects in North America, Europe,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 4, 2022
A university research center which “mission is to advance policy-oriented research for financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability.” Research Areas: D.A.T.A.Global ChinaGlobal Economic Governance Human CapitalLand Use and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 2, 2022
An independent organization seeking “innovative strategies to highlight and reduce the impact of organized crime and illicit markets.” Gathers “a network of more than 500 experts, including prominent law enforcement, governance and development...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Apr 2, 2022
An independent non-profit and non-governmental research organization working “to prevent violent conflict and promote sustainable security.” Focused “on conflict assessment and early warning, transnational threats, peacekeeping, and security and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 30, 2022
An alliance dedicated “to protect and advance the rights of refugees, asylum-seekers and other forcibly displaced persons in Europe and in Europe’s external policies.” Its members’ work “covers the full circle of displacement from zones of conflict,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 29, 2022
An international campaign “with the goal of ensuring coal is phased out throughout Europe by 2030 at the latest.” Hence, “supports and coordinates the Europe Beyond Coal campaign with civil society groups working across 28 European nations, including...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 29, 2022
A nonprofit organization which mission “is to elevate racial consciousness through interracial healing.” Works on this through training and development to deepen the understanding of racial justice. Hence, it “promotes and supports communities,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 28, 2022
A nonprofit organization “dedicated to smarter, more sustainable cities and a more viable future for global populations. CTBUH convenes the shapers of cities, providing the knowledge and resources that will transform cities into dense and livable centers of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 26, 2022
A “cross-sector community of companies, organizations, individuals, and partners, working together to crack the climate crisis and solve the challenges of decarbonizing our economy.” Hence, “calls on signatories to reach net-zero carbon emissions by...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 26, 2022
A “hub of human rights study at New York University School of Law” bringing together and expanding “the rich array of teaching, research, clinical, internship, and publishing activities undertaken within New York University School of Law on issues of...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 11, 2022
2008; Singapore; 14 staff; rsis.edu.sg/…/nts-centre/ The NTS Centre is a research centre based at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. It “conducts research and produces policy-relevant analyses aimed at furthering awareness and building...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 10, 2022
2020-2023, Berlin, 13 staff, weatheringrisk.org/en A trans-organizational and interdisciplinary project run by Adelphi and the PIK focused on the linkages between climate change and security risks. Its goal is “to ensure that local, national and international...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 9, 2022
A nonprofit working to advance the environmental protection with “an original blend of science, art, and literature in the form of award-winning books and articles, scientific research, photography, films, sound-art, and spoken words.” The center’s...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 8, 2022
A multi-year joint initiative of the Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation working to tackle “visible and invisible ocean pollution to shape, inspire and catalyse progress.” In this sense, the “initiative’s impact will be measured by how...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 6, 2022
A forum for “collaboration between the security community and scholars working on issues of environmental security from multiple perspectives across different disciplines. It focuses, in particular, on supporting and developing educational, research and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 5, 2022
A research institute and the Headquarters of the V-Dem project. It’s in “charge of the operations relating to the data collection and the V-Dem data, including the Country Expert data collection, data curation and making the data available to the...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 4, 2022
A think tank, which aims to examine the nation’s use of natural resources and implications for the future of the US economy and national security. It is devoted exclusively to natural resource and environmental issues; working to improve environmental, energy, and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 4, 2022
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 fight poverty, advance human rights, and promote sustainable social...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 2, 2022
A climate and energy think tank “providing cutting-edge analysis, solution-focused policy ideas, and up-to-the-minute media engagement from an African perspective, both within the continent and internationally.” Work areas: Renewable Energy Multilateral...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 30, 2022
It contributes to development of alternative and innovative policy interventions through high quality research, analysis and advocacy in the energy and extractive sector in Africa. The focus of the organisation is to create strong connection between research evidence...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 30, 2022
A global network of NGOs focused “on issues related to drug production, trafficking and use. IDPC promotes objective and open debate on the effectiveness, direction and content of drug policies at the national and international level, and supports evidence-based...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 30, 2022
Impunity Watch is an international non-profit human rights organisation, seeking to promote accountability for past atrocities, notably in countries emerging from a violent past. They analyse, advocate, and partner to help local communities seek accountability for...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 30, 2022
A U.S. Government agency working “to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential.” Carries “U.S. foreign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at the same time it expands stable, free...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 29, 2022
The public-policy research and educational organization works to shape “ideas into profound and lasting impact through publications, conferences, and effective multi-media programs. ” Their mission is to “advance peaceful, prosperous, and free...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 29, 2022
Asia’s leading online donation platform. It started as a “platform for talks where speakers share their stories, visions and ideas to incite positivity into others” and it has become a “global business which designs and implements CSR projects...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 28, 2022
A “peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing original research and reflection on human rights, humanitarianism, and development in the modern and contemporary world.” Gathers “contributions from anthropology, economics, law, literature,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 27, 2022
A program tacklling “contemporary problems at the interface of global health, human rights, and social justice. The GHJP is pioneering an innovative, interdisciplinary field of scholarship, teaching, and practice, bringing together diverse thought leaders to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 26, 2022
Builds “public-private partnerships to fund bold research addressing big food and agriculture challenges.” Established “to increase public agriculture research investments, fill knowledge gaps and complement USDA’s research agenda.” To benefit...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 25, 2022
Dedicated “to foster a knowing stewardship of our world through biodiversity research and education initiatives that promote and inform worldwide preservation of our biological heritage.” Publications: Email Newsletter Blog Biodiversity Photo Gallery...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 24, 2022
A “global partnership between public, private, philanthropic, and civil society organisations” working “to accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases and enable equitable access to these vaccines for people during...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 23, 2022
An investment company offering “portfolio and investment management, market analysis, advisory, and financial planning services” focused on carbon removal and utilization technology industries worldwide. Publications: Insights – It includes news,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 23, 2022
An organisation working to end the international arms trade. It “considers that security needs to be seen in much broader terms that are not dominated by military and arms company interests.” Furthermore, they address that a “wider security policy...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 22, 2022
A research charity that has a central mission “to carry out research and advocacy in order to reduce the incidence and impact of global armed violence.” Hence, it does investigations, advocacy and field programmes towards that single goal. Topics:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 21, 2022
A global investment manager applying “fundamental insights with a systematic lens to find attractive, unique investment opportunities across multi-asset class, ESG, alternative alpha, managed volatility, and long-only strategies.” Acadian’s systematic...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 21, 2022
The global fund is dedicated to preventing violent extremism. We connect local communities to global resources, supporting grassroots initiatives that are typically out of reach for international donors and helping them thrive. Publications: Core Documents News &...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 20, 2022
The European interdisciplinary student organisation strives for a democratic, diverse and borderless Europe, which is socially, economically and politically integrated, and values the participation of young people in its construction and development. To this end, it...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 20, 2022
CID works to advance the understanding of development challenges and offer viable solutions to problems of global poverty. They are focused on resolving the dilemmas of public policy associated with generating stable, shared, and sustainable prosperity in developing...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 11, 2022
An independent think-tank, aiming to develop policy recommendations in relation to social and political problems that wait for solutions. It analyzes Turkey’s most pressing social, cultural, political and economic issues, with it’s outputs look beyond the short...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 11, 2022
A global movement for next-generation political economies, which is committed to advancing plurality, equality, community, and decentralization through upgrading democracy, markets, the data economy, the commons, and identity. It aims to build a clear, coherent, and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 11, 2022
An economic research institutes, which provides advice on economic issues and policy to its clients, with its work focused primarily on European economies. It has an interdisciplinary approach, reflected in the collaboration of economists and graduates in business...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 11, 2022
Winrock International focuses on U.S. and international development, providing solutions to some of the world’s most complex social, agricultural and environmental challenges. Their mission is to “empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 11, 2022
It was founded with the aim of devoting “itself fully to serving democracy and the public interest.” It gathers French expertise to carry out thorough analysis and to put together concrete policy recommendations and sets out to cover the main challenges...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 8, 2022
The news distribution and content marketing company focuses on niche topics including sustainability, health, energy, education, philanthropy, community and other social and environmental topics. The company works with organizations including multinational...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 2, 2022
It was convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) to act as an “advisory body to WHO through providing technical guidance and inputs to support WHO’s work on (1) health impact assessment of air pollution, related methods and input data, including on SDGs,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 31, 2021
It aims to to lead and support the intelligence community’s integration; delivering insights, driving capabilities, and investing in the future. This integration is “the key to ensuring national policymakers receive timely and accurate analysis from the IC...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 31, 2021
The international think-tank is focused on “advancing academic research in the field of political science and international relations and providing expertise to decision-makers in public and private sectors.” It aims to contribute to the “spread of...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 31, 2021
The active research centre is located in the School of Policy Studies, and is committed to contributing to informed public discussion of issues in military affairs and alliances, international security, and Canadian foreign and defence policy. Their vision is to be a...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 26, 2021
Part of Aalto University, it adopts a “strong global approach, as well as regional and local hotspot areas, including Finland.” Works rigorously on various aspects of water; on policies and related paradigms and on water’s many facets related to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 25, 2021
Works to make policies in Europe and Africa work for inclusive and sustainable development. To this end, they work to help institutions and governments across Europe and Africa create policies that work. Their policy experts contribute “sharp analysis, thorough...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 25, 2021
It pursues “policy oriented research towards strengthening the capacity of African countries and institutions to harness science and technology for sustainable development.” It works to conduct research, policy analysis, capacity strengthening, and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 23, 2021
A think tank for sustainability working “across disciplines that match the complexity of cities to address sustainability challenges.” Shares its “expertise with scholars, policymakers, community leaders, and project partners” through the...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 22, 2021
IBON International Foundation(1978; Philippines; iboninternational.org) Their long-term goal is to “contribute to building global mass movements of oppressed and marginalised peoples, to challenging neoliberal globalisation, war and all forms of oppression, and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 22, 2021
The global network of changemakers believe in the “power of social movements to change the world.” They take a system-wide view of the causes of, and solutions to, the climate crisis and are continually looking for opportunities to catalyse...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 21, 2021
The organisation envisions a world powered by clean sustainable energy, where society’s interests are valued and protected. To this end, they work to make clean energy “possible for millions of Americans through cutting-edge solutions that advance...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 21, 2021
Middle East Institute (MEI)(1946; Washington, DC; 27 Staff; mei.edu) It is working to increase knowledge of the Middle East among US citizens and on promoting understanding between the peoples of the Middle East and America. They believe that pursuit of this goal is...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 21, 2021
The U.S. center for policy analysis, exchange, and communication focuses on issues in Western Hemisphere affairs. It brings together public and private leaders from across the Americas to address hemispheric problems and opportunities. Together they seek to build...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 19, 2021
The think works to ensure that there advance democracy, good governance, and inclusive economic growth in Ghana and in other parts of Africa. It works to complement the broader objectives of strengthening democratic governance, the principles of popular participation...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 19, 2021
A project of Climate Outreach acting as a “source of evidence and images for over 350 climate change and environmental groups, journalists, educators and businesses.” Publications: Collections News Evidence Newsletter...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 19, 2021
It is dedicated to developing ideas and formulating policy recommendations on the main challenges facing the region. The institute conducts research activities along with two main programs, the Foreign Affairs and Security Program and the Governance Research Program,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 19, 2021
The state institution studies problems of integrated development of Kazakhstan economy. It is aimed at “providing scientific support for the country’s economic strategy implementation, analyzing of economy state and forecasting of its future development,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 19, 2021
The institute was established by the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It conducts research in the field of international studies, contributes to the formation and conduct of the foreign policy of the Czech Republic, and increases awareness of issues...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 19, 2021
A “vibrant community of women at the intersection of environmental advocacy, philanthropy, and women’s leadership. With a mission to promote women as agents of change dedicated to the stewardship of the earth.” Publications: News Events: An online calendar...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 18, 2021
A membership-based organization “co-creating the world’s largest education and research network concerned with education, research and innovation in and about sustainable development.” Works by scaling and strengthening “collective resources and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 14, 2021
A public-interest and non-profit organization working towards “practical solutions that help businesses and communities shift from single-use to reuse.” It strives to “redesign the systems generating all the waste in the first place.” Policy...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 14, 2021
It’s committed to “advancing academic research in the field of political science and international relations and providing expertise to decision-makers at public and private sectors.” It aims to “not only contributes to the spread of different...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 14, 2021
Global Relations Forum (2009; Istanbul; 9 Staff; gif.org.tr) The forum advocates a global order of shared influence and accountability and seeks a constructive role for Turkey in that order. It is committed to being a platform for engaging, informing and stimulating...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 14, 2021
It’s dedicated to promoting collaboration between organizations in the United States and the Dominican Republic in order to conduct research, enhance public understanding, design public policies, devise strategies, offer capacity building and foster exchange in...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 14, 2021
They aim to “promote an alternative vision of how forests should be managed, based on respect for the rights, knowledge, cultures and identities of the peoples who know them best.” They do so through advocacy, practical projects and capacity building;...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 11, 2021
An open platform for think tanks contributing “to the global dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its ultimate aim is to address the existing ‘knowledge asymmetry’ and ‘participation deficit’ in the dialogue on development. It does this by...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 10, 2021
A non governmental child rights organization “envisoning a broad range of rights issues, which amongst others in the context of Pakistan, include child labor, juvenile justice, violence against children, children on the move, education and health.”...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 10, 2021
A campaigning organization “pushing the global investment system to take responsibility for its impacts on people and the planet, and use its power to create a green, fair, and healthy society.” Works to “driven change at the heart of the financial...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 10, 2021
A network of UK-based organizations, academics, and activists. Works “for a just and peaceful world, based on approaches that address the underlying causes of conflict and insecurity.” Strives to build “a much richer understanding of what security...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 9, 2021
A network of international organizations “that are engaged in practical work, research, and campaigning to tackle the climate emergency.” Its vision strives to “act urgently to maintain a habitable climate and that our action must be at a speed and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 9, 2021
They envision a world with healthier and more prosperous people — free from the threat of global food crises — and with more resilient agri-food systems. Their research addresses challenges “encountered by low-income farmers in the developing world including...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 9, 2021
The pan-African and indigenous organization works to support African resilience to climate change through “incubation, impetus, capacity building and support for a dynamic of systemic, structural, participatory and integrated transformation of challenges.”...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 9, 2021
Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB)(1973; Barcelona; cidob.org) An international affairs research centre that, through excellence and relevance, seeks to analyse the global issues that affect political, social and governance dynamics, from the...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 9, 2021
It generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. The African- based organisation is a member of CGIAR System Organization, a global agriculture research partnership for...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 9, 2021
It’s committed to enhancing security, prosperity and sustainability in Europe and throughout the world. Its mission is to influence the future by generating new ideas and solutions for a better and safer world. They aim to connect key experts on foreign and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 9, 2021
It works to address food systems as a whole, from agricultural production to consumer behavior; hoping to lead the change and turn food and agriculture systems around. Their strategy aims to conduct integrated, holistic interventions across a few key pressure points...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 9, 2021
A public policy think tank that seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all mankind. It’s located on the campus of Stanford University It...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 8, 2021
They began by providing vital direct resources to trafficked people but quickly realised that change was needed at a grassroots level – “we need to stop trafficking long before it happens.” Now it fights “modern-day slavery using business creation,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 8, 2021
It promotes ideas that move U.S. foreign policy away from endless war and toward vigorous diplomacy in the pursuit of international peace. They work to “expose the costs and consequences of unaccountable, overly militarized foreign policy and present alternative...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 8, 2021
A non-profit organization “working in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and movements worldwide” being “committed to Indigenous self-determination and an inclusive culture guided by Indigenous wisdom, practices, and protocols.” Its vision...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 7, 2021
A research and capacity-building organisation “working on climate change and development in Bangladesh”, aiming “to develop a world-class institution that is closely related to local experience, knowledge and research in one of the countries that is...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 7, 2021
A research institute “dedicated to applying leading-edge thinking from the social and physical sciences to global economic challenges.” For this reason, “conducts theoretical and empirical research on economic issues using innovative approaches and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 7, 2021
An international and collaborative network that “supports colleges, universities, and other mission-driven tax-exempt organizations in aligning their endowment investment practises with their mission, values, and sustainability goals without sacrificing...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 7, 2021
It focuses on sources of inspiration and the potential of cultural, natural and human resources, including youth, to identify pathways for concrete actions to build peace, understood as the cornerstone of endogenous and sustainable development.They do so with an aim...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 7, 2021
The Dhaka based think tank works to improve democratic institutions and structures in Bangladesh. It has a presence in four continents – South Asia (Bangladesh & India), Asia-Pacific (Australia), Europe (Austria), Middle East & North Africa (MENA, UAE), which...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 7, 2021
The research institute was founded on the idea that research-based policy-making is vital for the economic welfare of societies. Today, it is recognized as the top think tank in Central and Eastern Europe and is one of the most highly regarded think tanks...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 7, 2021
Located in the University of Bonn, the international, trans-disciplinary research institute has a broad perspective on development research. Through its international doctoral program ZEF contributes to capacity development in Africa, Asia, and South and Latin...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 7, 2021
A “member-based organisation that represents the entire wind energy sector. The members of GWEC represent over 1,500 companies, organisations and institutions in more than 80 countries, including manufacturers, developers, component suppliers, research...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 7, 2021
The public policy research and advocacy think tank focuses on the East and Southern Africa sub-region It researches a range of areas including governance, trade, environment, and science and technology. They also conduct civic engagement and evidence-based advocacy....
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 5, 2021
The multi-disciplinary public research organization conducts policy research on development issues for Bangladesh and other developing countries. It aims to “facilitate learning in development solutions by conducting credible research, fostering policy dialogue,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 5, 2021
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...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 5, 2021
It was established by Biodiversity International on behalf of the CGIAR and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to help support this global system in a sustainable way. Their Crop Diversity Endowment Fund provides long-term grants to safeguard collections of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 5, 2021
A nonprofit organization “using research, advocacy, and education” to counter the rising tide of extremism across borders and in North America. Strives to educate “anti-hate actors, policymakers, and the public about extremist movements, their...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 5, 2021
The member based organization;s main mandate is to “engage the youth in climate smart agriculture as a means to catalyze youth engagement in climate action, to unlock decent employment opportunities in the agricultural sector and to transform young people to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 5, 2021
Established by a formal agreement among Leaders of 16 East Asian countries. Conducts research activities and makes policy recommendations for further economic integration in East Asia. Works very closely with both the ASEAN Secretariat and 16 Research Institutes to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 4, 2021
The policy forum that “brings together leading think tanks and stakeholders to provide policy solutions to the most relevant global institutions.” It “proposes policy responses to major global problems, generated through a disciplined research...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 3, 2021
A “CFR initiative connecting leading foreign policy institutes from around the world in a common conversation on issues of global governance and multilateral cooperation.” It strives to “inject the conclusions of its deliberations into high-level foreign...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 3, 2021
An independent non-profit foundation that strives to “advance the public good and global development, by seeking a balance between individual freedoms, and collective responsibilities for furtherance of the common good and protection of the global...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 3, 2021
A bipartisan, nonprofit organization that develops national security and defense policies. They engage policymakers, experts, and the public with “fact-based research, ideas, and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate.” A key part of their “mission...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 3, 2021
A research center that assesses pressing threats to US national interests and international security in the quarter-century ahead. “We define international security broadly to include the full array of factors that have a direct bearing on the structure of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 3, 2021
It is the “Union’s agency dealing with the analysis of foreign, security and defence policy issues.” It aims to “support the elaboration and projection of its foreign policy, and enrich the strategic debate inside and outside Europe.” In doing...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 2, 2021
The World Future Council was formed to “speak on behalf of policy solutions that serve the interests of future generations”, focusing on identifying and spreading effective, future-just policy solutions. It also aims “to be an ethical voice for the needs...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 2, 2021
The World Economic Forum’s network of Global Future Councils involves 700+ “premier thought leaders” grouped in >80 issue-focused Councils “committed to addressing the most pressing issues and opportunities of our time and aiming to provide new thinking and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 30, 2021
An independent humanitarian and development organisation. It has an active presence in over 40 countries, striving “to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.”As indicated by its name, it is...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 29, 2021
An international network of impact investing “dedicated to increasing the scale and effectiveness of impact investing around the world. Impact investments are investments made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate positive,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 29, 2021
A nonprofit research and technology group “whose mission is to define and communicate America’s flood risk based on the highest standards of scientific investigation and analysis.” They use a “transparent, peer-reviewed methodology to model past,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 28, 2021
A news media outlet collaborating “with journalists and newsrooms to produce more informed and urgent climate stories, to make climate a part of every beat in the newsroom — from politics and weather to business and culture — and to drive a public conversation...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 28, 2021
An international “research, advocacy, community-building and consulting organisation” that promotes an intersectional feminist approach to foreign and security policy. They “believe foreign policy can be a mechanism for equality, justice, solidarity,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 28, 2021
An advocacy NGO dedicated “to raise awareness about endangered cultures, threatened environments and social concerns through photography.” It supports “the power of photographic storytelling” striving “to make positive change.”...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 26, 2021
The Alliance Center(2004; Denver, CO; 25 staff; thealliancecenter.org) A mission-driven nonprofit with an event and coworking space. It is “dedicated to bringing people together to create an inclusive, sustainable future.” It works to “create...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 26, 2021
A project that through the bestselling anthology All We Can Save, brings “head-heart integration, a focus on just solutions, and a “big tent” to mainstream climate communication, thereby advancing a narrative shift.” In particular, it works to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 26, 2021
It works to advance African solutions for African transformation challenges by directly engaging with citizens and decision-makers. It offers “an authentic African perspective, augmented” by a “vast network of leading thinkers throughout the...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Nov 17, 2021
An organization that “supports the ideas and energy of the people working at the frontlines of the climate crisis.” It makes “grants to the dozens of organizations closest to the problems of and solutions to pollution and climate change.” It also promotes “the best...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 14, 2021
A registered civil society organization working at a “science-society interface towards sustainable environment development and poverty alleviation in the Indian ecoregion of South Asia.” Consequently, it works towards a “global reciprocal...
by Friedrich Hirler | Nov 13, 2021
An independent, international research institute with National Member Organizations in 22 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. It seeks to become “the world leader in systems analysis to find solutions to global problems for the benefit of humankind.”...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 12, 2021
A global network of member associations providing “water quality professionals with the latest in water quality education, training, and business opportunities.” Its members, “including scientists, engineers, regulators, academics, plant managers and...
by Michael Sales | Nov 10, 2021
It’s a worldwide alliance of more than 800 grassroots groups, non-governmental organizations, and individuals in over 90 countries, which works with the aim of catalyzing “a global shift towards environmental justice by strengthening grassroots social...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 10, 2021
A global network of non-governmental organizations striving to “make humanitarian action more principled and effective.” Consequently, it works “collectively and independently to influence policy and practice.” Currently, it represents a...
by Friedrich Hirler | Nov 10, 2021
An organization “of professionals dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management through science and education.” Aims to “play a key role in wildland fire and fire ecology research, education, management, and policy, to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 7, 2021
An international coalition and network “of civil society organizations (CSOs) working together to advance SDG16+ to promote peace, justice, and inclusive societies, and to help enhance accountability for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 6, 2021
A charitable organization that works to combat hunger and poverty. It is committed to “the dissemination and application of ecological methods that sustainably improve living conditions in Africa whilst also conserving the environment.” Their current...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 5, 2021
An international network working to “enhance quality of life and economic well-being by supporting and promoting sustainable transport in urban areas worldwide.” It represents “1,600 member companies from the fields of urban, local, regional and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 4, 2021
A fiscal sponsor dedicated to “empower, encourage, and catalyze projects so that we can collaborate and facilitate progressive change in areas of social and environmental justice”. Their projects provide “constructive innovations at grassroots levels...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 3, 2021
An independent watchdog institution working towards “monitor corporate state conduct in the extraction and beneficiation of natural resources in Southern Africa and assesses to what extent these activities uplift the economic conditions of the region’s...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 1, 2021
An international organisation that “works with research, education, political and public campaigns to raise awareness about the growing plastic pollution in the oceans and the water environment.” Publications: Documentation Solutions Selected reports...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 31, 2021
Is a nonprofit organization “addressing how the environment affects human health in the European Union (EU) and beyond.” It works to “shape laws and policies that promote planetary and human health, protect those most affected by pollution, and raise awareness on the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 31, 2021
An international organization dedicated “to improve the economic, environmental and social conditions of developed and developing countries through mitigating climate change and by developing a new model of economic growth that simultaneously targets economic...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 31, 2021
A non-profit organization “engaged in humanitarian, environmental and participatory development and sustainability” by “promoting sustainable economic and social development, strengthening the well-being of people specially women, children, senior...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 30, 2021
The Commission seeks “to help speed up global, equitable, and lasting solutions to the pandemic.” A key aim is to enhance “awareness and adoption worldwide of successful strategies to suppress transmission.” It also seeks to “meet the dire and pressing needs of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 29, 2021
An independent, multidisciplinary organization working to create knowledge, build awareness and stimulate action to advance the rule of law worldwide. It works to: Support research on the meaning and measurement of the rule of law, and its role in economic,...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 27, 2021
The nonprofit organization leads “a global movement to increase equitable access to nature so that children and natural places can thrive.” It strives for a world “in which all children play, learn and grow with nature in their everyday lives” by “investing in...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 27, 2021
International Council on Mining and Metals (2001; London; 45 staff; icmm.com) An international organization “dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry.” Gathers “28 mining and metals companies and over 35 regional and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 27, 2021
A research center working “to produce independent, objective, high-quality policy-relevant development research, to maximise its accessibility to policymakers, influencers and stakeholders and to have it affect policy.” They aim to influence policy that...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 27, 2021
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 in and continuous improvement of environmental protection in all...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 27, 2021
A UN inter-agency forum composed of international and supranational organisations commissioned to gather statistical data. It aims to “contribute actively to the development of a coordinated global statistical system producing and disseminating high-quality...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 26, 2021
Is a partnership between public, private, philanthropic, and civil organisations that aims to prevent and contain infectious disease epidemics. It collects donations to finance research projects focused on developing vaccines against emerging infectious diseases with...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 26, 2021
A worldwide faith-based organization, with 80 international offices. It works with “communities, donors, partners, and governments to create opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children … even in the toughest places.” Areas of Work: Child protection...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 26, 2021
A catholic confederation with over 160 members who are working at the grassroots in almost every country of the world. It calls itself “the helping hand of the Church” that tries to “build a world based on justice and fraternal love.” They are...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 25, 2021
A non-governmental organization which works towards increasing access to justice. It “is dedicated to protecting the basic legal rights of individuals in developing countries”. In particular, it “works to guarantee all individuals the right to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 25, 2021
The autonomous and non-profit organisation in Malaysia, which is engaged in objective and independent policy research. It “has a diverse research focus, which includes foreign policy, security studies, economics, social policy, nation-building, technology,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 24, 2021
Major UN agency concerned with disease and public health promotion; WHO operates 150 country offices in six different regions, researching and working on communicable diseases, noncommunicable diseases, environmental health, lifestyles, trauma care, emergency health...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 23, 2021
A think tank affiliated “to the Institute of International Relations of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio).” Its research areas are “the study and analysis of global transformations and their implications for Brazil and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 23, 2021
A policy think tank dedicated “to conduct theoretical and empirical research, maximize synergies with those engaged in policymaking, and to make policy proposals based on evidence derived from such research activities.” RIETI was established in Japan as a...
by Daniel Riveong | Oct 23, 2021
An initiative of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, its goal is to improve the sharing of operational knowledge around disease preparedness and responses, and support local practitioners’ capacity to document and publish pertinent findings related to health...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 23, 2021
A research center dedicated to Botswana’s “national policy formulation landscape and its mandate is defined by the following five elements: Economic research and policy analysis; institutional capacity building; professional training; networking and public...
by Dikshya Devkota | Oct 22, 2021
Founded by EcoAmerica, it is a national network of 44 health leaders across America. It aims to create climate solutions by addressing a clean energy future, an improvement in people’s health, building shared, sustainable prosperity, and preparing for harmful...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 22, 2021
Is an international health research institute with a “multidisciplinary team of world-class scientists and research support teams.” It examines ”biological and genetic determinants of health, as well as social, environmental and policy factors” with a focus on “the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2021
A independent post-university research center that “develops research questions in dialogue with policy-makers as well as among the academic world and delivers answers that are relevant to both sides. Its researchers focus on topics of high relevance that are...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 22, 2021
The U.S. Climate Alliance states are committed to taking “real, impactful, on-the-ground action that urgently addresses the climate challenge.” In becoming an Alliance member, “states commit to achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2021
An autonomous not-for-profit organization dedicated to “fill fundamental voids in economics research, policy analysis, and capacity building for effective in-country contributions to Uganda’s policy processes.” To achieve this provides...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 22, 2021
It is an non-governmental organization that “has been fighting against extreme poverty for over 30 years.” It strives to “bring about lasting change in the countries where it operates in order to eradicate extreme poverty and promote social...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 22, 2021
Is a nonprofit environmental activist and legal advocacy organization known for working through science, law and creative media to secure a future for all species hovering on the brink of extinction. Its strategy consists of filing “relentless lawsuits” seeking...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 22, 2021
CFR is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested...
by Michael Sales | Oct 22, 2021
WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to fostering international cooperation and coordination on the state and behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the land and oceans, the weather and climate it produces, and the resulting...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 21, 2021
It is an environmental organization working to come up with practical solutions to climate problems. It aims to “meet the world’s rising energy demand in a way that is financially, socially and environmentally sustainable.” CATF strives to “push the change in...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 21, 2021
A economic research institute involved in the analysis of the economic and social aspects of topical issues, with it’s “core mandates being applied economic research and economic policy as well as provision of research infrastructure.” The institute...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 20, 2021
It provides a “forum for the exchange of ideas and for the development of synergies between projects.” It “raises public awareness of global environmental problems and highlights measures that can be taken by individuals to protect the...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 20, 2021
An initiative focused on accelerating the progress of “the UN Sustainable Development Goals by supporting and facilitating collaboration and partnerships between non-profit organizations, private companies, think tanks, universities, and governments.” They...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 20, 2021
It is the first research center of the United Nations University. Today, it provides “a range of services from policy advice to governments as well as freely available original research coordinated by a core group of resident and non-resident researchers and...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 20, 2021
An “independent scientific analysis provider” formed as a result of the “collaboration between two organizations, Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute.” It tracks government climate action and measures it against the globally agreed Paris Agreement aim of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 20, 2021
An independent, national, no-profit organisation which aims “to improve public policy in Canada by generating research, providing insight and informing debate on current and emerging policy issues facing Canadians and their governments.” On-going Research...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 18, 2021
A research center that focuses on the causes and consequences of climate change. Their goal is to “produce multidisciplinary knowledge to support decision making towards sustainable development at the international level.” They manage over 90 projects,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 18, 2021
It is a “global research center that identifies and promotes technological solutions to environmental and human development challenges.” The institute aims to “accelerate the transition to a future where all the world’s inhabitants can enjoy...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 17, 2021
Is a non-profit independent research and policy institution working on sustainable development and environmental issues by connecting “science and decision-making to develop solutions for a sustainable future for all.” It collaborates with stakeholders to “build...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 16, 2021
A center that provides expertise on “Arctic issues involving U.S. national security, national defense, military, homeland defense, and homeland security.” CASR also provides expertise on “Arctic issues involving climate change and adaptation,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 16, 2021
An interdisciplinary research and policy advisory organization that supports a global public welfare policy geared towards the concept of sustainable development through multidisciplinary research, impact-oriented policy advice, and internationally oriented training....
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 16, 2021
An “independent, non-partisan think tank whose peer-reviewed research and trusted analysis influence policy makers to innovate.” CIGI “addresses significant global issues at the intersection of technology and international governance.” It strives to “improve people’s...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 16, 2021
A research hub for international affairs research and debate in Canada. It disseminates information “about contemporary global issues as well as international policy issues in Canada” and its role in global affairs. It is mainly interested in issues...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 16, 2021
An initiative of MIT “that advances lasting solutions from tech entrepreneurs to address the world’s most pressing problems.” Each year, it issues “four Global Challenges to find the most promising Solver teams who will drive transformational...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 16, 2021
The UNEP program for Capacity Development in Sustainable Water Management includes 23 affiliated networks & 1000 member organizations. They are mostly engaged in capacity development of professionals in public and private organizations, as well as sharing...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 15, 2021
An independent organization that provides reliable information about the United Nations Security Council and its subsidiary bodies with the aim of “advancing the transparency and effectiveness of their decision-making.” Consequently, it encourages the...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 14, 2021
A group of high-level representatives from agencies and organizations funding global environmental change research, “Delivering knowledge to support human action and adaptation to global environmental change.” In October 2009, the Belmont Forum became the Council of...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 12, 2021
An “academic association dedicated to research, awareness-raising, and events organization around the topic of degrowth.” R&D “supports and aims to maintain a diversity of degrowth strategies for achieving social equity and ecological sustainability.” It “strives...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 12, 2021
An investor initiative “in partnership with UNEP FI and the UN Global Compact.” Supported by the United Nations, the PRI has become a “leading network for investors demonstrating their commitment to responsible ownership and long-term, sustainable returns.” It strives...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 11, 2021
An organization that “uses data to make a difference.” Focuses on “serving the public, invigorating civic life, conducting nonpartisan research, advancing effective public policies and practices, and achieving tangible results.” Collaborates with “a diverse range of...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 11, 2021
Interfaith Power & Light(2000; Oakland, CA; 11 staff; interfaithpowerandlight.org) A national nonprofit organization that works “with 40 state affiliates and 22,000 congregations in all 50 states to model energy stewardship in their communities.” IPL...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 11, 2021
An “advocacy organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty by 2030.” It “encourages people to learn and take action on its platform; those actions apply pressure on world leaders to make commitments around the issues associated with extreme poverty: gender...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 11, 2021
A “grassroots, faith-based civic engagement organization with a growing national base of organizations and persons who are inspired by the witness and example of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.” FAN strives to “bring a coordinated and effective voice to matters...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 11, 2021
An organization that leads the “national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the United States’ physical and cyber infrastructure.” It works with “partners to defend against today’s threats and collaborates to build more secure and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 10, 2021
The UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) commissioned the WWAP to produce a UN system-wide periodic global overview (at first triennial, now annual) of the status (quantity and quality), use, and management of freshwater resources. Coordinates the work of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 10, 2021
A private think tank that conducts “policy-oriented research and provides policymakers, academics and the public at large with authoritative information and substantiated policy recommendations.” It aims to contribute to the “development of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 10, 2021
AIIS aims to conduct high-quality academic research on contemporary security issues and their political impact, with a focus on areas of central relevance to Albanian foreign and domestic policy. It works “in the fields of security studies, democracy,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 9, 2021
A specialized website designed “to advance the understanding of the coronavirus, inform the public, and brief policymakers to guide response, improve care, and save lives”, reflecting “an interdisciplinary collaboration between several groups at...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2021
It strives to “promote interest in and understanding of international affairs in Australia”, providing a forum for discussion and debate without seekng to formulate its own institutional views.” It arranges close to “200 lectures, seminars,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 5, 2021
A professional research institute administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. It focuses on issues related to “global politics and economics.” Furthermore, it strives to “facilitate the decision-making...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 5, 2021
Is a research center composed of a multi-disciplinary team “providing decision-makers with the tools they need for sustainable capacity building to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies”. They explore the “growing demands on the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 5, 2021
An autonomous research institute created “to conduct research on geopolitical developments in the Asia-Pacific region.” It also strives to promote greater understanding of, and interest in, strategy and defense issues in Singapore and the region. Research...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 4, 2021
A “government-funded economic research institute.” KIEP offers advice “on all major international economic policy issues.” Furthermore, it serves as a “warehouse of information on Korea’s international as well as economic policies.”...
by Daniel Riveong | Oct 4, 2021
Its aim is to research and bring awareness about the cost of the various American-led wars and counterterrorism efforts since 9/11, including “their human, economic, and political costs,” and help “foster better informed public policies.” The nonpartisan research...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Oct 3, 2021
Is a program of Clean Production Action and a “membership-based, investor collaborative that promotes the use of safer chemicals to enhance shareholder value, public health, and the environment.” IEHN’s members use “direct corporate engagement...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 2, 2021
It conducts polar and marine research, working in the cold and temperate regions of the world. Though it is one of the few scientific institutions in the world that is equally active in the Arctic and Antarctic. It is also works to decipher the complicated processes...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 2, 2021
An independent research institution for international studies carrying out “research and analysis on a wide range of issues within the areas of globalization, security, and development.” It publishes “in high-ranking academic journals, always...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 2, 2021
A think tank dedicated to the study of international dynamics. IT combines its “research activities with a significant commitment to training, conferences, and activities of analysis and guidance on global risks and opportunities for companies and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 2, 2021
A think tank committed to “fostering impactful foreign and security policy on a German and European level.” It promotes “democracy, peace, and the rule of law.” Furthermore, DGAP provides action-oriented “strategic advice based on foreign...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 1, 2021
A nonprofit organization dedicated “to studying oceans and increasing public awareness of the earth’s marine environment” through educational programs and outreach. It is entirely run and led by volunteers with diverse expertise “in ecology,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Sep 30, 2021
A non-profit research center that aims to use “the law to protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and sustainable society.” Consequently, it conducts “legal research and advocacy as well as education and training, with a...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Sep 30, 2021
A regional, technical non-profit organization dedicated “to promoting and facilitating equitable participation and effective collaboration in the management of natural resources critical to development in the Caribbean islands.” It strives to provide...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Sep 29, 2021
An organization that strives to create “new kinds of communities to empower artists from across the world and connect people, stories and cultures through theatre and art.” Consequently, it builds “temporary theatres in areas where expression is...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Sep 29, 2021
An association of “various German peace movements and non-profit organizations aimed at creating and strengthening the instruments of civilian conflict resolution through non-violent means.” It has “around 40 member associations and 240 individual...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Sep 28, 2021
This day is hosted and calculated by the Global Footprint Network, “an international research organization that provides decision-makers with a menu of tools to help the human economy operate within Earth’s ecological limits.” The concept of Earth...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Sep 19, 2021
An organization that seeks to “inform and inspire people to preserve, protect, and restore the Earth community.” It strives to “identify the ecological and justice perspectives that world religions transmit in their scriptures, rituals, and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Sep 18, 2021
The Center for Strategic & International Studies’s (CSIS) International Security Program aims to “shape American national security with bipartisan, independent, and analytically rigorous analysis that helps the U.S. government and other key...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Sep 16, 2021
A network of “universities, colleges, research institutes, and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the North.” The University of the Arctic “builds and strengthens collective resources and infrastructures that...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Sep 16, 2021
An organization that facilitates “cooperation amongst Icelandic public and private organizations, institutions, businesses and bodies involved in Arctic issues – among other things in research, education, innovation, and monitoring, or other activity relevant to...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Sep 16, 2021
An independent non-profit organization that has an international network of researchers. It strives for a world in which “the diverse and complex issues facing Arctic security are identified, understood, and innovatively resolved.” Consequently, it...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Sep 16, 2021
The UN Global Programme assists “member States in their struggle against cyber-related crimes through capacity building and technical assistance.” It’s designed to “respond flexibly to identified needs in developing countries by supporting the member states to prevent...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Sep 15, 2021
Works to “strengthen the law enforcement response to cybercrime in the EU and thus to help protect European citizens, businesses and governments from online crime.” It has been “involved in tens of high-profile operations and hundreds of on-the-spot...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Sep 15, 2021
Works to build an “intelligence picture of serious and organized crime threats, relentlessly pursuing the most serious and dangerous offenders and developing and delivering specialist capabilities on behalf of law enforcement and other partners.” It works...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Sep 14, 2021
An independent, non-profit and created to bring attention and action to help people displaced across borders as a result of climate change. The organization defends the rights of people that are “displaced internally and across borders as a result of climate...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Sep 14, 2021
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(1970; Washington, DC; 14k staff; epa.gov) An independent executive agency of the U.S. government working on environmental protection issues. It strives to ensure that “all Americans have clean air, land and water.”...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Sep 12, 2021
It focuses on “making business more sustainable” by “sharing evidence-based guidance for business leaders thinking ahead.” They have a global membership, which drives their impact. They also “facilitate a community of 170+ sustainability...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Sep 12, 2021
An independent, global, non-profit, non-advocacy organization funded with a grant from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It works to advance “sustainable development through the business practices of member companies and in partnership with...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Sep 12, 2021
An organization that “expresses the corporate social responsibility of the BBVA Group, in particular, its commitment to the advancement of the societies where it conducts its business activity.” Consequently, it “designs, develops and funds research...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 30, 2021
The part of the UN that is responsible for “bringing humanitarians together to effectively respond to emergencies.” It aims to “mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 30, 2021
An alliance organization of “cities, NGOs, companies, mobility service operators, community advocates from diverse sectors and more from around the globe.” It strives to “leverage the momentum of significant revolutions in mobility to target urban...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 30, 2021
It works to “protect the rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin. To this end, it partners up with “indigenous and environmental organizations in campaigns for human rights, corporate accountability, and the preservation...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 30, 2021
The Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR) works on “peacebuilding, peace support operations, prevention, post-war stabilization, and peace consolidation.” It partners up with “communities, countries, and national and...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 30, 2021
An independent global media organization that seeks to “educate citizens to challenge power and encourage democratic debate across the world” through the “reporting and analysis of social and political issues.” It publishes “up to 60...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Aug 29, 2021
The successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). It was the outcome of a “consensus by African leaders that in order to realise Africa’s potential, there was a need to refocus attention from the fight for decolonisation and ridding the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 29, 2021
An independent and international community of change-makers committed to promoting the rule of law and “transforming the world through legal reform.” Consequently, it strives to reduce the “disparity between communities, increase access to justice,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 29, 2021
An international nonprofit organization that aims to create “a world where refugees everywhere can live safely, move freely, work, attend school and rebuild their lives.” Consequently, it advocates for a “response to forced displacement that honors...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 29, 2021
A consulting foundation envisioning “a world in which governments, civil society organizations and businesses contribute to developing inclusive and peaceful societies, including through collective efforts to develop solutions and build trust.” It supports...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 29, 2021
A “practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding.” It “aims to contribute to the improvement of conflict prevention and conflict transformation by analyzing the causes of violent conflicts and developing strategies...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 28, 2021
A non-profit organization empowering grassroots movements “through various tools, including community organizing support and advice, student organizing, and network-building.” It also conducts “research on corporations, policies and technologies,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 28, 2021
This UN Department “provides political and executive direction to UN peacekeeping operations around the world.” It “works to integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental entities in the context of peacekeeping operations.” ...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 26, 2021
A “global multi-stakeholder partnership comprising national and local governments, civil society, businesses, scientific and technical international organizations.” It sets the agenda and raises consciousness on sustainable consumption and production and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 24, 2021
A foundation working “closely with partners from international and regional organizations, foundations, universities and civil society” towards a more peaceful world. Consequently, it strives to channel “expertise, convene all stakeholders around the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 24, 2021
An intergovernmental organization promoting “the use of dialogue globally to prevent and resolve conflict, as well as to enhance understanding and cooperation.” Notably, it “is the only intergovernmental organization with a Board of Directors made up...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 23, 2021
A global non-profit peace-building organization focused on sustainable peacebuilding by empowering “volunteer leaders of youth to promote active tolerance and responsible citizenship in communities experiencing different forms of conflict and violence.”...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 23, 2021
A non-governmental organization striving to “support local media professionals and journalists.” Consequently, it helps them “to enable as many people as possible to gain and keep access to the information they require in order to survive and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 22, 2021
A think tank advocating for “a constructive foreign policy and an informative dialogue.” It publishes “scientific-based policy recommendations in the form of discussion papers, policy briefs, and blog posts.” It also organizes “high-level...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 22, 2021
An international platform for global governance solutions-focused “on improving the organization of our world in order to address its most pressing challenges in the areas of peace and security, development, environment, new technologies, inclusive economy,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 21, 2021
A global multi-stakeholder partnership bringing together “actors from civil society, especially religion, intergovernmental and governmental entities.” It focuses on the “positive potentials and contributions of religious actors to the Sustainable...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 21, 2021
A non-profit venture of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. It provides “advice and assistance in diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, political groups, international institutions and non-governmental organisations.”...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 21, 2021
A non-profit research institute engaged actively in teaching and training connecting to various areas, such as with international academic networks, multilateral organizations, governmental agencies, and civil society actors. Moreover, it “collects and maintains...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 21, 2021
A sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “help donors create thoughtful and effective philanthropy throughout the world.” Works to “stem the tide of plastic pollution into the environment...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 21, 2021
A UN organization that coordinates “the efforts of the 30 United Nations entities and international organizations working on water and sanitation issues.” This shows the fact that “water issues run through all the UN’s main focus areas.” Areas...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 21, 2021
A community of “over 2,000 people spanning 40+ countries working to create a more peaceful world.” Particularly, play for peace strives to “bring together children, youth, and organizations in communities affected by conflict, using cooperative play...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 20, 2021
Affiliated with the Network of Centers of Excellence of Canada that “brings together scientists in the natural, human health and social sciences with their partners from Inuit organizations, federal and provincial agencies and the private sector.” It...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 20, 2021
An independent research center of “expertise and education for sustainable development.” It assists “governments, NGOs and private corporations around the world to build inclusive and sustainable societies while measuring their impact.” ...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 20, 2021
Is the International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities. It supports “decentralization processes and facilitate decentralized cooperation.” It also works on strengthening local governments in developing countries as well as...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 15, 2021
A peace organization working “to protect civilians against acts of war and armed violence, as well as to build inclusive peace.” It works in conflict areas worldwide, promoting a peaceful society “by building bridges, nurturing mutual understanding...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 15, 2021
A non-governmental organization working “to convince armed actors, notably armed non-State actors, about the need to respect people’s rights in their areas of influence.” It also strives to “reinforce respect for the rights of people exposed to human...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Aug 12, 2021
The alliance is made up of (mostly) private foundations who work together to “leverage our resources and networks to get a sustainable food system on the political, economic, and social agenda.” They focus on three main areas; agroecology, health and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Aug 12, 2021
It is a “multimedia storytelling and education effort designed to inform, empower, and unite the world in the face of climate change.” They envision a world where “fighting climate change is the top political, economic and social issue”. To...
by Friedrich Hirler | Aug 12, 2021
Alliance of Small Island States (1990; New York; 32 staff; aosis.org) A coalition of 44 small-island and low-lying coastal countries. These 37 UN members and 7 observer state share similar development challenges and concerns about the environment, especially their...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 11, 2021
A nonprofit organization project of Internews. They are a “global network working with reporters and media outlets in virtually every region of the world.” Thus, it “trains journalists to cover a wide variety of issues, develops innovative online...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 11, 2021
An alliance of over 73 state and 78 non-state-partners (including 19 international organizations, 59 non-governmental organizations and 181 civil society actors), which is “committed to improving air quality and protecting the climate through reducing...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 10, 2021
A global leadership organization constituted as a network of megacities committed to acting against climate change. It aims to “increase resilience, cleaning the air we breathe and tackling inequality by ensuring that global heating does not exceed 1.5 °C, while...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 10, 2021
Started as an initiative launched by UN Climate Change in 2015, as a result of the the Paris Agreement that was adopted the same year. It aims to encourage stakeholders in society to take a set of actions: measure, reduce and offset to achieve a climate-neutral world...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 10, 2021
A coalition of over 205 civil society organizations working in eight South Asian countries. Represents “the southern perspectives at international climate negotiations and undertakes inter-governmental, regional, and national actions.” It works towards...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 9, 2021
A worldwide climate action network of over 1300 Non-Governmental Organizations in more than 120 countries. CAN works to promote government and individual action to limit human-induced climate change to ecologically sustainable levels. Its members strive to attain this...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 9, 2021
An international partnership of women’s organisations and networks “active in the areas of water, sanitation, sustainable development and women’s participation.” It works to raise the “profile of women in the water and development sector, both in...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Aug 9, 2021
Is “a multidisciplinary research network that focuses on resilience in social-ecological systems as a basis for sustainability.” It strives to “advance the understanding and practical application of resilience, adaptive capacity, and transformation of societies and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 9, 2021
A non-profit, scientific and educational institute currently working as a network organization. It strives to “advance a global future of inclusion, social and economic justice, and ecological well being through participatory research and discernment.” Its “projects...
by Friedrich Hirler | Aug 9, 2021
The Sustainability Consortium (2009; Scottsdale, United States; 32 staff; sustainabilityconsortium.org) A global organization, with over 100 members, that tries to transform “the consumer goods industry towards more sustainable consumer products.” Its...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 8, 2021
A global network of “young people and youth organizations active in the field of peacebuilding and conflict transformation.” The “core activities of UNOY Peacebuilders are capacity building as well as advocacy and campaigning.” Work Regions:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 8, 2021
A research center providing “multidisciplinary, independent, and critical scholarship on factors determining and resulting from the forced displacement of populations.” It promotes “debates on forced migration both through its own work and by...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 7, 2021
An NGO and support network established to provide a platform for focal points to yield experiences, knowledge, and learning. It shares good practices to improve policy and practice by collaborating with a range of experts within and beyond the field. Themes areas:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 6, 2021
A global state-led initiative that includes “civil society organizations and academic institutions with the support of the United Nations” all striving to prevent atrocities. It works as a platform for exchange, dialogue and good practice, supporting...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 5, 2021
A coalition formed to advocate for increased action to combat climate change. It “provides strategic and technical support to state-led coalitions to develop action plans specific to their states.” In this manner, it strives to create “good and clean...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 5, 2021
A peacebuilding initiative produced at the Geneva Center for Security Policy in 2017 and incorporated in Canada as a non-profit. It “aims to localize and feminize the peace process by promoting inclusion and enhancing feminist knowledge leadership in the Middle...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 4, 2021
A non-governmental organization working along with partners around the world to “strengthen and safeguard democratic institutions, processes, norms and values in order to secure a better quality of life for all.” It works “on five continents with...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 1, 2021
A non-profit organization providing “information to populations confronted with crises, to enable them to act in their daily lives and as citizens.” It produces and broadcasts “information and dialogue programs using the most appropriate media for...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 1, 2021
A think tank working on research areas such as inclusive peace and political transition processes. It provides advice from comparative research and field experience in peace processes, as well as strives to set international agenda regarding peace processes. IP aims...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 26, 2021
An international political platform seeking “to catalyze substantive, wide-ranging and inclusive conversations on systemic changes to its current global governance architecture. ” Issues areas: Climate Change Gender Equality Extremes of Wealth and Poverty...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 23, 2021
An international youth network and platform of YMCAs that “supports and facilitates some 120 national YMCAs and four regional Alliances across the globe, to provide young people with safe spaces and opportunities to take an active role in transforming their...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 23, 2021
A nonprofit organization dedicated “to defending the dignity of the people through education, culture, and advocacy.” Consequently, it strives to “build a global coalition of young people able to articulate, defend and live in dignity as well as to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 22, 2021
A global youth development organization driving “creative, market-ready solutions that catapult youth around the world to succeed and prosper.” Their approach explores the “intersection between youth and innovation by addressing health, the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 22, 2021
An international youth platform promoting “climate action to the masses, by hosting informational webinars and writing toolkits.” They aim to “make the climate movement accessible to all”, believing that “climate justice means uplifting...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 21, 2021
1915; Chesterfield, MO; 22 staff; jci.cc A non-profit youth international non-governmental organization with members “in about 124 countries, and regional or national organizations in most of them” working to develop young leaders to promote “social...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 20, 2021
An international nonprofit youth exchange organization that provides “youth mobility, intercultural learning and international voluntary service opportunities to help people break down prejudices and develop intercultural understanding and competence for a more...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 19, 2021
An international youth exchange organization providing “youth mobility, intercultural learning and international voluntary service opportunities to help people break down prejudices and develop intercultural understanding and competence for a more just and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 14, 2021
An inter-agency network connecting peacebuilding actors, resources, and expertise worldwide. It builds “bridges between International Geneva, the United Nations peace building architecture in New York, and peace building activities in the field.” At the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 11, 2021
An international expert organization working to “reduce the impact of mines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war, in close partnership with mine action organizations and other human security actors.” Work areas: Ammunition Management...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 11, 2021
A research and teaching institution conducting academic legal research and policy studies “on branches of international law that relate to situations of armed conflict, protracted violence, and protection of human rights.” Clusters areas: Digitalization...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 10, 2021
A human rights non-profit organization working to support displaced and conflict-affected communities. Consequently, it strives to “promote and protect human rights in conflict and displacement, through research, advocacy and meaningful partnerships.” Work...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 10, 2021
A defense and security research institute and “government authority under the Ministry of Defense”, so most of its activities are assignment-based. Through research, it strives to “create an understanding of how societal and technical development...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 10, 2021
Founded in by the EastWest Institute (EWI) the network “mobilizes members in parliaments across the globe to encourage parliamentary engagement towards conflict prevention.” Publications: Reports News archive Events: An online calendar of past and upcoming...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 9, 2021
An international, non-governmental organization promoting “peace and non-violent conflict resolution across the world to a wide range of stakeholders – scholars, diplomats, practitioners, military personnel, and civil society as well as students and private...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 9, 2021
A non-profit organization working to “build knowledge and skills that secure Africa’s future.” Its “goal is to enhance human security as a means to achieve sustainable peace and prosperity.” It promotes “better policy and practice”...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 8, 2021
A research institute dedicated to transforming decision-making about war and peace. It promotes new strategies driving inclusion in peacebuilding processes through research, training, and advocacy work with a global network of over 1000 women leaders. Topics areas:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 7, 2021
A non-profit research center dedicated “to enhancing international responses to the countries and issues most important to conflict prevention and recovery.” Consequently, it engages directly and thoroughly with “multilateral institutions as well as...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 6, 2021
A research and advisory firm “dedicated to advancing and applying Behavioral Science in the pursuit of poverty alleviation.” Publications: Case Studies Academic Papers Insights
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 5, 2021
A foundation “working on development, conflict transformation and security.” It operates worldwide on issues such as inclusive leadership, prevention of violent extremism and conflict transformation and the nexus between security, development and human...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 4, 2021
A UN think-tank conducting research on “risks and adaptation related to environmental hazards and global change.” It offers “a joint master’s of science degree with the University of Bonn, titled the Geography of Environmental Risks and Human...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 4, 2021
A platform for research and a forum for sharing perspectives and experiences. It explores “the intersections between the historically separate fields of humanitarianism, development, human rights, and conflict resolution”. Topics: Climate Foreign Policy...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jul 4, 2021
An international not-for-profit foreign policy think-tank advancing “people-centered, multi-sectoral, comprehensive, context-specific, and prevention-oriented solutions.” It works across “many sectors to integrate the agendas of peace and security,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jul 3, 2021
A registered charity that serves “immigrants, refugees, migrants and mainstream communities in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley as well as throughout the province of BC and overseas via online programs.” It provides employment support and was...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jul 2, 2021
Refugee Council USA (2000; Washington, DC; rcusa.org) A diverse coalition of 29 US-based NGOs supporting refugee resettlement and integration and promoting efforts to “protect and welcome refugees, asylees, asylum-seekers, and other forcibly displaced...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 30, 2021
An international nonprofit organization specialized in transitional justice. It works to help societies in transition from violence in “considering measures to provide truth, accountability, and redress for past abuses.” Work areas: Regions and Countries...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 28, 2021
An international human rights organization with consultative status to the United Nations. Their mission is ” to use international law to achieve gender equality and dismantle systems of oppression.” as such it develops legal strategies to “define,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 27, 2021
An international network promoting “peace education among schools, families and communities toward nurturing a culture of peace.” It is a US nonprofit fiscally sponsored by the Alliance for Global Justice. Publications: News & Highlights Features...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 27, 2021
An independent non-governmental organization working to understand and prevent violence as well as to “heal its effects and build sustainable peace at the community, national and regional levels.” Consequently, it strives “to enhance state...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 27, 2021
A private diplomacy organization working to help “prevent, mitigate, and resolve armed conflict through dialogue and mediation.” Work areas: Mediation and dialogue Mediation expertise Humanitarian mediation Oslo Forum Publications: Latest updates e-Library...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 24, 2021
A training institute providing the necessary resources for peace builders such as “capacity building, conducting research and building solidarity within the Asia-Pacific Region.” Programs: Education and Training Research and Documentation Networking...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 24, 2021
A global grassroots movement composed of a network of volunteers, activists and organizations “educating and mobilizing to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace.” Publications: Podcast Videos Books Resources HIGHLIGHTS: A Global Security...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 24, 2021
An international humanitarian and non-governmental organization protecting the rights of displaced people. NRC operates in over 30 countries in which refugees have been “forced to flee their homes as a result of conflict, human rights violations and acute...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 24, 2021
An international organization advancing peace through mediation, capacity building and providing consultancy services with the aim of building a more peaceful world. Work areas: Climate Change Policy Project Democracy, Politics, and Conflict Engagement Initiative...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 23, 2021
A research institute that “empowers innovative Changemakers to shape more peaceful and just societies.” It offers “master’s degrees in peace and justice, social innovation, conflict management and resolution, and a JD/MA dual degree in law and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 23, 2021
An international peacebuilding organization supporting local initiatives around the world. It develops “peacebuilding programs and helps establish processes of change that connect local communities, civil society, government and the international...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 23, 2021
A research institution dedicated to dissemination and action, aiming to promote “peace culture both in Catalan society and the international arena, as well as to provide Catalonia with an active role as an agent of peace in the world.” It strives to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 23, 2021
A think tank “dedicated to helping fragile and conflict-affected states achieve more sustainable transitions out of war, crisis or authoritarianism.” It strives “to serve as an expert resource on integrated policy solutions for locally-led efforts to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 22, 2021
A non-profit, non-governmental organization striving “to strengthen policy on international cooperation, development and peacebuilding” through advocacy, dialogue facilitation, support of new ideas, and “capacity-building and training that creates...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 21, 2021
An international organization working “to prevent and resolve violent conflict between and within states and to alleviate human suffering resulting from conflicts and other crises around the world.” Consequently, it “develops and implements...
by Michael Sales | Jun 21, 2021
Dedicated to advancing the circular economy in North America by improving residential recycling, providing technical assistance, and investing in the recycling value chain to reduce waste, create jobs and generate manufacturing feedstock. Over 60 very large companies...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 19, 2021
A research center striving to “better understand and address politically-motivated violence, as well as to tackle violent conflicts more effectively in collaboration with the public policy community.” Consequently, it promotes and develops “cutting...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 19, 2021
An international organization committed to “promoting peacebuilding by stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies.” Consequently, it strives to “address the underlying causes of conflict” by connecting community perspectives...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 19, 2021
An institute dedicated to “promoting the values of a democratic and peaceful society” through “research and policy dialogue.” It strives to “produce skilled professionals in conflict prevention, management, resolution,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
An independent and non-profit organization working to “prevent political and social violence and to achieve sustainable peace around the world.” It combines “regional experience with thematic expertise on cutting-edge issues to create the conditions...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
An international nonprofit organization working “for the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy, the rule of law and international justice”. Consequently, it strives to “raise awareness and foster public debate through explicitly...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
An independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit think tank dedicated “to promoting and strengthening the transatlantic relationship.” Consequently, it strives “to educate and engage its audience on the most pressing economic, political, and social...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
A social science university that “has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence.” Its research and teaching span “the full breadth of the social sciences; from economics, politics, and law to sociology, anthropology, accounting, and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
A think tank and academy working on international affairs. It aims to contribute to a secure, sustainable, and just world through analyses, training, and public debate. Its “experts conduct policy-oriented analysis and research on strategic international...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
A call to companies to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. “With more than 12,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and 69 Local...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
A community of practice, creating a common platform for ecosystem assessment practitioners at regional, sub-regional, national, and sub-national scales. It strives to “support the activities of a relevant global process such as the Intergovernmental Platform for...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
Sets priorities for global environmental policies and develops international environmental law; providing “leadership, catalyzes intergovernmental action on the environment, and contributing to the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
An organization that “leverages economic and climate solutions to support peace in the world’s most fragile regions.” At the intersection of peacebuilding and renewable energy, it works towards paradigm shift through transformative clean energy transitions in conflict...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
An international peacebuilding organization working “with local people around the world to help them better understand conflict and build peace.” It focuses “on key issues which affect peace and security, such as governance, the economy, gender relations, climate...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
A charity working with international organizations, civil society, academia, and communities “to ensure that the environmental consequences of armed conflicts and military activities are properly documented and addressed and that those affected are assisted.” CEOBS...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 17, 2021
An independent think tank and international public policy consultancy on climate, environment, and development. It “contributes to a sustainable future, both by providing scientifically sound policy analysis and in dialogue with political and civil society actors and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jun 16, 2021
A non-profit organization and think tank working on social, international, political and economic issues. It gives “advice, ideas and support to government and other stakeholders such as parliament, political parties, businesses and NGOs” It also reaches...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jun 6, 2021
An international organization established by European States. It “conducts research and provides policy support on issues related to forests.” Furthermore, it hosts the EU FLEGT Facility, which “supports the EU Forest Law Enforcement Governance and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jun 6, 2021
An independent, non-profit organization that drives resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems from the ground up. They aim to create universal WASH access, and collaborate with partners around the world. The organization focuses on six countries: Burkina...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jun 5, 2021
Focusing on water and issues relating to it, the organisation aims to inform the world’s most important decisions about water, food, and energy in a changing climate. It unites classic journalism, data literacy and transformative connectivity to “meet the demand...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | May 30, 2021
An organization that striving to “strengthen the field of environmental education and increase the visibility and efficacy of the profession” throughout North America and the world. Its members are “professionals with environmental education...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | May 23, 2021
The Forum is an “informal, non-binding, voluntary and government-led process”, which brings together “expertise from all regions and countries at all stages of economic, social and political development.” It has also “established formal...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | May 23, 2021
The UN Agency is a “global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, other forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.” They work in 130 countries, “protecting millions of people and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | May 23, 2021
An organization that advocates for lifesaving assistance and the “protection of displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises.” It also challenges governments, policymakers, and administrations to improve their lives and works to...
by Cyrine Azaiez | May 22, 2021
The Northern Research Forum (University of Akureyri; northern-research-forum) Based at UNAK, the NRF is a part of the University so it is operated from there, in line with the University’s agenda. The forum “strives to increase interdisciplinary knowledge and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 20, 2021
An autonomous and multidisciplinary center for advanced research and training. It “is one of India’s leading academic institutions in the fields of economic and social development.” Research themes: Agricultural and Rural Development Employment,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 20, 2021
A global social innovation youth enterprise impacting the sustainable development process. They combine “grassroots action with advocacy at the highest levels of policy making to create a just, equitable, peaceful and nuclear-weapons-free world.”Their...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 19, 2021
An international organization uniting NGOs worldwide in the cause of advancing peace and global well-being. It helps “to provide the mechanism and support needed for NGOs to connect, partner up and multiply their contributions to solve humanity’s basic...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 19, 2021
The initiative is an online forum of ideas and an international network for the critical exploration of concepts, strategies, and visions for a transition to a future of enriched lives, human solidarity, and a resilient biosphere. By enhancing scholarly discourse and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
A coalition of America’s largest labor unions and its most influential environmental organizations to solve today’s environmental challenges in ways that create and maintain quality jobs and build a stronger, fairer economy. Their staff and supporters work to:...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
The Desert Research Institute is a major research organization, which focuses on basic and applied environmental research. “investigating the effects of natural and human-induced environmental change and advancing technologies aimed at assessing a changing...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
The economic forum is committed “to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.” Best-known for its annual meeting of luminaries in Davos, Switzerland....
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Mar 18, 2021
Also known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the World Bank has 188 Member Countries. It is a “unique global partnership”, with “five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
The “leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 18, 2021
A non-profit environmental law group pressing “for strong action from governments, shifting financial flows, changing markets, trade, and business practices” to protect people and the planet. Client Earth works in “partnership across borders, systems...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 17, 2021
An autonomous body within the OECD framework, seeking “to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy” for all. The International Energy Agency examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil, gas and coal supply and demand, renewable energy technologies,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 17, 2021
“The world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization,” and “the largest professional global conservation network,” with 1300+ member organizations (governments and NGOs), and almost 11,000 voluntary scientists and experts, grouped in six Commissions in...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 17, 2021
A scientific association fostering cross-sectoral cooperation in environmental, climate & resource economics in Europe. At the moment it has “over 1200 members in 60 countries, from Europe and beyond, ranging from academic institutions, to the public sector...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 15, 2021
A network of global partners working to create a thriving global market for cleaner, more modern household cooking solutions.The initiative is hosted by the United Nations Foundation to mobilize high-level national and donor commitments to foster clean cook stoves and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 14, 2021
An international organization that works with the global legal community to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide. Committees and Divisions: Legal Practice Division Public and Professional Interest Division Section...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
A research institute that was founded to advance the basic understanding of earth science and apply that knowledge to decisions made by governments and businesses around the world. They aim to find solutions for Sustainable Development, as regards public health,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
It consists of individuals and organizations that predominantly act independently and occasionally collaborate. It is comprised of the ECI Secretariat, its Education Center and the ECI Council. The secretariat is based at the United Nations-mandated University for...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
A postgraduate training program with 69 projects related to sustainability and environmental studies. It has partnerships with 6 core partners and 31 further organizations for research internships. It also offers research experiences to undergraduate students....
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
The ‘Thematic Research Network on Data and Statistics’ focuses on learning and investment in the data revolution for the Sustainable Development Goals. It is sponsored by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, which runs 12 Thematic Networks focused on...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
“Anticipate, Absorb, Reshape (A2R) is a global multi-stakeholder initiative that strengthens climate resilience for vulnerable countries and people.“ It promotes the focus on the three name-giving key capacities: “Anticipate: Capacity to better anticipate and act on...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 13, 2021
An informal association of ~100 invited Members, independent leading personalities from politics, business, and science. They are interested in contributing in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and holistic manner to a better world because they share a common concern for...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 13, 2021
A global network of large mega cities taking action to address climate change by developing and implementing policies and programs that generate measurable reductions in both greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. The focus on cities is based on their role of...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 12, 2021
It seeks to “empower higher education to lead the sustainability transformation” by enabling institutions “to model and advance sustainability in everything they do, from governance and operations to education and research.” They also conduct an annual Higher...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 12, 2021
As part of Columbia Law School, they develop legal techniques to fight climate change, resources on climate law and regulation, model laws and best practices. Program Areas: Adaptation Law– Encouraging short- and longer-term adaptation efforts at all levels of...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 11, 2021
An independent nonprofit that encourages efficient and restorative use of resources. Aims to transform global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future. They push for the global energy transition from fossil fuels to efficiency and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 11, 2021
The OECD is arguably the world’s largest think tank produces 250+ reports per year on ‘what works’ and databases with societal and developmental indicators. It promotes policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people to create better lives and a...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 10, 2021
A non-profit organization funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Federal State of Brandenburg. “PIK” addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts, and sustainable development, with researchers from the natural and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 10, 2021
The JRC is the European Commission’s in-house science and knowledge service and advisory with six locations in five European Union countries (Brussels, Geel, Ispra, Karlsruhe, Petten, Seville). They work to “create, manage and make sense of knowledge and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 10, 2021
A “global water think tank that combines science-based thought leadership with active outreach to influence local, national, and international efforts to develop sustainable water policies.” They believe that ” identifying solutions and developing...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 10, 2021
A multidisciplinary research institute, which aims “to develop transformative knowledge which is needed to pave the way towards sustainable societies through transdisciplinary research.” In this context, they work towards aligning their “politics,...
by Daniel Riveong | Mar 8, 2021
A large and well-established global professional organization in the field of peace research. It addresses a “wide range of interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives.” IPRA frequently collaborates with the UN Economic and Social Council and UNESCO....
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 7, 2021
A “partnership of Subject-Matter Experts, Elders and Professionals who create and incubate innovative initiatives that accelerate the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.” Named after Professor Yehuda Kahane, it focuses on market solutions...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 7, 2021
A non-profit advocacy and research organization focused on development cooperation and North-South affairs. TWN advocates policy changes for just, equitable and sustainable development. It collects and spreads media materials on climate change, biodiversity,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 7, 2021
A center of the University of California, Irvine working to promote youth leadership for community resilience towards climate change and a campus culture of sustainability. They do this through a resource center that is offering students services through outreach...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 7, 2021
A solar industry advocacy group that “promotes the protection and expansion of the U.S. solar market.” Its members range from small-businesses to multinational companies. Its publications, aim to inform policy-makers and business leaders on the current state and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 6, 2021
A major ecology project “with 81 field sites providing data to understand how our aquatic and territorial ecosystems are changing.” It strives to “contribute to a better understanding and more accurate forecasting of how human activities impact ecology and how our...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 6, 2021
A university center that aims to advance “academic and public understanding of the ways in which social justice and sustainability intersect by integrating principles of social, environmental, and economic sustainability into campus operations, academic and student...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 3, 2021
An “international non-governmental organization bringing together the natural and social sciences”. It strives to “advance science as a global public good.” This organization is “the result of a merger between the International Council for Science...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 3, 2021
A global network of over “140 national, regional and global member academies” working together to “support the vital role of science in seeking evidence-based solutions to the world’s most challenging problems.” It strives to “advance...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 3, 2021
A rights and awareness group that advocates an indigenous perspective on climate change. ICA believes that “the leadership of Indigenous peoples, as stewards, caretakers and protectors of the earth, is crucial to achieving a climate stable future for all.”...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 3, 2021
A Harvard University department that strives to assist “students seeking part-time, online courses and nonresidential programs to advance their career or pursue their academic passion.“ Programs: Graduate sustainability degree Development Practice degree Certificates...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 3, 2021
A small scale information portal designed for “the concerned citizen, as the go-to resource for news, commentary and education on all aspects of global warming.” It is run by a few passionate volunteers that publish their own or others’ writing. Their mission:...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 2, 2021
A grassroots volunteering network initiated by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, which is protecting the Delaware River Watershed. It strives to “pursue and secure constitutional protection of environmental rights in states across the nation, as well as to...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 1, 2021
Initiated by the German Agency for International Co-operation (GIZ) – a government agency and one of three interconnected networks of the “Emerging Market Sustainability Dialogues”. It acts as a dialogue platform for 38 major international organizations in the...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 1, 2021
Emerging Market Sustainability Dialogues (2014; Eschborn, Germany; 18 staff; emsdialogues.org) A network of “change agents and decision-makers from think tanks, multinational corporations, and the financial sector.” It aims to foster “knowledge exchange...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 1, 2021
An accelerator trying to build “the world’s first climate-smart zone” by acting as an “entrepreneurial engine that catalyzes and accelerates priority initiatives […], delivering climate action, resilience, social development, and broad economic growth for...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 1, 2021
An online magazine belonging to the Yale University School of Forestry and Environment offering opinions, analysis, reporting, and debate on global environmental issues. Its contributors are scientists, journalists, environmentalists, academics, policymakers, and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 28, 2021
A research institute and advocacy group that focuses on climate change and insurance. It advocates in governments and policy processes like UNFCCC and ISDR´s Hyogo Framework “for new ways of applying insurance to complement risk management and adaptation.” They see...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 28, 2021
The biggest applied science society in Europe, which runs around 80 state-funded research institutes, mostly in Germany. The institutes conduct research in a vast number of areas, predominantly physics, engineering and other STEM subjects. They state that their...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 28, 2021
It was founded with the vision to create a “world that is environmentally healthy, socially equitable, and economically vibrant.” It strives “to confront global changes in the environment by providing the cross-college infrastructure to better integrate and more fully...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 26, 2021
A coalition of 21 metropolises, mostly located in the western hemisphere, that have pledged to work “aggressively toward a zero-carbon future.” Consequently, they strive to “advance their own transformational efforts, collaborate with each other and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 25, 2021
A global network that brings together “governments, the private sector, and civil society organizations dedicated to using the data revolution to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.” It aims to galvanize innovation and action in “the booming data...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 25, 2021
As the largest cleantech incubator in the U.S., it has raised over $320m in funding. It works with 56 partner organizations, including small businesses, scientific centers, and multinational corporations. Its fields of operation cover all relevant sectors of green...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 24, 2021
A solutions-broker brings together stakeholders from the public and private sector, civil society, and knowledge institutions to help societies become more resilient and adapt to climate-related threats. Programs areas: Food Security Infrastructure and NbS Climate...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 24, 2021
A worldwide platform run by the United Nations Environment Programme. It aims to “share the knowledge necessary for climate adaptation and resilience, especially for vulnerable communities and ecosystems.” It acts as an umbrella organization for regional...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 23, 2021
Focuses on the role of data in poverty eradication and sustainable development. It strives to enable decisions that are “underpinned by good quality, transparent data and evidence on poverty and resources, and lead to increased accountability and sustainable long-term...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 22, 2021
A strategic communications institute that aims to highlight climate change factors and impacts and inform about positive and negative policies as well as international mitigation efforts. This project is funded by the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Issue areas:...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 21, 2021
A non-profit climate science and policy institute that tries to “synthesize and advance scientific knowledge in the area of climate change and link it with policy analysis.” It focuses on the most vulnerable regions, largely the least developed countries and small...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Feb 21, 2021
A “movement of elders” working to “push for new energy policies that will reduce greenhouse gases in our atmosphere to a level consistent with life thriving on our planet.” Consequently, it works to “inform, inspire, and engage others to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 21, 2021
A global “network of scientists, politicians, administrators, and entrepreneurs” sharing a “deep concern about the crises that challenge humanity today.” It works to promote “earth system science through conferences, workshops, seminars,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 21, 2021
A “coalition of willing leaders who are committed to tackling inequalities and promoting more inclusive economic growth in cities.” It was launched as a “response to the growing gap between the rich and the poor.” It works to help governments...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 20, 2021
A global forum striving to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology, to share lessons learned and best practices, and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy. CEM participating economies account for 90% of global clean...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 20, 2021
An environmental NGO that aims “to empower change-makers towards sustainability in the Euro-Mediterranean region” in order to transition towards “sustainable development models through the linkage of economics and ecology.” Its mission is to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 19, 2021
An independent non-profit organization whose objective is to mobilize the experience, energy and international contacts of a group of statesmen who have held the highest office in their own countries in fostering international co-operation and action in three priority...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 19, 2021
A think tank working “to build a new economy where people really take control.” It seeks to ignite “change from below and we carry out rigorous research to fight for change at the top.” Publications: Resources Blog Audio/video Campaigns Press...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 17, 2021
An organization that envisions an investment universe where a shared understanding of companies’ sustainability performance enables companies and investors to make informed decisions that drive improved sustainability outcomes and thereby lead to improved long-term...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Feb 16, 2021
A “UN Partnership Programme organized by UNCTAD, the UN Global Compact, UNEP FI and the PRI.” It strives towards a “world where capital market signals align with public policy goals on sustainable development.” Work areas: ESG Disclosure Green Finance Gender Equality...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Feb 16, 2021
An organization that “conducts research and educational programming to promote the integration of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.” It “particularly focuses on fostering sustainable futures that: provide equitable benefits to low-income and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 16, 2021
A research center that brings scientists, economists, engineers, and social scientists together from multiple universities to do research and communication on climate change and to incorporate this into ideas for sustainable development. TCCCR partners with University...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Feb 15, 2021
The Environmental Training Network of Latin America and the Caribbean (1980; Latin America/The Caribbean; unep.org) Is an “intergovernmental platform that aims to strengthen the regional exchange of knowledge and experiences on environmental education, under the...
by Michael Sales | Feb 15, 2021
Works at the intersection between understanding risk and risk impact to reduce disaster loss and prevent the emergence of new risk. It focuses on exposure to hazards, vulnerability and capacity, and hazard’s characteristics of various localities. Publications: UNDRR...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 15, 2021
An “interagency mechanism within the system of the United Nations,” a small entity which hasn’t gained the status of being a program. It aims to “create a coherent approach towards a sustainable energy system, especially in developing...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 14, 2021
The “platform for observer organizations works to ensure women’s rights and gender justice within the climate change convention framework”. It provides a “number of ways for civil society and non-governmental organizations which work for women’s...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 10, 2021
A non-governmental organization dedicated to “advocate for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women and girls.” It strove to put significant international pressure on governments to enforce and enact good laws, as well as to change...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 10, 2021
An international, non-partisan network of finance sector professionals interested in long-term investing, seeking “to focus research and debate on the underlying causes of financial market instability and on development of fundamental reforms.”...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 7, 2021
A global framework for the insurance industry to address environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities. It strives is the vision of a “risk-aware world, where the insurance industry is trusted and plays its full role in enabling a healthy, safe,...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Feb 6, 2021
Is a regional network connecting professionals and communities, working across Asia to “build inclusive urban climate change resilience that focuses on poor and vulnerable people affected by climate change.” It is committed to “empowering people to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 5, 2021
The Belfer Centre’s Program works to address “the most pressing threats to U.S. national interest and international security.” It supports “young scholars with its fellowship program and sponsors and edits the quarterly journal International...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 5, 2021
An “intergovernmental partnership of 105 countries promoting shared and open data and information on Earth observations.” The global network connects “government institutions, academic and research institutions, data providers, businesses, engineers,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 5, 2021
It is a “global financing mechanism”, which supports country-driven programmes to bring sanitation and hygiene to all.” Investing in a “public-private approach, the fund aims to capitalize on the strengths of its in-country and global...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Feb 5, 2021
Global Institute of Sustainable Forestry (2000; New Haven, CT; catalog.yale.edu) It aims to foster “leadership through dialogue and innovative programs, creates and tests new tools and methods, and conducts research to support sustainable forest management...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 5, 2021
An international grantmaking network dedicated to “financially support civil society groups around the world, with a stated aim of advancing justice, education, public health and independent media.” It focuses on “promoting tolerance, transparency,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 2, 2021
Is the UN Conference on Trade and Development’s biennial, a multi-stakeholder gathering to facilitate dialogue/action on emerging investment-related challenges. It is organized by UNCTAD’s Division on Investment and Enterprise, which is recognized as a global center...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 1, 2021
A “global network of organizations working on illicit financial flows.” It seeks “to curtail illicit financial flows through the promotion of a transparent, accountable and sustainable financial system that works for everyone.” Issue areas:...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 31, 2021
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, freedom, equality and human rights.” Areas of interest: Gender...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 31, 2021
Is an organization that “focuses on reducing environmentally harmful subsidies and labour taxes, while increasing taxes on pollution and on non-renewable resources – and doing so in a socially equitable way.” GBE “brings together representatives of business,...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 31, 2021
An organization that “promotes transparency in international finance and opposes secrecy.” TJN promotes “tax compliance and opposes tax evasion, tax avoidance, and all the mechanisms that enable owners and controllers of wealth to escape their responsibilities to the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 31, 2021
A religious network “that educates, inspires and mobilizes Christians in their effort to care for God’s creation, to be faithful stewards of God’s provision, to get involved in regions of the United States and the world impacted by pollution, and to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 31, 2021
A global partnership of governmental and non-governmental organizations supporting “community organizations which promote HIV/AIDS issues in developing countries.” Work areas: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Gender equality Harm reduction HIV prevention HIV...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 31, 2021
As part of Global Initiatives, it advances sustainability “through collaboration and meaningful dialogue.” It also promotes partnership solutions through consulting, content production, international events and media projects. Channels: Agriculture, Food...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 31, 2021
A “global movement that invests in women leaders who are solving the world’s greatest challenges.” They work to identify those “with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality” and then “scale and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 30, 2021
It is a “distinguished university press in the world” and a “publisher of books and journals at the intersection of science, technology, art, social science, and design.” It issues some 200 books per year and >30 journals on a wide range of...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 30, 2021
A private grant-making foundation supporting “the sustainability of communities through investments in transformative leaders and ideas.” Works to “help underrepresented but trusted voices build and sustain social and community capital by supporting...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 30, 2021
The list was “created by ranking the 100 largest parent companies for carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (excluding biogenic carbon dioxide) from the 2018 GHGRP database of large fixed facilities after parent companies were assigned.” It lists both...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 30, 2021
The Global Goals are officially known as the Sustainable Development Goals or the SDGs. World leaders agreed to them, in an attempt to end poverty, fight inequality and address the urgency of climate change. The idea is that the goals should be met by 2030....
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 29, 2021
Is a non-profit advocacy organization that advocates for “greater gender equality in security sector institutions, such as the police, armed forces, and UN peacekeeping” in countries throughout the world. As such they seek to “provide information...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 28, 2021
It works to cultivate “a new legal landscape that supports community resilience and grassroots economic empowerment”, aiming to help communities to “develop their own sustainable sources of food, housing, energy, jobs, and other vital aspects of a...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jan 28, 2021
Founded by Hansjörg Wyss, a Swiss native and businessman now living in Wilson, Wyoming. The Wyss Campaign for Nature is making “a $1 billion investment to help communities, indigenous peoples, and nations conserve 30% of the planet in its natural state by 2030.” So...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 27, 2021
The campaign seeks to “build a global collective of committed, purposeful women making unprecedented gifts of $1 million or more for the advancement of women and girls.” It’s aim is to “catalyze unprecedented resources for the advancement of...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 27, 2021
It “provides grants to secure the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to their lands and forests, thereby strengthening their communities and reducing global climate change and poverty in forest areas in the world.” The facility was...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 27, 2021
An international partnership dedicated to “surface and scale innovation, share and advance knowledge, and influence policy.” At present, “GRP is made up of 60+ organisations that have joined forces to work together towards this vision.”...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 26, 2021
The women-led international membership network was established with the “objective to address three major gaps that emerge from the knowledge and experiences of sustainable and rural development processes.”Those gaps are within the “policies...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 26, 2021
It is a specialized committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which aims to advance “environmental law by providing specialized knowledge and assistance to strengthen the legal foundations of the conservation of nature and sustainable...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 26, 2021
The peacebuilding initiative in South Asia is a project of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility. It has “drawn into its fold several vibrant regional networks that strive to translate the normative imperatives of the UN global compact such as the SDGs...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 25, 2021
RECOFTC is a non-profit organization, which envisions a “future where people live equitably and sustainably in and beside healthy, resilient forests.” With this in mind, they take a “long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach to supporting...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 25, 2021
A non-governmental organization acting as a network of 150 women’s and civil society organizations with projects for a just and sustainable world in 50 countries. Key issues: Gender equality Women’s rights International solidarity Climate justice Energy solutions Safe...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 24, 2021
The UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It “supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programs and services...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 24, 2021
A non-profit non-governmental organization striving to “end and prevent war, ensure that women are represented at all levels in the peace-building process, defend the human rights of women, and promote social, economic and political justice.” Work areas:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 24, 2021
A global alliance dedicated “to providing strategies, research, and resources that support the critical agency and influence of women’s foundations and gender justice funders in the movement for equality, justice, and power for all.” Publications:...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 23, 2021
Is an organization “preserves forests, protects the climate, and upholds human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through frontline partnerships and strategic campaigns.” It “works toward a world where the rights and dignity...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 23, 2021
PEER assists federal, state and local public employees in legally “fighting for the ethical management of our natural resources, strong environmental laws, and policies, and accountability and transparency in government actions”, supporting them in their...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 23, 2021
Is a “global network of expert consultants providing free business coaching and investment facilitation to clean energy entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries.” It strives to “build clean energy markets one business at a time, mitigate...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 23, 2021
Is a charity working globally to “achieve a future in which our population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all.” It strives to drive “positive, large-scale action through fostering choices that...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 23, 2021
Is an independent “publisher in the social sciences and humanities.” It publishes a “systematic program of textbooks and course books for students and scholars in higher education.” It also publishes “original, cutting-edge work that is...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 23, 2021
The nonprofit research organization seeks to “seeks to guide decision makers toward a more secure Asia by the century’s mid-point. To this end, it is “focused on promoting American values and security interests in the Indo-Pacific region” by creating...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 23, 2021
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (2002; Plymouth, UK; 160 staff; pml.ac.uk) It aims “to develop integrated marine science towards the sustainable future of the ocean.” They work to provide “evidence-based environmental solutions to societal challenges by...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 23, 2021
The the membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America.” It’s “member organic businesses work together through networking, advocacy, and other initiatives to encourage and protect organic farming...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 23, 2021
It aims to fulfill the Chemical Weapons Convention’s mandate. That is to “end their development, production, stockpiling, transfer and use; to prevent their re-emergence; to ensure the elimination of existing stocks of such weapons; and, in so doing, to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 23, 2021
The “global community that offers people the chance to learn, connect, engage, travel, and cherish life for the purpose of creating a sustainable future that works for all. ” It was “born out of an invitation from the Achuar people to work in...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 23, 2021
The nonprofit corporation aims to “help people and communities think about the future they wanted and how to step towards it” as they believe that changing the stories will change what is possible. To this end, it spreads awareness of the possibilities,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 23, 2021
A global organization advocating for the “health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women.” It drives the Young Leaders Program and has 12 areas in which it invests, including climate, as women bear the brunt of global warming. Advocacy areas: Health and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 22, 2021
NIRS is a national non-profit organization that works internationally to create a “sustainable energy future without nuclear power”. The service is affiliated with the World Information Service on Energy (WISE) International and they devoted to a...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 22, 2021
The national coalition “works to inform the public and policymakers about the clear benefits of nuclear energy.” It supports “solutions that properly value nuclear energy as a reliable, affordable, safe and carbon-free electricity resource that is...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 22, 2021
It’s a “coalition of state and federal government agencies, private organizations, and bird initiatives in the United States”, which works to “ensure the long-term health of North America’s native bird populations.” They envision a world...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 22, 2021
A worldwide grassroot interfaith network working towards “peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world.” Action areas: Arts Community Building Education...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 22, 2021
An independent non-profit organization dedicated to “help people to realize the benefits of their countries’ oil, gas and mineral wealth through applied research, and innovative approaches to capacity development, technical advice and advocacy.” Topics...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 20, 2021
A non-governmental, nonprofit organization addressing “critical health and development issues—from stopping the spread of HIV to improving reproductive health and ensuring that young people lead full and productive lives.” Publications: News & Views...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 20, 2021
A global cross-party network working to prevent nuclear proliferation and achieve nuclear disarmament. Its membership is open to current legislation and parliaments at state, federal, national and regional levels. It is also a forum for developing a joint strategy...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 19, 2021
A nonprofit international organization dedicated to improving “the health and well-being of people domestically and worldwide with top-notch entertainment.” Its core issues are Population Growth, Rights of Women & Girls and Environmental Protection....
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 18, 2021
It is the U.S. chapter of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. It “works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival” such as “nuclear weapons proliferation, climate change and toxic degradation of the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 18, 2021
A not-for-profit human rights advocacy NGO. It aims to defend “persecuted health workers, prevent torture, document mass atrocities, and hold those who violate human rights accountable.” Focus areas: COVID-19 Asylum and Persecution Attacks on Health Care...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 17, 2021
The NWI uses the prestige of the Nobel Peace Prize and courageous women Peace Laureates to “increase the power and visibility of women’s groups working globally for peace, justice, and equality.” Their vision is to create a world “transformed...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 17, 2021
Is an organization that works to “empower young voters to engage in the political process and ensure our government is responsive to the largest and most diverse generation in American history.” While its mission has recently expanded to “advocate...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 17, 2021
Is an initiative of The Democracy Collaborative aimed at “bold thinking and action to address the systemic challenges the United States faces now and in the coming decades.” It works with a “broad group of researchers, theorists, and activists to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 16, 2021
The “global environmental nonprofit” is the world’s “leading conservation organization.” It impacts “conservation in 72 countries and territories: 38 by direct conservation impact and 34 through partners”, working “to protect...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 16, 2021
It’s a “global partnership of 17 leading institutes working to advance our comprehensive understanding of the global human-ocean system across the natural and social sciences.” Their innovative, international ocean research spans from...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 15, 2021
It “focuses on the creation of a new paradigm by the use of foresight intelligence to systematically examine likely and possible futures so as to determine what behavioral and institutional changes are necessary to ensure a sustainable and equitable future for...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 15, 2021
A not-for-profit organization gathering in an international summit where “young leaders from around the world develop solutions to the globe’s most pressing issues.” Programs: Promoting Leadership Building Peace Delivering the SDGs Working With Governments...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 14, 2021
It is a multidisciplinary teaching institution that “integrates comprehensive professional training with interdisciplinary coursework in international politics, economics, history, culture, and language at an Ivy League institution.” It hosts the Think...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 14, 2021
Is an organization that “inspires and engages in transformative action towards the liberation and restoration of land, labor, and culture.” It is “rooted in vibrant social movements led by low-income communities and communities of color committed to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 14, 2021
GrowthBiasBusted is a “project of the non-profit Citizen-Powered Media.” The “interactive online community” encourages discussions of bias in the media.
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 14, 2021
Greenleaf Publishing is a “UK-based publishing imprint specializing in corporate responsibility, business ethics, environmental policy and management, future business strategy and practice, and sustainable development.” It has collaborated with...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 14, 2021
The global network of organizations and individuals is ” jointly administered by Population Media Center and Population Institute”. It works to bring “international attention to the crises posed by overdevelopment and human population size and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 14, 2021
The “integrative platform for a world in balance” consists of a “network from more than 5000 supporters from all levels of society, which it gathers politics, economy and civil society with five core demands to a fairer globalization.” It has...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 13, 2021
The “Pan African peace resource organization” is “committed to the promotion of peaceful transformation of conflict and reconciliation in Africa.” They work to “initiate and facilitate conflict transformation processes towards the...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 13, 2021
Global Council for Science and the Environment (1990; Washington DC; 35 Staff; gcseglobal.org) Formerly the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE), the Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE) is a nongovernmental organization that...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 13, 2021
They work to eliminate the serious humanitarian, environmental and development consequences of indiscriminate weapons”; alleviating the “impact that these weapons have on the rights, dignity and well-being of civilian populations.” They do this by...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 13, 2021
It aims to “protect children from air pollution and climate change” as they envision a “safe, stable, and equitable future where all children breathe clean air.” The group has a “community of over 1,000,000 moms and dads united against...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 13, 2021
The “mission-driven, evolving group of associates” works together to “widen our vision of the possible in these transformative times.” They aim to “inform, inspire, and engage individual and collective participation for global...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 13, 2021
The resource centre was founded upon the ICUN’s belief that gender equality is “an integral part of both conservation and sustainable development”. It contributes to the organisation’s mission providing innovative approaches, technical support,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 13, 2021
The journal publishes articles with clearly researched “debates in security studies, or global security issues.” It aims to “publish cutting-edge research which offers a significant, rigorous and original contribution to our understanding of global...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 13, 2021
The journal brings the “expertise from universities worldwide and facilitates communication and collaboration between researchers, practitioners and educators” together. It disseminates “applied research into a secure and sustainable future for...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 13, 2021
The journal is “an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal” that’s published by the Canadian Center of Science and Education. It contains “original and full-length articles that reflect the latest research and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 10, 2021
A United Nations thematic group uniting “40 UN funds, programs, specialized agencies, departments, and offices that play a role in development.” Consequently, it “serves as a high-level forum for joint policy formation and decision-making.”...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 10, 2021
A worldwide provider “of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer.” Its mission “is to enable society to thrive and progress, creating new opportunities and solutions for its clients” deploying “expertise...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 10, 2021
Is a center for “thought leadership, education and advocacy on the struggle to secure global justice for those people vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.” It provides a “space for facilitating action on climate justice to empower the poorest...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 9, 2021
The development charity was formerly known as the Intermediate Technology Development Group. It puts “ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world”. It works in four regions of the developing world, where it helps “poor...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 9, 2021
Its researchers are working to transform “the way the nation and the world use energy” and advance the “science and engineering of energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and renewable power technologies and provides the knowledge to integrate...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 9, 2021
The ” alliance of grassroots organizations advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities.” They envision a world where there is “safe, nutritious, ample, and...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 9, 2021
The “non-profit, fights the climate crisis one town at a time.” They work as a “facilitator of municipal-level action is unique among Massachusetts environmental groups” and “empower our local chapters by enhancing communication,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 9, 2021
ICRS aims to become a “leader in coral reef scientific discovery, to contribute to the education of future coral reef scientists, and to be a strong voice for science informing policies that protect the coral reefs”. To this end, it works towards the...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 9, 2021
The independent, non-governmental international organization has 165 national standards bodies.” As the world’s “largest developer of voluntary international standards and it facilitates world trade by providing common standards among nations.”...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 8, 2021
Is a unique forum consists of 66 states and numerous international and non-governmental organizations “dedicated to the exchange of experiences and best practices on innovative solutions, the eradication of poverty, and the preservation of global public goods to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Jan 8, 2021
The IÖW is a “scientific institute in the field of practice-oriented sustainability research.” It works to devise “strategies and approaches for viable, long-term economic activity – for an economy which enables a good life and preserves natural...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 8, 2021
It strives to “engage workers and communities in building a transition to a society that is ecologically sustainable and economically just.” It works to “foster deep relationships that help the labor movement engage in the climate movement and the climate movement...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 7, 2021
Is a national education institution working towards an “equitable, sustainable and efficient transformation of Indian settlements.” IIHS is a practice-oriented institution, mainly focused on its “ongoing urban and development transformation.”...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 7, 2021
Is a global health research center that provides “rigorous and comparable measurement of the world’s most important health problems and evaluates the strategies used to address them.” This information is freely available so that policymakers can make...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 7, 2021
Is an American think tank devoted to “promoting conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.” Publications: Impact Podcasts...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 6, 2021
Is a university research institute “committed to surfacing and addressing some of the most persistent challenges in human health.” It works to “convene diverse perspectives, identify gaps, design new learning opportunities, and advise policymakers to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 4, 2021
Is an American magazine of international relations and foreign policy. It is “published by the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization and think tank specialized in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs.”...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 4, 2021
Is a non-profit organization that “promotes the human rights and religious liberty of ethnic and religious minorities such as those in Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Nigeria, China, North Korea, and others.” It “assists individuals and families...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 4, 2021
An “independent Quaker trust which makes grants to organizations and individuals working to produce positive social change by addressing the root causes of conflict and injustice through their charitable work.” Every year, JRCT makes about “100...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 3, 2021
Is a “global membership organization for ambitious, collaborative, and transparent sustainability systems.” It drives “collective efforts to tackle the most pressing sustainability issues and create a world where markets are a force for good by...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 3, 2021
Is a “collaboration between Australian and New Zealand investors focusing on the impact that climate change has on the financial value of investments.” The IGCC represents “institutional investors, with total funds under management of over $2...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 3, 2021
Is a national public health institute working as a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services of the United States. It “supports communities and citizens to prevent” diseases, and security threats whether foreign or domestic. Topics...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 3, 2021
Is an American, private foundation dedicated “to enhancing healthcare, reducing extreme poverty across the globe, and expanding educational opportunities and access to information technology in the U.S.” Publications: Annual Reports Press Room...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 3, 2021
Is an “international, non-government organization representing approximately 160,000 Inuit of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Chukotka (Russia), and has offices in all four countries.” It strives to “strengthen unity among Inuit of the circumpolar...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 3, 2021
The “global network of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and international mechanisms” works to “promote the recognition, respect, and implementation of Indigenous Peoples’ rights to land, cultural integrity, and development on their own...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 3, 2021
Is an international professional association working to “promote the use of industrial ecology in research, education, policy, community development, and industrial practices.” Consequently, ISIE “facilitates communication among scientists,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 3, 2021
A global development institution and member of the World Bank Group. It is “focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.” It acts as a “provider and mobilizer of scarce capital, knowledge, and long-term partnerships that can...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 2, 2021
It’s “exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.” It also “endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 2, 2021
Is a public policy think tank “dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world.” Its core principles are rooted in American values. Policy Areas: Economics Foreign and Defense Policy Health Care...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 1, 2021
Is a “global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.” For over 60 years, IPPF has been “at the forefront of the battle to ensure women have the right to decide about their future – issues such as...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 1, 2021
Is a “global alliance of civil society and intergovernmental organisations working together to put people at the centre of land governance.” It strives to “achieve land governance for and with people at country level, responding to the needs and...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 1, 2021
Is a non-profit organization devoted to “the principles of sustainable laboratories and related high-technology facilities, from design to engineering to operation.” It “encourages the development of high-tech facilities that address the rapid pace...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 31, 2020
Is affiliated with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB). It finances “climate and biodiversity projects in developing and newly industrialising countries, as well as in countries in transition.” The...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 31, 2020
The global network in over 70 countries “works for a world free of antipersonnel landmines and cluster munitions and where landmine and cluster munition survivors can lead fulfilling lives.” The Campaign “was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 31, 2020
Is a “world-wide movement of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds, who are committed to the transformation of society through changes in human motives and behaviour, starting with their own.” It strives for a “just, peaceful and sustainable world to which...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 31, 2020
Is “an advocacy and solidarity organization promoting human security, democratization, south-south solidarity and internationalism.” It “conducts policy advocacy and campaign programs on Burma, Mindanao, Southern Thailand, West Papua, and East Timor” concerning issues...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 31, 2020
Is a part of the Impact Hub global network working to “empower entrepreneurs and organisations to create innovative solutions for people and the planet.” It strives to “connect, enable and inspire its network to scale ideas for a future that works for all.” IHB...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 31, 2020
Is an “international organization that seeks new solutions to persistent global issues.” It sets up “smart projects in the right places in order to oppose discrimination, inequality, abuse of power, and the unsustainable use of the planet’s resources.” It strives for...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 31, 2020
Is an independent, nonprofit, online magazine composed of a network of innovators working towards a healthier planet and a brighter future. It publishes environmental news and commentary on important issues such as climate, sustainability, and social justice among...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 31, 2020
The independent research center aims to address “grand challenges which deliver impact to society, the economy, the environment, and culture”, working to “foster the development of pathways to research impact.” Their “challenge-based...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 31, 2020
A corporate research institute focused “to help mobilize capital to sustainable enterprises, via global markets and the investors who drive them” among its clients and with academic institutions. Publications: Impact Investing Guides Insights...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 31, 2020
Is a division of the highly-rated International Institute for Management Development formed due to the merge of two business schools. It strives to “develop successful global leaders who will create the sustainable institutions of tomorrow.” Its corporate...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 26, 2020
It envisions a world “where movements for gender justice have transformed power and privilege for a few into equity and equality for all.” With this in mind, they “fund bold, ambitious, and expansive gender justice movements to create meaningful...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 25, 2020
The Global Governance Watch is a project of the Washington, D.C.-based Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, which aims to; “raise awareness about global governance trends and developments to monitor how the work of transnational organizations...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 25, 2020
The international network of organisations is “committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide.” It was “initiated with the close support of the Secretariat of the UN-International Strategy for Disaster...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 25, 2020
It works to help “businesses around the globe do the right thing by their customers and the world” as it will not only “guarantee a future for all” but also makes “good business sense.” In an attempt to encourage this, they provide...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 23, 2020
It aims to achieve “global environmental justice, rooted in cultural integrity, led by communities and grassroots movements.” As such, they work to mobilize “resources for communities worldwide to protect our shared planet and work toward a more...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 23, 2020
It’s an international partnership of “environmental movements, green parties, NGOs, foundations, think tanks, institutes and individuals working cooperatively to implement the Global Greens Charter.” The Charter sets out their “core values of...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 22, 2020
Global Climate Change Alliance (2007; Europe; gcca.eu) It aims to support developing countries which are vulnerable to “climate change in implementing their national commitments, such as their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 22, 2020
It aims to “build a strong and progressive global action against poverty and inequalities with a Southern leadership to ensure that nobody is left behind”. The growing alliance with national coalitions in >100 countries brings together trade unions,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 22, 2020
Is a program of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). It promotes “feminist peace by strengthening women’s meaningful participation, transforming gendered power, and bridging local gender conflict analysis with global efforts to...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 21, 2020
Is a network that aims to “bring people of all ages together to discover, share and care for their communities.” It “empowers a diverse global movement mapping local green living, nature, social and cultural resources in cities, villages and neighborhoods in 65...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 21, 2020
A global initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides grants and guidance. This allows them to pursue “cooperative-building and-strengthening activities target governance, leadership, gender empowerment, youth engagement,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 20, 2020
The non-partisan policy organization is “committed to the idea that the United States and Europe are stronger together.” It champions the “principles of democracy, human rights, and international cooperation”, working on issues that are...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 20, 2020
Is an organization that combines the power of members and “online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates across the globe to ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild.” It works to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 20, 2020
Is a limited-liability, non-profit company bringing an action on climate change from ideas to implementation. It supports “sustainable and climate-resilient development through research, policy analysis, design, and knowledge sharing.” Topics areas:...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 19, 2020
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition/GAIN (2002; Geneva; 100+Staff; gainhealth.org) It was “launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition” with an aim to transform food systems to make “healthier food choices...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 18, 2020
It’s a global movement that aims to “end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all.” It does so by leveraging power where it’s most effective — in local communities. They bring those communities together,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 18, 2020
It’s a “membership-driven organization of coffee farmers, trade & industry and civil society”, which works towards “improving economic, social & environmental conditions through more sustainable and transparent practices for all who...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 18, 2020
The “Swedish government agency for peace, security and development” conducts “training, research and method development in order to strengthen peacebuilding and statebuilding in conflict and post-conflict countries.” It also recruits civilian...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 18, 2020
It is a network of scientists from various academic disciplines, who “critically reflect on their responsibility for the effects of their scientific research and technical development, and who use their expertise to actively take part in the social debate on...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 18, 2020
Is a nonpartisan, international, human rights organization. It works as “an independent advocacy and action organization that challenges America to live up to its ideals” by building bipartisan coalitions and collaborating “with frontline activists...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 18, 2020
The multidisciplinary research centre engages in efficient and effective cybersecurity capacity-building and policymaking. It is working towards complementary models that provide “nations with a comprehensive framework to make better-informed decisions to...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 17, 2020
It has a vision of living in a “sustainable world of peace and prosperity”. The foundations works to catalyzes transformational social change “by supporting the social entrepreneurs who recognize the systems in need of change and then advance social...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 17, 2020
The product-oriented multistakeholder group of organizations works to “secure a better deal for producers”, aiming to protect workers and farmers, promoting their lives through trade. Its work is guided by a “global strategy focused on ensuring that...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 17, 2020
The “cabinet-level ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany” works to “encourage economic development within Germany and in other countries through international cooperation and partnerships.” It also cooperates with “international...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 17, 2020
The initiative strives to be a “driving force in ethical trade “by influencing businesses to “act responsibly and promote decent work.” It encourages respect for workers by working to “tackle the complex challenges of today’s global...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 17, 2020
The network of major European cities brings “the local governments of more than 140 large cities in 39 European countries” together. It provides a “platform for its member cities to share knowledge and ideas, exchange experiences, analyze common...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 17, 2020
Is a nonprofit research organization supporting “mission-driven organizations build public will for progressive change.” By using social science methods to study how people understand social issues, it developed “evidence-based techniques that help...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 16, 2020
It works to “address the socioeconomic and ecological issues surrounding new technologies that could have an impact on the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people”. They investigate “ecological erosion (including the erosion of cultures and human...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 16, 2020
It aims “to foster the evolution of capitalism beyond current models based on materialism, maximizing self-interest and profit, competition and fear of scarcity. As we move further into the Information Age, we learn that information and knowledge are not scarce,...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 16, 2020
The nonprofit humanitarian organization was established to “support community-driven development programs worldwide through partnerships that design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while providing transformative experiences that enrich global...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 15, 2020
Is a “civil society alliance composed of a diverse set of over 50 organizations from around the world representing a range of sectors, NGOs, businesses, research institutes, UN organisations and trade unions.” Its “secretariat is hosted by the International Institute...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 15, 2020
Is an operating entity of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), “dedicated to helping developing countries limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.” It seeks to promote a “paradigm shift to low-emission and...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 15, 2020
Is a nonprofit, membership organization that strives to “harness economic power—the strength of consumers, businesses and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.” It provides the “economic strategies, resources and organizing...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 15, 2020
Is an “asset management firm, founded on the belief that in order to live and thrive on our planet, we must make an inevitable economic and technological transition to sustainability.” Its investment strategies “address core economic concerns emerging from the risks...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 15, 2020
The international service institution cooperates “with social movements and civil society constituencies in all regions of the world, especially in the global South and among marginalised groups.” It seeks capacity development of peoples’ movements for...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 15, 2020
An association that encourages multinational corporations “to promote more sustainable and just practices” advocating for corporate social responsibility. Program areas: Corporate Governance Climate Change Responsible Finance Food Justice Health Human Rights Investor...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 14, 2020
A nonprofit innovation fund investing “in social innovations that aim to improve the lives and opportunities of millions of people in the developing world.” It supports “breakthrough solutions to global development challenges from social enterprises,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 14, 2020
The research centre is tied to the University of Vermount. It brings scholars and decision-makers together and focuses on environmental issues; “offering graduate-level training where students are exposed to a wide range of expertise, perspectives, and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 14, 2020
It exists to uphold the “Responsibility to Protect” principle, working towards it’s advancement “at the UN and beyond”. To this end, it “engages in advocacy around specific crises, conducts research designed to further understanding of R2P,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 12, 2020
This specialized agency of the UN finances agricultural development projects primarily for food production in developing countries, with the goal of eradicating rural poverty and hunger. They focus on the people in rural areas who depend on agriculture and related...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 11, 2020
It supports community-led sustainable development projects, working to “create a just and sustainable world by building alliances with progressive movements.” The organization “provides grants to our Global South partners and joins them in advocating for social...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 11, 2020
Grassroots Global Justice Alliance (2005; Miami, FL; 30 staff; ggjalliance.org) Is an alliance of “over 60 US-based grassroots organizing groups comprised of working and poor people and communities of color.” GGJ brings these “groups into a long-term process of...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 11, 2020
Was established by the London School of Economics and Political Science to “create a world-leading centre for policy-relevant research and training on climate change and the environment.” It envisions a world where “climate change and other global environmental...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Dec 11, 2020
The open access “monthly journal of environmental health research and news published with support from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.” It publishes “high-quality original research, reviews, and commentaries on all...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 11, 2020
Is an institute that “mobilizes the expertise and passion of scholars, partners, and decision-makers to work together and bring world-class research to real-world sustainability challenges.” It “uses three key levers of change to work toward a more sustainable future;...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 10, 2020
Is an international, agricultural research center focused on marginal environments. It “identifies, tests and introduces resource-efficient as well as climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to different regions affected by salinity, water...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 10, 2020
ICIMOD is an intergovernmental knowledge and learning centre that develops and shares research, information, and innovations to empower people in the eight regional member countries of the HKH – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 8, 2020
Peace Development Fund (1981; Amherst, United States; 6 staff; peacedevelopmentfund.org) Is a non-profit public foundation whose mission is “to build the capacity of community-based organizations through grants, training, and other resources as partners in the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 8, 2020
Is a non-profit research and education organization. It strives to “conduct and convene credible, evidence-based science on the environmental and health effects of organic food and farming and communicate the findings to the public.” Publications: Resource Library...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 8, 2020
Is a multilateral initiative working to secure commitments from governments to promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies for governance. It “brings together government and civil society champions of reform who believe...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 7, 2020
Is a social change venture working “to reimagine critical systems and the ideas that govern them.” It “focuses on building more inclusive and equitable societies in which individuals have the social, economic, and democratic power to thrive.”...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Dec 6, 2020
It was established to “create positive outcomes for future generations” by fostering “path-breaking scientific discovery, environmental conservation, patient care improvements and preservation of the special character of the Bay Area.” The foundation is willing to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 5, 2020
Is a think tank providing information and analysis “on climate change, energy scarcity, and other issues related to sustainability and long term community resilience.” It strives to “lead the transition to a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable world...
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