World Justice Project
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...
World Institute of Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
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 undertaken...
World Health Organization (WHO)
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,...
World Future Council
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...
World Fair Trade Organization
As a whole, it aims "to enable producers to improve their livelihoods and communities through Fair Trade", using a FTO Mark to help identify companies that are committed to Fair...
World Environment Center
It works to advance "sustainable development through the business practices of member companies and in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities and other stakeholders." It creates "sustainable business...
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024
Examines the global economy's challenges, even in light of the resilience demonstrated by several major economies in 2023. It points out geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events, and tight financial conditions...
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) indicates that in 2022 the world economy faced a series of severe shocks as it approached the halfway point for...
World Economic Forum
It 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.” It views the...
World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies
The World Development Report 2023, "Migrants, Refugees, and Societies," is a publication by the World Bank. It examines the role of migration in development and the effects of global migrant...
World Conservation and Monitoring Centre
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
It's aim is "to provide authoritative information about biodiversity and ecosystem services in a manner that is useful to decision-makers who are driving change in environment and development policy". It...
World Commission on Protected Areas | IUCN
It "develops knowledge based policy, advice and guidance on the full suite of issues surrounding protected areas through the establishment of Specialist Groups and Task Forces". With an aim to...
World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL)| IUCN
Conservation, Environmental Law, Sustainable Development, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
It aims to advance "environmental law by providing specialized knowledge and assistance to strengthen the legal foundations of the conservation of nature and sustainable development". It does this through the...
World Central Kitchen
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...
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
It seeks to demonstrate “environmental protection coupled with economic growth". It also comprises a Regional Network of 60 national and regional partner organizations called Business Councils for Sustainable Development (BCSDs),...
World Beyond War
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...
World Bank
Cities, Climate Change, Desalination, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Green Growth | Jobs | Economy
It is a "unique global partnership", with "five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries". It does so by "providing loans to...
World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations
It works to unite 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...
Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom
Its 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...
Women’s Funding Network
It is 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...