ZEF: Center for Development Research
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,...
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment, and Energy
A German research institute that aims to design the transitions to a sustainable society, by means of a transdisciplinary approach that encourages systems understanding. Research focuses on transition processes, with...
WSP
It "is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms." In particular, they are dedicated to "local communities and propelled by international brainpower." Their solutions cover "the Property...
World Water Assessment Programme
Freshwater, Sustainability Assessment, Sustainable Water Management, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
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,...
World Resources Institute
“Works closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain a healthy environment—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being.” Seeks to move human society to live in...
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 Green Building Council
WGBC is based in two main offices: London, UK, and Toronto, Canada. Buildings and construction account for 39% of energy-related CO2 emissions. Goals: Limit global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius...
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 Economic Forum
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...
World Bank
Cities, Climate Change, Desalination, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Green Growth | Jobs | Economy
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...
Wilson Center
Also known as the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Looks into issues like environmental security and peacebuilding, sustainable development and climate resilience, as well as population and environmental dynamic....
We Mean Business Coalition
A "global nonprofit coalition working with the world’s most influential businesses to take action on climate change" to "catalyze business action and driving policy ambition to accelerate the zero-carbon transition"....
WaterAid
WaterAid international is a charitable company, which "collaborates on regional and global advocacy and campaigns to influence governments, companies and international institutions". As a global organization, they work in 34...
Water and Development Research Group (WDRG)
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...
Wagenengin Environment Research
*New Format*, Environment, Food System, Natural Resources, Sustainable Food Production, Sustainable Society
A joint venture of Wageningen University and the Wageningen Research Foundation, whose mission is "To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life." Its strength lies in its...
VNG International
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...
Vivid Economics
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...
USAID
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...
US-China Clean Energy Research Center
A partnership between the Chinese National Energy Agency and the United States Department of Energy. It aims to achieve large-scale adoption of low energy buildings across both the U.S. and...
UNOPS
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...
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