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...
United States Climate Alliance
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...
United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security
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...
United Nations University
Is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation. It collaborates with “leading universities and research institutes in UN Member States” to tackle the SDGs and solve “pressing global problems...
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
It promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities as mandated by the UN General Assembly. It is responsible for all urbanization, and human settlement matters within the UN system....
United Nations Economic Council for Europe
Green Cities, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Consumption, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Society
Mission: UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. UNECE includes 56 member States in Europe, North America and Asia. Over 70 international professional organizations and other non-governmental organizations take part....
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Set up by the ECOSOC , it includes 56 member State and acts as one of the United Nation's five regional commissions. The multilateral platform strives towards “pan-European economic integration” by...
United Cities and Local Governments
Is an international organization comprised of over 1000 cities, governments, and municipal associations across 95 countries. It aims to “defend the interests of local governments on the world stage, regardless...
Union of Concerned Scientists
Founded by members of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it strives to direct scientific research “away from military technologies and toward solving pressing environmental and social problems”. The alliance consists...
UN SDG Learn
Sustainability Education, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
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...
UN Population Fund
Thee UNFPA's vision is "a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled." Focuses especially on women's reproductive rights and gender...
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
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,...
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
The treaty supports the "global response to the threat of climate change" and binds "member states to act in the interests of human safety even in the face of scientific...
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Climate Change Communication, Environment, Environment Outlook|Overviews, Environment Policy, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Education, Environmental Governance, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Assessment, Sustainability Communication, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
It sets the global environmental agenda, promoting the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. It aims "to provide leadership and encourage partnership...
UN Environment Assembly
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...
UN Climate Technology Centre & Network
It's hosted by the UN Environmental Programme and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. It aims to promote the "accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate...
UArtic
It is 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....
UArctic
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...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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...
Twenty Thirty Water Resources Group
Officially sponsored by the World Economic Forum, the Water Resources Group helps governments, water officials and other water sector specialists. This is done in an attempt to accelerate reforms that...