by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 27, 2023
A global network for mission-driven business professionals. Empowers its community of over 1000 members in 60+ countries to make the most of the new economy by providing education resources, insights, community meet-ups, networking events, and innovation...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 23, 2023
A German non-profit organization working to explain the opportunities and benefits of a renewable energy supply, ranging from climate protection to energy security and local value creation. Disseminates information about the opportunities and benefits of renewable...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 27, 2022
Provides for the commercial real estate and construction markets using technology. It creates photovoltaic coatings on the glass of commercial building windows, converting them into energy-producing solar panels. Publications: News+Insights...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 24, 2022
A social venture and media platform that connects and informs 1,018,000+ development, health, humanitarian, and sustainability professionals via news, business information, and financing and employment opportunities. Focus areas: COVID-19 Health Finance Food Faith and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 15, 2022
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 ability to combine the forces of specialized research...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 11, 2022
A policy research institute focused on all aspects of development, including livelihoods, the environment, and the economy. Its mission is to serve as a source of expertise for policy analysis and development, policy intervention, and policy and program advisory...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 7, 2022
A non-profit grassroots organization that works at the nexus of demography, health, human rights, and sustainable development. It has over 40,000 members and hundreds of thousands of supporters and educators working to create a more sustainable future for the earth...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 30, 2022
A grassroots campaign aimed to put food systems at the forefront of solving the climate problem as a companion to the UNFCCC/Paris Agreement. Seeks to reverse the extensive deterioration of important ecosystems caused by animal husbandry and to promote a shift to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 18, 2022
An independent global testing and data specialist on real-world vehicle emissions. This has been accomplished through vehicle emissions testing using Portable Emissions Measuring Systems (PEMS), resulting in a proprietary EQUA Index test cycle that compares real-world...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2022
Established to bring together influencers, catalyze initiatives, and communicate about sustainability efforts, trends, and successes across societal sectors and the general public. Anyone interested in advancing the state of education for sustainable development,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 4, 2021
A global research alliance exploring political solutions and novel, more effective governance mechanisms to cope with the current transitions in the biogeochemical systems of the planet. Developing integrated earth system governance, from the local to the global...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 2, 2021
Future Earth (2012; Paris; ~50 staff; futureearth.org) A global research platform providing knowledge and support to accelerate transformations to a sustainable world. The organization is rooted in the work of 20 Global Research Projects. These networks have a long...
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 Friedrich Hirler | Mar 19, 2021
It’s one of the “world’s leading conservation organizations,” best known for its panda logo. Their mission is to “conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth” so that the future is one in which “people live in harmony...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 19, 2021
An independent think tank championing sustainable development solutions to 21st-century problems. Their goal is a “Better living for all—sustainably.” It conducts research to foster innovation enabling societies to live sustainably. They state that: “Since it was...
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 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 Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
The best-known environmental activist group in the world, bases its work on the belief that the “fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.” They work towards a “green peaceful future” and believe that...
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 Friedrich Hirler | Mar 17, 2021
International Resource Panel (2007; Paris UNEP, unep.org/resourcepanel) A group of about 40 scientists skilled in sustainable resource management issues, and governments from both developed and developing regions, as well as civil society, industrial, and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 16, 2021
A research project funded by the Family Erling-Persson Foundation, to address the economic dynamics of global change and the challenge of considering how to manage economic development and use of natural resources so as to maximize wellbeing within the frames set by...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
Formally the Wissenschaftlicher Beirat der Bundesregierung: Global Umweltverandereungen, the WBGU is an independent, scientific advisory body set up by the German government in the run-up to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit (UNCED). Its principal tasks are to analyze global...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
A global standard guided by the belief that a country’s natural resources belong to its citizens, to promote the open and accountable management of oil, gas and mineral resources. Ignited by the work of economists and social theorists such as Jeffrey Sachs, Joseph...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 13, 2021
A platform for forest owners, timber industries, social groups and environmental organizations to promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests. The FSCI encourages forest operations that are...
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
SDSN seeks to mobilize scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil society, and the private sector in support of sustainable development problem-solving at local, national, and global scales. The network’s secretariat is hosted by Columbia University. Is...
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 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
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 | 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 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 Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 25, 2020
A non-partisan think tank. It works towards “the use, reuse, and misuse of resources” employing a mixed approach that gathers “data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach” with an international scope to influence public and private...
by Michael Sales | Aug 30, 2020
Represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineers in 177 countries. It’s committed to planning, designing, constructing, and operating the built environment while protecting and restoring the natural environment. One of its key goals is to make sure...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 4, 2020
It promotes a culture of collaborative dialogue between multiple stakeholders and sectors to encourage the search for innovative solutions. It also looks to generate new capacities, strengthen the process of public policy implementing and change conflicts into...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 26, 2019
Chicago Council on Global Affairs (1922; Chicago; 80+ staff and fellows; thechicagocouncil.org ) This independent, nonpartisan membership organization provides insight – and influences the public discourse – on critical global affairs. Their mission is to educate the...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jul 28, 2019
A project based on the book Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by project director Paul Hawkin, which describes and ranks 100 solutions to reverse buildup of atmospheric carbon in 30 years. The solutions include...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jun 6, 2019
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. Hence, acts as a “non-partisan...
by Friedrich Hirler | May 5, 2019
The USGCRP is “mandated by Congress to coordinate Federal research and investments in understanding the forces shaping the global environment, both human and natural, and their impacts on society.” It “facilitates collaboration and cooperation across...
by Friedrich Hirler | Apr 13, 2019
An international organization that responds to challenges of security, poverty and environmental degradation to ensure a sustainable and secure future. Promotes legal, ethical and behavioral norms that ensure basic changes in the values, actions and attitudes of...
by Friedrich Hirler | Apr 13, 2019
Seeks integration of economic growth and environmental sustainability, seen as essential for the future of humankind. Promotes a new model of economic growth known as “green growth,” that simultaneously targets key aspects of economic performance, such as poverty...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 5, 2018
A platform associating the UN and the financial sector globally “to bring about systemic change in finance to support a sustainable world”. Over 200 members have signed the Statement of Commitment. Membership includes public and private financial institutions, and is...
A multilateral fund facilitates pioneering climate-smart planning and action in low and middle-income economies, many of which are the least prepared but most vulnerable to the challenges of climate change….
An organization providing funding for projects and programs that assist vulnerable communities in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Initiatives are based on the country’s needs, perspectives, and priorities….
A global community of like-minded schools gathering thousands of administrators, teachers, and students. Connects with 12,000 schools in 182 countries to develop peace in children’s brains. Member schools promote UNESCO’s…