International Renewable Energy Agency
An intergovernmental organisation supporting countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future and serving as the principal platform for international cooperation. IRENA is "a centre of excellence, and a...
International Pollutants Elimination Network
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...
International Organization for Standardization
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."...
International Organic Accreditation Service
It is "established by IFOAM - Organics International to develop the means of providing the first independent, organic and sustainable assessment and accreditation service." It strives to "help build trust...
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
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...
International Land Coalition
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...
International Integrated Reporting Council
Is a "global coalition of regulators, investors, companies, standard setters, the accounting profession, academia and NGOs." The coalition promotes "communication about value creation as the next step in the evolution...
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
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...
International Institute for Sustainable Labs
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...
International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics
Is an international and interdisciplinary center advancing sustainable solutions. It aims to "advance knowledge on how to catalyze the transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies." Research themes: Urban transformation Consumption...
International Institute for Environment and Development
The International Institute for Environment and Development is an independent policy research institute working to "build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence in partnership with others."...
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
It seeks to become “the world leader in systems analysis to find solutions to global problems for the benefit of humankind.” It conducts policy-oriented research into issues that are too...
International Hydropower Association
A non-profit membership association which mission "is to advance sustainable hydropower by building and sharing knowledge on its role in renewable energy systems, responsible freshwater management and climate change solutions."...
International Green Entrepreneurship & Employment Center
A team of marketers, designers, engineers, and educators in several countries who believe that a green future for China is a prosperous future and want to build value through sustainable...
International Finance Corporation
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...
International Federation of Environmental Health
An organization whose full members are "43 National Associations around the globe, representing thousands of professionals working in the area of environmental health and environmental protection." It works to "disseminate...
International Environment Law Research Centre (IELRC)
An independent, non-profit research organization working to provide "a unique forum for collaborative research between researchers in the North and South." It strives to provide policy-relevant research at the international...
International Dialogue for Environmental Action (IDEA)
It's striving to "promote public awareness of environmental issues, collaborate with youth, educate them in the field of environmental problems, and find proper solutions for them." In particular, it has...
International Development Research Centre
The International Development Research Centre funds research and sustainable solutions in developing countries to promote growth, reduce poverty, and drive large-scale positive change with over 1000 projects funded in the...
International Dairy Federation
An international "source of scientific and technical expertise for all stakeholders of the dairy chain. IDF represents over 75% of current total milk production worldwide." Its mission is "to represent...