Vision of Humanity
It provides analysis, data, and editorial through a lens of peace, security and development; publishing intelligent data-based global insights with articles and the latest research published every week. It is...
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 Global Change Research Program
Adaptation, Climate Change, Climate Change Communication, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Knowledge, Climate Modeling, Climate Projections, Climate Scenarios, Climate Trends, Earth System, Ecosystem Management, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Environmental Assessment, Geographic Information System, Risk Assessment, Sustainability Assessment, Sustainability Education, Systems Analysis, Systems Change
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...
Urban Ocean Lab
A think tank dedicated to the development of practical and rigorous policies to restore and sustain coastal cities. A focal point for thought leadership on solutions that can assist cities...
UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health
Policy Research, Research Center, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, Universities, Water
The Institute works to "create a world free of water problems where sustainable human development and environmental health and security are assured for all". They aim to "help resolve pressing...
UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, United Nations Support, Universities and Sustainable Development, University Sustainability Programs
Is one of the 13 “leading research and teaching institutes” comprising the United Nations University (UNU), a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization. UNU-IAS aims to “advance efforts towards a...
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 Industrial Development Organization
Development, Industrial Development and Sustainabiity, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
Is a UN specialized agency working to “promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States." To reach this goal, the states "regularly discuss and decide UNIDO’s...
United Nations Global Compact (GC)
Business, Business and Sustainability, International Declarations, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
A call to companies to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. "With more than 12,000 companies and 3,000...
United Nations Foundation
It aims to "support the UN and serve as a strategic partner and resource in solving global problems". To this end, it "focuses on mobilizing ideas, people, and resources to...
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...
Union of International Associations
The nonprofit research institute documents "the international community of INGOs and IGOs for over 100 years." It researches, monitors and provides provision of "information on international organizations, international associations and...
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...
UNEP International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management
Environment, Resources, Sustainable Consumption, Sustainable Production, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
Launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the scientific Panel works to "build and share the knowledge needed to improve our use of resources worldwide by assessing natural resource...
Unearthodox
Previously known as the Luc Hoffman Institute, it is an innovation hub working to "create equitable and diverse spaces, and facilitate both systems and futures thinking." As a collaborative and...
UN-Water
A UN organization that coordinates "the efforts of the 30 United Nations entities and international organizations working on water and sanitation issues." This shows the fact that "water issues run...