World Meteorological Organization
WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to fostering international cooperation and coordination on the state and behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the land...
World Land Trust
It protects the world’s most biologically significant and threatened habitat through a network of partner organizations around the world. Working through a network of partner organisations around the world, WLT...
World Justice Project
An independent, multidisciplinary organization working to create knowledge, build awareness and stimulate action to advance the rule of law worldwide. It works to: Support research on the meaning and measurement...
World Information Service on Energy (WISE)
It works to disseminate information on nuclear power and renewables, opposing nuclear energy as a sustainable solution and publishing Nuclear Monitor newsletter 20x/year. It also supports international campaigns, projects and...
World Green Building Council
It aims to accelerate sustainability in the built environment, and is committed to achieving the following goals: Limit global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius Eliminate the building and construction sector’s...
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 Fair Trade Organization
As a whole, it aims "to enable producers to improve their livelihoods and communities through Fair Trade", using a FTO Mark to help identify companies that are committed to Fair...
World Environment Center
It works to advance "sustainable development through the business practices of member companies and in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities and other stakeholders." It creates "sustainable business...
World Economic Forum
It 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.” It views the...
World Conservation and Monitoring Centre
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
It's aim is "to provide authoritative information about biodiversity and ecosystem services in a manner that is useful to decision-makers who are driving change in environment and development policy". It...
World Commission on Protected Areas | IUCN
It "develops knowledge based policy, advice and guidance on the full suite of issues surrounding protected areas through the establishment of Specialist Groups and Task Forces". With an aim to...
World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL)| IUCN
Conservation, Environmental Law, Sustainable Development, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
It aims to advance "environmental law by providing specialized knowledge and assistance to strengthen the legal foundations of the conservation of nature and sustainable development". It does this through the...
World Cetacean Alliance
It is dedicated to “the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the world.” It strives to “create an integrated model for cetacean conservation and protection” by bringing together “stakeholders...
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
It seeks to demonstrate “environmental protection coupled with economic growth". It also comprises a Regional Network of 60 national and regional partner organizations called Business Councils for Sustainable Development (BCSDs),...
World Bank
Cities, Climate Change, Desalination, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Green Growth | Jobs | Economy
It is a "unique global partnership", with "five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries". It does so by "providing loans to...
World Animal Protection
A global organization with over 14 offices worldwide dedicated to protecting animals from needless suffering. Work Areas: Animals in the wild Animals in farming Animals in communities Global animal protection...
World Alliance for Decentralized Energy
It aims to "bring about advancement in the field of cogeneration and renewable energy sources" to lessen "the negative impact of use of the conventional energy on the climate". Originally...
Women’s Network for a Sustainable Future
It aims to advance sustainability by providing "professional women who are engaged in creating a financially, environmentally, and socially sustainable future." This gives the women the opportunity to "professionally support...
Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom
Its striving to "end and prevent war, ensure that women are represented at all levels in the peace-building process, defend the human rights of women, and promote social, economic and...
Women’s Environment & Development Organization/WEDO
It works towards ensuring that women are able "to claim their rights as decision-makers, advocates and leaders, especially on issues related to environment and sustainable development.” It's mission is to...