International Seed Federation
An international network of the global seed industry whose "mission is to create the best environment for the global movement of seed and promote plant breeding and innovation in seed....
International Security Program (Belfer Center)
The Belfer Centre's Program works to address "the most pressing threats to U.S. national interest and international security." It supports "young scholars with its fellowship program and sponsors and edits...
International Seafood Sustainability Foundation
It is focused on "science-based initiatives for the long-term conservation and sustainable use of tuna stocks, reducing bycatch and promoting ecosystem health." ISSF has "three distinct lines of approach –...
International Seabed Authority
An international organization "through which States Parties to UNCLOS organize and control all mineral-resources-related activities in the Area for the benefit of mankind as a whole. In so doing, ISA...
International Science Council
An “international non-governmental organization bringing together the natural and social sciences”. It strives to "advance science as a global public good." This organization is "the result of a merger between...
International Resource Panel
It builds and shares the knowledge needed to improve resource use worldwide to move from over-consumption, waste, and ecological harm to a more prosperous and sustainable future. The group reports...
International Research Institute for Climate and Society
An organization that strives to "enhance society’s capability to understand, anticipate and manage the impacts of climate in order to improve human welfare and the environment, especially in developing countries."...
International Refugee Rights Initiative
A human rights non-profit organization working to support displaced and conflict-affected communities. Consequently, it strives to "promote and protect human rights in conflict and displacement, through research, advocacy and meaningful...
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 Polar Foundation
A foundation that "supports polar scientific research for the advancement of knowledge, the promotion of informed action on climate change, and the development of a sustainable society." Projects: Princess Elisabeth...
International Peace Institute
This independent, international not-for-profit think tank is dedicated to managing risk and building resilience to promote peace, security, and sustainable development. Their goal is to make peace operations more reliable...
International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development
Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Peacebuilding and Inter-Religious Action, Religious Organizations
A global multi-stakeholder partnership bringing together "actors from civil society, especially religion, intergovernmental and governmental entities." It focuses on the "positive potentials and contributions of religious actors to the Sustainable...
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 Organization for Migration
It is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society." Hence, it "works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move,...
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 Ocean Institute
An independent, non-governmental non-profit organisation "conducting training and capacity building in Ocean Governance with the aim of creating knowledgeable future leaders." It provides training to young and mid-career practitioners in...
International Military Council on Climate and Security
A "group of senior military leaders, security experts, and security institutions across the globe dedicated to anticipating, analyzing, and addressing the security risks of a changing climate." IMCCS was founded...
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 Land and Forest Tenure Facility
Is an "international, multi-stakeholder financial mechanism exclusively focused on securing land and forest rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities." It provides "grants to implement tenure rights under existing law...