WeForest
Backed by a scientific network, they are a growing "movement of responsible companies, large and small, that are committed to having a positive impact for people and our planet." The network works...
WEF Nexus Research Group
It's addressing the complexity of global risks and changes affecting the water, energy, and food sectors. The group's approach addresses the various stakeholders affected by these changes. The nexus platform...
Weathering Risk
A trans-organizational and interdisciplinary project run by Adelphi and the PIK focused on the linkages between climate change and security risks. Its goal is "to ensure that local, national and...
Wealth Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services
Accounting, Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Alternative Economics, Economics Rethinking, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Special Purpose Organizations, Wealth Accounting
It aims to promote “genuine green growth and long-term advances in wealth and human well-being” and "sustainable development by ensuring that natural resources are mainstreamed in development planning and national...
We Mean Business Coalition
It works with the world’s most influential businesses to take action on climate change" to "catalyze business action and driving policy ambition to accelerate the zero-carbon transition" and ensure that...
Waterkeeper Alliance
It is solely focused on clean water; preserving and protecting water by connecting local Waterkeeper groups worldwide, promoting the growth of a "global network of grassroots leaders protecting everyone’s right...
Water JPI
It is working to achieve sustainable water systems for domestic and international markets. Its programs are designed to enhance the value of the European Research Area's R&D funding and reduce...
Water Environment Federation
A global network of member associations providing "water quality professionals with the latest in water quality education, training, and business opportunities." Its members, "including scientists, engineers, regulators, academics, plant managers...
Water and Development Research Group (WDRG)
Part of Aalto University, it adopts a "strong global approach, as well as regional and local hotspot areas, including Finland." Works rigorously on various aspects of water; on policies and...
Waste Management
It is the leading "provider of comprehensive waste management in North America, offering services that range from collection and disposal to recycling and renewable energy generation". It focuses on "maximizing...
Waste & Resources Action Programme
It works with "governments, businesses and communities to deliver practical solutions to improve resource efficiency" with the aim of accelerating "the move to a sustainable, resource-efficient economy". It's aim is...
Wagenengin Environment Research
It's 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 institutes and the...
Vivid Economics
It advises "on the most critical and complex policy and commercial questions facing clients around the world" using "economic expertise to deliver original and useful solutions across a wide range...
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...
Veblen Institute for Economic Reforms
It strives towards a more sustainable economic model based on “social justice and the respect of planetary boundaries” by promoting “policies and civil society initiatives for the ecological transition” as...
Vale Sustainable Development Institute
It practices sustainable mining, aiming to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development. To achieve this, it also works with "logistics – railways, ports, terminals and state-of-the-art infrastructure –,...
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 Water Partnership
A partnership supported by the US government with the mission "to unite and mobilize best of U.S. expertise, resources and ingenuity to address global water challenges, with a special focus...
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
It 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." To this...
US Air Force Institute for National Security Studies
National Security, Security | Strategic Studies, Security Research, US Defense, US Security and Defense
Is “located within the USAFA facility.” It focuses on “strategic security, arms control, and strategic stability, advising the Air Force strategic policy and arms control communities on current and emerging...