by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 3, 2023
A climate and energy policy nonprofit working to reduce climate pollution on a large scale. Envisions “a future in which everyone in California has access to clean air and water, renewable and reliable energy, nutritious food, thriving nature, and other...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 3, 2023
A nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating an equitable clean energy transition in the Northwest. It advances technical, economic, and equitable decarbonization solutions focused on the unique characteristics of four states: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 3, 2023
A non-profit organization that empowers organizations in North America to do more in the fight against climate change. Provides best-in-class services and tools to assist businesses, governments, and institutions in reducing emissions. Publications: Carbon Footprint...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 3, 2023
A multilateral fund facilitates pioneering climate-smart planning and action in low and middle-income economies, many of which are the least prepared but most vulnerable to the challenges of climate change. Responds to the global climate crisis by providing...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 2, 2023
A formal partnership with UN Environment currently working with a network “of UN Agencies, major donors, governments, NGOs, intergovernmental organisations and over 1000 private sector companies.” Aims to facilitate through a series of award-winning...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 1, 2023
An organization providing funding for projects and programs that assist vulnerable communities in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Initiatives are based on the country’s needs, perspectives, and priorities. The Fund is primarily supported by...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Feb 1, 2023
A research project from the University of New South Wales seeking to make accessible discussions of the justice-related issues that underpin an effective climate-change response. In their understanding, a climate transition needs to be based on the latest scientific...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 31, 2023
A non-profit working to strengthen the responsible tech ecosystem so wicked tech and society issues can be tackled and co-create a future in the public interest. They have mobilized thousands of people worldwide, resulting in collaborations, increased knowledge...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 31, 2023
An independent research institute and deliberative body whose mission is to ensure that data and artificial intelligence (AI) work for people and society. Educates the public about the impact of AI and data-driven technologies on various groups in society. It believes...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 28, 2023
A think tank promoting environmentally friendly mobility. It is non-partisan and non-profit and collaborates with key stakeholders in politics, business, academia, and civil society to decarbonize transportation. The think-tank team creates evidence-based policy...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 27, 2023
A not-for-profit association that analyses, advises, supports and networks science and business. With a series of initiatives, the Stifterverband is helping to renew the structure of the higher education system in Germany, improve the framework conditions for science,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 27, 2023
A global network for mission-driven business professionals. Empowers its community of over 1000 members in 60+ countries to make the most of the new economy by providing education resources, insights, community meet-ups, networking events, and innovation...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 27, 2023
A network of partner organizations, teachers, supporters and staff focused on delivering high-quality education. Empowers children and young people by giving them the tools they need to start social and financial enterprises. It develops high-quality curricula for...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 26, 2023
A strategic advisory firm dedicated to accelerating sustainable business growth. Our mission on Earth 51 is clear. Its vision is to assist organizations in embracing and contributing to a more sustainable future. They believe “businesses must understand their...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 26, 2023
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that envisions providing students with academic and lifetime benefits by effectively applying systems thinking concepts, habits, and tools in classroom instruction and school improvement. Its mission is to increase educators’...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 26, 2023
A strategic consulting firm providing a full range of system support services. Works with progressive causes and businesses to create meaningful, long-term change by developing plans and programs and designing and communicating messages to the target audience, the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 26, 2023
A non-profit research and education organization with a 501(c)(3) mission to develop participatory processes and systemic methodologies for transforming people’s capacity to address complex societal issues and realize their highest aspirations for greater social...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 25, 2023
A nonprofit initiative co-hosted by FSG and the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. Acts as a resource for practitioners and funders who use collective impact to effect large-scale system change. With over 20,000 members worldwide, it includes communities...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 23, 2023
A think tank forum encouraging young scholars to read and write about international affairs. Supports thinking from the perspective of the BRICS countries’ rise to the global stage. Aims to provide independent analyses and inputs on security, strategy, economy,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 22, 2023
A global platform for countries, international organizations, and private companies to share best practices and expertise in developing cyber capacity. Aims to identify and replicate successful policies, practices, and ideas globally. Develops practical initiatives to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 22, 2023
A European network of organizations that support social entrepreneurs and leaders with a strong impact. Members represent over 50.000 organizations from Europe and beyond. It connects intermediaries for social enterprises, universities and training institutes,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 22, 2023
A UK government expert body that promotes the ethical use of data and artificial intelligence (AI). It gathers a multidisciplinary team of specialists with expertise ranging from data policy to public engagement to computer science. It is supported by an advisory...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 22, 2023
A non-profit research organization addressing social, technical, ethical, legal, and policy issues resulting from data-centric technological development. To address the challenges and opportunities presented by an ever-increasing amount of available information, the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 20, 2023
A multidisciplinary global hub focused on researching, guiding, and developing AI technology and applications oriented toward humans. It believes that AI should be collaborative and augmentative, boosting human productivity and quality of life. HAI Centers and Labs:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 27, 2022
A global community of like-minded schools gathering thousands of administrators, teachers, and students. Connects with 12,000 schools in 182 countries to develop peace in children’s brains. Member schools promote UNESCO’s goals of rights and dignity,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 26, 2022
A virtual university where change agents may connect, form communities, and study alongside one another. It is a location where you may hone your abilities, broaden your competencies, and improve the clarity of your purpose and direction. “to trigger viral waves...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 26, 2022
An organization working with more than 60 developing nations to guarantee that every child obtains a quality basic education, focusing on the poorest, most vulnerable, unstable, and conflict-affected countries. It mobilizes education funds and assists developing...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 26, 2022
An open alliance united to transform education. Launched by Learning Planet Institute and UNESCO, it conforms a growing community of various game changes and “institutions transforming education around the world.” Learning circles: Youth Empowerment Circle...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 26, 2022
A platform working for educational reform and development leaders to share best practices, resources, and opportunities for school improvement, teacher development, and student change. Publications: Blog Student Council Resources Programmes: Global School...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 25, 2022
A global network organization based in the Netherlands that has hubs in New Delhi, Buenos Aires, London, Algiers, Tbilisi, and Kigali. Its network includes over 2,000 educational change leaders. It has been engaged in groundbreaking educational innovation programs on...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 22, 2022
A global interdisciplinary network of students and young professionals concerned with the interface of science, technology, society, and ethics, committed to the ideals of the Pugwash Conferences on World Affairs and the 1955 Russell-Einstein Manifesto that...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 22, 2022
A “system-wide strategy” that acts as an umbrella framework to guide the UN and its partners to work “with and for young people” across its three pillars – peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development. Publications: Progress Report Resource &...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 22, 2022
Alliance of youth-led and youth-serving organizations in more than 190 countries. Acts as an incubator of global partnerships and a global information provider. Various membership levels are open to any organization that supports young people and does not advocate...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 28, 2022
A charity organization dedicated to identifying and supporting the most effective solutions to the world’s most serious issues. Creates grants and investments to promote global health, prevent pandemics, alleviate animal suffering, safeguard the environment, and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 28, 2022
A charitable organisation initiative of the FTX Foundation. Also, it has additional work on global health, animal welfare, and climate change. As a philanthropic fund, they give grants to NGOs and individuals and invest in socially responsible businesses. Areas of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 27, 2022
A private network that brings together collaborators and leads innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and think leaders. It reimagines how startups are funded by developing a new, more diverse cohort of investors with game-changing companies, a funnel of diverse...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 24, 2022
A business-driven coalition of the commercial sector, institutions, academia, NGOs, spiritual leaders, and people working together to establish a regenerative economy and a more sustainable future. As a non-profit and participative foundation using a systemic approach...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 24, 2022
A forestry platform and an official UNEP partner allowing people and businesses to plant trees all around the globe. It employs technology to make tree planting as straightforward as possible. It aims to reforest the planet via tree planting to combat climate change....
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 15, 2022
A joint venture of Wageningen University and the Wageningen Research Foundation, whose 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...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 14, 2022
A focal point for UN-DESA, ECOSOC and the General Assembly for all UN Sustainable Development policies. It facilitates women’s civil society input into the United Nations’ policy space. The WMG is self-organized and open to all organizations interested in...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 12, 2022
A global coalition-building non-profit organization aimed at maximizing social progress. The network includes over 40,000 socially conscious leaders and members of organizations and enterprises representing millions of constituents. It holds the belief that the...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 12, 2022
A UN Secretary-General’s initiative on big data and artificial intelligence for development, humanitarian action, and peace. It was founded on recognising that digital data can help better understand human well-being changes and provide real-time feedback on how...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 11, 2022
A platform with a network continually evolving. It investigates challenges that challenge and change our society in order to stimulate fresh thinking and develop new solutions because “globalization is not dead, and forces for good still exist; they must be...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 10, 2022
An initiative started by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), in collaboration with Esri and the National Geographic Society aiming to enhance the creation and utilization of real-time and timely geo-referenced data for Sustainable...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 10, 2022
A multi-stakeholder effort that helps to execute the Sustainable Development Goals. Aids in implementing the SDGs by assisting Geneva-based players in leveraging expertise and knowledge into policy, practice, and action. SDG Lab identifies strategic convergence...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 9, 2022
A youth initiative in the Nordic and Baltic Sea Regions aiming to engage and involve young people in the region to work towards a more sustainable future through the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Every year in August, conducts an annual Summit...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 31, 2022
A global initiative to restore forest ecosystems to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. Empowers youth, restores ecosystems, performs restoration research, and provides free software tools and restoration guidance to organizations worldwide. Projects: Yucatán...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 29, 2022
A non-profit financial think tank working to connect capital markets with planetary boundaries. Generates breakthrough analytics to integrate the knowledge of financial market professionals with environmental, industry, and scientific experts, speaking about...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 29, 2022
A research and grantmaking foundation that makes donations based on the theory of effective altruism. Its purpose is to serve people as much as possible using its resources. The organization does not have a mission around a cause area. Instead, it does...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 27, 2022
An initiative from the UN Secretary General, the UN Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition. It is the only sizeable multi-stakeholder collaboration focused on methane emissions reporting. It offers a reliable platform to help member companies...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 25, 2022
A global initiative of regional observatories seeking to uncover “how the humanities may contribute to pro-environmental behaviour.” As a networking tool fueled by concerns about the role of the humanities in meeting the challenges posed by the United...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 23, 2022
An interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Oxford. Aims to conduct foundational research that informs the decision-making of individuals and institutions. Its vision is “a world in which global priorities are set by using evidence and reason to...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 20, 2022
A movement of businesses committed to ending the global education crisis. Works to accelerate progress toward providing quality education worldwide to all children and youth. They “believe that education is the birthright of every child and the key to expanded...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 19, 2022
A global campaign to establish an international mechanism to manage a rapid and equitable transition away from coal, oil, and gas. Works to phase out fossil fuels, support dependent economies, workers, and communities in diversifying away from fossil fuels, ensure...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 17, 2022
An international group of interdisciplinary researchers, scientists, programmers, and visual designers; employs cutting-edge data analytics to extract signals from large-scale and unusual datasets and develop policy solutions to contemporary environmental issues....
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 17, 2022
The Civilization Research Institute (CRI) publishes the Consilience Project to promote “critical conversations for the future of human civilization.” A think tank dedicated to reducing systemic fragility and advancing new forms of governance and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 16, 2022
A research center developing systems analysis methods, models, and metrics to advance sustainable futures. Its vision is “to accelerate high-impact sustainability transformations.” Works with different stakeholders on interdisciplinary research, education,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 16, 2022
The research center was established to realize then-President Makoto Gonokami’s vision that “universities should play a leading role in driving social change through collaborative creation with leaders in a wide range of fields that transcend the boundaries of...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 16, 2022
An independent non-profit providing comprehensive open-source global air pollution data and highly accessible global temperature data that is “timely, unbiased, and verified.” Also, they investigate the nature of the relationships between this data and...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 15, 2022
A global platform supporting civil society and citizen action for the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement. Over 3,000 member organizations and activists from 155 countries, with more than 80% coming from the Global South, are committed to delivering a transformative...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 9, 2022
A global practice organization seeking to assist policymakers and business leaders in developing foresight capability through an “advisory and capability function, as well as individual and network training and development.” Foresight RetMarch 1strategic...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 9, 2022
A global non-profit movement that promotes futures literacy as a life skill for students and educators. Proposes a curriculum to be taught in schools or after school hours worldwide. Sponsors World Futures Day (every March 1st), offers a Future Leaders Program,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 9, 2022
A research centre that applies its expertise and network to promote global peace, poverty eradication, youth and women empowerment, justice, and human rights. It believes sustainable development is achieved through global citizenship, shared responsibility,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 9, 2022
An interdisciplinary pedagogical movement that supports and conducts original research, collaborates with industry on research, mentors, and trains graduate students, and uses data to inform evidence-based policy, practice, and communication. Publications:...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2022
A semi-structured network of ‘eco-versities’, i.e., “people, organizations and communities who are reclaiming knowledge systems and a cultural imaginary to restore and re-envision learning processes that are meaningful and relevant to the challenges of our times.”...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2022
The program is the “world’s first higher-education curriculum incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals and “Business as an Agent of World Benefit” – our words for positive and profitable business. It aims to inspire other higher...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2022
Seeks to promote sustainability as a critical focus of teaching, research, operations, and outreach at colleges and universities worldwide. The Talloires Declaration, a ten-point action plan committing institutions to sustainability and environmental literacy in...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 7, 2022
Established to bring together influencers, catalyze initiatives, and communicate about sustainability efforts, trends, and successes across societal sectors and the general public. Anyone interested in advancing the state of education for sustainable development,...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 6, 2022
With 97 global members, it works with the Global University Leader Forum of the World Economic Forum to provide a global forum for exchanging information, ideas, and best practices for achieving sustainable campus operations and integrating sustainability into...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Oct 3, 2022
A collaborative movement for joint action aiming to build a broad, multi-stakeholder movement to transform systems. It gathers NGOs, social companies, mediators, funders, and social change innovators working to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals, inspired by...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jun 7, 2022
Founded by Thomas Homer Dixon based on the fact that “humanity now occupies or exploits most of Earth’s productive surface area, creating a single, tightly linked social, economic, and ecological system spanning the planet.” This system is on a...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 4, 2021
A global research alliance exploring political solutions and novel, more effective governance mechanisms to cope with the current transitions in the biogeochemical systems of the planet. Developing integrated earth system governance, from the local to the global...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 3, 2021
An independent non-profit “global participatory think tank” of futurists, scholars, business planners, and policy makers” that collects and assesses judgments on 15 Global Challenges, presented in its bi-annual State of the Future Report (annual until 2012). The...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 3, 2021
An organization integrated by the Policy Alternatives Research Institute (PARI) and UTIAS Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S). It “makes policy and social recommendations on future society issues and pursues research in collaboration...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 3, 2021
An independent, non-profit think tank that brings together policy-makers, scholars, and practitioners from the world’s leading institutions in order to devise, strengthen and improve forward-looking approaches to global governance. They work for a more equitable,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 3, 2021
A research center that assesses pressing threats to US national interests and international security in the quarter-century ahead. “We define international security broadly to include the full array of factors that have a direct bearing on the structure of...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 2, 2021
Aims to reduce the main global challenges and risks that threaten humanity. Their work is based on the risk analysis ideas central to the success of Laszlo Szombatfalvy. Seeks to raise awareness of nonlinear risks, particularly regarding climate change, other...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 2, 2021
Future Earth (2012; Paris; ~50 staff; futureearth.org) A global research platform providing knowledge and support to accelerate transformations to a sustainable world. The organization is rooted in the work of 20 Global Research Projects. These networks have a long...
by Friedrich Hirler | Nov 13, 2021
An independent, international research institute with National Member Organizations in 22 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. It seeks to become “the world leader in systems analysis to find solutions to global problems for the benefit of humankind.”...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 16, 2021
An interdisciplinary research and policy advisory organization that supports a global public welfare policy geared towards the concept of sustainable development through multidisciplinary research, impact-oriented policy advice, and internationally oriented training....
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 19, 2021
An independent think tank championing sustainable development solutions to 21st-century problems. Their goal is a “Better living for all—sustainably.” It conducts research to foster innovation enabling societies to live sustainably. They state that: “Since it was...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 19, 2021
The Intergovernmental Panel was established by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organization as the leading international body for scientific assessment of the current state of knowledge in climate change and its potential...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 19, 2021
The initiative is an online forum of ideas and an international network for the critical exploration of concepts, strategies, and visions for a transition to a future of enriched lives, human solidarity, and a resilient biosphere. By enhancing scholarly discourse and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
A coalition of America’s largest labor unions and its most influential environmental organizations to solve today’s environmental challenges in ways that create and maintain quality jobs and build a stronger, fairer economy. Their staff and supporters work to:...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
The economic forum 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.” Best-known for its annual meeting of luminaries in Davos, Switzerland....
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Mar 18, 2021
Also known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the World Bank has 188 Member Countries. It is a “unique global partnership”, with “five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
The “leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Mar 18, 2021
A non-profit environmental law group pressing “for strong action from governments, shifting financial flows, changing markets, trade, and business practices” to protect people and the planet. Client Earth works in “partnership across borders, systems...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 17, 2021
International Resource Panel (2007; Paris UNEP, unep.org/resourcepanel) A group of about 40 scientists skilled in sustainable resource management issues, and governments from both developed and developing regions, as well as civil society, industrial, and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 16, 2021
An independent intergovernmental body that aims to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services, and for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being, and sustainable development. IPBES is placed...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 16, 2021
A research project funded by the Family Erling-Persson Foundation, to address the economic dynamics of global change and the challenge of considering how to manage economic development and use of natural resources so as to maximize wellbeing within the frames set by...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 15, 2021
A network of global partners working to create a thriving global market for cleaner, more modern household cooking solutions.The initiative is hosted by the United Nations Foundation to mobilize high-level national and donor commitments to foster clean cook stoves and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
Formally the Wissenschaftlicher Beirat der Bundesregierung: Global Umweltverandereungen, the WBGU is an independent, scientific advisory body set up by the German government in the run-up to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit (UNCED). Its principal tasks are to analyze global...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
A global standard guided by the belief that a country’s natural resources belong to its citizens, to promote the open and accountable management of oil, gas and mineral resources. Ignited by the work of economists and social theorists such as Jeffrey Sachs, Joseph...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
A research institute that was founded to advance the basic understanding of earth science and apply that knowledge to decisions made by governments and businesses around the world. They aim to find solutions for Sustainable Development, as regards public health,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
It consists of individuals and organizations that predominantly act independently and occasionally collaborate. It is comprised of the ECI Secretariat, its Education Center and the ECI Council. The secretariat is based at the United Nations-mandated University for...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 13, 2021
A platform for forest owners, timber industries, social groups and environmental organizations to promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests. The FSCI encourages forest operations that are...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 13, 2021
An informal association of ~100 invited Members, independent leading personalities from politics, business, and science. They are interested in contributing in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and holistic manner to a better world because they share a common concern for...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 12, 2021
SDSN seeks to mobilize scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil society, and the private sector in support of sustainable development problem-solving at local, national, and global scales. The network’s secretariat is hosted by Columbia University. Is...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 12, 2021
An independent, research network of more than 1,500+ international scholars interested in sustainability transitions. Sustainability transitions are long-term transformation processes of established industries, socio-technical systems and societies to more sustainable...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 12, 2021
It seeks to “empower higher education to lead the sustainability transformation” by enabling institutions “to model and advance sustainability in everything they do, from governance and operations to education and research.” They also conduct an annual Higher...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 11, 2021
A world-leading science center for addressing the complex challenges facing humanity. Their vision is “a world where social-ecological systems are understood, governed and managed, to enhance human well-being and the capacity to deal with complexity and change. It...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 11, 2021
The OECD is arguably the world’s largest think tank produces 250+ reports per year on ‘what works’ and databases with societal and developmental indicators. It promotes policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people to create better lives and a...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 10, 2021
A non-profit organization funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Federal State of Brandenburg. “PIK” addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts, and sustainable development, with researchers from the natural and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 10, 2021
The JRC is the European Commission’s in-house science and knowledge service and advisory with six locations in five European Union countries (Brussels, Geel, Ispra, Karlsruhe, Petten, Seville). They work to “create, manage and make sense of knowledge and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 10, 2021
A multidisciplinary research institute, which aims “to develop transformative knowledge which is needed to pave the way towards sustainable societies through transdisciplinary research.” In this context, they work towards aligning their “politics,...
by Cyrine Azaiez | Jan 4, 2021
An “independent Quaker trust which makes grants to organizations and individuals working to produce positive social change by addressing the root causes of conflict and injustice through their charitable work.” Every year, JRCT makes about “100...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 25, 2020
A non-partisan think tank. It works towards “the use, reuse, and misuse of resources” employing a mixed approach that gathers “data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach” with an international scope to influence public and private...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 4, 2020
It promotes a culture of collaborative dialogue between multiple stakeholders and sectors to encourage the search for innovative solutions. It also looks to generate new capacities, strengthen the process of public policy implementing and change conflicts into...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 26, 2019
Chicago Council on Global Affairs (1922; Chicago; 80+ staff and fellows; thechicagocouncil.org ) This independent, nonpartisan membership organization provides insight – and influences the public discourse – on critical global affairs. Their mission is to educate the...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jul 28, 2019
A project based on the book Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by project director Paul Hawkin, which describes and ranks 100 solutions to reverse buildup of atmospheric carbon in 30 years. The solutions include...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jul 6, 2019
A collaboration of 30 climate scientists, economists, computational experts, researchers, analysts, and students from some of the nation’s leading research institutions (largely from the University of Chicago and the UC-Berkeley) that quantifies the impacts of...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jun 6, 2019
Also known as the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Looks into issues like environmental security and peacebuilding, sustainable development and climate resilience, as well as population and environmental dynamic. Hence, acts as a “non-partisan...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jun 1, 2019
A “nonpartisan organization created to educate the American public and the world about the changing nature of national security in the 21st Century.” Their goal is to “forge bipartisan consensus on a new national security strategy that will restore...
by Friedrich Hirler | May 7, 2019
An “independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. They provide data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public....
by Friedrich Hirler | May 5, 2019
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 “facilitates collaboration and cooperation across...
by Friedrich Hirler | Apr 13, 2019
An international organization that responds to challenges of security, poverty and environmental degradation to ensure a sustainable and secure future. Promotes legal, ethical and behavioral norms that ensure basic changes in the values, actions and attitudes of...
by Friedrich Hirler | Apr 6, 2019
WAVES is a global partnership launched in Nagoya, Japan, aiming to promote “genuine green growth and long-term advances in wealth and human well-being.” It is a global coalition of UN agencies, governments, international institutes, NGOs, and academics aims to promote...
by Friedrich Hirler | Apr 6, 2019
Corruption is a major barrier to security and sustainability. This global movement shares one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. The 100 independent chapters worldwide form a “global...
by Friedrich Hirler | Apr 6, 2019
The principal international source of public information on all aspects of small arms and armed violence, serving as a resource for governments, policy-makers, researchers, and activists. Their work is based on the realization that armed conflict has declined, but the...
by Friedrich Hirler | Feb 5, 2018
A platform associating the UN and the financial sector globally “to bring about systemic change in finance to support a sustainable world”. Over 200 members have signed the Statement of Commitment. Membership includes public and private financial institutions, and is...
A multilateral fund facilitates pioneering climate-smart planning and action in low and middle-income economies, many of which are the least prepared but most vulnerable to the challenges of climate change….
An organization providing funding for projects and programs that assist vulnerable communities in developing countries to adapt to climate change. Initiatives are based on the country’s needs, perspectives, and priorities….
A global community of like-minded schools gathering thousands of administrators, teachers, and students. Connects with 12,000 schools in 182 countries to develop peace in children’s brains. Member schools promote UNESCO’s…