World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)
It works to advance the understanding of "multiscale dynamic interactions between natural and social systems that affect climate" through international science coordination and partnerships "to inform the development of policies...
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...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
It is dedicated to ocean research, exploration, and education, operating six research departments and more than 40 centres and labs. WHOI is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher...
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 Major Group
It is a focal point for UN-DESA, ECOSOC and the General Assembly for all UN Sustainable Development policies, facilitating women's civil society input into the United Nations' policy space. The...
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...
Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture & Natural Resource Management/WOCAN
Agriculture, Certifying Organizations, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Women’s Groups
It was established with the "objective to address three major gaps that emerge from the knowledge and experiences of sustainable and rural development processes." The gaps are within the "policies...
Women for Water Partnership
It unites women leadership "in around 134 predominantly low and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA region) and Western...
Women Environmental Programme
It is dedicated to promoting the rights of women and children, with a particular focus on environmental protection, sustainable development, and poverty reduction. WEP has been instrumental in various projects...
Women Engage for a Common Future
It believes that a sustainable future and environment needs holistic solutions reflecting the lives of people on the ground. That is why it works on transformative gender equality and women’s...
Women Deliver
It advocates for the "health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women". To this it drives the Young Leaders Program and has 12 areas in which it invests, including climate,...
Women and Gender Constituency
Environmental Protection, Gender Equality, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, Women’s Groups
It works to "ensure women’s rights and gender justice within the climate change convention framework" by providing a "number of ways for civil society and non-governmental organizations which work for...
Winrock International
Winrock International focuses on U.S. and international development, providing solutions to some of the world’s most complex social, agricultural and environmental challenges. Their mission is to "empower the disadvantaged, increase...
WindEurope
Promotes the use of wind power throughout Europe and globally. With over 600 active members across 50 countries, it has a large and influential wind energy network. The organization frequently...
Wilson Center
It looks into issues like environmental security and peacebuilding, sustainable development and climate resilience, as well as population and environmental dynamic. Hence, it acts as a "non-partisan policy forum for...
Why Climate Change Matters for Human Security
This document highlights climate change's substantial and diverse impacts on human security. It compiles substantial scientific evidence to show climate change is a "threat multiplier," amplifying existing vulnerabilities and creating...
Wheat Initiative
It aims to increase food security, improve wheat's nutritional value and safety, and consider societal demands for sustainable and resilient agricultural production systems. This community collaborates by sharing resources, capabilities,...
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