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 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 Central Kitchen
A not-for-profit non-governmental organization devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters. Works "providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises" and building "resilient food systems...
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 Beyond War
A global grassroots movement composed of a network of volunteers, activists and organizations "educating and mobilizing to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace." Publications: Podcast Videos Books...
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...
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 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...
WildEarth Guardians
It "protects and restores the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West", working to tackle "some of the West’s most difficult and pressing conservation challenges over...
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,...
Wetlands International
It's dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. It's deeply concerned about the "loss and deterioration of wetlands such as lakes, marshes and rivers" and envision a world "where...
West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research (CORAF/WECARD)
It's working to enhance prosperity, food, and nutrition security in West and Central Africa through sustainable increases in agricultural production and productivity, promoting competitiveness and markets. This objective is achieved...
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Its mission is to create a world where everyone can live a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty. WHH works towards achieving "Zero Hunger by...
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GYBN is a youth-led initiative representing young people’s voices in the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) negotiations. Its goals are threefold: to raise youth awareness about biodiversity’s importance, connect… -
It engages under-represented youth in environmental education and conservation careers. Key initiatives include Environmental Education for healthy lifestyle choices, Career Pathways for service and internships with land management agencies, and…
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A national platform promoting sustainability transformations through research and practice. It connects researchers, policymakers, industry, and communities to implement the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and collaborates globally with leading sustainability…
