World Future Council
The World Future Council was formed to "speak on behalf of policy solutions that serve the interests of future generations", focusing on identifying and spreading effective, future-just policy solutions. It...
World Federation of Public Health Associations
It is dedicated to the broad field of public health. It includes over 100 member associations from over 70 countries, representing over 5 million public health professionals worldwide. The organization...
World Environment Center
It works to advance "sustainable development through the business practices of member companies and in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities and other stakeholders." It creates "sustainable business...
World Economic Forum
It 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.” It views the...
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 Association of Non-Governmental Organizations
It works to unite NGOs worldwide in the cause of advancing peace and global well-being. It helps "to provide the mechanism and support needed for NGOs to connect, partner up...
Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom
Its striving to "end and prevent war, ensure that women are represented at all levels in the peace-building process, defend the human rights of women, and promote social, economic and...
Women’s Funding Network
It is dedicated "to providing strategies, research, and resources that support the critical agency and influence of women’s foundations and gender justice funders in the movement for equality, justice, and...
Women Moving Millions
It's aim is to "catalyze unprecedented resources for the advancement of women and girls." It seeks to "build a global collective of committed, purposeful women making unprecedented gifts of $1...
Women in Security, Conflict Management, and Peace
It has "drawn into its fold several vibrant regional networks that strive to translate the normative imperatives of the UN global compact such as the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), CEDAW...
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...
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...
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
It advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world with "long-standing programs that focus on education, environment, global development and population, performing arts, and effective philanthropy, as well...
Wildlife Conservation Society
It's mission is "to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature". It aims to "conserve the world's largest wild places...
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...
What Next Forum
It explores "new issues and alternative views on climate, environment and development" with it's meetings helping to create "opportunities for systems thinking and exploration of unconventional ideas" . The Forum...
WaterAid
It "collaborates on regional and global advocacy and campaigns to influence governments, companies and international institutions". It works in 34 countries worldwide, operating on the belief that "water, toilets and...


