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 for Water Partnership
It is active in the areas of water, sanitation, sustainable development and women’s participation." It works to raise the "profile of women in the water and development sector, both in...
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...
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...
Wild Welfare
It works globally "to improve welfare for wild animals living in captivity." It is the "first captive wild animal charity that is solely focused on improving welfare standards by uniting...
Whale & Dolphin Conservation Soc.
Its vision is to create a "world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free". To this end, they work to end their captivity, stop whaling, create healthy seas...
West Virginia Water Research Institute
It's developing solutions to environmental and economic development issues and disseminated the results to the public, legislators, and government officials. It aims to bring together the best available expertise to...
Well Grounded
It envisions a world in which "all people are able to seek and secure justice and sustainability in the management of natural resources". To this end, it works with African...
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...
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...
Vital Voices Global Partnership
It invests in women leaders who are solving the world’s greatest challenges; working to identify those "with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision...
UTZ: Better Farming Better Future
It is a "program and label for the sustainable farming" of coffee, tea and cocoa. In 2018, it merged with the Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization, in response "to...
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 SIF: Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment
Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), Green Investment, Responsible Investment, Shareholder Activism, Sustainable Investment
US SIF a policy and advocacy focus organization focused that calls for shifting investment practices towards “sustainability, focusing on long-term investment and the generation of positive social and environmental impacts.”...
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...
UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, United Nations Support, Universities and Sustainable Development, University Sustainability Programs
Is one of the 13 “leading research and teaching institutes” comprising the United Nations University (UNU), a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization. UNU-IAS aims to “advance efforts towards a...