UN Institute for Training and Research
Education, Global Challenges, Training for Green Development, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
The Institute was established following the UN Economic and Social Council's recommendation. It works to "develop the individual, institutional and organizational capacities of countries and other United Nations stakeholders." It...
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
The treaty supports the "global response to the threat of climate change" and binds "member states to act in the interests of human safety even in the face of scientific...
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Climate Change Communication, Environment, Environment Outlook|Overviews, Environment Policy, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Education, Environmental Governance, Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Assessment, Sustainability Communication, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
It sets the global environmental agenda, promoting the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. It aims "to provide leadership and encourage partnership...
UN Environment Assembly
Sets priorities for global environmental policies and develops international environmental law; providing "leadership, catalyzes intergovernmental action on the environment, and contributing to the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for...
UN Development Programme
It works in "170 countries to end poverty and reduce inequality." In September 2015, "world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to end poverty, protect the planet and...
UN Department of Peace Operations
It "provides political and executive direction to UN peacekeeping operations around the world; working to "integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental entities in the context of peacekeeping operations." ...
UN Climate Technology Centre & Network
It's hosted by the UN Environmental Programme and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. It aims to promote the "accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate...
UN CC: Learn
Climate Change, Climate Change Education, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, United Nations Support
It collaborates with over 30 organizations that support countries in designing and implementing effective climate change learning. Through its activities, the partnership promotes the exchange of knowledge and the development...
UC Global Food Initiative
It is an initiative of the University of California that "created new collaborations among UC’s 10 campuses" in order to address a critical sustainability issue; namely, "how to sustainably and...
UC Carbon Neutrality Initiative
The sustainability initiatives was enacted by the University of California in its efforts to become carbon neutral by 2025. The initiative commits UC to net zero greenhouse gas emissions from...
UArtic
It is focused on developing higher education and research in the Arctic. Through its members, it strengthens the collective resources needed to improve the quality of life in the region....
UArctic
A network of "universities, colleges, research institutes, and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the North." The University of the Arctic "builds and strengthens collective resources...
U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development
It was 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...
U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
It works to strengthen America’s civilian-led tools — development and diplomacy — alongside defense. By advocating for a strong International Affairs Budget, it tries to make America’s international affairs programs...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(1970; Washington, DC; 14k staff; epa.gov) An independent executive agency of the U.S. government working on environmental protection issues. It strives to ensure that "all Americans have...
Trudeau Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
The Centre "administers the Peace, Conflict and Justice program (PCJ) at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy." It also provides "opportunities to conduct original research in the...
TROP ICSU
It aims to improve understanding of the relationship between climate and biological diversity. Through a combination of science communication and pedagogical intervention, the project will help people understand the role...
TreePeople
A non-profit born from the efforts of a 15-year-old boy that aims to inspire, engage and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy,...
Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC)
PSU is the lead campus of the National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) — one of seven University Transportation Centers (UTC's) funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Events: Holds an annual Transportation Summit with...
Transforming Our World: Interdisciplinary Insights on the Sustainable Development Goals
The report Transforming Our World: Interdisciplinary Insights on the Sustainable Development Goals offers interdisciplinary insights into the connections between sustainable development goals. It extends previous discussions and is designed to...