ZEF: Center for Development Research
Located in the University of Bonn, the international, trans-disciplinary research institute has a broad perspective on development research. Through its international doctoral program ZEF contributes to capacity development in Africa,...
ZDHC – Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals
A worldwide apparel industry group of 160 brands and suppliers is working toward the widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry. It presents under the slogan 'Roadmap to Zero' and aims to...
YK Center
Green Finance, Green Investment, Impact Investment, Market Solutions, Responsible Investment, Sustainable Development Goals
A “partnership of Subject-Matter Experts, Elders and Professionals who create and incubate innovative initiatives that accelerate the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.” Named after Professor Yehuda Kahane,...
Yale Environment 360
An online magazine belonging to the Yale University School of Forestry and Environment offering opinions, analysis, reporting, and debate on global environmental issues. Its contributors are scientists, journalists, environmentalists, academics,...
Xenergy
It's working on "the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power." To do so, it "manufactures fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, which makes meltdown...
WSP
It "is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms." In particular, they are dedicated to "local communities and propelled by international brainpower." Their solutions cover "the Property...
Worldometer
A portal containing live "world statistics on population, government and economics, society and media, environment, food, water, energy and health." It aims to make "world statistics available in a thought-provoking...
World Wildlife Fund
It's one of the “world’s leading conservation organizations,” best known for its panda logo. Their mission is to “conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of...
World Water Council
An international multi-stakeholder organization dedicated “to bring the international community together to convince decision-makers that water is a vital political priority for the sustainable and equitable development of the planet.”...
World Water Assessment Programme
Freshwater, Sustainability Assessment, Sustainable Water Management, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
The UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) commissioned the WWAP to produce a UN system-wide periodic global overview (at first triennial, now annual) of the status (quantity and quality), use,...
World Vision International
A worldwide faith-based organization, with 80 international offices. It works with "communities, donors, partners, and governments to create opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children … even in the toughest...
World Resources Institute
“Works closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain a healthy environment—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being.” Seeks to move human society to live in...
World Neighbors
This NGO helps people in developing nations to find sustainable solutions to fight hunger and disease; focus on training and education in communities. Since its inception, World Neighbors has affected...
World Meteorological Organization
WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to fostering international cooperation and coordination on the state and behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the land...
World Green Building Council
WGBC is based in two main offices: London, UK, and Toronto, Canada. Buildings and construction account for 39% of energy-related CO2 emissions. Goals: Limit global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius...
World Environment Center
An independent, global, non-profit, non-advocacy organization funded with a grant from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It works to advance "sustainable development through the business practices of member companies...
World Conservation and Monitoring Centre
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
The World Conservation and Monitoring Centre is a collaboration between the UN Environment Programme and the UK charity, WCMC. Their aim is "to provide authoritative information about biodiversity and ecosystem...
World Commission on Protected Areas | IUCN
It is a global environmental union, it's one of 6 such commissions that operate under the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The WCPA "develops knowledge based policy,...
World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL)| IUCN
Conservation, Environmental Law, Sustainable Development, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
It is a specialized committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which aims to advance "environmental law by providing specialized knowledge and assistance to strengthen the legal foundations...
World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)
An international organization contributing 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...
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