by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Jan 26, 2023
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that envisions providing students with academic and lifetime benefits by effectively applying systems thinking concepts, habits, and tools in classroom instruction and school improvement. Its mission is to increase educators’...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Dec 4, 2022
An interdisciplinary non profit organization of designers, urbanists, engineers, anthropologists, educators, and artists is devoted to showing how rainwater collecting may solve Mexico’s water issue. It has built a rainwater harvesting system that is...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 15, 2022
A joint venture of Wageningen University and the Wageningen Research Foundation, whose mission is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.” Its strength lies in its ability to combine the forces of specialized research...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 4, 2021
A global research alliance exploring political solutions and novel, more effective governance mechanisms to cope with the current transitions in the biogeochemical systems of the planet. Developing integrated earth system governance, from the local to the global...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 3, 2021
An independent non-profit “global participatory think tank” of futurists, scholars, business planners, and policy makers” that collects and assesses judgments on 15 Global Challenges, presented in its bi-annual State of the Future Report (annual until 2012). The...
by Friedrich Hirler | Dec 2, 2021
Future Earth (2012; Paris; ~50 staff; futureearth.org) A global research platform providing knowledge and support to accelerate transformations to a sustainable world. The organization is rooted in the work of 20 Global Research Projects. These networks have a long...
by Friedrich Hirler | Nov 13, 2021
An independent, international research institute with National Member Organizations in 22 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. It seeks to become “the world leader in systems analysis to find solutions to global problems for the benefit of humankind.”...
by Friedrich Hirler | Oct 16, 2021
An interdisciplinary research and policy advisory organization that supports a global public welfare policy geared towards the concept of sustainable development through multidisciplinary research, impact-oriented policy advice, and internationally oriented training....
by Friedrich Hirler | Aug 11, 2021
A bipartisan non-profit alliance composed of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders advocating for enhanced energy productivity to achieve economic growth, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security, affordability and reliability.” They...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 19, 2021
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 life on Earth” so that the future is one in which “people live in harmony...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 19, 2021
An independent think tank championing sustainable development solutions to 21st-century problems. Their goal is a “Better living for all—sustainably.” It conducts research to foster innovation enabling societies to live sustainably. They state that: “Since it was...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
A coalition of America’s largest labor unions and its most influential environmental organizations to solve today’s environmental challenges in ways that create and maintain quality jobs and build a stronger, fairer economy. Their staff and supporters work to:...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
The Desert Research Institute is a major research organization, which focuses on basic and applied environmental research. “investigating the effects of natural and human-induced environmental change and advancing technologies aimed at assessing a changing...
by Iman Bint Abdul Wajid | Mar 18, 2021
Also known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the World Bank has 188 Member Countries. It is a “unique global partnership”, with “five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 18, 2021
The “leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 17, 2021
An autonomous body within the OECD framework, seeking “to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy” for all. The International Energy Agency examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil, gas and coal supply and demand, renewable energy technologies,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 17, 2021
“The world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization,” and “the largest professional global conservation network,” with 1300+ member organizations (governments and NGOs), and almost 11,000 voluntary scientists and experts, grouped in six Commissions in...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 16, 2021
A research project funded by the Family Erling-Persson Foundation, to address the economic dynamics of global change and the challenge of considering how to manage economic development and use of natural resources so as to maximize wellbeing within the frames set by...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
Formally the Wissenschaftlicher Beirat der Bundesregierung: Global Umweltverandereungen, the WBGU is an independent, scientific advisory body set up by the German government in the run-up to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit (UNCED). Its principal tasks are to analyze global...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 14, 2021
A research institute that was founded to advance the basic understanding of earth science and apply that knowledge to decisions made by governments and businesses around the world. They aim to find solutions for Sustainable Development, as regards public health,...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 13, 2021
A global network of large mega cities taking action to address climate change by developing and implementing policies and programs that generate measurable reductions in both greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. The focus on cities is based on their role of...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 12, 2021
SDSN seeks to mobilize scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil society, and the private sector in support of sustainable development problem-solving at local, national, and global scales. The network’s secretariat is hosted by Columbia University. Is...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 11, 2021
A world-leading science center for addressing the complex challenges facing humanity. Their vision is “a world where social-ecological systems are understood, governed and managed, to enhance human well-being and the capacity to deal with complexity and change. It...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 11, 2021
The OECD is arguably the world’s largest think tank produces 250+ reports per year on ‘what works’ and databases with societal and developmental indicators. It promotes policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people to create better lives and a...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 10, 2021
The JRC is the European Commission’s in-house science and knowledge service and advisory with six locations in five European Union countries (Brussels, Geel, Ispra, Karlsruhe, Petten, Seville). They work to “create, manage and make sense of knowledge and...
by Friedrich Hirler | Mar 10, 2021
A “global water think tank that combines science-based thought leadership with active outreach to influence local, national, and international efforts to develop sustainable water policies.” They believe that ” identifying solutions and developing...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Nov 25, 2020
A non-partisan think tank. It works towards “the use, reuse, and misuse of resources” employing a mixed approach that gathers “data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach” with an international scope to influence public and private...
by Michael Sales | Aug 30, 2020
Represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineers in 177 countries. It’s committed to planning, designing, constructing, and operating the built environment while protecting and restoring the natural environment. One of its key goals is to make sure...
by Lorenzo Rodriguez | Aug 4, 2020
It promotes a culture of collaborative dialogue between multiple stakeholders and sectors to encourage the search for innovative solutions. It also looks to generate new capacities, strengthen the process of public policy implementing and change conflicts into...
by Friedrich Hirler | Jul 28, 2019
A project based on the book Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by project director Paul Hawkin, which describes and ranks 100 solutions to reverse buildup of atmospheric carbon in 30 years. The solutions include...
by Friedrich Hirler | May 5, 2019
The USGCRP 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.” It “facilitates collaboration and cooperation across...
by Friedrich Hirler | Apr 13, 2019
An international organization that responds to challenges of security, poverty and environmental degradation to ensure a sustainable and secure future. Promotes legal, ethical and behavioral norms that ensure basic changes in the values, actions and attitudes of...
by Friedrich Hirler | Apr 13, 2019
Seeks integration of economic growth and environmental sustainability, seen as essential for the future of humankind. Promotes a new model of economic growth known as “green growth,” that simultaneously targets key aspects of economic performance, such as poverty...
by Friedrich Hirler | Apr 6, 2019
WAVES is a global partnership launched in Nagoya, Japan, aiming to promote “genuine green growth and long-term advances in wealth and human well-being.” It is a global coalition of UN agencies, governments, international institutes, NGOs, and academics aims to promote...
A non-profit research and education organization with a 501(c)(3) mission to develop participatory processes and systemic methodologies for transforming people’s capacity to address complex societal issues and realize their highest…
*New Format*, Alliances | Coalitions | Networks, Social Change, Social Entrepreneurship, Social InnovationA European network of organizations that support social entrepreneurs and leaders with a strong impact. Members represent over 50.000 organizations from Europe and beyond. It connects intermediaries for social enterprises,…
Alliance of youth-led and youth-serving organizations in more than 190 countries. Acts as an incubator of global partnerships and a global information provider. Various membership levels are open to any…