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...
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 Engage for a Common Future
It believes that a sustainable future and environment needs holistic solutions reflecting the lives of people on the ground. That is why it works on transformative gender equality and women’s...
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...
WildEarth Guardians
It "protects and restores the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West", working to tackle "some of the West’s most difficult and pressing conservation challenges over...
Wetlands International
It's dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. It's deeply concerned about the "loss and deterioration of wetlands such as lakes, marshes and rivers" and envision a world "where...
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...
WeForest
Backed by a scientific network, they are a growing "movement of responsible companies, large and small, that are committed to having a positive impact for people and our planet." The network works...
WEF Nexus Research Group
It's addressing the complexity of global risks and changes affecting the water, energy, and food sectors. The group's approach addresses the various stakeholders affected by these changes. The nexus platform...
Waters Center for Systems Thinking
It 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'...
WaterLex
It works towards a "world where there is sustainable use and access to safe water and sanitation for all", with the aim "to secure the human rights to water and...
Waterkeeper Alliance
It is solely focused on clean water; preserving and protecting water by connecting local Waterkeeper groups worldwide, promoting the growth of a "global network of grassroots leaders protecting everyone’s right...
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 Resources Research Center
It is a research and extension unit that focuses on scientific research, education, community outreach, and engagement with a spectrum of topics, including water management and planning, water conservation, water...
Water Research Commission South Africa
A water-centred knowledge hub established in South Africa to promote, coordinate, and fund water-related research. Supports fundamental research on water, the WRC leads the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge...
Water Research Centre
Atmospheric Pollution, Civic Water Management, Clean Water, Geoengineering, International Water Conservation, Waste Management
It is an internationally recognized center for multidisciplinary fundamental and applied research in water engineering. It aims to tackle current and future global water challenges. Its research discoveries have a...
Water Justice Hub
An initiative addressing water injustice and advocating for 'voice' and truth-telling about water. Primarily focusing on Australia's First Peoples, the center also undertakes the global task of achieving the Sustainable...
Water JPI
It is working to achieve sustainable water systems for domestic and international markets. Its programs are designed to enhance the value of the European Research Area's R&D funding and reduce...