United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security
A UN think-tank conducting research on "risks and adaptation related to environmental hazards and global change." It offers "a joint master's of science degree with the University of Bonn, titled...
United Nations University
Is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation. It collaborates with “leading universities and research institutes in UN Member States” to tackle the SDGs and solve “pressing global problems...
United Nations Economic Council for Europe
Green Cities, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Consumption, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Society
Mission: UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. UNECE includes 56 member States in Europe, North America and Asia. Over 70 international professional organizations and other non-governmental organizations take part....
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Set up by the ECOSOC , it includes 56 member State and acts as one of the United Nation's five regional commissions. The multilateral platform strives towards “pan-European economic integration” by...
United Cities and Local Governments
Is an international organization comprised of over 1000 cities, governments, and municipal associations across 95 countries. It aims to “defend the interests of local governments on the world stage, regardless...
Union of International Associations
The nonprofit research institute documents "the international community of INGOs and IGOs for over 100 years." It researches, monitors and provides provision of "information on international organizations, international associations and...
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Provides "water education and training to professionals from over 190 countries with the vast majority of recipients being from Africa, Asia and Latin America." It also conducts "research and institutional...
UNEP International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management
Environment, Resources, Sustainable Consumption, Sustainable Production, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
Launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the scientific Panel works to "build and share the knowledge needed to improve our use of resources worldwide by assessing natural resource...
Unearthodox
Previously known as the Luc Hoffman Institute, it is an innovation hub working to "create equitable and diverse spaces, and facilitate both systems and futures thinking." As a collaborative and...
UN-Water
A UN organization that coordinates "the efforts of the 30 United Nations entities and international organizations working on water and sanitation issues." This shows the fact that "water issues run...
UN World Water Development Report 2024
Emphasizes the critical importance of water for various aspects of human life. The report delves into the significance of water for prosperity and peace, highlighting its role in sustainable development,...
UN World Water Development Report 2023
The 2023 UN World Water Development Report underscores the necessity for worldwide cooperation to fulfil the human right to water and sanitation. Thus, the report proposes a multi-layered, cross-sectoral strategy...
UN SDG Learn
Sustainability Education, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
It is part of UN's Training and Research Institute, UNITAR, as a project that provides training and research on sustainable development topics. The initiative aims to bring together relevant learning...
UN Principles for Responsible Investment
An investor initiative “in partnership with UNEP FI and the UN Global Compact.” Supported by the United Nations, the PRI has become a “leading network for investors demonstrating their commitment...
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Works at the intersection between understanding risk and risk impact to reduce disaster loss and prevent the emergence of new risk. It focuses on exposure to hazards, vulnerability and capacity,...
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 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 Council to Combat Desertification
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, United Nations Support
It is aimed at restoring and managing the world's land for the long-term use of humans and the planet. As a multilateral effort brings together governments, scientists, and communities around...