World Future Council
The World Future Council was formed to "speak on behalf of policy solutions that serve the interests of future generations", focusing on identifying and spreading effective, future-just policy solutions. It...
World Energy Outlook 2023
Offers a comprehensive analysis of global energy patterns and projections up to 2050. It emphasizes the ongoing worldwide energy crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its impact on...
World Energy Outlook 2022
The World Energy Outlook 2022 report notably provides projections for energy markets and security through three notable scenarios. Thoughtfully, it investigates critical questions about the global energy crisis, asking whether...
World Energy Council
It engages "energy leaders throughout the world to meet whole energy system challenges" and “promotes the sustainable supply and use of energy for the greatest benefit of all people.” It...
World Economic Forum
It is committed "to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.” It views the...
World Council for Renewable Energy
It works in renewable energy, environmental protection, development assistance, and collaboration with corporations and scientific institutions. Its goal is to give renewable energy an independent voice in the global energy...
World Commission on Protected Areas | IUCN
It "develops knowledge based policy, advice and guidance on the full suite of issues surrounding protected areas through the establishment of Specialist Groups and Task Forces". With an aim to...
World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL)| IUCN
Conservation, Environmental Law, Sustainable Development, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects
It aims to advance "environmental law by providing specialized knowledge and assistance to strengthen the legal foundations of the conservation of nature and sustainable development". It does this through the...
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 Business Academy
It explores the role of business in relation to critical moral, environmental, and social issues of our time" with the aim to "provide the public with information and resources about...
World Bioenergy Association
It advocates for using sustainable bioenergy, including biomass, biofuels, and biogas; aiming to promote it's use globally. The organization has diverse membership base, including bioenergy institutions, companies, and individuals. It...
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...
World Alliance for Decentralized Energy
It aims to "bring about advancement in the field of cogeneration and renewable energy sources" to lessen "the negative impact of use of the conventional energy on the climate". Originally...
Women’s Network for a Sustainable Future
It aims to advance sustainability by providing "professional women who are engaged in creating a financially, environmentally, and socially sustainable future." This gives the women the opportunity to "professionally support...
Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture & Natural Resource Management/WOCAN
Agriculture, Certifying Organizations, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, Women’s Groups
It was established with the "objective to address three major gaps that emerge from the knowledge and experiences of sustainable and rural development processes." The gaps are within the "policies...
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...
WindEurope
Promotes the use of wind power throughout Europe and globally. With over 600 active members across 50 countries, it has a large and influential wind energy network. The organization frequently...
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
It advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world with "long-standing programs that focus on education, environment, global development and population, performing arts, and effective philanthropy, as well...


