Stanley Center for Peace and Security
The center "partners with people, organizations, and the greater global community", in an attempt to "drive policy progress, advance effective global governance, and advocate for collective action." They have focused...
Stanford Global Projects Center
Interdisciplinary research facilitating understanding of the financing, development, and governance of critical infrastructure worldwide. Programs: Seminar Series Digital Cities Summit P3 Water Sector Executive Education Advanced Project Management Program Infrastructure...
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
Is an “interdisciplinary program of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment” that “catalyzes research, innovation and action to improve the health of the oceans for the people who depend on...
Speed & Scale
Speed & Scale(2021; 5 staff; speedandscale.com) An initiative started from the book Speed & Scale. John Doerr wrote, "a pragmatic path for tackling the emissions emergency. Fueled by a powerful...
SouthSouthNorth
The civil society partnership has brought together institutions that are "dealing with climate change in the Netherlands, France, Brazil, South Africa, Bangladesh and Indonesia to experiment with actual projects in...
Solve’s Global Challenges
An initiative of MIT "that advances lasting solutions from tech entrepreneurs to address the world's most pressing problems." Each year, it issues “four Global Challenges to find the most promising...
Solar Energy Industries Association
A solar industry advocacy group that “promotes the protection and expansion of the U.S. solar market.” Its members range from small-businesses to multinational companies. Its publications, aim to inform policy-makers...
Solar Aid
The international charity helps combat poverty and climate change through providing access to solar-powered lights with a specific focus on remote areas of African countries, such as Malawi, Zambia, and...
Society for Science
Society for Science(1921; Washington DC; 106 Staff; societyforscience.org) It focuses on promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate,...
Society for Conservation Biology
The non-profit organization is dedicated to facilitating, promoting, and advancing the scientific study and conservation of biological diversity." It recognizes that "conservation in today’s complex world requires a globalized approach...
Social Progress Imperative
A think tank advocating for social advancement through the Social Progress Index (SPI), a global data-driven tool to understand community strengths and weaknesses. The SPI, used by governments, businesses, and...
Social Enterprise World Forum
It was established by "national social enterprise support agencies seeking a means to advance social enterprise development globally. " Their goal is to grow the "global social enterprise movement to...
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE)
A fiscal sponsor dedicated to "empower, encourage, and catalyze projects so that we can collaborate and facilitate progressive change in social and environmental justice". Their projects provide "constructive innovations at...
Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment
A higher education institution that focuses on "environmental economics and policy as well as enterprise management, financial markets and investment." The school has been established through the generosity of Sir...
Smart Prosperity Institute
The "national research network and policy think tank" is based at the University of Ottawa. It aims to deliver "world-class research and work with public and private partners", in an...
Skoll Foundation
It has a vision of living in a "sustainable world of peace and prosperity". The foundations works to catalyzes transformational social change "by supporting the social entrepreneurs who recognize the...
Singapore Institute of International Affairs
Singapore Institute of International Affairs (1962; Singapore; 11 Staff; siiaonline.org) Singapore’s oldest think tank is committed to producing policy analysis, fostering in-depth dialogues and bridging gaps between policymakers, private sector...
Seed Freedom
The global campaign was launched by Navdanya International. The campaign aims "to bring the citizens’ attention to the crucial role of seed in the battle to defend food sovereignty and...
Security & Sustainability Forum
A public interest membership organization that convenes global experts for free educational webinars. They focus on energy, food, and water security, public health, urban resilience, economic vitality, infrastructure, governance, and...
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
A "regional organisation established by the Governments and Administrations of the Pacific charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources of the Pacific." Its establishment sent "a clear...