International Panel on Fissile Materials
International Panel on Fissile Materials (2006; Princeton University; 2 staff; fissilematerials.org) Is an "independent group of arms-control and nonproliferation experts from both nuclear weapon and non-nuclear weapon states." It strives...
International Organization for Standardization
The independent, non-governmental international organization has 165 national standards bodies." As the world's "largest developer of voluntary international standards and it facilitates world trade by providing common standards among nations."...
International Monetary Fund
Founded as a framework for economic cooperation to avoid devaluations that contributed to the Great Depression, IMF now focuses on sustainable economic growth; 1,420 documents mention “sustainability”; books on carbon...
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
They envision a world with healthier and more prosperous people — free from the threat of global food crises — and with more resilient agri-food systems. Their research addresses challenges...
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
It generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. The African- based organisation is a member of CGIAR System Organization, a...
International Institute for Sustainable Labs
Is a non-profit organization devoted to "the principles of sustainable laboratories and related high-technology facilities, from design to engineering to operation." It "encourages the development of high-tech facilities that address...
International Institute for Strategic Studies
It advances a wider understanding of critical 21st-century security issues and their potential resolution. Its policy themes include climate change and security, Arctic climate change and security, geo-economics, non-proliferation and...
International Institute for Security Studies
International Relations, International Security, Military, Security | Strategic Studies, Think Tanks
The International Institute for Security Studies is "a research institute that provides objective information on military, geopolitical and geo-economic developments that could lead to conflict." It's core mission is to...
International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics
Is an international and interdisciplinary center advancing sustainable solutions. It aims to "advance knowledge on how to catalyze the transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies." Research themes: Urban transformation Consumption...
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance "is an intergovernmental organization with a mission to support sustainable democracy worldwide." It aims to advance "the building, strengthening and safeguarding of...
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
It seeks to become “the world leader in systems analysis to find solutions to global problems for the benefit of humankind.” It conducts policy-oriented research into issues that are too...
International Fund for Agricultural Development
It finances agricultural development projects primarily for food production in developing countries, with the goal of eradicating rural poverty and hunger. They focus on the people in rural areas who...
International Food Policy Research Institute
The International Food Policy Research Institute provides "research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries" in order to improve the understanding of national...
International Finance Corporation
A global development institution and member of the World Bank Group. It is "focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries." It acts as a "provider and mobilizer of...
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
Its mission "is to lead change organically" and works toward "the broad adoption of truly sustainable agriculture, value chains and consumption in line with the principles of organic agriculture." Hence,...
International Expert Group on Earth Systems Preservation
It works to promote "earth system science through conferences, workshops, seminars, lectures, and publications." The group also serves as a "liaison between scientists, decision-makers, and the public to promote a...
International Environment Law Research Centre (IELRC)
An independent, non-profit research organization working to provide "a unique forum for collaborative research between researchers in the North and South." It strives to provide policy-relevant research at the international...
International Energy Agency / IEA
It seeks “to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy” for all by examining the full spectrum of energy issues. This includes oil, gas and coal supply and demand, renewable energy...
International Development Research Centre
The International Development Research Centre funds research and sustainable solutions in developing countries to promote growth, reduce poverty, and drive large-scale positive change with over 1000 projects funded in the...
International Dairy Federation
An international "source of scientific and technical expertise for all stakeholders of the dairy chain. IDF represents over 75% of current total milk production worldwide." Its mission is "to represent...