Vivid Economics
It advises "on the most critical and complex policy and commercial questions facing clients around the world" using "economic expertise to deliver original and useful solutions across a wide range...
Vision of Humanity
It provides analysis, data, and editorial through a lens of peace, security and development; publishing intelligent data-based global insights with articles and the latest research published every week. It is...
Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
An economic think tank producing economic analyses and forecasts. In particular, it "conducts research in the areas of macroeconomics, trade, competitiveness, investment, the European integration process, regional development, labour markets,...
Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
It aims to promote "international peace and security by providing a platform for independent analysis and dialogue and building capacity on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.." It was "established on the...
Veblen Institute for Economic Reforms
It strives towards a more sustainable economic model based on “social justice and the respect of planetary boundaries” by promoting “policies and civil society initiatives for the ecological transition” as...
Vale Sustainable Development Institute
It practices sustainable mining, aiming to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development. To achieve this, it also works with "logistics – railways, ports, terminals and state-of-the-art infrastructure –,...
UTZ: Better Farming Better Future
It is a "program and label for the sustainable farming" of coffee, tea and cocoa. In 2018, it merged with the Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization, in response "to...
Using Climate Economic Modelling for Sustainable Economic Development
Provides a framework for economic advisors to incorporate climate economic modelling results into economic development processes. It suggests nine indicative entry points and enabling activities for integrating these results into...
USAID
A U.S. Government agency working "to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential." Carries "U.S. foreign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at the...
US-China Clean Energy Research Center
A partnership between the Chinese National Energy Agency and the United States Department of Energy. It aims to achieve large-scale adoption of low energy buildings across both the U.S. and...
US Global Change Research Program
Adaptation, Climate Change, Climate Change Communication, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Knowledge, Climate Modeling, Climate Projections, Climate Scenarios, Climate Trends, Earth System, Ecosystem Management, Ecosystem Services | Natural Wealth Valuation, Environmental Assessment, Geographic Information System, Risk Assessment, Sustainability Assessment, Sustainability Education, Systems Analysis, Systems Change
It is "mandated by Congress to coordinate Federal research and investments in understanding the forces shaping the global environment, both human and natural, and their impacts on society." To this...
US Air Force Institute for National Security Studies
National Security, Security | Strategic Studies, Security Research, US Defense, US Security and Defense
Is “located within the USAFA facility.” It focuses on “strategic security, arms control, and strategic stability, advising the Air Force strategic policy and arms control communities on current and emerging...
Upstream Solutions
A public-interest and non-profit organization working towards "practical solutions that help businesses and communities shift from single-use to reuse." It strives to "redesign the systems generating all the waste in...
Upside Foods
It investigates various methods for removing animals from meat production. Some of these include biopsies from both live and previously slaughtered animals. Its technology enables them to produce meat from...
UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health
Policy Research, Research Center, United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, Universities, Water
The Institute works to "create a world free of water problems where sustainable human development and environmental health and security are assured for all". They aim to "help resolve pressing...
UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
United Nations Agencies | Programs | Projects, United Nations Support, Universities and Sustainable Development, University Sustainability Programs
Is one of the 13 “leading research and teaching institutes” comprising the United Nations University (UNU), a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization. UNU-IAS aims to “advance efforts towards a...
UNOPS
An operational arm of the United Nations providing "infrastructure, procurement and project management services for a more sustainable world." It is "dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international...
University of Victoria Institute for Integrated Energy Systems
An interdisciplinary research institute is working on cross-disciplinary teams exploring sustainable energy systems from various viewpoints, including engineering, science, and the social sciences. Today, the Institute focuses on strategic clean...
University of Sustainability
Sustainability, Sustainability Education, Sustainable Higher Education, Universities and Sustainable Development
A membership-based organization "co-creating the world’s largest education and research network concerned with education, research and innovation in and about sustainable development." Works by scaling and strengthening "collective resources and...
University for Peace
The University for Peace (UPEACE) is an "institution of higher education dedicated to the study of peace", which was established under the UN General Assembly Resolution 35/55. "Through its Master’s...