Organizations Search
The Security and Sustainability GuideWe have an extensive list of organizations concerned with Security and/or Sustainability. The SSG team is working to supply all the entries in this list with at least a brief abstract of their activities and goals.Â
Our organization descriptions are based on information provided on the website. We often quote organization slogans, mission, and/or vision statements, but in many instances condense these statements or select the most relevant themes. If we have misstated or overlooked major programs, activities, or publications, we apologize and hope that organizations will offer corrections. Â
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The “science-based network of thousands of volunteer experts” from all over the world, all “working together towards achieving the vision of ‘a just world that values and conserves nature through...
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...
James Gustave Speth (b.1942) is an environmental lawyer, co-founder and senior attorney of the Natural Resources Defense Council (1970-1977) and founding president of the World Resources Institute (1982-1993). He previously...
Is a non-profit organization acting as the “successor of the Sphere Project, a time-bound initiative of multiple humanitarian agencies.” It created a Humanitarian Charter as well as a widely known and internationally recognized...
An annual conference that "connects sustainability executives, financial advisors, investment managers, mission-driven organizations, researchers, and others from the public and private sectors who share a common goal of harnessing the...
An umbrella organisation "providing online social investing and corporate social responsibility information through the three subsidiary sites SocialFunds.com, One-Report.com and InstitutionalShareowner.com." It also "provides daily news and investment advice." Sections...
Is “an international organization working to advance sustainable development at all levels.” It strives to “enhance open, accountable and participatory decision-making and governance on sustainable development” by encouraging “the effective...
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...
A collaboration between Stanford faculty and students dedicated to mitigating global catastrophic risks, such as pandemics or nuclear proliferation. The goal is to encourage engagement from members of the Stanford...
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...
It is focused on researching, guiding, and developing AI technology and applications-oriented toward humans. It believes AI should be collaborative and augmentative, boosting human productivity and quality of life. HAI...
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...
An organization dedicated "to strengthen capacities for global environmental change science in Africa and Asia that addresses critical sustainability challenges." Their programs and partnerships provide opportunities for training, research, education...
It makes grants to various non-profit organizations in various areas such as education, arts and culture, and social welfare. It aims to impact society through its projects and leadership positively....
Will Steffen (b.1947) is a climate change expert and researcher at the Australian National University Climate Change Institute, where he was the inaugural director (2008-2012), former Commissioner at Australia’s disbanded...
STEPS Centre(2007; Sussex, UK; 26 staff; steps-centre.org) A global research and policy engagement centre "bringing together development studies and science & technology studies." It "explores how poor and marginalised people...
Nicholas Stern (b.1946, a.k.a. Lord Stern of Brentford), is Chair of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics, where he is...
It analyses, advises, supports and networks science and business. With a series of initiatives, the Stifterverband is helping to renew the structure of the higher education system in Germany, improve...
It is focused on providing an independent platform for ideas and information on global interrelationships in Germany. The foundation encourages international understanding, cooperation, and development while promoting awareness of global...
Stiftung Mercator (1996, Essen, Germany; 95 staff; www.stiftung-mercator.de/en/) Is an independent and private foundation. It strives for a society characterized by openness to the world, solidarity and equal opportunities. Consequently, it supports...
It analyzes how the legal framework must be further developed to achieve climate goals, in an attempt to be a future workshop for the legal framework of the energy transition....
Is a nonprofit nonpartisan think tank striving to improve peace and security by providing policy alternatives through analysis and outreach. It strives to give pragmatic solutions and expertise to aid...
Is a non-profit independent research and policy institution working on sustainable development and environmental issues by connecting “science and decision-making to develop solutions for a sustainable future for all.” It...
A research and policy center on economic development in low- and middle income countries, with a particular emphasis on transition in the former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe....
It is dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament, envisioning a world where sources of insecurity are identified and understood, conflicts are prevented or resolved, and peace...