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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Dedicated to advancing the circular economy in North America by improving residential recycling, providing technical assistance, and investing in the recycling value chain to reduce waste, create jobs and generate...
A multi-purpose organization that "exists to inspire and empower a global community to make the world safer through resilient infrastructure." Its work approach is "through learning by doing in collaboration...
The "non-partisan non-profit organization is affiliated with the Sustainability Institute at Willamette University." Though it's also "engaged in numerous partnerships and work with academic institutions, non-profits, private firms, and government...
An alliance of forward-thinking companies and academics that aim to propagate effective risk management strategies to protect firms and create growth and value. They operate at a unique intersection between...
It is a "global financing mechanism", which supports country-driven programmes to bring sanitation and hygiene to all." Investing in a "public-private approach, the fund aims to capitalize on the strengths...
“Is a private foundation committed to advancing positive change through education in peace, disarmament, international law and human security.” It continuously strives to “foster a greater understanding of key global...
An organization that “supports the ideas and energy of the people working at the frontlines of the climate crisis.” It makes “grants to the dozens of organizations closest to the...
A global intelligence and security consultancy that identifies, assesses, and operates in high-risk, high-opportunity environments. Staffed by decorated and experienced officers from the intelligence sector (FBI, CIA, MI5, MI6), the...
The global network of changemakers believes in the "power of social movements to change the world." They take a system-wide view of the causes of, and solutions to, the climate...
The Sustainability Consortium (2009; Scottsdale, United States; 32 staff; sustainabilityconsortium.org) A global organization, with over 100 members, that tries to transform "the consumer goods industry towards more sustainable consumer products." ...
Previously called Sustainability Ltd, the institute was acquired by the "Environmental Resources Management and became it's primary platform for thought leadership on sustainability". It currently focuses on defining, accelerating and...
It focuses on thought leadership on sustainability, developing actionable insights for business; identifies innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges based on ERM's experience, expertise, and commitment to transformational change. It...
It was stablished to address "urgent sustainability issues facing the planet." It has developed its "own unique, action-oriented conceptual framework, which takes a holistic perspective and features cross-sector and cross-disciplinary...
A nonprofit organization "working with environmental nonprofits to make them more effective and efficient." It strives to "strengthen the environmental community" and "sustain the organizations that work on sustainability" by...
A business that "aims to encourage and inspire the adoption of a low or zero waste lifestyle." Its "vision is to inspire the global adoption of a sustainable lifestyle. We...
A not-for-profit organisation and founders of #FutureFabricsExpo. It promotes and supports "projects with a focus on sustainability in Fashion and Textiles and related industries such as food and agriculture." In...
It "provides grants to secure the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to their lands and forests, thereby strengthening their communities and reducing global climate change and poverty in...
The Third Pole (2009; Asia; 9 staff; thethirdpole.net) The multilingual platform works to promote information and discussion about the Himalayan watershed and the rivers that originate there. It is an...
It brings policymakers, business leaders, and representatives of media and academics together to discuss global problems. The Commission's countries and members share common values and a commitment to the rule...
A national, nonprofit, land conservation organization "that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations...
It focuses on U.S. foreign policy in the Near East, aiming to promote a balanced understanding of American interests in the Middle East and advocate their protection. The institute regularly...
A collaborative research center focused on regional and global urban water issues that aims "to be the preeminent center that provides integrated real-world solutions to critical urban water problems. Supports...
The Network envisions a world in which clean water is shared "fairly amongst all people to sustain thriving communities and nature’s diversity." To this end, it brings together a "global...
The Water Institute at UNC (2010; Chapel Hill; 11 staff; waterinstitute.unc.edu) A research institute that aims "to provide global academic leadership for economically, environmentally, socially, and technically sustainable management of...
It is working to build "new, innovative solutions for wilderness", which can "revolutionize opportunities for the entire conservation sector". It "envisions a bold future for wilderness conservation, one that is...