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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It aims to promote climate change education in both the developed and developing countries, by increasing international cooperation in climate change education and providing teachers with free and in-depth educational...
Provides "water education and training to professionals from over 190 countries with the vast majority of recipients being from Africa, Asia and Latin America." It also conducts "research and institutional...
It's assisting intergovernmental, governmental, and non-governmental organizations in improving crime prevention and criminal justice policies. UNICRI focuses on Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which aims to...
It's focused on disarmament and security. It generates knowledge, promotes dialogues, and takes action on disarmament and security issues. It offers ideas, advises, and facilitates dialogues to advance multilateral arms...
Founded by members of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it strives to direct scientific research “away from military technologies and toward solving pressing environmental and social problems”. The alliance consists...
The nonprofit research institute documents "the international community of INGOs and IGOs for over 100 years." It researches, monitors and provides provision of "information on international organizations, international associations and...
Is an international organization comprised of over 1000 cities, governments, and municipal associations across 95 countries. It aims to “defend the interests of local governments on the world stage, regardless...
It aims to mobilize political will and improve the understanding of people and communities across multiple countries, working to improve cross-cultural relations. It was established by the UN Secretary General....
It's goal is to invest in and mobilize capital to help the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) worldwide achieve sustainable growth and inclusiveness, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...
An agency of the United Nations dedicated to improving the health, nutrition, education, and general well-being of children. It plays a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data to...
It advocates for the interests of developing countries in global trade. Aims to promote worldwide economic prosperity and organizes events such as the World Investment Forum, which collaborates with COP28...
It promotes economic cooperation; supporting evidence-based policymaking, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting for the 2030 and Agenda 2063. As part of its commitment to this mission, the ECA offers initiatives...
Set up by the ECOSOC , it includes 56 member State and acts as one of the United Nation's five regional commissions. The multilateral platform strives towards “pan-European economic integration” by...
It promotes economic cooperation, working on long-term economic growth and the effective generation and allocation of financial resources to support development and equality in Latin America and the Caribbean. It...
Mission: UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. UNECE includes 56 member States in Europe, North America and Asia. Over 70 international professional organizations and other non-governmental organizations take part....
It aims to "support the UN and serve as a strategic partner and resource in solving global problems". To this end, it "focuses on mobilizing ideas, people, and resources to...
A call to companies to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. "With more than 12,000 companies and 3,000...
The UN Agency is a "global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, other forcibly displaced communities and stateless people." They work in...
It promotes socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities as mandated by the UN General Assembly. It is responsible for all urbanization, and human settlement matters within the UN system....
Is a UN specialized agency working to “promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States." To reach this goal, the states "regularly discuss and decide UNIDO’s...
A department of the United Nations Secretariat established to support multilateral efforts to achieve the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control. UNODA provides...
A UN office established to address issues related to drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism to make the world a safer place. UNODC's mission is to fight against drugs, crime,...
It aims to encourage the implementation of policies aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing poverty. To this end, the PAGE's five UN agencies -UN Environment, International Labour Organization, UN...
Its main responsibility is to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in its designated areas of operation. UNRWA offers various services, such as primary and vocational education,...
It's conducting research and policy analysis on the social aspects of modern development issues pertinent to the UN Secretariat, regional commissions, specialized agencies, and national institutions. The Institute's work employs...