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 UNTFHS "finances activities carried out by the UN system to deliver comprehensive, cross-sectoral and preventive responses to complex and multidimensional challenges." Additionally, it works with The Human Security Unit...
Is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation. It collaborates with “leading universities and research institutes in UN Member States” to tackle the SDGs and solve “pressing global problems...
A UN think-tank conducting research on "risks and adaptation related to environmental hazards and global change." It offers "a joint master's of science degree with the University of Bonn, titled...
A global network of "young people and youth organizations active in the field of peacebuilding and conflict transformation." The "core activities of UNOY Peacebuilders are capacity building as well as...
A worldwide grassroot interfaith network working towards "peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the...
It's focused on national security and defense services, aiming to foster interest and expertise in defense-related art, science, and literature. It operates numerous research centers, each one specializing in different...
The U.S. Climate Alliance states are committed to taking "real, impactful, on-the-ground action that urgently addresses the climate challenge." In becoming an Alliance member, "states commit to achieve the Paris...
A nonpartisan, independent national organization. The Institute collaborates with local partners in foreign conflict zones to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. This reduces the likelihood of future crises and...
Is a group that aims to "safeguard, strengthen and rebuild the natural and infrastructural livelihoods of humankind for both present and future generations." Specifically, this means the "improvement and creation...
United World Colleges is a global education movement that aims to make education a force "to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. It has 18...
A non-profit that works to achieve a more sustainable and equitable development and to drive change through the dissemination of valid and useful information. Off-shoot of Argentina’s Foundacion Ecologica Universal....
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...
The University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (ULSF) aims to "support sustainability as a critical focus of teaching, research, operations and outreach at colleges and universities worldwide through publications, research,...
University of Oregon College of Design School of Planning, Public Policy and Management, Sustainable Transportation and Cities (1987; Eugene, OR; 16 faculty/staff; pppm.uoregon.edu/research-areas/sustainable-transportation-and-cities) Trains graduate students to explore "land use,...
An institute working on pioneering and multidisciplinary research. Its experts have a long history of performing energy research, with experience in energy storage, carbon capture, use, and storage, nuclear, wind,...
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...
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...
Energy, Public Planning, Public Sector/ Government, Renewable (Clean) Energy, Sustainability, Technology, Transportation/Mobility
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...
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...
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...
It works to catalyze the innovation needed to transform the world, with the aim to empower people and the planet by giving them the tools and resources to take action....
The UCDP was established at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research in the mid-1980s under the name Conflict Data Project. It aims to "collect conflict data", with the UCDP...
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...
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...
It is an online magazine, which focuses on "providing educational and experiential information from the world of controlled environment agriculture." They aim to be a "connector for the industry, bringing...