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 is dedicated to “the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the world.” It strives to “create an integrated model for cetacean conservation and protection” by bringing together “stakeholders...
The World Climate Ltd "facilitates large-scale public-private partnerships, innovative solutions, and transformative commitments to drive the development of the global clean economy". It has a "portfolio of high-profile partnerships, a...
It works to advance the understanding of "multiscale dynamic interactions between natural and social systems that affect climate" through international science coordination and partnerships "to inform the development of policies...
It aims to advance "environmental law by providing specialized knowledge and assistance to strengthen the legal foundations of the conservation of nature and sustainable development". It does this through the...
It "develops knowledge based policy, advice and guidance on the full suite of issues surrounding protected areas through the establishment of Specialist Groups and Task Forces". With an aim to...
A think tank dedicated to providing policymakers and scholars with the tools and resources they need to develop effective complex system strategies. It also acts as an organizational hub for...
It's aim is "to provide authoritative information about biodiversity and ecosystem services in a manner that is useful to decision-makers who are driving change in environment and development policy". It...
It works in "the field of renewable energy, environmental protection and development aid, and of companies and scientific institutes working in that field". It aims to "give an independent voice...
It works in renewable energy, environmental protection, development assistance, and collaboration with corporations and scientific institutions. Its goal is to give renewable energy an independent voice in the global energy...
It is committed "to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.” It views the...
It works to "fill a huge gap in the international community of economists — the absence of a professional organization which is both broadly international and pluralist", with the aim...
It engages "energy leaders throughout the world to meet whole energy system challenges" and “promotes the sustainable supply and use of energy for the greatest benefit of all people.” It...
It strives to develop “globally responsible leaders and sustainable communities” by connecting “international development professionals with universities, academics and international organizations." Its activities and services concentrate on "providing career-enhancing professional...
It works to advance "sustainable development through the business practices of member companies and in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities and other stakeholders." It creates "sustainable business...
As a whole, it aims "to enable producers to improve their livelihoods and communities through Fair Trade", using a FTO Mark to help identify companies that are committed to Fair...
It aims to create a "a world order in which the legitimate rights of nations to self-determination are balanced by and consistent with the collective rights of the global community...
It is dedicated to the broad field of public health. It includes over 100 member associations from over 70 countries, representing over 5 million public health professionals worldwide. The organization...
It combined " lively and engaging plenary sessions, featuring high-profile and influential speakers", supporting the importance of "natural capital" for business. The Natural Capital is "the world’s stocks of natural...
The World Future Council was formed to "speak on behalf of policy solutions that serve the interests of future generations", focusing on identifying and spreading effective, future-just policy solutions. It...
It is an international community of futurists and future thinkers. Through publications, global summits, and advisory roles to world leaders in business and government, WFS has been an early pioneer...
It's geared towards "strengthening the scholarship of futures research." It offers a forum for plans for alternative futures, through long-term, big-picture thinking and radical change. WFSF is a UNESCO and...
It aims to accelerate sustainability in the built environment, and is committed to achieving the following goals: Limit global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius Eliminate the building and construction sector’s...
Major UN agency concerned with disease and public health promotion; WHO operates 150 country offices in six different regions, researching and working on communicable diseases, noncommunicable diseases, environmental health, lifestyles,...
It aims to support the implementation of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, working to provide fact-based knowledge to support the policy process and implementation of sustainable development goals. It is...
Launched in 2007 by Paul Hawken, it was a social network that focuses on social and environmental responsibility. The network connected to a range of NGOs, governments, businesses, groups and...