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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An independent, non-governmental non-profit organisation "conducting training and capacity building in Ocean Governance with the aim of creating knowledgeable future leaders." It provides training to young and mid-career practitioners in...
It is "established by IFOAM - Organics International to develop the means of providing the first independent, organic and sustainable assessment and accreditation service." It strives to "help build trust...
It is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society." Hence, it "works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move,...
The independent, non-governmental international organization has 165 national standards bodies." As the world's "largest developer of voluntary international standards and it facilitates world trade by providing common standards among nations."...
An international body that "develops, implements and promotes adherence to internationally recognized standards for securities regulation. It works intensively with the G20 and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on the...
International Panel on Fissile Materials (2006; Princeton University; 2 staff; fissilematerials.org) Is an "independent group of arms-control and nonproliferation experts from both nuclear weapon and non-nuclear weapon states." It strives...
A global multi-stakeholder partnership bringing together "actors from civil society, especially religion, intergovernmental and governmental entities." It focuses on the "positive potentials and contributions of religious actors to the Sustainable...
The International Peace and Security Institute is a division of Creative Learning which empowers the next generation of peacemakers. It "facilitates the transfer of knowledge and skills to a global...
The International Peace Bureau is one of the world's oldest international peace federations with 300 member organizations in 70 countries. It's core programmes are "the Global Campaign on Military Spending...
This independent, international not-for-profit think tank is dedicated to managing risk and building resilience to promote peace, security, and sustainable development. Their goal is to make peace operations more reliable...
A large and well-established global professional organization in the field of peace research. It addresses a "wide range of interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives.” IPRA frequently collaborates with the UN Economic...
It is committed to "preventing war and to addressing the causes of armed violence and conflict." Consequently, it has launched 'Aiming for Prevention', a "campaign addressing armed violence from a...
Is a "global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all." For over 60 years, IPPF has been "at the forefront of the...
It promotes the development and distribution of scientific knowledge about responsible plant nutrition management, with a goal to improve human life. Its efforts primarily focus on meeting the growing worldwide...
A foundation that "supports polar scientific research for the advancement of knowledge, the promotion of informed action on climate change, and the development of a sustainable society." Projects: Princess Elisabeth...
A global network working for "a healthier world where people and the environment are no longer harmed by the production, use, and disposal of toxic chemicals." Over 600 NGOs in...
It created to "enable a greater scientific understanding of the services the ocean provides to humankind and the impact of the main human stressors upon it, enabling solutions to be...
Founded by five students at the Yale Law School this non-profit has spread to 29 law schools in the US and Canada. In 2010 the project joined the Urban Justice...
A human rights non-profit organization working to support displaced and conflict-affected communities. Consequently, it strives to "promote and protect human rights in conflict and displacement, through research, advocacy and meaningful...
An intergovernmental organisation supporting countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future and serving as the principal platform for international cooperation. IRENA is "a centre of excellence, and a...
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. It "provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or...
An organization that strives to "enhance society’s capability to understand, anticipate and manage the impacts of climate in order to improve human welfare and the environment, especially in developing countries."...
It builds and shares the knowledge needed to improve resource use worldwide to move from over-consumption, waste, and ecological harm to a more prosperous and sustainable future. The group reports...
A non-profit agricultural research center whose mission is to reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure sustainable rice production for the environment. IRRI...
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It focused on improving the management of emerging and systemic risks that could impact human and environmental health, the economy, society, and overall sustainability. Through its interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach,...