Global Security

A leading environmental institution that sets an international agenda for the environment and promotes the execution of the UN framework's environmental component of sustainable development within the UN framework.

Part of the United Nations. Conducts frequent evaluations of the scientific evidence for climate change, its ramifications and associated risks, and preparedness and response strategies.

A global non-profit organization focused on research and advocacy on issues related to climate, economic opportunity, and human well-being. Funding from the MacArthur Foundation and Involvement from over 60 countries.

A UN specialized agency in charge of international hunger relief efforts. Mission is to achieve food security for all.

A UN organization focused on supporting sustainable water and sanitation management. Goals include providing consistent and accurate data and knowledge on key water patterns and management problems. Coordinates the United Nations' international freshwater and sanitation framework and practices.

A global network of current and retired military personnel dedicated to raising awareness of the security concerns of climate change and calling for action to mitigate its threats. Hosted forums and published papers on climate change and international security.

A non-profit, non-governmental organization with the mission to raise political awareness of environmental security as a means of ensuring critical conditions for peace and long-term growth. Uses an interdisciplinary approach to provide policy recommendations and educational resources by combining the fields of science, diplomacy, law, economics, and education.

An organization that campaigns for environmental protection, human rights promotion, and the pursuit of a fair and equitable society. provide legal advocacy, policy analysis, and capacity building in three areas: Climate & Energy, Environmental Health, and People, Land, Resources.

Main goal is to protect the nation’s human health and environment. Lists numerous web topics in its “Environmental Topics” index, including Energy and the Environment, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in SIPs and TIPs, Energy Resources for State and Local Governments, eGrid, Green Infrastructure, and Green Power Partnerships.

A research center for the study and application of strategies for resolving environmental disputes and for using ecological systems as peace-building mechanisms. Organized around three major themes: 1) Borderlands, 2) Resource Values, and (3) Pragmatic Peace.

A non-profit regional association that promotes responsible environmental policies and programs in the Arab region. Promotes the establishment of ties between Arab chambers of commerce and industry, as well as scientific research centers and educational institutions in the Arab world, with the aim of developing joint environmental programs through environmental collaboration. Encourages governments to implement and create and implement environmental laws and legislation for the Arab world.

Established in March 1998 as part of a Japanese government initiative. Mission is to conduct creative policy formulation and strategic analysis for environmental measures, translating research findings into political decisions that will result in sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region and globally.

Promotes technical cooperation and coordination among countries of the Americas in the collection, sharing, and use of biodiversity information relevant to natural resource conservation and development policy. Priorities include enhancing infrastructure for biodiversity knowledge exchange, strengthening technological capacity to exchange biodiversity information and expertise across borders, and developing or adapting decision-making tools to help policymakers develop successful environmental management policies to support sustainable development in the region.

A global network of organizations and advocates focused on promoting gender equality, women's rights, and climate justice. Aims to achieve gender and climate justice by increasing awareness and building capacity in order to strengthen environmental legislation; widening the knowledge base on gender and climate in order to recognize successful preparedness and response options; encouraging people to actively contribute to adaptation and mitigation strategies; and improving collaboration on gender and climate issues at all levels.

A grassroots group created by Indigenous communities and individuals to discuss environmental justice concerns. Focused on building the capacity of Indigenous communities and tribal governments to establish strategies to protect sacred sites, land, water, air, natural resources, and health. Conducts research; coordinates programs; strengthens the capacity of communities and tribes to discuss environmental justice issues; and offers assistance and services to Indigenous peoples and youth around North America and the world.