Mine Shu Climate for Change  https://www.climateforchange.org Climate for Change is an Australian climate engagement organisation founded in 2014. It describes itself as Australia’s first environmental organisation focused on helping people have conversations about climate change with people they trust. The organisation is an intergenerational and nonpartisan community that aims to turn concern about climate change…

Carlos Alexandre de Oliveira OBSERVATÓRIO DO CLIMA In the face of the global climate emergency, Brazil has a central organization that not only monitors what the country emits but also sets the agenda on how to stop emitting: the Observatório do Clima (OC). Founded in 2002, this Brazilian network is composed of 160 civil society organizations…

Diane Szoller THE DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION The David Suzuki Foundation (DSF) has been a leading non-partisan Canadian environmental advocacy non-profit organization since 1990, headquartered in Vancouver, with offices in Toronto and Montreal. Through evidence-based research, education and policy analysis, their team works to address climate issues, protect the natural environment, and help create a sustainable…

Vincent Mao Institute of Public and Environmental AffairsAs financial markets and global supply chains face growing pressure to demonstrate measurable progress toward net-zero targets, traditional advocacy strategies are increasingly yielding to data-driven approaches. In China, where the state has committed to peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, market-based mechanisms and…

Siti Syaliza Mustapha Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe If you follow EU climate politics, you have almost certainly felt the influence of Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe—even if you have not seen its name on the headlines. CAN Europe is a Brussels‑based NGO coalition that has become one of the most effective engines behind stronger…

Camille Huret Reseau Action Climat (RAC France) Réseau Action Climat (RAC France) is one of the most influential climate NGOs in France. It was created in 1996 and today brings together more than 35 French environmental organizations. Its main goal is to improve French and European climate policies. Instead of carrying out local environmental projects,…

Monique de Ritter Klima-Allianz Deutschland (Climate Alliance Germany) Founded in 2007 and based in Berlin, Klima-Allianz Deutschland is Germany’s largest civil society coalition working on climate action. It brings together more than 150 member organizations drawn from across German society — environmental groups, churches and other religious communities, development organizations, trade unions, social welfare associations,…

Netra Naik AMANAMAN (Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara)AMAN (Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago) is the largest and most influential Indigenous peoples’ organization in Indonesia. Founded in 1999, it represents Indigenous communities (masyarakat adat) across thousands of islands and ecosystems in Indonesia.AMAN’s core identity is rooted in defending Indigenous sovereignty, customary land rights, and traditional governance…

Delmaria Richards KIKO NETWORKJapan aims for carbon neutrality by 2050, and civil society groups are now central to that effort. Among them, Kiko Network stands out as one of Japan’s most influential home-grown climate NGOs. Through research and advocacy, Kiko Network drives Japan’s climate transition. Its work bridges science, policy, and community action.Origins and Mission…

Miguel Angel Martinez Jr. Iniciativa Climática de México (ICM) Mexico is home to a vibrant network of local NGOs that actively participate in civil society. Many of these organizations work to improve the lives of Mexican citizens, particularly within the climate space. One standout organization operating as both a leading think tank and an advocacy…

Michael Johnson The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) Among the crowded field of environmental organizations operating in Nigeria, the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) stands out as one of the country’s most effective locally rooted voices on climate and ecological justice. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Benin City, Edo State, with a…

Abeer Abdulkareem, Amgad Ellaboudy Albee’a hiya alhaya July 13, 2026 “Albee’a hiya alhaya”(Environment is Life). Society is a Saudi women-led organization, established in 2018 to serve Mecca, the capital city of Mecca Province, in the western area of Saudi Arabia. Its vision is to raise awareness about societal responsibility towards the environment in the Mecca region….

Jonè Carter The Centre for Environmental RightsSouth Africa has many climate organisations, but the Centre for Environmental Rights is the strongest candidate for the country’s most effective climate NGO because it has changed what government and companies can legally get away with. Its power does not come from size or public visibility. It comes from…

Juanjo Santos THE RENEWABLE FOUNDATIONThe Renewable Foundation is a think tank established in 2010 to raise public awareness of the need to change the energy model, prioritizing savings, efficiency, and renewable energy as fundamental principles. It was founded by professionals with extensive experience in the energy sector and has grown by involving many citizens who…

İpek Gülkaya Taşgın TÜRÇEV: Turkish Environmental Education FoundationClimate change mitigation and adaptation are traditionally viewed through the lenses of national policy targets, macro-level renewable energy investments, and international legislative agreements. However, long-term climate resilience also depends on structural behavioral change, enhanced ecological literacy, and the systematic adoption of sustainable practices across society’s daily operations.In Türkiye,…

Cesar A.A. Da Silva UK 100 While the United Kingdom is home to many respected environmental organisations, UK100 has emerged as one of the country’s most effective domestically based climate NGOs. Rather than focusing exclusively on campaigning, UK100 works directly with local authorities, helping councils develop and implement ambitious climate policies. Its practical, evidence-based approach…

Abby Carlson The United States Climate AllianceAs the climate crisis continues to worsen, it is pertinent that the United States addresses the climate effects of its industries. However, the current administration is not climate-friendly, so several governors have used the Alliance to take the matter into their own hands. The United States Climate Alliance is…