The Sunrise Movement operates mostly remotely and is a youth-led organization focusing on reducing carbon emissions. It was founded in 2017. In 2018, it was popularized by a sit-in with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Nancy Pelosi’s office to support a Green New Deal. After this event, hundreds of hubs were established across the country. In 2019,...
The Climate Coalition (TCC) is the UK’s largest NGO dedicated to action against climate change. The charity operates throughout England and Wales. It has three main pillars of action: providing advocacy/advice/information, sponsoring/undertaking research, and acting as an umbrella/resource body. The Climate Coalition is the operating name of the registered charity The Climate Movement. Along with its sister...
The European Climate Foundation (ECF), Agora Energiewende, and Sabancı University (SU) Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) founded the SHURA Energy Transition Center. SHURA Energy Transition Center’s (SHURA) mission is to support the debate on the transition to a low-carbon energy system in Turkey through energy efficiency and renewable energy, utilizing fact-based analysis and the...
The Renewable Foundation is a think tank established in 2010 to raise awareness about the need to change the energy model and prioritize 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 want to be part...
Earthlife Africa, established in 1988 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a non-profit organization that champions the cause of a better life for all without compromising the environment or exploiting other people. It seeks to encourage and support individuals, businesses, and industries to reduce pollution, minimize waste, and protect our natural resources. Earthlife Africa helps create...
The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) was established in 2010 to promote sustainable building practices and energy efficiency in Saudi Arabia. SGBF works to integrate green building principles into the construction industry, fostering an environmentally responsible approach to urban development. The forum provides certification programs, such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)...
Short History Founded in 2013, the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) began as Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost weekly Twitter discourse on climate change. ICCDI aims to create climate-smart generations in Africa by addressing climate change challenges and development disparities. Using social media to inform, connect, and empower young people, ICCDI has evolved into a well-recognized...
This post tries to identify and describe the work of a leading non-governmental climate organization in Mexico, focusing on reducing greenhouse gases and their harmful impact. Short History: The Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA) was founded in 1993 by Mexican lawyers and environmentalists. It was established to advocate for the protection of the environment...
ICN is an Italian NGO working to build a broad and impactful movement for positive societal change towards a low-carbon economy and energy model. They seek to collaborate with as broad a group of stakeholders as possible, from private companies to individuals, from non-profit organizations and local groups to public authorities, to foster a sustainable...
The Indonesian Forum for Living Environment (Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia, (WALHI) is an Indonesian environmental non-governmental organization. Established in 1980, it is one of the largest and oldest environmental NGOs in Indonesia, with a network that spans the country, including 487 non-governmental organizations and nature lovers’ communities, and 203 individual members spread across 28 provinces...
