Research partners by UN programs & international organizations
Arctic Council
A high-level intergovernmental forum established in 1996 to promote cooperation among the Arctic States and those who live in them on common Arctic issues. More
European Commission
The European Commission funds many scientific and research projects in which IIASA participates. More
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
UN Agency whose aim is to end hunger More
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
GEF is the largest public funder of projects to improve the global environment. An independently operating financial organization, the GEF provides grants for projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. More
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The world center for cooperation in the nuclear field. More
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)
The oldest intergovernmental organization in the world concerned with marine and fisheries science. More
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
The Institute works with partners to help poor people keep their farm animals alive and productive, increase and sustain their livestock and farm productivity and find profitable markets for their animal products. More
International Centre for Geohazards (ICG)
ICG, in Oslo, Norway, is an international arena for scientific research on the identification, assessment, and mitigation of geohazards. More
International Council for Science (ICSU)
ICSU is a non-governmental organization with a global membership of national scientific bodies and International Scientific Unions. Its mission is to strengthen international science for the benefit of society. More
International Energy Agency
The IEA, with 28 member countries, focuses on energy security, economic development, environmental awareness, and global engagement on energy and environmental issues. More
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
IPCC is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. More
ISRIC-World Soil Information
ISRIC’s mandate is to increase worldwide knowledge of the land, its soils in particular, and to support their sustainable use and management. More
UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. More
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UN Agency providing leadership and encouraging partnership in caring for the environment. More
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. More
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
The specialized agency of the United Nations promoting industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability. More
United Nations Commission for Sustainable Development (UNCSD)
The Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) is the high-level forum for sustainable development within the United Nations system. More
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Aims to promote development for all by helping countries meet their economic, social, and environmental challenges. More
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
UNFCCC supports cooperative action by States to combat climate change and its impacts on humanity and ecosystems. More
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
UNFPA is an international development agency that supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to promote the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. More
UNSG’s Sustainable Energy For All Initiative
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is leading a global initiative on Sustainable Energy for All to mobilize action from all sectors of society in support of three interlinked objectives to be achieved by 2030: providing universal access to modern energy services; doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency; and doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. More
World Energy Council (WEC)
The mission of the World Energy Council is to promote the sustainable supply and use of energy for the greatest benefit of all. More
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The UN system's voice on the state and behavior of Earth's atmosphere, interaction with the oceans, climate, and resulting distribution of water resources. More
WWF for Nature
World's leading organization for conservation More