The World Bank is a United Nations international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs. The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group, and a member of the United Nations Development Group. The World Bank's mission is to end extreme poverty within a generation and boost shared prosperity.
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is non-profit organisation that provides practical solutions to the challenge of integrating environmental and social priorities with economic development. The IISD's mission is to promote human development and environmental sustainability through innovative research, communication, and partnerships.
The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), based in the UN city of Bonn, is one of the world's leading research institutes and think tanks on issues of global sustainable development.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. It reviews and assesses the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to the understanding of climate change.
Oxfam GB is a leading international non-governmental organization with a worldwide reputation for excellence in the delivery of aid and development work. The Oxfam Policy & Practice website is a resource for all those working in the development and humanitarian sector.