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Ecopolitics Online
Est. 2007. Provides an outlet for academics and researchers through its online environmental publishing website. Hosts the Ecopolitics Online Journal, a peer-reviewed, bi-annual academic journal. Also publishes e-books. |
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Rainforest Alliance
Est. 1987. 'works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.' $20 million budget. Lots of real successes. |
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Kiva.org - Loans That Change Lives
'Kiva lets you lend to a specific entrepreneur in the developing world - empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty.' Says loans limited to $25 due to huge interest. Transparent, easy to use, microfinance that looks superb. |
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Globalise Resistance
Anti-capitalist, anti-war. 'We campaign, organise and mobilise within the Global Justice movement, aiming to make it radical, so enhancing its chances of building a better world ... No to racism, privatisation and war! Another World is Possible!' |
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Peace and Collaborative Development Networking
Est. 2007. Free professional networking and blog site in the fields of development, human rights, civil society development, conflict resolution and democratization. Lots of content (incl. video), membership growing rapidly. |
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Focus on the Global South
Est. 1995. NGO with 20 staff in Thailand, the Philippines and India. Policy research, advocacy, activism and grassroots capacity building on corporate-led globalisation, neo-liberalism and militarisation. An important resource. |
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Share The World's Resources
Est. 2003. 'campaigning for those resources which are essential to life to be held in trust for the global public and shared internationally to secure basic human needs.' |
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Global Commons Institute
Est. 1990. UK-based, independent. A world leader in promoting 'contraction and convergence': equal shares per head of greenhouse gas emissions relative to the global rate of contraction, a just solution to climate change. |
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War on Want
Est. 1951. 'fights poverty in developing countries in partnership and solidarity with people affected by globalisation.' Superb. Current campaigns on trade justice, sweatshop labour in fashion and much more. Has a Youth Action Network. |
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Centre for Human Ecology
Independent think-tank in Glasgow. 'We work with people at the sharp end of ecological and social action to effect practical change and develop new thinking that influences ... policy and practice for ecological sustainability and social justice.' |
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Forest Peoples Programme
Est. 1990. 'advocates an alternative vision of how forests should be managed and controlled, based on respect for the rights of the peoples who know them best. ... bridges the gap between policy makers and forest peoples'. |
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International Climate Change Task Force
Set uo the Institute for Public Policy Research, the Center for American Progress and the Australia Institute and co-chaired by Labour MP Stephen Byers and US Republican Senator Olympia Snowe.
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Christian Aid
East. 1940s. Naspir member Mark Curtis was Head of Global Advocacy and Policy. Campaigns to end poverty via action on climate change, conflict, marginalisation, trade and arms. A major actor in research and activism. |
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Oxfam
Est. 1995. In English, Spanish and French. 'a confederation of 13 organizations working together with over 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.' |
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ActionAid
Est. 1972. Challenges poverty and injustice worldwide. Naspir member Mark Curtis was Head of Policy. 89% of its 1,787 staff from developing countries, over 2,000 local partner organisations and 320,000 supporters in Europe. |
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World Development Movement
Est. 1970. Tackles underlying causes of poverty by lobbying, research, promoting positive alternatives and working alongside poor people. Many successes. Naspir member Mark Curtis was its Director until recently. |
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Transparency International - The Global Coalition Against Corruption
Estr. 1993. Superb. Worldwide reputation for anti-corruption analysis and campaigning. Includes the authoritative global corruption barometer and much more. |
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Global Witness
Est. 1993. The most influential organisation globally in challenging the nexus of natural resources, conflict and corruption. An object lesson in how top quality research integrated with activism can produce major achievements. |
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Ethical Trading Initiative
Alliance of companies, NGOs, trade unions. Promotes implementation of corporate codes of practice on supply chain working conditions. Aims to ensure working conditions of production for the UK market meet or exceed international labour standards. |
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Food and Water Watch
Est. 2006. 'challenges the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources by empowering people to take action and by transforming the public consciousness about what we eat and drink.' Spin-off of Public Citizen. Highly effective. |
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Friends of the Earth
Major, mainly UK-based, environmental research and campaigning. |
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Greenpeace
Est. 1971. Effective worldwide research and campaigning on environmental issues. |
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Crisis Forum
Est. 2002. Naspir member Mark Levene is co-founder. Multi-disciplinary research and activism on the threat of climate change in its wider political-economic context. |
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marklynas.org
Discussion of climate change and related issues. Author of 'Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet'. |
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The key world scientific authority on climate change, its potential impacts and options for adapatation and mitigation.Its fourth overview update report 'Climate Change 2007' is due to be published in November 2007. |
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The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists working to develop sustainable responses to climate change through trans-disciplinary research and dialogue on national and international levels. |
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Freecycle
Activist freebay! International. Grassroots, nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) things for free in their own towns. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer. Membership free. Search facility to find your local group. |
