International Human Dimensions Programme
The International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP) is an interdisciplinary science program, working towards a better understanding of the interactions of humans with and within their natural environment. IHDP advances interdisciplinary research and collaborates with the natural and social sciences. |Read more
United Nations Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the voice for the environment in the UN system. Established in 1972, UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. |Read more
UN-Water Decade Programme on Global Environmental Change
The UN-Water Decade Programme on Capacity Development (UNW-DPC), established in 2007, is a joint program of UN-Water. UNW-DPC’s mission is to enhance the coherence and effectiveness of the capacity development activities of UN-Water and seeks to strengthen the ability of the UN-Water members and partners to support Member States to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) related to freshwater and sanitation. UNW-DPC is funded by the German Federal Government, located in Bonn, Germany, and hosted by the United Nations University. |Read more
Natural Capital Project
The Natural Capital Project is an innovative partnership between Stanford University, The Nature Conservancy, University of Minnesota, and World Wildlife Fund aimed at aligning economic forces with conservation. Its vision is a world in which people and institutions recognize natural systems as capital assets, appreciate the vital roles they play in supporting human well-being and incorporate the intrinsic and economic values of natural capital into decision making. |Read more