Eldis

Eldis was established as one of the knowledge services from the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex. They support the documentation, exchange and use of evidence-based development knowledge. They communicate the knowledge effectively to reach researchers, policy and practitioner developers at national and international levels.

ADB

ADB was established in 1966 under the Agreement Establishing the Asian Development Bank (Charter), which is binding upon the member countries that are its shareholders. As of 31 December 2010, ADB had 67 members, of which 48 were drawn from Asia and the Pacific region.ADB is a strongly capitalized, multilateral development bank, dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific region through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration.ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines and has offices worldwide including representative offices in North America (Washington, DC), Europe (Frankfurt), and Japan (Tokyo).ADB's staff as of 31 December 2010 totaled 2,833 from 59 of its 67 members.

Adaptation Learning Mechanism (ALM)

Adaptation Learning Mechanism (ALM) lunched in 2007 by the United Nations Development Programme, along with other agency partners, in response to the information gap and to address existing adaptation knowledge needs,. UNDP is facilitating the ALM in close partnership with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), UNEP, the World Bank and specialized UN agencies including FAO. The ALM represents a collaborative, global learning process, with leadership, facilitation and strong participation by Southern institutions. 

Climate and Development Knowledge Network

The Climate and Development Knowledge Network is managed by an alliance of organisations led by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), and including Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano, INTRAC, LEAD International, the Overseas Development Institute. The team brings together a wide range of experience across the fields of climate change and development, research, policy development, knowledge management, networking and capacity-building, as well as substantial expertise in the management of global initiatives.The CDKN supports developing countries to deliver climate-compatible development. We offer advice and technical assistance, cutting edge research, strategic knowledge sharing and capacity building.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

The IFRC was established in 1919 after the First World War. IFRC is now based in 186 countries around the world. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization which provides assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinion.  They work in a diverse range of areas – Health, Disaster Management, Disaster law, youth, migration, and capacity building.

weADAPT – Global Initiative on Community Based Adaptation (GICBA)

GICBA an initiative of weADAPT was established as a growing interest in community based adaptation approaches and strategies to climate change in developing countries. They share evidence, practices and help strengthen the capacity of all stakeholders in efforts at designing, implementing and scaling up CBA to climate change activities.

Tve – inspiring change (tve)

tve was established in 1984 and they make films which inspire change. Their films reach nearly 300 million homes via global broadcast on national, regional and local channels. tve covers stories that range from climate change to the role of women, from conflict to culture, health to human rights.

Asia Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)

Established in 1986 as an outreach activity of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand and it became an independent, non-profit organization in 1999. It promotes and supports safer communities and sustainable development by implementing programs and projects that will reduce the impact of disasters of countries in Asia and the Pacific.

Climate Himalaya Initiative

CHI was established in 2010 by a voluntary environment group. This initiative focuses on ‘Climate Change Adaptation in Himalayan Mountains” through information sharing, knowledge networking and engagement of political leaders. It covers themes like ecosystems, water, forest and livelihood.

Disaster Risk Reduction Project Portal for Asia and the Pacific (DRR Project Portal)

The portal was established in 2005 to collect information on DRR projects and initiatives in Asia and the Pacific on both country and national levels. The information on the portal aims to effectively plan and implement more DRR projects in the region. The information can be useful for academics, governments, organizations and donor agencies.

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies(CAREC)

Established in 1998 – but commenced its operations only in 2001. CAREC was founded by Central Asian countries, UNDP and the European Commission (EC). The main objectives are to establish an inter-sector dialogue in Central Asia, create opportunities for advanced knowledge, best international practices and technologies in this field to reach the countries of Central Asia and to increase the role of civil societies in environmental protection and sustainable development.

International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development(ICIMOD)

ICIMOD consists of the 8 countries that are regional member countries of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas. It serves as a regional knowledge hub regarding mountain ecosystems – to help develop an economically and environmentally stable mountain ecosystem.

Mangroves for the Future (MFF)

MFF creates a network between governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations to help manage the coastal ecosystems throughout the Indian Ocean.  MFF focus on the different countries that were affected by the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. They are committed to all types of coastal ecosystems like coral reefs, estuaries, wetlands etc, but their major focus is on mangroves.

 Science and Education for Agriculture and Development (SEARCA)

SEARCA was established in 1966 by the Southeast Asian Ministries of Education Organization to provide the region with high quality graduate studies in the field of agriculture. Currently SEARCA is in its 9^th Five Year Plan (1 July 2009 – 30 June 2014). The two key themes that SEARCA revolves around are natural resource management and agricultural competiveness.

Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS)

Established in 1986 – the Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies is a non-profit, non-government organization that tests dynamic ideas, develops models and gives practical solutions to problems in all areas that fall under the broad themes for a sustainable development at the local, national, regional and international level.

Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change(KACCC)

KACCC was established in 2009 by the Ministry of Environment at the Korea Environment Institute (KEI). They conduct comprehensive research on climate change adaptation, develop strategies and measures, and establish networks at the national and international level and allow for the adoption of different adaptation strategies.

Nepal Climate Change Knowledge Management Center(NCCKMC)

NCCKMC is established by the Ministry of Environment, as part of the National Adaptation Program of Action to Climate change (NAPA), along with the support from DANIDA, DFID, GEF and UNDP Nepal.  This portal contains information on climate change knowledge, opportunities, people, organizations and networks – it provides climate practitioners a platform to conduct research, network, discuss and share knowledge.

Southeast Asia START Regional Center (SEA START)

Established in 1996 – SEA START is the regional research center of the Southeast Asia Regional Committee for START. Southeast Asia is on the 8 regions of the Global Change System for Analysis, Research and Training (START). It supports multidisciplinary research on the interactions between humans and the environment.

National Institute for Science and Technology Policy and Strategic Studies (NISTPASS)

Established in 1996 – NISTPASS is a research organization of the Ministry of Science and Technology and Environment of Vietnam. Some of the major tasks and functions include research to develop Science and Technology strategy, policy, and management towards a sustainable development, training masters and PhD students, issue publications based on the results of the research and activities of the organization to name a few.

 The Lao Institute for Renewable Energy (LIRE)

LIRE was established in 2006 with a common vision of establishing a platform for a sustainable development of a self sufficient renewable energy sector in Lao PDR. It is a non-profit organization offers agronomical, technological and socio-economic research services.