Organizations

๐ŸŒ Global & International Organizations

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Leads global efforts on environmental sustainability, including reforestation, biodiversity, and pollution reduction.

World Resources Institute (WRI)

Focuses on land restoration, climate change, and sustainable cities through data and policy.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Runs forest protection, wildlife conservation, and greening campaigns worldwide.

The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

Engaged in large-scale tree planting, forest preservation, and nature-based climate solutions.

Greenpeace International

Advocates for deforestation halts, green energy, and climate justice through activism and research.

Global Greengrants Fund

Supports grassroots environmental projects in developing nations, including tree planting and community greening.

ICLEI โ€“ Local Governments for Sustainability

Works with cities and towns on sustainability planning, including urban greening and carbon neutrality.

Trees for the Future

Empowers farmers to plant forest gardens across Africa and combat climate change.

One Tree Planted

A non-profit focused on global reforestation projects, from the Amazon to Asia.

Plant-for-the-Planet

Youth-led movement aimed at planting billions of trees and promoting climate justice.

๐ŸŒฟ Regional & Specialized Greening Initiatives

African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative (AFR100)

Pledges to restore over 100 million hectares of land across Africa.

Ecosia (Green Search Engine)

Uses ad revenue from searches to plant trees globally.

The Bonn Challenge

A global effort to restore 350 million hectares of deforested land by 2030.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Promotes responsible forest management through certification systems.

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.

๐ŸŒณ Organizations Focused on Fruit Trees & Reforestation

Trees for the Future

Focus: Agroforestry, fruit tree planting, sustainable farming

Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF)

Focus: Planting edible fruit trees in deforested and poverty-stricken areas

Eden Reforestation Projects

Focus: Large-scale reforestation including fruit-bearing trees

One Tree Planted

Focus: Global reforestation, some regions include fruit/nut trees

๐Ÿฅ• Organizations Focused on Vegetables & Sustainable Farming

Seed Savers Exchange

Focus: Heirloom seed conservation, including vegetables and fruits

Slow Food International

Focus: Biodiversity in food including traditional vegetables & fruits

GrowNYC

Focus: Urban agriculture, farmers markets, school gardens

WWOOF โ€“ Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Focus: Organic farming including fruits and vegetables

๐Ÿฅฌ Development and Food Security Organizations

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Focus: Global food systems, agriculture, climate resilience

CGIAR

Focus: Research on crops, vegetables, nutrition & sustainability

Heifer International

Focus: Ending hunger via community gardening, fruit & vegetable farming

Permaculture Research Institute

Focus: Ecological design and growing sustainable fruit/vegetable systems

๐ŸŒฑ Urban and Community Gardening Networks

The Incredible Edible Network

Focus: Public vegetable and fruit planting in communities

Urban Harvest

Focus: Organic fruit and vegetable gardening in urban spaces

Kitchen Gardeners International (SeedMoney)

Focus: Home & school gardens with fruit and vegetable focus

๐ŸŒ United Nations & Intergovernmental Bodies

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Global scientific authority on climate change assessments

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Oversees international climate negotiations like COP

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Coordinates global environmental activities, including climate resilience

๐Ÿงช Research and Science-Based Organizations

World Resources Institute (WRI)

Research on climate, energy, forests, and sustainable cities

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

Focuses on policy solutions for climate resilience and equity

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

Leading European center for climate science and modeling

๐Ÿ’ผ Policy, Economics & Development

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)

Tracks climate finance and supports green economic policies

The Climate Group

Works with governments and businesses to reduce emissions

Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Supports developing countries in climate adaptation and mitigation

๐ŸŒฟ Nonprofits, NGOs & Activism

350.org

Grassroots climate movement fighting fossil fuel use

Climate Reality Project (Founded by Al Gore)

Educates and mobilizes leaders to advocate for climate solutions

Friends of the Earth International

Activism for climate justice and sustainable societies

Greenpeace International

Campaigns to end fossil fuels and protect biodiversity

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Conservation and climate advocacy through science and policy

๐ŸŒ Wildlife & Global Environmental Awards

United for Wildlife

Founded by The Royal Foundation, this initiative works globally to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species through international collaboration.

The Earthshot Prize

A global environmental award launched by Prince William to find and scale innovative solutions to repair the planet over the next decade.

๐ŸŒŽ Philanthropic and Private Sector Initiatives

ClimateWorks Foundation

Funding and coordinating efforts for large-scale climate solutions

Breakthrough Energy (Founded by Bill Gates)

Accelerates clean energy innovation globally

C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

Coalition of global cities working to combat climate change

Project Drawdown

Provides science-based solutions to reverse global warming