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multiple developments and environmental challenges: The Zambezi and the Indus.”
Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/research/iswel/ISWEL.html
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Intergovernmental organization
that works “for scientific and technical co-operation in the nuclear field. It works for
the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.” While not
under the direct control of the United Nations, the IAEA report to both the UN
General Assembly and Security Council. Website: https://www.iaea.org/
International Energy Agency (IEA): Intergovernmental organization with 30
member states to whom it provides “data, analysis, and solutions on all fuels and all
technologies; helping governments, industry, and citizens make good energy
choices.” Website: https://www.iea.org/
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI): International organization that “provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty
and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.” One of 15 CGIAR
research centers. Website: http://www.ifpri.org/
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): Specialized
agency of the United Nations system which provides low-interest loans and grants
to developing countries to finance innovative agricultural and rural development
programs and projects. Website: https://www.ifad.org
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA): International
think tank providing “insights and guidance to policymakers worldwide by finding
solutions to global and universal problems through applied systems analysis in
order to improve human and social wellbeing and to protect the environment.”
Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/
International Joint Commission (IJC): Bi-national intergovernmental organization of Canada and the USA prevents established under the 1909 Boundary Waters
Treaty and also supporting the 1978 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement which
facilitates cooperation on boundary waters and resolves disputes. Website: http://
www.ijc.org/
International Law Association (ILA): International organization whose objectives are “the study, clarification and development of international law, both public
and private, and the furtherance of international understanding and respect for international law.” Website: http://www.ila-hq.org/
International Law Commission (ILC): A group of 34 international law experts
that assist the Unite Nations in the development and codification of international law.
International Maritime Organization (IMO): Specialized agency of the
United Nations System related to shipping. Website: https://www.imo.org
International Monetary Fund (IMF): Specialized agency of the United Nations
System to promote financial stability by having countries cooperate in how they
managed their currency exchange rates and financial flows; and to support nations
which face problems in their payments of international debts, thereby avoiding
broader international financial crises. Website: https://www.imf.org
Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC): Specialized institution of the East
African Community (EAC) mandated to “coordinate sustainable development and
management of the Lake Victoria Basin.” Website: https://www.lvbcom.org/
Appendix A: Institutions
multiple developments and environmental challenges: The Zambezi and the Indus.”
Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/research/iswel/ISWEL.html
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Intergovernmental organization
that works “for scientific and technical co-operation in the nuclear field. It works for
the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.” While not
under the direct control of the United Nations, the IAEA report to both the UN
General Assembly and Security Council. Website: https://www.iaea.org/
International Energy Agency (IEA): Intergovernmental organization with 30
member states to whom it provides “data, analysis, and solutions on all fuels and all
technologies; helping governments, industry, and citizens make good energy
choices.” Website: https://www.iea.org/
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI): International organization that “provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty
and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.” One of 15 CGIAR
research centers. Website: http://www.ifpri.org/
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): Specialized
agency of the United Nations system which provides low-interest loans and grants
to developing countries to finance innovative agricultural and rural development
programs and projects. Website: https://www.ifad.org
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA): International
think tank providing “insights and guidance to policymakers worldwide by finding
solutions to global and universal problems through applied systems analysis in
order to improve human and social wellbeing and to protect the environment.”
Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/
International Joint Commission (IJC): Bi-national intergovernmental organization of Canada and the USA prevents established under the 1909 Boundary Waters
Treaty and also supporting the 1978 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement which
facilitates cooperation on boundary waters and resolves disputes. Website: http://
www.ijc.org/
International Law Association (ILA): International organization whose objectives are “the study, clarification and development of international law, both public
and private, and the furtherance of international understanding and respect for international law.” Website: http://www.ila-hq.org/
International Law Commission (ILC): A group of 34 international law experts
that assist the Unite Nations in the development and codification of international law.
International Maritime Organization (IMO): Specialized agency of the
United Nations System related to shipping. Website: https://www.imo.org
International Monetary Fund (IMF): Specialized agency of the United Nations
System to promote financial stability by having countries cooperate in how they
managed their currency exchange rates and financial flows; and to support nations
which face problems in their payments of international debts, thereby avoiding
broader international financial crises. Website: https://www.imf.org
Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC): Specialized institution of the East
African Community (EAC) mandated to “coordinate sustainable development and
management of the Lake Victoria Basin.” Website: https://www.lvbcom.org/
Appendix A: Institutions