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United Nations University (UNU): Academic and research arm of the United
Nations system with campuses in many countries. Website: https://unu.edu/UNU
includes an Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources
(UNU-FLORES) which advances a nexus approach to the sustainable management
of environmental resources and maintains a Nexus Tools Platform. Website: https://
flores.unu.edu and https://ntptools.ara.uberspace.de
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association: Regional organization that facilitates the coordination of policy and activities related to the Upper Mississippi River
Basin (USA) by state and federal agencies and other stakeholders. Website: http://
www.umrba.org
World Bank Group (WBG): Specialized agency of the United Nations systems
components primarily aimed at supporting development. Included within the
WBG are:
– International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (loans to middle-income
countries)
– International Finance Corporation (work with the private sector)
– International Development Association (interest-free loans or grants to lowincome countries)
– International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
– Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (insurance for investments)
– Website: https://www.worldbank.org/
World Health Organization (WHO): Specialized agency of the United Nations
systems that focuses on issues of public health. Website: https://www.who.int/
World Meteorological Organization (WMO): Specialized agency of the
United Nations systems that focuses on issues of meteorology, climatology, and
operational hydrology. Website: https://public.wmo.int
Water Footprint Network: International organization that facilitates “collaboration between companies, organizations, and individuals to solve the world’s water
crises by advancing fair and smart water use.” http://waterfootprint.org
Water Future (Sustainable Water Future Programme): Global research platform operated through Future Earth “with expertise and innovation in water
research, policy, security, and sustainability.” Website: http://www.futureearth.org/
projects/water-future-sustainable-water-future-programme
Western States Water Council (WSWC): Regional organization that facilitates
information sharing and cooperation between 18 western states of the USA and
with the federal government on water issues. Website: http://www.westernstateswater.org/WSWC maintains the Water Data Exchange (WaDE) as a platform for member states to share “water supply, water use, and water administration datasets with
each other, with federal partners, and with the public.” Website: http://www.westernstateswater.org/wade
Wildlife Conservation Society: International environmental organization seeking to “conserve the world’s largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more
than 50% of the world’s biodiversity.” Website: https://www.wcs.org/
Appendix A: Institutions
United Nations University (UNU): Academic and research arm of the United
Nations system with campuses in many countries. Website: https://unu.edu/UNU
includes an Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources
(UNU-FLORES) which advances a nexus approach to the sustainable management
of environmental resources and maintains a Nexus Tools Platform. Website: https://
flores.unu.edu and https://ntptools.ara.uberspace.de
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association: Regional organization that facilitates the coordination of policy and activities related to the Upper Mississippi River
Basin (USA) by state and federal agencies and other stakeholders. Website: http://
www.umrba.org
World Bank Group (WBG): Specialized agency of the United Nations systems
components primarily aimed at supporting development. Included within the
WBG are:
– International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (loans to middle-income
countries)
– International Finance Corporation (work with the private sector)
– International Development Association (interest-free loans or grants to lowincome countries)
– International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
– Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (insurance for investments)
– Website: https://www.worldbank.org/
World Health Organization (WHO): Specialized agency of the United Nations
systems that focuses on issues of public health. Website: https://www.who.int/
World Meteorological Organization (WMO): Specialized agency of the
United Nations systems that focuses on issues of meteorology, climatology, and
operational hydrology. Website: https://public.wmo.int
Water Footprint Network: International organization that facilitates “collaboration between companies, organizations, and individuals to solve the world’s water
crises by advancing fair and smart water use.” http://waterfootprint.org
Water Future (Sustainable Water Future Programme): Global research platform operated through Future Earth “with expertise and innovation in water
research, policy, security, and sustainability.” Website: http://www.futureearth.org/
projects/water-future-sustainable-water-future-programme
Western States Water Council (WSWC): Regional organization that facilitates
information sharing and cooperation between 18 western states of the USA and
with the federal government on water issues. Website: http://www.westernstateswater.org/WSWC maintains the Water Data Exchange (WaDE) as a platform for member states to share “water supply, water use, and water administration datasets with
each other, with federal partners, and with the public.” Website: http://www.westernstateswater.org/wade
Wildlife Conservation Society: International environmental organization seeking to “conserve the world’s largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more
than 50% of the world’s biodiversity.” Website: https://www.wcs.org/
Appendix A: Institutions