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World Council on Dams: International organization that existed between 1997
and 2001 that developed guidelines for dam building that would provide greater
protection to dam-affected people and the environment, and more equitable distribution of benefits.
World Energy Council: International organization that is a network of individuals and institutions involved in energy that facilitates dialogue and cooperation to
advance affordable, stable, and environmentally sensitive energy system. Website:
https://www.worldenergy.org/
World Food Programme: A program of the United Nations system that delivers
food assistance in emergencies and works with communities to improve nutrition
and build resilience. Website: https://www1.wfp.org/
World Resources Institute (WRI): International think tank that develops solutions to sustainable development on issues of climate, energy, food, forests, water,
and cities and transport. Website: https://www.wri.org/
World Trade Organization: An organization to facilitate international negotiations and conflict resolution related to trade. A successor organization to the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Website: https://www.wto.org/
Appendix A: Institutions
World Council on Dams: International organization that existed between 1997
and 2001 that developed guidelines for dam building that would provide greater
protection to dam-affected people and the environment, and more equitable distribution of benefits.
World Energy Council: International organization that is a network of individuals and institutions involved in energy that facilitates dialogue and cooperation to
advance affordable, stable, and environmentally sensitive energy system. Website:
https://www.worldenergy.org/
World Food Programme: A program of the United Nations system that delivers
food assistance in emergencies and works with communities to improve nutrition
and build resilience. Website: https://www1.wfp.org/
World Resources Institute (WRI): International think tank that develops solutions to sustainable development on issues of climate, energy, food, forests, water,
and cities and transport. Website: https://www.wri.org/
World Trade Organization: An organization to facilitate international negotiations and conflict resolution related to trade. A successor organization to the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Website: https://www.wto.org/
Appendix A: Institutions