Knowledge is a starting point for healthier lives, stronger communities, and a more sustainable world. The Carter Institute’s Resource page connects visitors with organizations working to understand and address the challenges facing people and our planet—from global health and wellness to wildlife conservation, clean water, food security, and sustainable development.
Explore public institutions, nonprofit organizations, research networks, and innovators offering information and approaches to local and international problems. Whether you are a student, educator, parent, community leader, or curious lifelong learner, these resources can help you explore important issues, discover practical solutions, and identify opportunities to participate.
We have included a brief list below of organizations who are key players in addressing issues around the world that the Carter Institute finds critical in its mission of achieving global wellness. The organizations are listed alphabetically within each category for ease of reference, and placement in the list does not indicate ranking, preference, or endorsement by the Carter Institute.
In keeping with our mission of advancing global wellness through education and engagement, we invite you to learn, ask questions, and bring useful ideas into your home, classroom, workplace, and community.
Public and intergovernmental organizations
| Organization | Focus and useful resources |
|---|---|
| Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) | Food security, sustainable agriculture, fisheries, forestry, rural livelihoods, and natural resource management. |
| International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) | Renewable energy research, technologies, costs, employment, and approaches to expanding clean electricity access. |
| Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) | Comparative research and policy analysis covering health, education, employment, economic development, and environmental protection. |
| UNESCO | Education, science, culture, sustainability learning, water and ocean research, and natural heritage protection. |
| UNICEF | Children’s health, nutrition, education, protection, and rights, with resources for families and educators. |
| United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Poverty reduction, climate resilience, energy access, livelihoods, and inclusive development. |
| United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) | Environmental research and information about climate change, biodiversity, pollution, and sustainable resource use. |
| World Bank | Development research, country data, and information connecting poverty, health, infrastructure, economic opportunity, and sustainability. |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | Global health data, disease prevention, physical activity, public health guidance, and environmental health information. |
| World Meteorological Organization (WMO) | Weather, climate, and water research, including information about early warnings, floods, droughts, and environmental observations. |
Global health, wellness, and humanitarian organizations
| Organization | Focus and useful resources |
|---|---|
| Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) | Nutrition, healthier diets, food fortification, food systems, and access to nutritious foods. |
| Global Wellness Institute | Wellness research, education, country reports, policy resources, and evidence concerning well-being. |
| International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Community health, first aid, disaster preparedness, emergency response, and climate resilience. |
| Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) | Medical humanitarian assistance and reporting about conflict, disasters, epidemics, and barriers to health care. |
| Nutrition International | Nutrition programs, public health resources, and efforts to address malnutrition among vulnerable populations. |
| Partners In Health | Health care access and social justice, including the effects of poverty and living conditions on health. |
| PATH | Health technologies, vaccines, diagnostics, maternal and child health, digital tools, and stronger health systems. |
| Project HOPE | Health worker support, emergency response, mental health, maternal and child health, and climate-related health challenges. |
| Water.org | Water and sanitation access, with information about financing approaches that help households overcome financial barriers. |
| WaterAid | Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, including their connections to health, education, and poverty reduction. |
Conservation, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems
| Organization | Focus and useful resources |
|---|---|
| BirdLife International | Bird conservation, migration, threatened habitats, and international cooperation through national conservation organizations. |
| Conservation International | Climate, oceans, and biodiversity projects connecting science, community leadership, and conservation financing. |
| International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) | Conservation research, publications, and tools from a membership union involving governments, nonprofits, and Indigenous peoples’ organizations. |
| Ocean Conservancy | Ocean biodiversity, plastic pollution, fisheries, climate issues, and coastal cleanup opportunities. |
| Rainforest Alliance | Forest conservation, sustainable farming, livelihoods, responsible sourcing, and environmental education. |
| Re:wild | Wildlife and ecosystem protection, species recovery, and connections among biodiversity, climate, and human health. |
| The Nature Conservancy | Land and water conservation, biodiversity protection, and climate solutions involving science and local partnerships. |
| TRAFFIC | Wildlife trade research, trafficking prevention, sustainable supply chains, and conservation-related learning materials. |
| Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) | Wildlife and habitat conservation, scientific publications, priority species, and community conservation initiatives. |
| World Wildlife Fund (WWF) | Wildlife, habitats, biodiversity, climate, food systems, freshwater, and the environmental effects of human activity. |
Sustainability research, community solutions, and responsible business
| Organization | Focus and useful resources |
|---|---|
| B Lab | Business standards, assessment resources, and B Corp Certification information addressing social, environmental, and governance responsibilities. |
| C40 Cities | City climate solutions involving extreme heat, air quality, food systems, buildings, transportation, and waste. |
| Ellen MacArthur Foundation | Circular economy research and learning resources covering waste reduction, plastics, fashion, materials, and business design. |
| Fairtrade International | Standards and resources connecting purchasing choices with farmer livelihoods, labor rights, gender equality, and environmental protection. |
| ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability | Sustainable community development, local government initiatives, planning resources, and environmental action webinars. |
| International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) | Research and policy analysis concerning climate adaptation, energy transitions, nature, trade, and sustainable economies. |
| Project Drawdown | Science-based climate solutions and practical approaches to reducing emissions and supporting climate action. |
| World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) | Business sustainability tools covering emissions, circularity, agriculture, nature, buildings, transportation, and corporate accountability. |
| World Resources Institute (WRI) | Research, data, and analysis connecting climate, cities, energy, food, forests, freshwater, and economic development. |
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