Library Guides: Environmental Studies Library Guide: NGOs & Think Tanks

Environmental NGOs

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and think tanks often share their work online in order to reach a larger public, sometimes in order to persuade readers of their policy recommendations.

Be sure to take note of any organization's mission and point-of-view as this may influence the presentation and analysis of the data.

Greenpeace
An independent, direct-action environmental organization involved in campaigns to protect oceans and marine wildlife, stop global warming, protect forests, oppose nuclear power, eliminate toxic chemicals, and promote sustainable agriculture.
National Audubon Society
Audubon’s Mission: To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Natural Resources Defense Council
From NRDC's mission statement:
"We work to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life -- air, land and water -- and to defend endangered natural places.
"We seek to establish sustainability and good stewardship of the Earth as central ethical imperatives of human society. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment."
Oceana
Founded in 2001, Oceana is the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation.
Sierra Club
Founded in 1892, the Sierra Club works to promote a safe and healthy community in which to live, smart energy solutions to combat global warming, and an enduring legacy for America's wild places.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
WWF’s mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth by protecting and restoring species and their habitats, strengthening communities' ability to conserve natural resources, and transforming markets and policies to reduce the impact of production and consumption of commodities.