The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

Risk perceptions and interpretations of what "risk" really is have changed in the last three years. Sustainable investments in emerging markets have been quite unscathed by the financial crisis. The importance of ESG factors has been amplified by the crisis and will result in greater use of ESG criteria over time.

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

Over 190 institutions, including banks, insurers and fund managers, work with UNEP to understand the impacts of environmental and social considerations on financial performance. The website features many reports and a rich interface.

UNEP Sustainable Energy Finance Initiative (SEFI)

SEFI publishes studies analyzing existing technologies, instruments, and markets and exploring possibilities for new approaches to financing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The FAO serves both developed and developing countries, acting as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. The FAO website is useful a source of information.  

UK Sustainable Investment and Finance association (UKSIF)

UKSIF is a leading membership network for sustainable and responsible financial services.

Environmental Finance (News)

Cleantech Venture Network (Deals)

International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

International Water Association (IWA)

International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)

Stanford University - The Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP)

Imperial College - Centre for Energy Policy and Technology (ICCEPT)

National Renwable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Sandia National Laboratories (Water Initiative)