Focus 2030 Competitors

We are Environmental Defense Fund, a leading environmental nonprofit focused on stabilizing the climate while helping build strong and healthy communities. Our game-changing solutions put people at the center of everything we do. Communities, governments, NGOs and businesses invite us to the table because our people find innovative solutions to the climate crisis. We work where we can make the biggest impact: fighting climate change, saving rainforests, supporting community-led clean air efforts and more. We bring team members together from a wide range of backgrounds. We are defined by our collective optimism, perseverance and ingenuity — and we are united in our mission. Learn more: https://www.edf.org/our-mission-and-values

Air, water, food, shelter, income: nature sustains every aspect of our lives. That's why protecting and conserving nature isn't just a matter of common sense. It's the smartest investment we can make. Since our founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has harnessed the power of nature to help solve our planet’s most challenging problems. And while the stakes are high, so is our resolve: to create a world where everyone thrives alongside nature for generations to come. We do this by working hand in hand with communities around the world. By committing to a science-based, non-partisan approach that’s stood the test of time. And by bringing people together, from all walks of life, to find common ground in nature.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning think tank working to solve today’s greatest sustainable development challenges. Through trusted research, advice, and collaboration, we transform bold ideas into real-world change that leaves no one behind. Established in 1990, we have offices in Canada and Switzerland, and our work affects economies, communities, ecosystems, and lives in over 100 countries. We focus our efforts on five critical and interconnected areas of sustainable development: climate, nature, social equity, sustainable economies, and international governance. Our global reach allows us to bring networks together to build skills, share ideas, and deliver results that last. We work at all levels, from intergovernmental forums to regional and local governments, to civil society and the private sector. As an independent think tank, we cut through political divisions to build broad-based coalitions and offer a voice of reason in an increasingly polarized world. Our Core Values Excellence: We produce high-quality work grounded in evidence, creating real-world, transformative change for people and the planet. Integrity: We align our actions with our values, doing what we say we will do and taking full responsibility for delivering on our commitments. Equity: We work to shift power dynamics by amplifying structurally marginalized voices and creating space for local expertise and lived experience to drive tailored solutions and outcomes. Collaboration: We make space for a diverse range of expertise to create and implement effective solutions together. Agility: We embrace change by prioritizing continuous learning, innovation, and iteration while evolving our strategies to remain effective.