Introduction The International Specialised Skills Institute, commonly known as the ISS Institute, is an independent Australian nonprofit organisation that funds international applied-research fellowships. Based in Melbourne, the Institute enables Australians to travel overseas, study international best practices and acquire specialised knowledge that may not be readily available in Australia. Fellows return with practical insights that… [Read More]
Environment
Cairns Regional Council: Supporting Community Development, Sustainability and Local Growth
Introduction Cairns Regional Council is the local government authority responsible for Cairns and surrounding communities in Far North Queensland, Australia. The Council provides essential services covering water, waste management, roads, drainage, parks, planning, libraries, community facilities, environmental protection, recreation, economic development and disaster management. Located near the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage… [Read More]
ScottishPower Renewables: Driving Clean Energy and Community Investment Across the UK
Introduction ScottishPower Renewables is a major renewable-energy developer and operator active across the United Kingdom and Ireland. It develops, constructs and operates onshore wind, offshore wind, solar-power and battery-storage projects. The company has more than 3 gigawatts of operational renewable-energy assets across over 40 locations. These facilities generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of… [Read More]
South Oxfordshire District Council: Community Services, Grants and Local Development
Introduction South Oxfordshire District Council is the local government authority responsible for delivering district-level public services across South Oxfordshire, England. The district includes historic market towns, rural villages, major employment areas and environmentally significant landscapes. The Council works to improve residents’ quality of life, support local communities, protect the natural environment and encourage sustainable economic… [Read More]
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy: Supporting Grassland Conservation Research in Latin America
Introduction The Neotropical Grassland Conservancy (NGC) is a United States-based nonprofit organisation that supports grassland conservation in Central and South America by providing research grants, student funding and scientific equipment. The organisation focuses on helping Latin American students, scientists and conservation professionals conduct research and build long-term careers in biodiversity conservation. Its programmes address practical… [Read More]
City of Sarajevo: History, Governance, Funding, Programs and Community Impact
Introduction The City of Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the country’s most important political, cultural, economic, educational, and historical centres. The official City of Sarajevo website provides information about the city’s administration, institutions, development activities, public services, projects, events, and opportunities for citizens and organizations. Sarajevo is internationally… [Read More]
West of England Combined Authority: Regional Investment, Grants and Economic Development
Introduction The West of England Combined Authority is a regional public authority responsible for strategic investment, transport, skills, housing, economic growth and environmental programs across parts of South West England. It is also known as the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. The authority brings together Bath and North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council… [Read More]
Wege Foundation: Supporting Environment, Education, Arts and Community Wellbeing
Introduction The Wege Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It provides grants to nonprofit organizations working in environmental protection, education, arts and culture, and community health and wellbeing. Most Wege Foundation funding supports organizations serving Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Its environmental grantmaking has a wider geographic scope that… [Read More]
CEE Bankwatch Network: Advancing Sustainable and Accountable Public Finance
Introduction CEE Bankwatch Network is an international environmental and human rights network that monitors public finance across Central and Eastern Europe and neighboring regions. It works to ensure that investments made by development banks, European Union funds and other public institutions protect communities, respect human rights and support environmentally sustainable development. Headquartered in Prague, Czech… [Read More]
Nigeria Energy Forum: Advancing Clean Energy, Investment and Innovation in Africa
Introduction The Nigeria Energy Forum is a capacity-building, training and development platform for policymakers, business leaders, engineers, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs and energy users. It promotes practical solutions to Nigeria’s energy challenges while supporting clean energy, industrial development and economic growth across Africa. Commonly known as NEF, the forum combines conferences, technical training, exhibitions, innovation competitions,… [Read More]
