Academic organizations supporting sustainability scholarship:

If you're interested in engaging in sustainability research activities, consider joining one or more of these groups: 

Academy of Management Organizations & the Natural Environment (ONE) Division

"The Organizations and the Natural Environment Division is dedicated to the advancement of research, teaching, and service in the area of relationships between organizations and the natural environment." ONE activities are held during the annual AOM conference.

Group for Research on Organizations and the Natural Environment (GRONEN)

"GRONEN is an open network of engaged scholars focused on high quality research regarding organizations and the natural environment. GRONEN aims to contribute to societal progress in a non-linear changing world." Annual conference meets every two years.

The Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability (ARCS)

"ARCS aims to advance rigorous academic research on corporate susainability." ARCS holds an annual conference, as well as virtual and in-person activities throughout the year.

B Academics 

"B Academics is a global community working to advance the state of academic study into business as a force for good." B Academics holds many virtual activities throughout the year and offers many resources on research, teaching, and impact.

 

 

Practice-oriented organizations supporting sustainability research and impact: 

World Resources Institute (WRI)

"WRI works with a diverse range of stakeholders to develop pathways toward equitable, low-carbon, and resilient economies that are tailored to local contexts." WRI has many resources available including reports and data, as well as occasional webinars.

Project Drawdown

"Project Drawdown is an independent, internationally trusted organization driving meaningful climate action by connecting people like you to science-based climate solutions and strategies." Project Drawdown hosts many materials explaining climate change science and solutions. They offer insight into data-driven solutions through reports and occasional webinars, as well as their interactive Drawdown Explorer tool.

Greenbiz Conference

Greenbiz is an annual conference bringing together diverse stakeholders, including practitioners and researchers, to drive solutions to climate change, biodiversity, water, and other environmental challenges.

Stockholm Resilience Centre

"We use science to address the sustainability challenges facing humanity, such as climate change and biodiversity loss." Updates research on the planetary boundaries, and provides cutting edge research on changes in natural systems and solutions through reports, news, and events.

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

"The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership." The SDGs provide a comprehensive framework for organizations and businesses to develop more sustainable approaches to operations, partnerships, and outreach.

Network for Business Sustainability (NBS)

"We share evidence-based sustainability guidance for leaders thinking ahead." Develops and shares research on business sustainability for advancing scholarship, teaching, and networking.