Being an environmentalist will not make you alone. In this world, there are many institutions that keep moving to prevent environmental damage from getting worse. The presence of these institutions is a blessing in itself for the continuity of life in this world.
Environmental damage has long been a concern of mankind. Humans worry that the environment is getting badly damaged, but they never fast damage it and don’t take care of it. Luckily, there is an institution that has donated itself to take care of the environment.
If you are interested in becoming a “hero” for the environment and feel that if you dive into it you will be alone. No need to worry or doubt, because these 10 largest international institutions or organizations can make my spirit thrive.
- Greenpeace
This organization, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands is one of the most popular in the world and is considered the toughest against environmental destroyers. Especially with regard to environmental damage due to various pollution that threaten survival.
- National Geographic Society
Founded in 1888, this institution or organization is one of the largest and most well-known environmental organizations in the world. The institution is very active and has even been involved countless times in environmental preservation. Never stop campaigning around the world to prevent further environmental damage.
- World Wildlife Fund [WWF]
Environmentalists must be familiar and familiar with the organization with the panda logo. There are around 5 million members worldwide. The concentration of this institution is the preservation of animals from extinction. Imagine, what would this world be like if all the animals became extinct.
- National Wildlife Federation
In 1938 Jay Darling founded this Society in America. And until now there are more than 4 million members. The most important activity is the preservation of animals.
- Rainforest Action Network [RAN]
The board of directors is relatively small for an international organization, only 43 people, but volunteers number in the thousands. They focus on environmental campaigns and receive praise from various media as smart organizations in preserving the environment as a whole.
- The Nature Conservancy
I do not know what inspired Richard Pough in 1951 so he founded this Institute in Virginia, America. This institution focuses more on environmental campaigns by utilizing online media, such as social media, blogs, and digital applications that are easily accessible in this millennial era.
- Worldwatch Institute
Since its establishment in 1974, this institution has always been a reference for government policymakers, civil society, businessmen, and also academics. It is one of the world’s largest organizations for respect for the environment, its services, and research, which spread news online to more than 100 countries.
- Forest Stewardship Council [FSC]
This organization is the largest in 46 countries. FSC often helps companies, governments, and residents in protecting forests from destruction. FSC has received many awards for its activities in the field of forest conservation.
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC]
This institute is run by hundreds of scientists to research climate change. They are very active in solving various problems regarding pollution due to fuel misuse.
- Friends of The Earth
This institution carries out more programs related to human health, animals, plants, land, water, and air and focuses on stopping global warming which is one of the threats to the environment today.
So, those are the 10 largest institutions in the world whose focus is the environment. Of course, environmental institutions are not just those 10, there are many, which will make you feel less alone if you throw yourself into actions to care for the environment.