
Who is doing the work
Directory
The organisations, agencies and publications whose reporting and practice runs through the Olive archive.
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Amnesty International
Worldwide movement of more than ten million people campaigning for human rights and against abuses of power.
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ClientEarth
Environmental lawyers using the law to hold governments and corporations to account on climate and nature.
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Charity working with business, policy makers and academia to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
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Greenpeace
Independent global campaigning network using peaceful protest and creative confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions.
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Julie's Bicycle
Pioneering not-for-profit mobilising the arts and culture to act on the climate and ecological crisis.
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Médecins Sans Frontières
Independent medical humanitarian organisation delivering emergency care in conflict zones, epidemics and disasters.
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UNICEF
United Nations agency working in over 190 countries for the rights, health and education of every child.
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WWF
One of the world's largest conservation organisations, working to protect wildlife, restore habitats and cut the footprint of human activity.
Visit ↗350.org
International climate movement building people-powered campaigns to end the age of fossil fuels.
Visit ↗Abundance
Abundance promotes public-common strategies to democratise the economy and support a just ecological transition.
Visit ↗Action for Children's Arts
Founded in 1998 by Vicky Ireland MBE, Action for Children's Arts values children, childhood and the arts, and champions arts activities for children aged 0-12.
Visit ↗AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professionals)
Network supporting Approved Mental Health Professionals who carry out assessments under the Mental Health Act.
Visit ↗Artists and Climate Change
An online platform sharing artists' responses to the climate crisis and the ideas behind them.
Visit ↗Arts Council England – Resilience and Sustainability
Arts Council England's programme supporting cultural organisations to become environmentally responsible and resilient.
Visit ↗Avaaz
Avaaz — meaning "voice" in several languages — launched in 2007 with a simple democratic mission: organise citizens of all nations to close the gap between the world we have and the world most people want.
Visit ↗Beauty of Oil
A research collective examining the complexities and paradoxes of petromodernity.
Visit ↗Beirut Museum of Art
Visit ↗Beyond Lab
Rethinking our systems, especially economic ones, and applying a values based approach to development through initiatives like Youth Moving Beyond GDP that explore better ways to measure progress and well-being.
Visit ↗British Council
International organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunity.
Visit ↗Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Equips the public, policymakers and scientists with information needed to reduce man-made threats to our existence.
Visit ↗Charity Navigator
The world's largest nonprofit evaluator, rating more than 225,000 charities.
Visit ↗Choose Love
Choose Love (formerly Help Refugees) funds grassroots groups providing food, shelter, legal aid and safety to refugees and displaced people around the world.
Visit ↗Citizens' Assembly
Bringing people together to deliberate carefully on shared challenges and reach informed, collective conclusions.
Visit ↗Climate Action
A London-based media and events platform building partnerships between business, government and public bodies to advance sustainable development and the green economy.
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The UK's citizens' assembly on climate change: a representative group of people brought together to learn about, discuss and reach conclusions on how the UK should reach net zero.
Visit ↗Club of Rome
A platform of over 150 diverse thought leaders and changemakers connecting people, knowledge and action to catalyse systemic change, guided by global equity for a peaceful and healthy planet.
Visit ↗Defend Our Juries
Campaigning to put the moral intuitions of ordinary people, through juries of 12 randomly selected citizens, at the heart of justice.
Visit ↗degrowth.info
Degrowth critiques the global capitalist system which pursues economic growth at all costs, causing human exploitation and environmental destruction.
Visit ↗Deliberative Practice Network
The People's Panel for Deliberative Democracy - a simple online tool for including thousands of people from diverse backgrounds in careful thinking about shared decisions.
Visit ↗Democracy International
Strengthening direct democracy and citizen participation locally, nationally and across borders: supporting activists, connecting reformers and spotlighting democratic innovation.
Visit ↗Doughnut Economics Action Lab
Turning the ideas of Doughnut Economics into practical tools for cities, communities and enterprises.
Visit ↗Earth.Org
Visit ↗Earthly Education
Communicating the climate and ecological crises to engage new and diverse audiences in order to educate, inspire and activate our community.
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The music industry's climate and nature foundation, raising vital funds for the planet.
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Visit ↗Education International
The Global Union Federation bringing together organisations of teachers and education employees worldwide — 375 member organisations representing more than 33 million teachers and education support personnel in 180 countries and territories.
Visit ↗EnergySage
An American marketplace and guide to solar power, home batteries and electric vehicles.
Visit ↗Espacio Pulpo
An art space in Palma de Mallorca for cultural and artistic exchange: live music, exhibitions, workshops and events.
Visit ↗European Democracy Hub
Getting real about citizens' assemblies: a new theory of change for deliberative democracy in Europe.
Visit ↗European Environment Agency
The EU agency providing independent information on Europe's environment, including transport and electric vehicles.
Visit ↗Extinction Rebellion
Decentralised, non-violent civil disobedience movement demanding government action on the climate and ecological emergency.
Visit ↗Fight for Humanity
A Geneva-based NGO founded in 2019 by professionals in humanitarian negotiation, human rights, international law and communications.
Visit ↗Freedom from Torture
A UK charity supporting survivors of torture to recover and rebuild their lives.
Visit ↗Friends of the Earth
Grassroots environmental network campaigning on climate, nature and environmental justice across more than seventy countries.
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Visit ↗Gallery Climate Coalition
An international coalition of galleries, artists and art organisations working to cut the art world's carbon footprint and waste.
Visit ↗Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Teaching, research and policy work on international humanitarian law and human rights.
Visit ↗Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
An inter-agency network connecting peacebuilding practitioners, policymakers and researchers in Geneva and worldwide.
Visit ↗Genocide Watch
Predicting, preventing, stopping and punishing genocide and other forms of mass murder.
Visit ↗Global Assembly
The 2021 Global Assembly set out to give everyone on earth a seat at the global governance table, with the vision of a permanent global citizens' assembly.
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Building trust and common ground through inclusive, informed assemblies that give diverse voices a say in ambitious collective action.
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Visit ↗Global Dimension
A guide to resources for teaching about global issues, sustainability and social justice.
Visit ↗Global Ecovillage Network
The Global Ecovillage Network envisions a world of empowered citizens and communities, designing and implementing their own pathways to a sustainable future, and building bridges of hope and international solidarity.
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Visit ↗Global Progressive Mobilisation
Progressive parties, movements and organisations working together across borders to advance democracy, social justice, equality and sustainable development.
Visit ↗Global Schools Programme
A UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network initiative embedding sustainable development education in primary and secondary schools.
Visit ↗Global Student Forum
A global platform uniting national and regional student organisations to defend student rights and the right to education.
Visit ↗Global Vision International
Connecting change-makers with impactful environmental projects in vulnerable habitats around the world.
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Visit ↗Habitat for Humanity
International non-profit building and improving homes so families have a safe, affordable place to live.
Visit ↗Horniman Museum
Visit ↗HSJ (Health Service Journal)
News and analysis for leaders across the NHS and wider health and care system.
Visit ↗Human Nature
There is a far, far better world. But it has to be seen to be believed. Regenerating life, society, economy, nature and climate through new neighbourhoods.
Visit ↗In Place of War
Using creativity in places of conflict as a tool for positive change, supporting grassroots artists and cultural spaces.
Visit ↗International Association of Genocide Scholars
A global association of scholars advancing research, teaching and prevention of genocide.
Visit ↗International Coalition of Cultural Workers in Solidarity with Ukraine
A coalition of cultural workers organising in solidarity with Ukraine against war.
Visit ↗International Committee of the Red Cross
Neutral humanitarian organisation protecting the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict.
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An independent organisation working to prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world.
Visit ↗International Degrowth Network
We are a global community of individuals, organisations, and degrowth allies committed to creating an equitable and sustainable world for all generations.
Visit ↗International Forum for Peace 2025
An international gathering convened by the Progressive International to advance peace.
Visit ↗International Galleries Alliance
Visit ↗ISEE-Degrowth
18th Conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics and 11th International Degrowth Conference. Building socially just postgrowth futures - linking theory and action.
Visit ↗Islamic Relief Worldwide
An international humanitarian organisation providing relief and development in over 40 countries.
Visit ↗L'Internationale
A European confederation of museums, arts organizations and universities, founded in 2009.
Visit ↗L'Internationale Online
The common platform for research, debate and communication for the confederation.
Visit ↗Libraries Without Borders
Bringing books, learning and access to information to communities in crisis and underserved places worldwide.
Visit ↗Mental Health Foundation
UK charity working to prevent mental health problems through research, programmes and public campaigns.
Visit ↗Mind
Mental health charity offering information, advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Visit ↗Museum for the United Nations — UN Live
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Visit ↗Museums of the World
Visit ↗National Geographic Education
Educational resources explaining who refugees are and why people are forced to flee their homes.
Visit ↗NEMO — Network of European Museums
Visit ↗New Economics Foundation
Independent think tank building an economy that works for people and planet.
Visit ↗NHS Social Care and Support Guide
NHS guidance on care services, carers, money and legal matters for people needing care and support.
Visit ↗Nordic Innovation House
A network of hubs helping Nordic start-ups and innovators, with reporting on the future of transport.
Visit ↗OLBIOS
A participatory platform that will inspire, guide and support anyone, anywhere, to become an active participant in social change.
Visit ↗Our Decision Too
Showing that thousands of citizens can be included in democratic decision-making, discussing social issues deliberatively rather than by simple polling.
Visit ↗Oxfam
Global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty and inequality.
Visit ↗Parque Explora
Visit ↗Peace Pledge Union
Britain's oldest secular pacifist organisation, campaigning for a warless world.
Visit ↗Picture People
We envision a world where storytelling connects with and advances our humanity for a just and equitable future. We train those affected to use video and digital technologies to break silence and show that change is possible.
Visit ↗Planetary Health Check
Visit ↗Positive News
The media brand for rigorous journalism about what's going right — socially relevant and uplifting stories of progress, published daily online and quarterly in print.
Visit ↗Rewilding Europe
Making Europe a wilder place, restoring landscapes and natural processes at scale.
Visit ↗Robert Bosch Stiftung
A German foundation working on peace, migration, health, education and climate.
Visit ↗Room to Read
Transforming the lives of millions of children through literacy and gender equality in education.
Visit ↗Serpentine Galleries – General Ecology
Serpentine's long-term research project exploring ecology through art, science and community.
Visit ↗Shelter
Housing and homelessness charity providing advice, support and campaigning for a home for everyone.
Visit ↗Smart Energy International
Global news and analysis on smart energy, grids, metering and electric vehicles.
Visit ↗Stop the War Coalition
A UK campaign opposing wars of aggression and the erosion of civil liberties they bring.
Visit ↗Switzerland: Political System
Switzerland is governed at three levels - Confederation, cantons and communes. Through direct democracy citizens have their say on decisions at every political level.
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We bring people and organizations together to create integrated and long-term system change.
Visit ↗Tate
Family of galleries introducing people to British and international modern and contemporary art.
Visit ↗The Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts
A think tank researching and promoting sustainability across the arts.
Visit ↗The Garden of Peace
Olive gardens as oases of serenity and reconciliation. Each garden consists of 21 olive trees from 21 countries, creating places of encounter and dialogue across cultures and faiths.
Visit ↗The Hague Peace Projects
Bringing together people from conflict areas to build networks for peace, dialogue and human rights.
Visit ↗The Hypatia Trust
A Cornwall-based charitable trust preserving and promoting women’s history, achievements and contributions.
Visit ↗The Innovation in Politics Institute
Working across Europe to improve the quality of democratic politics.
Visit ↗The Mothers Call
Palestinian and Israeli women from all walks of life, united in the desire for a future of peace, freedom, equality, rights and security for their children.
Visit ↗The Quakers
The Religious Society of Friends in Britain, with a long tradition of peace witness and nonviolence.
Visit ↗The School for Moral Ambition
Founded by Rutger Bregman. "We feel awareness is overrated and don't believe in pointing fingers… we want to do as much good in the world as we possibly can."
Visit ↗ThoughtBox Education
Curriculum and teaching resources connecting learners to themselves, each other and the wider world.
Visit ↗Transition Network
Supporting community-led responses to climate change and shrinking supplies of cheap energy.
Visit ↗Transnational Institute
An international research and advocacy institute committed to building a just, democratic and sustainable planet.
Visit ↗Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
A sculpture garden and gallery near Penzance, Cornwall, and the venue for Sol Force.
Visit ↗UN Women
Working for all women and girls, including women's participation in peace processes, which evidence shows contributes to longer, more resilient peace after conflict.
Visit ↗UNDP
United Nations Development Programme, working on poverty, governance, climate resilience and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Visit ↗UNESCO Global Education Coalition
A UNESCO-led partnership working to ensure learning never stops, with a focus on inclusion and equity.
Visit ↗UNESCO: International Arts Education Week
UNESCO's annual celebration of arts education worldwide.
Visit ↗UNHCR
The UN Refugee Agency, protecting and supporting people forced to flee war, persecution and disaster.
Visit ↗United World Colleges
A global education movement making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
Visit ↗We Are Museums
Visit ↗Women in Black
A worldwide network of women committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and militarism.
Visit ↗Women Wage Peace
An Israeli grassroots movement of women of all backgrounds calling for a non-violent, respectful and mutually acceptable political agreement.
Visit ↗World Resources Institute
WRI aims to transform the human systems that profoundly impact people, nature and the climate.
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