The partner organizations in our coalition are the backbone of this project. They're the one providing to young people specific opportunities to get involved in sustainable development issues in the lead up to Rio+20.
We are proud to support, amplify and give visibility to their work and appreciate their role in developing our global youth mobilization.
These pages are always being updated as new organizations join us, so keep checking back to see who’s new!
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
In order to learn more about what becoming a Road to Rio+20 partner entails and how to join our coalition, please contact Nicolò Wojewoda, Director of Road to Rio+20, at nicolo@peacechild.org.
Global Partners
The Art of Living Foundation
Global
Founded in 1981 by H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living Foundation is a not-for-profit, educational & humanitarian NGOs engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. Operates within 151 countries and has spread peace across communities through diverse projects, including conflict resolution, disaster relief, sustainable rural development, empowerment of women, prisoner rehabilitation, education for all, and environmental sustainability.
http://www.artofliving.org/uk-en 
Earth Charter Initiative
Global
Is a global organisation of people, organisations and institutions that participate in promoting and implementing the values and principles of the Earth Charter. A declaration of fundamental ethical principles for building a global just, sustainable peaceful society.
http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/content/
Feather Project
Global
The Feather Project is a multimedia initiative aimed at enhancing intergenerational dialogue and collaboration by sharing authentic lessons and bringing together the wisdom of the elders and the visions of the young – at conferences, in classrooms and over the internet.
http://www.featherproject.org/
IDEAS
Global
Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions (IDEAS) is a youth-led, grassroots, International sustainability movement growing across universities, K-12 schools and communities around the World, providing people of all ages with the opportunities to grow their ideas into solution-based initiatives and leave a positive impact for generations to come.
http://IDEASforUs.org
Taking IT Global
Global
Mission is to empower youth to understand and act on the world's greatest challenges. They use the power of online community; bringing together over 340,000 members across 13 different languages.
The Living Rainforest
Global
Exploring the links between rainforests, people and nature through education, conservation and sustainable living.
The Living Rainforest welcomes 80,000+ people a year to its flagship visitor centre in Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, about an hour west of London. The Living Rainforest is run by the Trust for Sustainable Living.
http://www.livingrainforest.org
GAIAactivism-Green Association for International Activism
Global
Empowering youth to make meaningful change, GAIAactivism strives to unite organizations that have a passion for nature. Rio+20 is an opportunity for youth to take an active role in international decision making. Youth groups planning policy presentations can connect with us and join a global Day of Gathering.
http://www.meetup.com/GAIAactivism/
Peace Child International
Global
Empowering youth to be the change. Via youth congress's and education publications
World Assembly of Youth
Global
The World Assembly of Youth is the international coordinating body of national youth councils and organisations. The full members of WAY are national youth councils; with 120 member organisations from all continents.
http://www.way.org.my/
World Alliance of Young Men's Christian Association
Global
YMCA is a world-wide Christian, ecumenical, voluntary movement for women and men with special emphasis on the genuine involvement of young people and it seeks to share the Christian ideal of building a human community of justice with love, peace and reconciliation for the fullness of life for all creation.
World Future Council
Global
Pursues the implementation of long-term policies that promote sustainable living in order to secure the rights of future generations to inhibit a healthy & intact world
http://www.worldfuturecouncil.org/index.php?id=1
Young Professionals in Local Development
Global
YPLD is a network of professionals aged between 18 and 40 involved in both international and local development through the nature of their education and professional activity.
http://www.ypld.org
Zero Waste international Alliance
Global
has been established to promote positive alternatives to landfill and incineration and to raise community awareness of the social and economic benefits to be gained when waste is regarded as a resource base upon which can be built both employment and business opportunity.
http://www.zwia.org/
350
Global
We are building a global movement to solve the climate crisis
http://www.350.org/
AIESEC
Global
Present in over 100 countries and with over 60,000 members, AIESEC is the world's largest youth-run organization. Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development.
http://www.aiesec.org/
Students on Ice Alumni Delegation
Global
Is an international youth-led initiative inspired by Students on Ice Expeditions. United by the rare privilege of having visited the polar regions first-hand, our purpose is to promote long-term sustainability of the polar regions through education & collaboration with decision-makers & NGO organizations.
http://www.soidelegation.com/
Young Professionals in Argricultural Research for Development
Global
Is a network of young professionals under 40 years of age active in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD) from different stakeholder groups around the world.
http://www.ypard.net/
Worldwide Nepalese Students Organisation
Global
Constitute's the Nepalese students all over the world. WNSO was established with the ultimate objective of helping students achieve their full potential in the easiest way possible with the regional slogan ‘Quality Education is Fundamental Right to Every Citizen’.
http://www.wnso.org/
Spire
Global
A youth organization working for a just & sustainable distribution of the world’s resources. Spire influences politicians, work with youth in the South & run information campaigns to inspire Norwegian youth to action
http://www.spireorg.no/
Internation
al Youth Council
Global
In 2007, the International Youth Council (IYC) was founded at the 4th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations. The IYC is a civil society organization dedicated to giving young people across the world both collective voice and a mechanism to support global sustainable development.
http://www.internationalyouthcouncil.com/
The Jane Goodall Institute / Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots
Global
Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots is the global environmental and humanitarian youth program of the Jane Goodall Institute. Founded in 1991, the Roots & Shoots network includes members in more than 120 countries who do projects to improve the environment, and the quality of life for people and animals.
http://www.rootsandshoots.org/
