CAB International is a leading global not-for-profit organisation. Its purpose is the generation, dissemination and use of knowledge in the applied biosciences to enhance development, human welfare and the environment.

This site is sponsored by the Caledonia Centre for Social Development and has been prepared by a group of individuals with an interest in land reform, land administration, land ownership and land use.

The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) is an independent technical and research organisation, which analyses and promotes the participatory management of natural resources in the islands of the Caribbean. For more than twenty years, the Institute has developed a thorough knowledge of issues related to participatory management. The results of its research and analysis in this field have been disseminated throughout the Caribbean region through publications, technical assistance and training.

This is one of several intercenter initiatives of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The program fosters research and promotes collaboration on institutional aspects of natural resource management between Future Harvest Centers and National Agricultural Research Institutes. CAPRi intends to contribute to policies and practices that alleviate rural poverty by analyzing and disseminating knowledge on the ways that collective action and property rights institutions influence the efficiency, equity, and sustainability of natural resource use.

Caritas Internationalis is a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations working to build a better world, especially for the poor and oppressed, in over 200 countries and territories.

A humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.

A coalition of Canadian voluntary sector organizations working globally to achieve sustainable human development. CCIC seeks to end global poverty, and to promote social justice and human dignity for all.

CDE's mission is to contribute to sustainable development in countries of the North, South, and East, through:
- research partnerships
- education and training
- development of concepts and tools
- raising awareness
- policy advice

CCDI is a non-profit and non-political organisation primarily focused on reaching down to the poor through implementing economically viable but ecologically sustainable projects within the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

CECI is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to fight poverty and exclusion in the developing world and in other countries.

The Centre for Sustainable Development (CENESTA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable community- and culture-based development.  Its main area of work is Iran and Southwest Asia. CENESTA experts have also engaged in extensive activities in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and in the international arena in general.  CENESTA is a member of IUCN-the World Conservation Union and is affiliated with the University of the North (Iran).

Native Lands works to protect biological and cultural diversity in Latin America, with a focus on Central America and southern Mexico.

A farmer-funded national umbrella organisation representing provincial general farm organisations and national commodity groups.

A new international nonprofit organization working in developing and industrialized countries. Our goal is to build local capacity of people living in poor and marginalized communities to use communication in order to improve their own lives.

CGAP is a consortium of 28 public and private development agencies working together to expand access to financial services for the poor in developing countries. CGAP was created by these aid agencies and industry leaders to help create permanent financial services for the poor on a large scale (often referred to as "microfinance").

CIEL provides a full range of environmental legal services in both international and comparative national law, including: policy research and publication, advice and advocacy, education and training, and institution building. Law and Communities program

To invest in the research on food security and in combatting the effects of drought and desertification for a new ecological equilibrium" in the Sahel.

CIFOR is an international research and global knowledge institution committed to conserving forests and improving the livelihoods of people in the tropics.

The Community Informatics Research Network (CIRN) is an international network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers concerned with enabling communities through the use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and specifically with research and practice in Community Informatics and community networking.

CISP is involved in development, rehabilitation and humanitarian programmes as well as projects of applied research in about 30 countries in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe.

CLEAR's long-term vision is a society where women and men have equal rights of access, control and ownership to land, property, natural resources and their benefits. Its mission is to influence the formulation and implementation of gender sensitive policies, laws and structures on land/property and natural resources in Eastern and Southern African countries. Operationally, Clear's niche is on, policy analysis, research and advocacy with regard to women's land/property rights.

The Club of Rome is a global think tank and centre of innovation and initiative. As a non-profit, non governmental organisation (NGO), it brings together scientists, economists, businessmen, international high civil servants, heads of state and former heads of state from all five continents who are convinced that the future of humankind is not determined once and for all and that each human being can contribute to the improvement of our societies.

CNRC favoriser le dialogue, la réflexion en commun et le partage des expériences autour de questions majeures et essentielles du développement rural en vue de renforcer l'unité des mouvements et fédérations d'associations paysannes. CNRC d'assurer une bonne représentation de l'identité paysanne et du point de vue des producteurs sur les questions de développement, auprès de l'Etat et des partenaires extérieurs ou intérieurs. CNRC de contribuer à la promotion et au développement durable des exploitations familiales.

Organización no gubernamental, ciudadana, de carácter nacional y participativa, para la conservación de la naturaleza, medio ambiente y promoción del desarrollo sustentable.
National and participatory non governmental organization of citizens for the preservation of environment and the promotion of sustainable development.

Land-use dynamics, multiple uses of a common resource This site is devoted to the applied modelling of relationship between societies and their environment. Cormas is used for geographic applications in the broad sense. Here we group together the applications concerning spatial dynamics and questions about multiple uses of a common resource.

Space to share, debate and innovate for more effective development communication practice.

Goals:

• Debate development communication issues and programmes
• Improve strategic communication analysis and action
• Support a stronger voice for the communication experiences and learnings in The South
• Expand communication and development networks in The South
• Promote the importance of communication for development

CONCORD is the European NGOs Confederation for Relief and Development. Its 18 international networks and 19 national associations from the European Member States and the candidate countries represent more than 1200 European NGOs vis-à-vis the European Institutions.

Counterpart's Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture unit is dedicated to fighting hunger and malnutrition across the globe. They work with local communities to improve the quantity, reliability, variety, and nutrition of their food supply. Counterpart also helps families earn enough income to buy additional foods. Their programs are designed to create healthy and sustainable livelihoods. The overall mission of Counterpart International is to give people a voice in their own future through smart partnerships offering options and access to tools for sustained social, economic and environmental development.

Covalence was created to provide innovative services in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethical investing and risk analysis, focusing on the realities and needs of developing countries.

CPRC is an international partnership of universities, research institutes and NGOs established in 2000 with initial funding from the UK's Department for International Development.

Community Self-reliance Center (CSRC) Nepal is a community-based organization working towards sustainable development through the right-based approach.

CSRC has been involved in empowering poor and marginalized people for promoting their rights, raising voices and access to choices in partnership with Action Aid Nepal. Organizing tenant farmers and claiming their rights over cultivated land is the key focuses of this movement.

Networking and alliance building has been a priority working strategy of CSRC. Over the last one-decade and more, CSRC has initiated joint activities with a number of like-minded individuals, groups and organizations.

Cultural Survival is the leading U.S.-based international indigenous rights organization.