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The Security & Sustainability Guide

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The S&S Guide is a private initiative that acts as an information portal of organizations and publications that are focused on the two basic human goals of Security and Sustainability–both broadly defined.

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The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Jul 20

The SSG is a valuable resource for information on #security and #sustainability.

✳️ Highlights from over 2000 organizations
✳️ Latest reports from credible sources
✳️ 'Quicklook' features on the hottest topics
✳️ List of change-makers

Learn more here: securesustain.org

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · 9h

🦅 This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, we are featuring the “Building Safer Cities for Birds” report from @abcbirds.bsky.social.

🔗 Learn more about organizations dedicated to environmental #conservation here: securesustain.org/new-subject/environment/conservation

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · 1d

💭 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we turn our attention to #Gaza, where generations of children live with the psychological scars of genocide, blockade & displacement.

Learn more about these reports:
@unrwa.org: bit.ly/4q3gLKZ
@savethechildren.org: bit.ly/3VZeEtO

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · 3d

Rising temperatures, rising tensions. 🌆

@unhabitat-uni.bsky.social's latest report reveals how climate change, conflict, and housing crises are reshaping cities — and what it takes to build peace and resilience in an urbanizing world.

🔗 Learn more: securesustain.org/abstract/un-habitat

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · 12d

💧 On #WorldRiversDay, we celebrate organizations protecting rivers & advancing water justice:

Rivers Without Boundaries
Rivers Without Borders
International Rivers
Stroud Water Research Center
GenevaWaterHub
WaterJusticeHub

🔗 Discover more in our guide: securesustain.org

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · 20d

♻ On World Cleanup Day, millions are mobilized worldwide to take action against waste.

♻ This year’s spotlight is on textile and fashion waste.

🔗 Explore our Quicklook on leading orgs advancing sustainable fashion and driving systemic change: securesustain.org/feature-sust...

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · 28d

🌍 The SSG provides an easy way to navigate a database of 2,500+ orgs advancing #sustainability & #security. Our curated Indices allow you to understand the landscape of global change by theme, geography, type, or SDGs.
🔗 Explore the full directory: securesustain.org/indices

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Sep 7

🌍 On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, we feature a report by @ccacoalition.bsky.social: 'Accelerating Access to Clean Air for a Livable Planet.'

🔗 Learn more about #CCAC here: securesustain.org/abstract/climate-and-clean-air-coalition-to-reduce-short-lived-climate-pollutants

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Sep 6

🦅 On International Vulture Awareness Day, we recognize the essential role vultures play in sustaining healthy ecosystems and highlight @wwf.eu’s ongoing efforts to protect them.

🔗 Learn more about WWF’s conservation efforts in our guide: securesustain.org/abstract/world-wildlife-fund

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The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Aug 23

On the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition, we feature Polaris's report The Typology of Modern Slavery
➡Discover Polaris’ work: securesustain.org/abstract/polaris
➡Orgs fighting trafficking: securesustain.org/new-subject/social-justice/slavery-human-trafficking

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Aug 23

🕊️ Today, we mark the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.

🔗 We invite you to explore the organizations working to defend human rights worldwide, featured in our guide: securesustain.org/new-subject/social-justice/human-rights

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Aug 21

🕊️ On International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, we join #UN in standing in solidarity with victims and survivors of #terrorism worldwide.

🔗 Learn more about the organizations working to counter terrorism worldwide: securesustain.org/new-subject/security/terrorism

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌍 On World Humanitarian Day, we honor those who risk their lives to protect others in times of war, disaster, and crisis by featuring @unocha.org's the 'Global Humanitarian Overview 2025.'

🔗 Learn more about #UNOCHA: securesustain.org/abstract/office-for-the-coordination-of-humanitarian-affairs

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔹 Having already overshot 6 of 9 planetary boundaries, the world faces a deepening climate emergency.

🔹 This report by IEF calls for innovative governance solutions to shift course this decade and secure a sustainable future for all.

📖 securesustain.org/report/governing-our-planetary-emergency

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Aug 10

🦁 On #WorldLionDay, we recognize the critical work of @wwf.eu in lion conservation. Through habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and community-led coexistence initiatives, #WWF addresses key threats facing these vulnerable species.

🔗 Learn more: securesustain.org/abstract/world-wildlife-fund

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Aug 10

🔹Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples worldwide and celebrate the next generation driving change by featuring @iwgia.bsky.social's Indigenous World 2025 report
🔗Learn more about IWGIA securesustain.org/abstract/international-work-group-for-indigenous-affairs

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The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Jul 31

🔵 On #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons, we are featuring 17 organizations driving change through policy reform, trauma-informed survivor support, and grassroots prevention programs.

🌐 Learn more about these organizations: securesustain.org/new-subject/social-justice/slavery-human-trafficking

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Jul 27

🌿 This International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems, we’re celebrating @wwf.eu’s tireless efforts to protect one of our planet’s most vital ecosystems.

🔗 Learn more about #WWF's conservation efforts: securesustain.org/abstract/world-wildlife-fund

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Jul 24

🌍 The World Bank Group’s report, 'Recipe for a Livable Planet', presents a global strategic framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the agrifood sector, responsible for nearly 1/3 of global emissions.

🔗 Learn more about this report: bit.ly/46qTATy

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Jul 24

🔹 Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict's 'The World Risk Report 2024' reveals how climate change, conflicts, and socio-economic vulnerabilities are amplifying disaster risks worldwide.

🔍Explore key findings from this report: securesustain.org/report/worldriskreport-2024

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Jul 20

UNCCD's report titled “Sand and Dust Storms Compendium: Information and Guidance on Assessing and Addressing the Risks” provides critical insights SDS's impacts and strategies for building resilience.

🔗 Learn more about #UNCCD's: securesustain.org/abstract/un-council-to-combat-desertification

The Security & Sustainability Guide @securesustain.bsky.social · Jul 20