Tools and Mechanisms

International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA)

http://www.ifpma.org/

The IFPMA represents members of the R&D pharmaceutical industry, including the biotech and vaccine sectors, in dialogue with global intergovernmental organizations, the diplomatic missions of national governments, and specialized non-governmental organizations.. This industry group has established guidelines on access to genetic resources and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization.

International Hydropower Association (IHA)

http://www.hydropower.org

The IHA addresses the role of hydropower in meeting the world’s growing water and energy needs as a clean, renewable, and sustainable technology.  It was formed under the auspices of UNESCO in 1995 as a forum to promote and disseminate good practice and further knowledge about hydropower.

International Lead Association (ILA)

http://www.ila-lead.org/

ILA member companies have their own published sustainability policies with detailed activities and stated goals, and collectively subscribe to the principles of the shared Lead Action 21 programme. Through this, they aim to ensure the safe and sustainable production and use of lead while minimising operational impact on the natural environment. Additional information is provded on life cycle assessment; case studies, and recycling.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO 14001)

http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/management_an...

The ISO 14001 family of EMS' are a set of management tools enabling an organization of any size or type to:

• Identify and control the environmental impact of its activities, products, or services.
• Improve its environmental performance continually.
• Implement a systematic approach to setting environmental objectives and targets, to achieving these and to demonstrating that they have been achieved.

International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA)

http://www.ipieca.org/

IPIECA is the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues. It represents a partnership between leading energy companies and conservation organizations to develop and promote best practices for integrating biodiversity conservation into oil and gas development and transmission.

International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA)

http://www.ipa-news.com/

The IPA is a non-profit association representing leading mining, production, and fabrication companies in the global platinum group metals (PGMs) industry, comprising platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, osmium and ruthenium.

The major aim of the organization is to act as a platform for discussion and information exchange between its members and with the outside world. Furthermore, the IPA serves as an early warning system for the PGM industry by monitoring legislation (emissions control, REACH, recycling etc.) and industry related topics such as trade, health & safety, and sustainable development.

International Seafood Sustainability Foundation

http://iss-foundation.org/

A global partnership between science, the tuna industry, and WWF working toward the science-based conservation and management of tuna stocks, reducing bycatch, and the protection of ocean health.

International Standards for the Sustainable Wild Collection of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (ISSC-MAP)

http://www.floraweb.de/map-pro/

The ISSC-MAP provides specific guidance on sustainable sourcing practices for medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as a set of principles and criteria addressing conservation, sustainable use, access and benefit sharing, and good environmental practices.

International Tourism Partnership (ITP) (formerly the International Hotels Environment Initiative - IHEI)

http://www.tourismpartnership.org/

The ITP is a membership organisation of leading companies from the travel and tourism industry whose aim is to provide the hotel, travel, and tourism industries with the knowledge and ability to develop practical solutions for more responsible business. It promotes high standards of environmental and social management, as well as responsible business practices.

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

http://www.planttreaty.org

The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is crucial in the fight against hunger and poverty and essential for the achievement of Millennium Development Goals 1 and 7. This website disseminates information on the ITPGRFA and its Multilateral System for Access and Benefit Sharing. It is meant to be a platform to distribute documents for the meetings of the Governing Body and its related committees and subcommittees and other information.