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non-governmental organizations
Also known as: NGO, NGOs, non-governmental entities
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Practitioners' perceived risks to biodiversity from renewable energy ... nature.com Feb 27, 2025 4 facts
claimMost NGO-affiliated respondents indicate neutral impacts of solar energy on plants and animals, while state environmental agency respondents view these impacts as negative.
claimPractitioners from research institutes and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are more likely to express neutral perceptions regarding Large-Scale Wind and Solar (LSWS) impacts compared to state environmental agency practitioners, indicating a more optimistic outlook that may facilitate project support.
measurementSurvey respondents were primarily affiliated with non-governmental organizations (36%), university and research institutes (26%), and state-level environmental management agencies (17%).
measurementPractitioners from NGOs perceived the least negative impacts from solar energy development (range -0.52 to -0.93), while practitioners from state environmental agencies perceived the greatest impacts (range -0.86 to 0.60).
Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 3 facts
claimSince 2018, the work of domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in China has been subject to sweeping legal and administrative restrictions.
claimSince 2018, the operations of both domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in China have been subject to sweeping legal and administrative restrictions.
claimSince 2018, the Chinese government has imposed sweeping legal and administrative restrictions on the operations of both domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Emerging Technologies And Their Impact On International Relations ... hoover.org 2 facts
claimEffective global governance of emerging technologies requires engagement with a broad spectrum of actors, including the organized science and technology community, corporate entities, the technology and innovation community, regional governments, and NGOs.
claimNon-state actors, including NGOs and multinationals, utilize an asymmetric disruptive response strategy in emerging technologies, which has the potential to reshape or 'reboot' the global system.
Planetary protection: an international concern and responsibility frontiersin.org May 29, 2023 1 fact
claimNon-governmental and private sector entities operate within various national jurisdictions, planning and executing space activities directed toward the Moon and nearby planets.
International Law's Inability to Regulate Space Exploration – NYU JILP nyujilp.org Jan 2, 2025 1 fact
claimTerms such as 'national activities' and 'non-governmental entities' lack precise definitions in international space treaties, which allows private companies to argue they do not fall under these categories to evade oversight.