United Nations (UN)
The UN seeks to uphold co-operation in international security, international law, social progress, human rights and economic development around the world.
http://www.un.org/
UN Statistics Division (UNSD)
UNSD compile and disseminates global statistical information, develop statistical standards, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.
http://unstats.un.org/unsd/default.htm
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
An intergovernmental organisation acting as a catalyst, advocate, educator and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment.
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
UNESCO aims to promote international co-operation among their member states and associates in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.
http://portal.unesco.org/
The World Bank
The Bank aims to reduce poverty in developing countries by providing financial and technical assistance.
http://www.worldbank.org/
The Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN)
The PCGN advise the British government on policies and procedures for the proper writing of geographical names for places and features outside the UK, Â excluding those of the Antarctic.
http://www.pcgn.org.uk/
U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)
The BGN maintain the principles, policies, and procedures governing the use of domestic names, foreign names, Antarctic names, and undersea feature names by the US government.
http://geonames.usgs.gov/
GeoEye
A leading provider of geospatial information, imagery, services and related products to map, measure and monitor the world.
http://www.geoeye.com/
US National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC).
The NSIDC collects and analyse data to support research into the world's frozen realms: the snow, ice, glacier, frozen ground, and climate interactions.
http://nsidc.org/index.html
Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
The British government department responsible for promoting the British economy overseas, giving practical travel advice and support for Britons nationals abroad.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED)
CRED promote research, training, and information dissemination on disasters to enhance the effectiveness of developing countries' disaster management capabilities as well as fostering policy-oriented research.
http://www.cred.be/
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
The principal judicial organ of the UN, advising on and settling legal disputes between states in accordance with international law.
http://www.icj-cij.org/
International Boundaries Research Unit (IBRU)
The IBRU has an international reputation as a leading source of information and expertise on boundary and territorial issues worldwide.
http://www.dur.ac.uk/ibru/