The RING is a global alliance of research and policy organisations that seeks to enhance and promote sustainable development through a programme of collaborative research, dissemination and policy advocacy
Its vision is to promote and develop collaborative working in support of sustainable development through:
- Linking grassroots communities and policy makers
- Linking civil society and research agendas
- Sharing and disseminating knowledge between the North and South, and between regions
The RING aims to ensure that international sustainable development policy making and institutions are informed and influenced by local realities, and hence is supportive and enabling of local action. It also works to ensure the full participation and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of all major stakeholders in the environment and development policy making process, including the private sector, the state and civil society. Its website include a number of publications which can be downloaded.