International Professional, Trade & Sector Associations

These can provide relevant information, links and other service benefits to their members.

Financial
Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies Caribbean Export is the only regional trade and investment promotion agency in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group.
The Berne Union The Berne Union is an international not-for-profit trade association, representing the global export credit and investment insurance industry.
The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies Currently WAIPA has 170 Members from 130 countries. Through its wide range of activities, WAIPA provides the opportunity for investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to network and exchange best practices in investment promotion.

Marine
BIMCO - The Baltic and International Maritime Council BIMCO is the world’s largest international shipping association, with around 2,000 members in more than 120 countries. Our global membership includes shipowners, operators, managers, brokers and agents.
International Marine Contractors Association A leading trade association representing the vast majority of contractors and the associated supply chain in the offshore marine construction industry worldwide.

Scientific
European Organization for Nuclear Research At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe.
European Space Agency Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
International Hydrographic Organization An intergovernmental consultative and technical organization that was established in 1921 to support safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
Nuclear Suppliers Group, aka London Group A group of nuclear supplier countries that seeks to contribute to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons through the implementation of two sets of Guidelines for nuclear exports and nuclear-related exports.
Union des Associations Internationales The UIA is an independent research institute and serves as a repository for current and historical information on the work of international associations, including International Nongovernmental Organizations and Intergovernmental Organizations.

Travel & Tourism
Airports Council International The only global trade representative of the world’s airports.
Alliance Internationale de Tourisme A non-profit, non-governmental organisation representing the interests of national associations and federations.
Caribbean Tourism Organization
Diving Equipment and Marketing Association Bringing businesses together to grow the diving industry worldwide.
International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities The goal of the IAKS is the creation of high-grade, functional and sustainable sports facilities worldwide. The emphasis here is on international exchange and the ongoing development of quality standards.

Forest Stewardship Council
FSC works to take care of our forests and those who rely on them: by protecting plant and animal species, indigenous peoples rights, forest workers’ safety, and much more. Provides list of national offices.

Universal Postal Union
With its 192 member countries, the UPU is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players.

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