Nuclear risk reduction involves many organizations, funders, and experts working independently, often unaware of each other's efforts. This fragmentation leads to duplicated work, missed collaboration opportunities, and inefficient use of resources. A centralized, up-to-date directory of stakeholders could help identify gaps, streamline partnerships, and guide funding or career decisions in the field.

How the Directory Would Work

The idea is to create a living database of organizations and individuals involved in nuclear risk reduction, categorized by their type (e.g., NGOs, think tanks, funders), location, and focus areas (e.g., policy advocacy, technical research). The directory could include:

• Basic profiles: Mission statements, key personnel, and funding sources.
• Activity tracking: Current projects, publications, or policy positions.
• Network visualization: Relationships between stakeholders, such as funding ties or collaborations.

Data could be gathered from public reports, tax filings, and direct outreach. Initially, the directory might be a simple spreadsheet, but it could later evolve into a searchable platform with filters—for example, allowing users to find "all European NGOs working on disarmament."

Who Would Benefit and Why

Different groups would find value in this resource:

• Funders could identify underfunded areas or potential grantees.
• Researchers and NGOs could find collaborators and avoid duplicating efforts.
• Career seekers (e.g., through organizations like 80,000 Hours) could discover entry points into the field.
• Policymakers could quickly locate subject-matter experts.

Stakeholders would have incentives to contribute: funders want to maximize impact, NGOs seek visibility, and experts may verify their profiles for recognition.

Execution and Potential Challenges

One way to start would be with a minimal version (MVP) consisting of a manually compiled spreadsheet of 50–100 key actors. If successful, this could expand into a more interactive platform with user accounts for crowdsourced updates. Key challenges include keeping data accurate over time and ensuring stakeholder participation. Possible solutions include assigning stewards for periodic reviews and allowing anonymization for sensitive data.

Unlike existing resources—such as static reports or limited directories—this project would offer real-time updates, broader coverage, and interactive features. Partnering with an established organization could help sustain it long-term while keeping initial costs low.