Accredited CSO
The UNCCD COP recognizes that the involvement and participation of the civil society is vital to the successful implementation of this Convention. It therefore welcomes the contribution of CSOs, with particular regard to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to the official meetings of the UNCCD.
Representatives from CSOs that are accredited to the COP may directly participate in the UNCCD secretariat’s sessions. At these sessions CSOs are consulted on United Nation’s policy and programme matters. They also play key roles at major United Nations conferences as indispensable partners for efforts at the country level. Below are the current accredited CSO's to the Convention.
INTER-ACTIONS, fondée en 1998, œuvre pour la résilience des communautés rurales, la restauration des terres dégradées et la préservation des écosystèmes. Elle mène des actions en agroécologie, reforestation communautaire, gestion durable des terres et adaptation aux changements climatiques, en lien avec les objectifs de la CNULCD. Ses approches reposent sur la participation communautaire, la formation et le plaidoyer.
Arannayk Foundation, a Bangladesh-based conservation leader, has implemented 100+ projects over 20 years on forestry, land restoration, climate adaptation, and sustainable livelihoods. With expertise in advocacy, research, capacity building, and gender-responsive field projects, it advances food security, soil conservation, and sustainable land management, aligning strongly with UNCCD’s agenda.
Sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystem restoration through reforestation and micro-watershed management. Community adaptation to climate change by strengthening resilience. Food self-sufficiency and a solidarity economy with eco-technologies and agroecology that reduce pressure on ecosystems. Gender equity, interculturality, and rights that guarantee inclusive and sustainable participation.
Conservation et Communauté de Changement (3C) est une organisation locale enregistrée au Burundi qui travaille main dans la main avec les communautés locales pour préserver la biodiversité tout en améliorant les conditions de vie de ces communautés. Ses activités principales se basent sur l'engagement des communautés pour conserver les aires protégées, la plantation des arbres autochtone et la restauration des sites dégradés.
FOTEFICC focuses on land restoration, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and climate resilience to combat desertification and land degradation. The organization empowers smallholder farmers, women, and youth through training, advocacy, and community-led initiatives that enhance soil health, water management, and biodiversity conservation. Its activities align with the UNCCD process by promoting sustainable land management, carbon sequestration, and building resilient rural livelihoods.
ADFR's initiatives combat land degradation and desertification by integrating sustainable agriculture principles. We focus on empowering rural women to implement climate-resilient farming techniques that improve crop resilience and enhance food security. Our work promotes sustainable land management and water conservation to restore degraded lands and adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Promote food systems based on agroecology, sustainable agriculture that respects the environment and provides healthy, sufficient and appropriate food. Practices such as forest ecosystem management practices, developing energy-efficient production and consumption models Rainwater harvesting and management system, watershed management are promoted. Strengthening community resilience to climate change and community management of natural resources
The I Love Foundation (TILF) is an alliance of communities solving their own problems by pooling intent, resources, and collective action. Working across arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, India, TILF advances water conservation, land restoration, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental awareness, empowering people to adapt to desertification, land degradation, and drought.
The themes of URBEM’s work are reforestation, urban resilience to climate change, increasing biodiversity and connecting people to nature and each other. To reach our goals we aim to increase the square footage of reforested scrubland across our city in numerous locations using indigenous species we have grown from our own nursery. Our activities include using the Miyawaki fast forest method to create thriving native forests and community hubs with our network of 1000 volunteers.
To engender a common national Shea agenda that facilitates and coordinates efforts of all stakeholders in promoting Shea for equal benefits across the sector. Restore Shea parklands and plantation development Women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship Cooperative strengthening and local governance