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.
TERRAGRN Foundation was established to enable local communities for a climate-resilient future. It advocates investments in initiatives that promote regenerative practices, empower women and youth, and enhance health and wellbeing. The foundation is a platform for knowledge sharing, capacity development, community building, and promoting women entrepreneurship.
At Sakhi, which means "a female friend," gender equity isn't just a component of our work—it's the very foundation of our mission. Established in 2007, our organization was born from a deep commitment to uplift and empower underprivileged adolescent girls, youth, and women in the districts of North Karnataka. Our vision is to enable these communities to lead self-reliant, sustainable, and dignified lives.
Empowers women and inspires sustainable communities through local, data-driven, and holistic programs in Health, WASH, Agriculture, Education, Business Development,and Energy & Environment. The Energy & Environment program's mission is to mitigate the effects of climate change and promote an environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and independent Malawi by investing in renewable energy, conducting local research, advocating for the environment, educating communities, and developing partnership
Dalla organization, founded in 2020 and operational since 2024, in South Lebanon, headquartered in Nabatieh El Tahta. The organization was established during a time of uncertainties and crises and is rooted in preparedness, recovery, and resilience-building. Dalla’s mission is to support communities in navigating the impacts of war, displacement, and environmental stressors while ensuring access to essential services, psychosocial support, and sustainable resources for survival and healing. Emer
La asociación está desarrollando acciones para la restauración de ecosistemas y apoyando iniciativas de silvicultura así como estudios para apoyar el desarrollo de politicas públicas para evitar la desertificación en Perú.
SMACON supports the UNCCD process with initiatives like our Wildfire Prevention Program and Forest Restoration Project, aimed at reducing land degradation and restoring vegetation. Our efforts include working with communities to mitigate wildfires and restore fire degraded forests by planting native tree species. We also promote local expertise for conservation and natural resource management through our capacity strengthening programs.
Generating new scientific knowledge on Neotropical biodiversity and promoting its conservation. Our mission is to inspire sustainable changes that balance human well-being with the integrity of nature, through research, education, capacity building, promoting partnerships at local, national, and international scales.
O’KANATA is a federally incorporated, Indigenous youth-led nonprofit organization advancing sustainable land management and climate resilience. Its initiatives address desertification, land degradation, and drought through eco-literacy, land-based education, and youth employment programs. By integrating traditional knowledge with evidence-based practices, O’KANATA strengthens community capacity and contributes directly to the objectives of the UNCCD.
Manuae is an uninhabited island 100km south-east of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. All of our ancestors were removed from Manuae 200 years ago by the first Europeans. In 2022 the PMI established the MECT to represent the landowners’ interests in managing Manuae. Our priorities include constructing the essential infrastructure that would allow us to actively managing Manuae for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, and to rebuild our social, cultural & economic self-sufficiency.
WeForest is an international non-profit organization dedicated to restoring forests and landscapes for climate, people and the planet. With projects in Argentina, Brazil, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, Senegal, and Zambia, WeForest brings together a diverse team with a wide range of cultural and technical backgrounds. This diversity is a key strength, and fostering mutual respect and collaboration across different perspectives is essential to our mission. We promote scientifically grounded solution