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.
Hope for Kids Zimbabwe focuses on education, health, and entrepreneurship for vulnerable children, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and empower youth to contribute to community resilience, sustainable development, and climate adaptation through school clubs and psycho-social support. Activities include supporting access to education, psycho-social camps, and entrepreneurship initiatives that foster self-reliance and environmental stewardship, aligning with UNCCD goals of combating desertific
Our organization is a passionate and determined NGO dedicated to transforming the relationship between people and nature and achieving successful outcomes in the areas of biodiversity, water resources, and climate change. Operating across Argentina from the Misiones Rainforest to the Patagonian Forests, we promote concrete actions in research, restoration, and sustainable management. Our goals include the recovery of biodiversity, forest restoration, and fostering scientific research that leads
Our main activities are based on restoration and regeneration of diverse ecosystems, particularly reforestation and soil conservation. The organization focuses on drought mitigation and achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) through sustainable land management and community empowerment. They use approved methodologies (e.g., WRI, carbon standards) and rigorous monitoring to measure long-term environmental benefits, including water restoration, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity increase
Our primary focus includes environmental conservation, sustainable development, land restoration, community resilience and climate change mitigation. Our aims are: (i) To promote community resilience and rights in competing land use for mining, agriculture, and forest utilization (iii) To conserve biodiversity heritage in protected areas (iv) To build the capacity of the local populace towards sustainable natural resource utilization. (v) To empower the marginalized forest fringe communities.
Pronatura Noroeste, established in 1991, conserves biodiversity and restores ecosystems in northwestern Mexico. Through restoration, reforestation, monitoring, education, and community engagement, we address land degradation and desertification.
The Ecoceanos Corporation focuses its actions on combating land degradation and improving the conservation of terrestrial habitats through ecosystem restoration, reforestation, and community gardening projects. Through participatory training, it promotes local empowerment and the adoption of sustainable practices that strengthen environmental and social resilience in vulnerable territories.
FReECo’s mission is to actively engage and empower local communities as key stakeholders in environmental conservation efforts. We aim to protect endangered wildlife and restore degraded habitats through inclusive, community-based approaches. At the same time, we promote sustainable livelihood opportunities that balance human well-being with ecological health. By fostering environmental education, capacity building, and grassroots participation, FReECo works to create a future where both people.
Organization For innovation and Sustainable Development Africa legally registered with Federal Government of Ethiopia as pr the CSO Proclamation number of 1113/2019. We are Civil Society organization established with the goal and mission of ecological biodiversity conservation and has been in place for more than 10 years actively engaging in the field of Forest landscapes restoration and climate adaptation innovation programs implementation through Climate Mitigation and Adaptation innovations
Based in Siargao Island, Philippines, Lokal Lab co-creates nature-based solutions with the community to address climate, land, and livelihood challenges in a fragile island shaped by both ecosystems and tourism. We advance regenerative farming, composting, agroforestry, and eco-vocational training while linking communities to sustainable markets, aiming to build a model of a resilient, self-sufficient island.
Environmental Education Women empowerment Youth employment on vocational training Training on sustainable Agriculture like Regenerative agriculture.