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.
• Manufactures solar and fuel-efficient stoves to reduce demand for solid fuels by at least 50%, preserving forests and reducing CO2 emissions over 4 million tons. • Funds local NGOs and community groups to restore the forests of Madagascar. Creates jobs managed by local people. Planted over 1.7 million trees. • Created an environmental education program educating over 130,000 students and teachers about forest ecology, nurturing a deeper connection between youth and their environment.
SORDO is a Somali NGO with over 20 years of experience in climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods. We implement community-led land restoration, coastal rehabilitation, and youth-driven environmental action. Our projects include mangrove reforestation, rangeland regeneration, and climate education. Aligned with SDGs 13 and 15, SORDO delivers results in fragile ecosystems through inclusive, participatory approaches.
Kay Tita advances community-led climate resilience in Haiti through regenerative design, land restoration, and civic mapping. Our initiatives include ravine revitalization, reforestation, and watershed protection, supported by GIS tools like Kat Pèp la (The People’s Map). We empower residents to map risks, steward ecosystems, and drive transparent, Haitian-led solutions for degraded lands and urban resilience
Who We Are? Founded by a group of experts and activists, CDDG is built on the pillars of democracy, governance, and development. It works to empower local communities across Lebanon through sustainable initiatives, participatory governance, and community service. The organization is committed to promoting transparency, equity, and citizen engagement to build a more just and resilient society.
RASIPE ONG promeut la gestion durable des terres et des écosystèmes à travers la recherche-action, les technologies géospatiales et l’implication communautaire. Ses objectifs sont de renforcer la résilience face aux changements climatiques, protéger la biodiversité, promouvoir l’agriculture durable et l’égalité des genres. Ses activités incluent formations, sensibilisations, plaidoyers et projets innovants en lien avec la CNULCD.
ASEP NGO works toward land restoration, agroecology, and community resilience. It promotes indigenous knowledge such as ash-based liming (cholage), composting, cover cropping with legumes like mucuna and stylosanthes, as well as crop rotation and intercropping practices, in collaboration with vegetable and rice producer cooperatives.
We equip farmers with resources for sustainable agriculture and land management that enhances food security. Through traditional agriculture, prioritizing biodiversity, and genetic diversity of crops, locally adapted, resilient food systems are strengthened. We focus on fruit and nut forestry because providing native trees to farmers while supporting capacity-building for growing, processing, and selling products is a powerful way to support sustainable agricultural development.
The Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI) advances transformative climate and environmental education by integrating land restoration, sustainable land management, and anti-desertification practices into the school curriculum. Through piloted learning materials, child participation platforms, and advocacy, ECOZI builds awareness and action on climate resilience, deforestation, soil conservation, and sustainable futures.
Foundation for Tomorrow (F4T) empowers vulnerable communities in Kenya through integrated home and community-based rehabilitation, climate adaptation, and sustainable livelihoods. Our programs address land degradation, promote climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and resilience of persons with disabilities. F4T fosters grassroots participation in environmental governance and aligns local actions with UNCCD goals.
Promoting sustainable land management, food security and the empowerment of women.Working with rural communities to protect and conserve the environment and biodiversity. Activities include agricultural projects to promote food security and agro-forestry for livelihood resilience of small-holder farmers and households. Carrying out water, sanitation and hygiene programs to support communities' access to clean water and better health. Combating desertification, land degradation and drought.