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.
The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison advances research, education, and outreach on ecology, biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and human-environment interactions. Its work supports the UNCCD through science relevant to land degradation, restoration, sustainable land management, climate adaptation, and community-informed conservation.
Our organization focuses on environmental protection, sustainable land management, and strengthening community participation in decision-making processes, particularly in mining-affected regions of Mongolia. We aim to address land degradation and water resource depletion through advocacy, research, and local capacity building. Key activities include environmental awareness, policy engagement, and supporting livelihoods of rural communities affected by mining and desertification processes.
Our organization focuses on sustainable agriculture, land restoration, and strengthening community resilience. We promote environmentally friendly farming practices, support farmers’ livelihoods, and improve soil health to reduce land degradation. Our activities include training, pilot projects, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with local and international partners.
The National Center Against Violence (NCAV) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-partisan organization established in 1995 with the mission of ending all types of violence against children and women. The organization operates independently of any political party or religious affiliation and serves the most vulnerable groups of society to ensuring every person’s right to safety, bodily integrity, and independence is upheld and respected.
The Zorig Foundation empowers young professionals through environmental education, leadership development, and project-based learning. Through programs such as the Environmental Fellowship Program, we address issues including land degradation, desertification, and climate change by supporting community-based initiatives, raising awareness, and strengthening local capacity for sustainable land management in Mongolia.
tahdif muasasat 'iibdae lilbiyat waltanmiat almustadamat 'iilaa nashr mafahim wa'ahdaf altanmiat almustadamati, wataeziz alwaey albiyiyi ladaa almujtamaei, walhifaz ealaa almawarid altabieiati, min khilal tanfidh huzmat mutakamilat min albaramij walmubadarat fi majal mukafahat altasahru, min 'abraziha: 'iiedad watanfidh hamalat wasieat liltashjir waziadat alghita' alnabati, bima yushim fi tahsin almunakh almahaliyi walhadi min tadahwur al'aradi. aleamal ealaa tathbit alkuthban alramliat walhadi
Objetivo general: I. Realizar actividades tendientes a favorecer el desarrollo sustentable de las regiones rurales de México, incluyendo en este desarrollo sustentable el mejoramiento de las condiciones de vida de la población campesina e indígena que habita en éstas regiones y un aprovechamiento y manejo racional de los recursos naturales.
Especially, 76.9 percent of Mongolia’s 1.56 million km² territory has been affected by land degradation. Mongolia has recognized that land-use policy plays a crucial role in overcoming the triple environmental crisis, and has actively participated in global efforts to combat desertification, showing leadership and making its voice heard. Translations of this type have been successfully carried out at a high level of quality.
The Boke Foundation operates a gamified sustainable development education initiative, SDG Hero, addressing challenges including desertification and biodiversity conservation. We translate UNCCD policy frameworks into game-based tools cultivating ecological literacy and agency among youth aged 9-16 as "Green Heroes" driving changes. These activities include designing gamified toolkits; training educators; facilitating workshops. As of 2026, we trained 1,500+ educators and engaged 87,000+ youth.
As of 2024, it comprises 18 member organizations active in Mongolian civil society. The charter stipulates that a general meeting of members elects the board and supervisory committee. The LGBT Center NGO chairs the board, with the Peace Building Institute NGO, the National Association of Wheelchair Users NGO, and the Center for Universal Development and Independent Living (representing people with disabilities) also serving.