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.
Supports and promotes development issues through a strategy of networking and research. Coordinates diverse activities aimed at improving conditions in rural areas. Organized a regional symposium on land and sustainable development. Conducts research on land-use and land-tenure patterns in the Windward Islands.
Raises awareness on the long-term consequences of bush fires, deforestation and the mismanagement of natural resources. Promotes the education and training of the local community on all aspects concerned with the protection of the environment.
Undertakes projects concerned with combating desertification. Works with local communities, particularly rural farmers, women's and youth groups, to implement agroforestry projects. Collaborates with other stakeholders, including the Government, in tree-planting activities.
Cooperates with organizations and institutions concerned with sustainable development and desertification control and monitoring. Conducts studies on the development of the agricultural sector and the use of agricultural resources in a scientific way which causes no desertification. Organizes conferences, seminars and training courses for farmers and agricultural engineers in the field of desertification monitoring and rehabilitation of the areas affected by desertification. Participates in the
Endeavours to control land degradation and desertification by preventing gathering of wood, encouraging communities to plant vegetation which resists dryness and aids soil protection. Assists the peasant community to participate and execute reforestation projects aiming to improve agricultural production and soil protection and reduce the effects of climate change. Encourages members to reduce water wastage by organizing community_x000D_ irrigation methods and building pile walls to protect the soil.
Produces publications related to land use management systems, including the restoration of degraded land, as well as detailed studies of the productivity of biomass systems. Is also a pioneer in the field of climate change studies.
Promotes the sustainable management of natural resources through small scale village irrigation projects. Implements soil rehabilitation programmes through reforestation activities, e.g. creating village wood lots and encouraging the use of renewable energy. Creates small village clinics offering medical services. Organizes campaigns to raise awareness on problems in the Sahel. Raises funds to assist projects aimed at combatting desertification and empowering rural communities. Supports the work of local women aimed at increasing local food production.
Runs land conservation programmes in northern Senegal, including nurseries (with a capacity of 1,000,000 plants a year), community woodlots, small-scale_x000D_ irrigation, and introduction of fast growing trees.
Combats aridisation and restores degraded ecosystems. Protects the environment by combating bush fires and transforming vegetable waste into cattle food. Promotes biogas energy.
Encourages the introduction of private forestry at village level including the rehabilitation and protection of crop soils. Promotes market gardening and greening areas through tree plantations. Provides technical and training support to ensure the effective participation of the rural community in all programmes. Raises awareness on combatting desertification.