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.
Promotes watershed management and soil and water conservation practices. Carries out tree planting campaigns and promotes the establishment of farm tree nursery beds. Promotes incomegenerating activities that contribute towards the alleviation of rural poverty. Builds grass-roots_x000D_ capacity of rural communities to effectively participate and be fully involved in activities that affect their livelihoods. Capacity-building for the benefit of individual farmers in the use of appropriate technology.
Organizes training in soil and water conservation, sustainable agriculture and sustainable community development. Coordinates participatory training sessions with trainers in agricultural extension. Prepares and disseminates material on environmental issues through the mass media. Issues a quarterly environmental protection bulletin called Biosynopsis. Publishes books and brochures on environmental protection for children and adults. Implements soil, water and biodiversity projects in three pilot villages. Undertakes research projects on water and soil quality so as to meet the needs of the rural population.
Organizes awareness-raising campaigns on water management and the effects of desertification and drought. Manages the oasis ecosystem through awareness raising, protection of green areas, reduction of garbage and strengthening of local associations. Stimulates ecotourism in the area._x000D_ Organises forums and scientific seminars on environmental problems. Promotes traditional irrigation systems. Encourages the exchange of information between associations, business, local authorities and local organizations working in the same area.
Undertakes activities to involve local communities in the conservation and sustainable development of natural resources. Carries out projects for the conservation and rehabilitation of degraded areas through the plantation of native trees. Organizes activities to raise awareness on the sustainable use of natural resources and in education.
Prepares demonstration and training projects based on the experience of dryland afforestation, watershed management and reuse of treated wastewater and bio-solids. Organizes training courses annually, one on dryland agriculture and biotechnology and another on the conservation of dryland biodiversity. Is developing a project on collaboration to control natural resource degradation of arid lands in the region.
Undertakes projects in developing countries on agroforestry and combating desertification. Carries out programmes for the development of a primary sector in agriculture and forestry in developing countries. Stimulates ecotourism as a way of contributing to the sustainable development of certain areas.
Carries out activities to rehabilitate degraded areas and provide alternative livelihoods for people living there. Sets up rural credit systems to assist farmers in establishing small businesses and other alternative income generation activities. Promotes the involvement of youth and women in national environmental policies. Cooperates with the different stakeholders on the development of early warning systems for droughts and floods.
Organizes tree seed nurseries in remote rural areas and market gardening. Develops fruit tree plantation campaigns. Executes awareness campaigns among small farmers to combat overgrazing. Organizes local communities in the production of manure as a fertilizer.
Assists in the promotion of livestock farming and in the mechanization of peasant agriculture. Promotes sustainable farming methods and control of deforestation. Manages a tree crop nursery. Seeks technological support to implement sustainable development practices in the local communities. Educates local communities in intensifying the effort to protect community forest and promote eco-tourism.
Carries out research and analyses activities on tropical forests, the wood industry and forestry. Promotes the protection of fragile forestry ecosystems and the development of forestry legislation. Fulfils activities aiming at social and environmental development e.g. eco-tourism, promotion of renewable energy and promotion of alternative activities to conserve forestry resources.