Accredited CSO
Civil society organizations
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.
Provides legal assistance on international instruments and on land reclamation programmes in affected areas.
Manages an information action plan for youth in the fight against desertification. Organizes summer workcamps through north-south excahnges, on tree planting, reafforestation and other activities devoted to the preservation and restoration of the nature heritage.
Provides financial support to partner NGOs in developing countries to assist the implementation of anti-desertification and sustainable agriculture programmes. Published a study on desertification as source material for the European Commission to whom it assists.
Is the major source of geographical information and a focal point for geographical and exploration activity in Britain; aims toward the improvement and diffusion of geographical knowledge, including dryland environments.
Aims to strengthen communities through self-help initiatives. Projects undertaken in collaboration with partner organizations include: the construction of community woodlots, the development of central seed nurseries, roadside planting of trees, and the introduction of suitably adapted tree and fruit varieties. Implements education and awareness-raising activities to support and sustain community-level projects through the utilization of indigenous traditional methods, such as drumming and danci
Encourages economic activities for women, such as mushroom farming, bee-keeping, snail farming and woodlots in order to assist in the empowerment of women. Conducts environmental education programmes and environmental awareness campaigns. Undertakes agroforestry, afforestation and sustainable agricultural projects and research.
Disseminates information particularly newspaper articles, and conducts awareness campaigns on desertification. Lobbies governments and agencies to implement environment related activities. Establishes demonstration nurseries and agro-forestry projects.
Creates women’s groups in agroforestry for income generation. Trains local people, farmers and youth groups in tree nursing and planting activities. Develops loan schemes to improve local economies.
Promotes appropriate energy technologies for rural communities, particularly solar heaters, biogas digesters, and phtovoltaic solar kits. Assists in the construction of multiple-use micro-dams.