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.
Conducts research on desertification issues in Botswana. Supports and participates in sand-dune reclamation projects. Assists in the development of management plans for protected areas and plays a leading role in transboundary parks initiatives. Undertakes environmental education programmes and assists community-based natural resource programmes.
Informs the public on the environmental problems and the consequences of deforestation. Educates and informs civil society on the necessity to protect the fauna and flora. Encourages the participation of the local community in realising concrete actions which prioritise the protection of the environment in harmony with sustainable development.
Raises awareness of the problem of desertification through the communication medium of rural radios. Provides information and teaching on land and natural resource management methods through radio programmes. Participates in the working group on desertification.
builds and serves a worldwide movement of local authorities; undertakes programmes to improve the environment and sustainable development through local action; brings together local authorities and groups to work together; and provides local authorities with policy guidance, training and technical assistance and consultancy services.
Facilitates communication and mediation among the public sector, NGOs, business and industry, international organisations, scientific and research institutions and government agencies world-wide aiming to increase awareness, understanding and dialogue on environmental issues.
World Vision is a global Christian humanitarian and development organisation dedicated to improving the well-being of the world’s most vulnerable children by restoring degraded land, strengthening food and water security. Through FMNR/Regreening Communities and climate‑resilient practices, it advances community empowerment, and child‑centred resilience in line with UNCCD priorities.
Produces and distributes "Action Kits" aimed at raising awareness amongst journalists, parliamentarians and the general public. Publishes the newsletter "Flor del Desierto". Organises meetings on desertification in Northern Chile.
Aims to reinforce the capacities of organizations and individuals to devise and execute programmes and actions to promote sustainable development. Publishes studies and articles on sustainable development and distributes drought-related information produced by remote sensing and mapping. Provides a forum for networking and discussion on promoting sustainable development. Collaborates with other intergovernmental bodies on projects aimed at reducing desertification in Sahelian countries.
Supports the formulation of micro-projects for the sustainable development of women's groups. Carries out rural development programmes for groups of women and young people paying special attention to the use of technologies and forestry resources. Undertakes activities to reinforce the capacity of the local population; i.e. training in production techniques, organizational support to create or manage functional groups. Supports local populations to acquire and manage village forests, to reforest
Promotes local community development by providing training, technical support and better communication skills in local communities. Provides administrative and financial assistance to local organisations aiming to reinforce the autonomy of peasant farmers