Africa

REFACOF is an advocacy platform focused on African women’s tenure rights in land and forest reforms, composed of 20 Member countries from Central Africa and West Africa, and Madagascar. Environment work Discussions on developing pilot projects for climate change mitigation through REDD suggest dramatic impacts on forest resource management in Africa, on the forest rights of Africans in general, and women in particular.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank dedicated to creating a world where people and the planet thrive. Through research, policy guidance, collaboration, and capacity building, IISD advances evidence-based and inclusive solutions to global sustainability challenges. Its work focuses on five interconnected impact areas: climate, nature, social equity, sustainable economies, and international governance.

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in over 125 countries, ICLEI advances policies and actions for zero-emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular development. Through peer exchange, partnerships, and capacity building, ICLEI and its members work together to drive systemic change for urban sustainability.

The Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) is a charitable nonprofit organization based out of Victoria, BC, Canada. They aim for the transformation to an environmentally sound, socially responsible, and formalized artisanal gold mining sector. It brings experience working with artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities worldwide, combining expertise in sustainability, governance, environment, health, geology, and gold markets.

The African Wildlife Foundation is the leading international conservation organization focused exclusively on Africa’s wildlife and wild lands. AWF’s programs and conservation strategies are designed to protect the wildlife and wild lands of Africa and ensure a more sustainable future for Africa’s people.