UN Environment Programme engages with African Major Groups and Stakeholders as partners and values their role in advancing the implementation of the environmental agenda in Africa. Through its Regional Office for Africa, UNEP supports the African Major Groups and Stakeholders in engaging with governments and partners through key regional and global intergovernmental platforms, mainly the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) and the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).
The African Major Groups and Stakeholders play key roles in supporting the formation of environmental policies as researchers, think-tanks, watchdogs, and through advocacy. They also work closely with African communities at the grassroots level to support them overcome environmental challenges and find adapted solutions.
UNEP appreciates working with African Major Groups and Stakeholders and provides them with science-based knowledge and technical support to fulfill their roles. It facilitates their participation in major events to ensure their voice is heard.
Accreditation with UN Environment:
We encourage African Non-governmental organizations to apply for accreditation with UNEP. Accreditation will grant your organization consultative status within the rules of procedure of the UN Environment Assembly.
To read more on the benefits of accreditation and how to apply, click here
List of accredited African civil society organisations.
Statements and key messages :
Statement and key messages by the African Major Groups and Stakeholders to the 8th special session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment English - French
Statement by Africa Regional representatives for Major Groups and Stakeholders to the OECPR-2
UNEA 2: report of Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF)
African civil society communique to the 5th AMCEN special session
African Major Groups and Stakeholders’ Statement to the 14th session of AMCEN
