In Lilbouré, for instance, the results galvanized the community into building retaining structures to capture rainwater for agriculture. As well, school enrolment more than doubled.

Tool summary Similar to participatory policy-making (Tool, F2) participatory development planning is more of a general approach than a specific ‘tool’. It can be defined on the basis of a general set of …

Our rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines and much of our food are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea. Throughout history, oceans and seas have been vital conduits for …

This deforestation altered the local environment, reportedly contributing to rainwater-related flooding and damage. Additionally, construction commenced without environmental and social impact assessments.

Tool summary The Community Score Card (CSC) process, sometimes also known as a community voice card, is a community based monitoring tool that enables citizens to voice their assessment of a …

Refugees consistently tell us that they barely eat two meals a day and that they drink and wash their clothes with rainwater. Lack of electricity makes communication with their families back in Sudan …

Welcome to the 2025 State of Civil Society Report from CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance. This year’s report, the 14th in our annual series, looks back at the events of 2024 and early 2025 to …

The CIVICUS Secretariat is headquartered in Johannesburg, with hubs in Geneva and New York, and staff working from locations around the world. Our talented and committed staff include activists, …

Apr 21, 2022 · CIVICUS speaks about the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project and its potential impacts on the climate and on the health and livelihoods of local communities with Omar …

CIVICUS discusses the state of democracy around the world with Staffan I Lindberg, professor of Political Science and director of the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute at the University of …