Resource mobilization

UNCCD Monitoring and Evaluation and Resource Mobilization

The Sahara and Sahel Observatory plays a pivotal role in designing and developing monitoring and evaluation systems for the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Recognized as a reference center for North Africa, the Organization contributes to identifying Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) indicators and establishing robust methods for their monitoring. These efforts directly support resource mobilization by providing policymakers and donors with reliable data to justify and guide investments in combating desertification and land degradation.

Environmental Monitoring, Earth Observation, and Resource Mobilization

Since 1992, the OSS has advanced innovative approaches to environmental monitoring by combining field-based observations with satellite technologies. These biophysical and socio-economic datasets strengthen sustainable land and water management and provide strategic tools to inform agricultural and climate policies. By promoting the systematic use of Earth Observation data, it enhances the mobilization of technical, financial, and human resources, demonstrating the value of investing in knowledge-driven solutions to reinforce food security and community resilience.

Support to Climate Initiatives and Financial Resource Mobilization

Accredited by the Adaptation Fund (AF) since 2013 and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) since 2017, the OSS acts as a facilitator of partnerships between African countries and global climate funds. These accreditations enable the Organization to design, implement, and supervise projects while ensuring greater financial resource mobilization for its member States. The OSS also assists countries through Readiness programs, thereby strengthening their capacity to access and manage international financing for both adaptation and mitigation.

Knowledge on Water Resources and Scientific Resource Mobilization

The OSS has long focused on enhancing knowledge of transboundary groundwater resources, carrying out studies on aquifer systems such as the North Western Sahara Aquifer System (NWSAS) and the Iullemeden-Taoudéni-Tanezrouft Aquifer System (ITTAS), which integrate shared databases, GIS platforms, and hydrodynamic models, have deepened understanding of the interactions between surface and groundwater. By producing and disseminating this knowledge, the OSS drives the mobilization of scientific and technical resources, which in turn supports relevant project design, attracts donor engagement, and strengthens investments in sustainable water management.

Dialogue, Consultation, and Political Resource Mobilization

To translate knowledge into effective action, the OSS has, since the early 2000s, promoted regional consultation mechanisms, namely the NWSAS platform, which evolved into a political framework in 2008 and gained international recognition. This model has inspired similar mechanisms in other basins and transboundary aquifers. Such platforms not only foster dialogue among States but also facilitate the mobilization of political and institutional resources, creating a conducive environment for cooperation, sustainable investment, and the shared management of natural resources.

The OSS know-how is shared within the framework of capacity building programs that it sets up for the benefit of its member countries and partners.

The projects developed by the OSS are always supported by awareness-raising and training actions to simplify new concepts and help adopt the tools that enable populations to cope with the impacts of climate change.

Consideration of gender and social inclusion are part of the requirements of the Climate Funds. In order to effectively take gender into consideration during the fundraising process, the OSS, adopted a gender policy in 2017, supported by action plans and is working to integrate the gender element in all its programs.It also makes particular efforts to support countries and partners in its integration, particularly in terms of preparing for climate finance.