Botswana Climate Change Network (BCCN)
The Botswana Climate Change Network aims to create an interface between marginalized and non-marginalized communities through employment creation, improved information and knowledge sharing, support provision, advocacy in addressing climate change, environmental management and energy for sustainable development. Their mission is to strengthen citizen understanding of climate change through communication and demonstration of adaptation. The Network finds it imperative to integrate climate change actions into national policies, strategies and planning, in order to ensure that climate change is fully addressed and that the actions correspond to globally agreed goals.
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Kalahari Conservation Society
The Kalahari Conservation Society is Botswana’s oldest environmental non-governmental organization and the only nationwide organization dedicated to the general conservation of Botswana’s natural resources. The organization works to promote conservation and environmental protection issues to government, industry, commercial business and education institutions, as well as to rural communities and the general public. It also conducts and sponsors environmental research, conservation and habitat management programs, and acts as a national repository for domestic, regional and global environmental information.
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Somarelang Tikologo (Environment Watch Botswana)
Somarelang Tikologo is a member-based environmental NGO that raises awareness on environmental issues through fundraising events and demonstration projects. Their mission is to promote sustainable environmental protection by educating, demonstrating and encouraging effective practices in environmental planning, resource conservation and waste management in Botswana. Recycling has been a large project of this organization, as they have a team dedicated to gathering recyclables throughout the area to be repurposed for future use. They have also created a recycling drop off point at their Eco Park, which they are currently working on refurbishing for community members to use.
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Mokolodi
The Mokolodi Wildlife Foundation is a not-for-profit environmental organization registered under the Societies Act of Botswana as a Charitable Foundation. It was formed in 1991 to promote wildlife conservation and environmental education for the children of Botswana. Today it is home to a variety of endangered plants and animals that are endemic to the south-eastern region of Botswana. The organization offers various activities, including volunteer opportunities and educational programs for both local and international visitors. All revenue generated is used to assist the Reserve in subsidizing its conservation and education programs.
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Elephants for Africa
Elephants for Africa is a registered charity in England and NGO in Botswana aimed at protecting African Elephants through research and education. As a result of the growing human population in Africa, elephants are threatened by both increased poaching activities and decreased access to resources due to the expansion of villages. Elephants for Africa believes that by better understanding the ecological and social components required to support male African elephants, they can use the information to foster a more harmonious human-wildlife coexistence. Additionally, they run educational programs that focus on developing the conservation leaders of the future and empowering local communities.
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