Gulf Network for Environmental NGOs
A Gulf umbrella bringing together environmental NGOs
A Gulf platform for joint environmental action
A Gulf umbrella that brings together environmental NGOs to strengthen cooperation and carry out joint initiatives to protect the environment in the GCC countries
An independent Gulf body
It has legal personality and moral and financial independence.
Network headquarters
State of Kuwait, at the network's Executive Office: Kuwait Environment Protection Society.
Strengthening cooperation
Coordinating efforts and working mechanisms among Gulf environmental organizations.
Knowledge exchange
Sharing experiences and expertise with government agencies and international organizations.
Joint Gulf projects
Supporting initiatives that protect, rehabilitate, and develop the environment.
Four organizations launched a shared Gulf vision
The idea of establishing the network came from four leading environmental NGOs, with the aim of creating an organized Gulf framework for cooperation, exchange of expertise and joint environmental initiatives
A unified Gulf vision for environmental protection
The network works to unify the efforts of environmental civil society organizations, highlight Gulf initiatives, and promote collective action in addressing common environmental challenges.
Gulf cooperation for a more sustainable environment
The network works to highlight Gulf efforts in environmental protection, establish a shared information base, and support initiatives and projects that contribute to environmental rehabilitation and sustainable development.
- 01
Strengthening institutional coordination
Developing cooperation mechanisms and coordinating programs among Gulf environmental organizations.
- 02
Exchanging knowledge and expertise
Building bridges of cooperation with governmental bodies and regional and international organizations.
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Establishing a Gulf environmental information database
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Implementing joint projects and initiatives
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Supporting regulatory bodies and national institutions
Network bodies and membership
The network consists of two main bodies that manage its work, make its decisions and carry out its plans
General Assembly
The network’s supreme authority, responsible for approving plans and regulations, accepting memberships, approving the budget, and making key decisions.
Executive Office
It undertakes the implementation of the decisions of the General Assembly, manages the work of the network, and represents it in regional and international meetings (Kuwait Environment Protection Society).
Active members
General environmental NGOs that meet the requirements and are approved by the General Assembly.
Associate members
Specialized associations, governmental and private institutions, and individuals active in the environmental field.
Legally registered environmental organizations may apply to join, and membership is approved by a majority of the General Assembly members
The network's bylaws
The bylaws regulate the network’s objectives, membership, management bodies, decision-making mechanisms, financial system, and general provisions.
- 1Definitions and establishment
- 2Membership and its rules
- 3General Assembly
- 4Executive Office
- 5Financial system
- 6General Provisions
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Read moreTogether towards a more sustainable Gulf environment
The network believes that cooperation between environmental institutions is the foundation for building a more sustainable future for the Gulf countries, and continues to work on supporting initiatives and partnerships that achieve this goal.
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