Council for Development and Environmental Studies and Conservation (MADESCO)/es
Organization name
Council for Development and Environmental Studies and Conservation (MADESCO)
Organization link
https://www.unccd.int/cso/mauritius-council-development-environmental-studies-conservation
Organization type
Organización no gubernamental (ONG)
Country
Current focus/area
Agricultura
Empoderamiento comunitario
Desarrollo sostenible
Educación
Ambiente
Alimento
Alimentación
Salud
Pobreza
Turismo ecológico
Formación
Description/notes
MADESCO works towards environmental protection for sustainable development as well as prepares inputs of the network and intervenes on the issue of land degradation and desertification at GEF Council meetings. Promotes organic farming through demonstrations, talks and seminars. Organizes discussions, exhibitions and workshops on sustainable agriculture and crop rotation for small-scale farmer's groups. Launches awareness-raising campaigns on climate change and campaigns to promote the use of solar_x000D_ energy. Organizes talks, seminars and demonstrations on compost making.
Compendium source
A member organisation of the Climate Action Network Regional Node Southern African Region CAN (SARCAN)
20° 20' 54.24" S, 57° 33' 7.92" E