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Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe
Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe
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About
The Centre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE) is an intergovernmental not-for-profit organization established in 1992 under the Damascus charter adopted by the 3rd Arab Ministerial Meeting on Environment Affairs 1991. CEDARE addresses regional environmental challenges by promoting sustainable development and resource management.
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Our Vision
To be a leading catalyst for transformative solutions, strategic leadership, and innovation in environmental sustainability, sustainable development, and climate resilience through regional and international collaboration aligned with evolving regional needs.
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Our Mission
To support decision-makers and stakeholders to integrate sustainable development pillars, including environmental sustainability and climate resilience into policies and strategies. By fostering innovation, building strategic partnerships, enhancing capacities, and managing knowledge; CEDARE drives action and addresses emerging challenges in priority areas including resource efficiency, green and blue economy, water and food security, sustainable livelihoods, and local community inclusion.
by CEDARE Team
Reflecting the growing urgency of biodiversity loss and the shortcomings of previous efforts to curb biodiversity loss, and as stated by the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office on 1 September 2025, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress, scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi from 9–15 October 2025, is set to become a pivotal milestone …
Focus Areas

Biodiversity & Natural Resource Management

Circular Economy & Sustainable Development

Digital Transformation & Green ICT

Water Sustainability & Management

Capacity Building & Gender Inclusion

Climate Change & Resilience

Environmental
Governance & Policy
Our Programmes
Environmental Governance Programme (EGP)
Fostering resilient ecosystems through inclusive governance and participatory decision-making, Protected Areas governance and Nature Based Solutions (NBS), biodiversity conservation and restoration, rangelands governance, local community and rehabilitation, social and ecological resilience to climate change, gender mainstreaming, and community-led initiatives.
Knowledge Management Programme (KMP)
Strengthening the science-policy interface to address environmental and climate challenges by facilitating knowledge acquisition, assimilation, and dissemination for reliable and informed decision-making in sustainable development.
Land Resources Programme (LRP)
The programme's mission is to advance the sustainable management and utilization of land resources by focusing on four key pillars: research, capacity building, policy advocacy, and innovative solutions. These efforts aim to effectively address the pressing challenges of land degradation, urbanization, and climate change.
Sustainable Growth Programme (SGP)
A multi-stakeholder Programme tackling environmental and developmental challenges through policy support, capacity building, and project implementation across waste management, sustainable cities, climate action, and the circular economy for governmental organizations, NGOs, and private sector.
Water Resources Programme (WRP)
The programme aims to maximize economic, social, and environmental water use benefits through Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
Our Impact

Supporting over 50 regional initiatives in sustainable water and land management
From facilitating cross-border water cooperation to empowering communities with digital tools for environmental monitoring, our work continues to leave a lasting mark. Each project reflects our commitment to creating inclusive, data-driven solutions that support the Global Agenda 2030 and the priorities of the region.
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