SACCN

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Become a SACCN Member

Join a growing regional network of civil society organisations, researchers, and development partners advancing climate justice, ecosystem resilience, and inclusive transitions across Southern Africa.

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Membership Tiers

SACCN welcomes civil society organisations, research institutions, and development partners committed to advancing climate action across SADC.

Civil Society Member
For NGOs, CBOs & CSOs
  • Full voting rights at Membership Congress
  • Access to all SACCN programmes and projects
  • Representation in SADC & AU policy processes
  • Access to knowledge hub and publications
  • Capacity building and training opportunities
  • Networking with regional CSO partners
  • SACCN newsletter and updates
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Associate Member
For Research & Academic Institutions
  • Observer rights at Membership Congress
  • Access to SACCN research collaborations
  • Joint publications and knowledge products
  • Access to TEK documentation partnerships
  • Participation in programme evaluation
  • Research network and data sharing
  • Priority access to workshops and forums
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Institutional Partner
For Governments, Donors & Development Partners
  • Strategic partnership status
  • Co-design of regional programmes
  • Priority engagement on policy advocacy
  • Access to SACCN impact data and reports
  • Quarterly partner briefings
  • Recognition in SACCN publications
  • Customized partnership agreements
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Why Join SACCN?

Regional Influence

Amplify your voice in SADC, AU, and UNFCCC climate negotiations through SACCN's regional advocacy platform.

Knowledge & Learning

Access SACCN's growing library of research, toolkits, and data on climate resilience across SADC nations.

Network & Solidarity

Connect with civil society partners, researchers, and community leaders across 16 SADC countries.

Resource Mobilisation

Collaborate on joint funding proposals and access capacity building support through SACCN's partner network.

Membership Application

Complete the form below and the SACCN Secretariat will review your application and respond within 10 working days.

By submitting this application, you agree that SACCN may contact you regarding your membership. All information is handled in accordance with SACCN's data protection principles.

Member Voices

What Our Members Say

"SACCN has transformed how our organisation engages with regional climate policy. Through the network, we presented community evidence at the SADC Ministerial Conference that directly influenced the region's adaptation finance framework."

Community Climate Action Network — Zimbabwe

"The seed sovereignty resources and cross-country learning facilitated by SACCN have been invaluable for our work with smallholder farming communities in Malawi. We have connected with sister organisations in Zambia and Zimbabwe doing similar work."

Agroecology Farmers Network — Malawi

"As a research institution, our association membership with SACCN has opened doors to collaborative field research with frontline communities. The integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge with our meteorological data has produced genuinely novel insights."

Southern Africa Climate Research Centre — Botswana

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

SACCN welcomes civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, research and academic institutions, government agencies, and development partners operating in the SADC region and committed to climate action, resilience, and justice.

SACCN operates on a solidarity-based fee structure aligned with the capacity of member organisations. Fees vary by membership tier and organisation size, and no eligible organisation is excluded due to financial constraints. Contact the Secretariat to discuss your situation.

The SACCN Secretariat reviews membership applications within 10 working days. Successful applicants are formally welcomed by the Executive Board at its next meeting. You will receive a confirmation email and membership welcome pack within 15 working days of approval.

Full Civil Society Membership is open to organisations based in SADC member states. Associate Membership and Institutional Partnership are open to organisations outside SADC who demonstrate meaningful commitment to supporting climate action in the SADC region.

Members are expected to participate in SACCN governance processes, contribute to knowledge sharing and collective action, uphold SACCN's guiding principles and Ubuntu values, and represent the network's positions and mission in their own advocacy and communications where appropriate.

Ready to Join?

Complete your application above or contact the SACCN Secretariat for more information about membership and partnership opportunities.

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