Unreclaimed abandoned mining pit in Sébékourani containing stagnant water

SOS Environnement Action Mali (SEAM)

Together for a greener, more resilient and more responsible Mali

SEAM is an independent, non-profit Malian association working for environmental protection, climate justice and participatory environmental governance — alongside communities, public authorities, civil society and the private sector.

Who we are

A citizen-led response to Mali's environmental challenges

Founded in Mali, SOS Environnement Action Mali (SEAM) was born from the will of engaged citizens to actively contribute to protecting ecosystems, promoting climate justice and strengthening environmental accountability.

Our work relies on a participatory approach that brings together local communities, local authorities, state technical services, civil society organisations, the media and technical and financial partners.

Learn more about SEAM
Working meeting of the Pour une Redevabilité Minière Efficace au Mali project team

Our vision

To build a Mali where natural resources are protected, where communities actively participate in environmental governance, and where climate justice contributes to inclusive, resilient and sustainable development.

Our mission

  • Protect water, air and soil
  • Promote climate justice
  • Strengthen environmental monitoring
  • Encourage citizen participation
  • Support communities affected by environmental degradation
  • Promote agroecology
All across Mali
Intervention areas
Nov 2025 – Mar 2026
Duration of the flagship project "Towards Effective Mining Accountability in Mali"
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Operational environmental and social monitoring observatory
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Technical reports submitted to the authorities

Our achievements

The "Towards Effective Mining Accountability in Mali" project

Carried out in Naréna between November 2025 and March 2026, this project strengthened the monitoring of environmental standards in mining areas, set up a monitoring observatory, and created a community alert network using digital technology.

Our approach

A methodology built on five principles

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Community participation

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Rigorous data collection

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Civic Tech tools

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Dialogue with institutions

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Evidence-based advocacy

Our citizen platform

Environmental Observatory: observe, report, analyse, act

An interactive map of our intervention areas, a form for reporting environmental incidents and a public dashboard: our most innovative tool for strengthening environmental governance through citizen participation.

Interactive map
Incident reporting
Public dashboard
Community relays

Why become a member?

  • Environmental protection in Mali
  • Promoting climate justice
  • Raising public awareness
  • Citizen monitoring of environmental impacts
  • Building sustainable solutions for future generations
Become a member

Support our work

Your support enables us to continue our awareness-raising, training, environmental monitoring, advocacy and community support activities.

  • Join SEAM
  • Make a donation
  • Become a partner
  • Take part in our campaigns
Donate

News

Follow our projects, campaigns and publications

SEAM's news feed will be updated as our awareness, training, monitoring and advocacy activities progress. In the meantime, find our latest publications in the Knowledge Center.

Visit the Knowledge Center

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Protecting the environment is a shared responsibility

Whether you are a citizen, student, researcher, journalist, local official, business or partner, your contribution can help identify risks and build sustainable solutions for Mali.