Knowledge Centre
Producing, sharing and promoting knowledge for better environmental governance
At SOS Environnement Action Mali (SEAM), we believe that effective decisions rely on information that is reliable, accessible and grounded in realities on the ground. Our Knowledge Centre progressively brings together the reports, analyses, publications and resources produced through our activities to support communities, decision-makers, researchers, students and partners.
Our purpose
A reference platform, true to our fieldwork
This platform aims to share the lessons learned from our projects, promote the exchange of good practices and strengthen a culture of transparency and environmental accountability.
The Knowledge Centre makes our website a genuine reference platform on environmental governance and environmental protection issues in Mali — while staying true to the content actually produced by our teams.
What the Knowledge Centre brings together
- Activity and project reports
- Advocacy notes
- Publications
- Studies and research
- Legal resources and practical guides
- Maps, infographics and environmental data
Our sections
Six types of resources, growing with our activities
Each section is built as our projects progress. Some already contain downloadable documents, others will be filled in progressively.
Activity and project reports
The actions carried out by SEAM, the results achieved, the challenges encountered and the development outlook. For each project: context, objectives, methodology, achievements, results, lessons learned and outlook.
3 documents availableAdvocacy notes
A tool for dialogue with public authorities and partners: findings from the field, identified issues, SEAM's recommendations and proposals for improving public policy. These documents are published as soon as they are validated by the association.
1 document availablePublications
Communication and information materials produced by SEAM: newsletters, awareness brochures, factsheets, press releases and campaign materials, added as they are produced.
Content coming soonStudies and research
Field studies, environmental analyses, project evaluations and research carried out in partnership, with clear mention of authors, dates and the areas concerned.
1 document availableLegal resources and practical guides
SEAM's articles of association and internal rules, references to the legislative and regulatory texts used in our awareness-raising activities, and practical guides developed by the association. External official texts are presented as reference resources, not as SEAM productions.
1 document availableMaps and data
Maps of intervention areas, thematic maps produced under our projects, infographics and dashboards presenting activity results, updated as new data becomes available.
Content coming soonDigital library
Search and download our documents
All documents are classified by category and presented with their title, publication date, a summary, format and a download button. Use the filters or search to quickly find a document by keyword, geographic area or publication type.
Mid-term report — Towards Effective Mining Accountability in Mali
Interim review of the project carried out in Naréna between November 2025 and March 2026: community mobilisation, first data-collection results and the setup of the monitoring observatory.
Document available in French only
DownloadFinal report — Towards Effective Mining Accountability in Mali
Final report of SEAM's flagship project: results achieved, the community monitoring network put in place, advocacy notes submitted, and prospects for consolidation.
Document available in French only
DownloadAnalysis of the environmental impact of mining activities in the rural commune of Naréna
Field study documenting the impacts of artisanal mining activities on water, air and soil in the rural commune of Naréna, with recommendations for improved environmental governance.
Document available in French only
DownloadMonitoring and evaluation report — SOS Environnement Mali project (Naréna)
Monitoring and evaluation report covering four months of project implementation (November 2025 – February 2026): community mobilisation, field surveys, setup of the monitoring network, official submission of advocacy documents, and analysis of administrative obstacles encountered.
Document available in French only
DownloadAdvocacy note — Securing and rehabilitating degraded mining sites in Naréna
Advocacy note addressed to the Sub-prefect of the Naréna rural commune, warning about the advanced degradation of abandoned mining sites (open pits, polluted stagnant water, air pollution, degraded tracks) and recommending securing, awareness-raising and rehabilitation actions.
Document available in French only
DownloadCharter of the community environmental monitoring network
Reference framework defining the role, commitments and operation of the network of community environmental-monitoring relays set up by SEAM.
Document available in French only
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Our commitment
Quality information
SEAM is committed to publishing information that is accurate, verified and useful to public debate. The content published online comes from our activities, is validated according to our internal procedures and regularly updated as new information becomes available.
By sharing these resources, we hope to contribute to a better understanding of environmental issues and support governance based on reliable data that is accessible to all.
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Browse our field photos, training sessions and association highlights in the Media Library, or suggest a publication for the Knowledge Centre.