Who we are

Our institutional identity

SOS Environnement Action Mali (SEAM) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit Malian civil society organization working for environmental protection, climate justice and participatory environmental governance.

Who we are

Our organization supports communities, territorial authorities, public institutions, civil society organizations, researchers and technical partners in the search for innovative solutions to the environmental challenges facing Mali.

Through an approach based on citizen participation, knowledge production, environmental monitoring, digital technologies and multi-stakeholder dialogue, SEAM acts as a catalyst for change toward the sustainable management of natural resources.

Our purpose

Mali faces major challenges

These challenges require a collective mobilization. SEAM was created to contribute to this collective response.

Climate changeLand degradationDesertificationPollutionDeforestationPressure on water resourcesEcosystem degradationEnvironmental impacts of mining activitiesRapid urbanization

Our vision

We envision a Mali where...

  • Natural resources are preserved
  • Communities participate in environmental decisions
  • Young people become drivers of the ecological transition
  • Women hold a central place in environmental governance
  • Public policies are based on scientific data
  • Economic development respects the environment
  • Future generations inherit a preserved natural heritage

Our mission

Our mission is to mobilize citizens, produce knowledge, support communities and promote public policies favorable to environmental protection, climate justice and the sustainable management of natural resources.

Our 2035 ambition

By 2035, SEAM aims to become

01

A recognized national NGO

02

A center of environmental expertise

03

A reference in environmental governance in Mali

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A leading citizen observatory

05

A strategic partner of territorial authorities

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A recognized actor of the ecological transition in West Africa

Our values

Six core values

Responsibility

Every citizen is an actor in protecting their environment.

Transparency

All our actions are based on trust and accountability.

Innovation

We develop digital solutions suited to African realities.

Inclusion

Women, young people, local authorities and communities take part in our actions.

Excellence

We prioritize scientific quality, technical rigor and continuous improvement.

Solidarity

We foster cooperation among citizens, institutions and partners.

Our commitments

SEAM is committed to

  • Protect natural resources
  • Promote climate justice
  • Support vulnerable communities
  • Produce reliable data
  • Strengthen local capacities
  • Encourage citizen participation
  • Develop digital solutions
  • Promote environmental transparency

Our approach

A structured action cycle

We work through a six-step action cycle, from field observation to results evaluation.

01

Observe

Collect information on the ground.

02

Understand

Analyze scientific and community data.

03

Raise awareness

Inform citizens.

04

Act

Implement solutions.

05

Influence

Produce recommendations and strengthen dialogue with decision-makers.

06

Evaluate

Measure results in order to continuously improve our interventions.

Our beneficiaries

SEAM's actions are aimed in particular at

Rural communitiesTerritorial authoritiesWomenYoung peopleCommunity organizationsSchools and universitiesResearchersPublic administrationsMediaBusinessesTechnical and financial partners

Our commitments to partners

We guarantee

  • Transparent management of resources
  • Regular communication
  • Rigorous project monitoring
  • Technical and financial reports
  • Performance indicators
  • Evaluation of results

Our motto

"Protect today, preserve tomorrow."

SOS Environnement Action Mali (SEAM)

Together for a greener, more resilient and more responsible Mali.

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Join our mission

Together, let's build a Mali where natural resources are protected and every citizen takes part in environmental governance.