Enhancing the role of Arab civil society organizations in sustainable development by strengthening their capacities, empowering them, fostering cooperation among them, and establishing partnerships with relevant stakeholders. These efforts focus on implementing projects that benefit their communities and aim to protect, preserve, and sustain natural and environmental resources for current and future generations at national, regional, and international levels.
A prominent and influential Arab civil society organization that sets a benchmark for strengthening connections, networking mechanisms, and partnerships with the goal of protecting the environment and advancing sustainable development throughout the Arab region.
- Prepare and draft proposals for environmental projects to be carried out by network members and seek funding for their implementation.
- Develop and implement training and capacity-building programs to enhance the competencies of personnel engaged in network activities.
- Provide up-to-date information and statistics relevant to the network’s activities to serve as a comprehensive reference for all members.
- Assist members in addressing their technical and administrative needs through mutual exchanges.
- Facilitate communication between Arab governmental organizations and their international counterparts, as well as with relevant environmental agencies, ministries within the Arab world, and the Arab League.
- Foster the exchange of environmental information among network members to leverage diverse experiences in tackling environmental issues across the Arab region.
- Establish communication channels between international non-governmental organizations and Arab NGOs involved in the network to ensure effective Arab representation on the global stage.
- Participate in Arab and international seminars and conferences that align with the network’s activities.
- Secure financial and material resources to support the implementation of projects in the Arab world, including both region-wide initiatives and country-specific projects.
- Enhance support for the network through collaborations with the Arab League, United Nations organizations, and other international bodies.
November 15, 1990
RAED was established in November 1990 during the Arab Consultative Conference for Non-Governmental Organizations held in Cairo. This event was part of the preparatory activities for the Earth Summit, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, under the theme “Environment and Sustainable Development. RAED’s debut was notable both during these preparatory efforts and at the Earth Summit itself.
The organization quickly garnered support from numerous civil society groups dedicated to environmental and sustainable development issues across the Arab world, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, and Yemen.
August 6, 2007
RAED operates as a legal entity with full capacity to pursue its mission and objectives. The Ministry of Social Solidarity of the Arab Republic of Egypt granted authorization for RAED to function as a foreign non-governmental organization under License No. 68, dated August 6, 2007. This license was renewed for an additional five-year term starting August 6, 2011.
Present
Since its inception in 1990, RAED has been actively engaged in environmental and developmental initiatives, executing a wide range of projects at national, regional, and global levels. The organization has consistently participated in major global summits, key events, and conferences addressing critical environmental issues. RAED’s work spans the Arab region, as well as Mediterranean, African, and international contexts, contributing significantly to the fields of environment and sustainable development.