Our Activities

The OSS assesses progress of the NB-ITTAS pilot project in Mauritania to strengthen climate-resilient water resource management in the Dhar basin
The OSS assesses progress of the NB-ITTAS pilot project in Mauritania to strengthen climate-resilient water resource management in the Dhar basin

Mauritania, October 27-31, 2025

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The OSS at the African Summit on Biodiversity
The OSS at the African Summit on Biodiversity

Gaborone, Botswana - November 2-5, 2025

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Strengthening Scientific and Technical Collaboration between Africa and China
Strengthening Scientific and Technical Collaboration between Africa and China

Tunis, October 27, 2025

Mr. Nabil BEN…

Training Workshop on Water Monitoring and Optimization in North Africa
Training Workshop on Water Monitoring and Optimization in North Africa

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Our focus areas

The OSS mission is to support its African member countries in the sustainable management of their natural resources in a particularly disadvantageous climate change context .

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Biodiversity

Preserve biodiversity, restore ecosystems, strengthen resilience

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Climate

Strengthening resilience to climate change

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Water

Ensuring water security and regional cooperation

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Land

Combating desertification, restoring land

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Our tools

Afrik-ENCA

Afrik-ENCA

A methodology applied in six African countries, representing a first step for the development of an Ecosystem…

WAP Complex MR-EWS

WAP Complex MR-EWS

A tool that helps anticipate and manage risks related to drought, floods, wildfires, and human–wildlife conflicts in…

MISLAND

MISLAND

An integrated land degradation monitoring system that harnesses Earth Observation data to deliver information, raise…

MISBAR

MISBAR

A monitoring and control system for irrigated areas, built on high-resolution spatial data, designed to provide…

Turning Methane into Opportunity

Supporting economic growth and addressing the climate crisis is a dual challenge that Africa’s oil and gas sector is facing. Methane is one of the most potent drivers of climate change...

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Turning Methane into Opportunity: How Smart Regulations Can Strengthen Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector?

Our news

27th Session of the OSS Strategic Orientation Committee, Tunis, January 28, 2025

27th Session of the OSS Strategic Orientation Committee, Tunis, January 28, 2025

Held on January 28, 2025 in Tunis, the 27th session of the Strategic Orientation…

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Highlights of OSS Participation in COP16, December 2–13, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Highlights of OSS Participation in COP16, December 2–13, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The participation of the Sahara and Sahel…

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OSS Side Event at COP16: Strengthening Resilience in the Sahel through Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems. December 12, 2024

OSS Side Event at COP16: Strengthening Resilience in the Sahel through Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems. December 12, 2024

OSS Side Event at COP16: Strengthening Resilience in the Sahel through Multi-…

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