NECSA‐K MEMBERSHIP  Process

The National Environment Civil Society Alliance (NECSA-K) is a civil society platform for the membership to articulate and advocate for issues on the environment and natural resource management in Kenya.

The Alliance generates rigorous and collective advocacy action on behalf of its civil society whose participants comprise international, national and local based organisations/associations and CBOs. The NECSA-K network enables CBOs and other active organisations to influence national and local policies relating to proper environmental and natural resource management in Kenya. The Alliance has a membership of 100+ CSOs and environmental experts who are advocating for good environmental governance through collective action for social, economic & environmental sustainability in Kenya.

Membership to the NECSA‐K shall be open to any credible Environment civil society organization that demonstrates commitment to the NECSA‐K objectives. Membership comprises all registered civil society organizations with clear environment objectives in Kenya that have hitherto signed membership form and whose membership has not been terminated for any reason as provided below and any other members to be admitted thereafter.

1. Member CSOs will be represented through the various environment sectors as per the engagement principles and shall nominate and authorize persons with mandate to take decisions on their behalf.
2. Membership may also include Networks and interested individuals (from private or public sector)
3. New members will be admitted through introduction by an existing member with the approval of the Executive Committee.

When seeking membership to the organization, a member CSO shall familiarize themselves with the NECSA-K Engagement Guidelines and Principles to understand the guiding principles of the alliance. The prospecting member shall download and sign the Membership Application Form which is submitted to the Alliance through the official email info@necsakenya.org. Additionally, existing members may be required to sign a Membership Reaffirmation Form to validate their membership and will continue to enjoy the voting rights, only subject to any other obligations provided for in these principles and guidelines. New members will be admitted through introduction by an existing member with the approval of the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee may also admit individual CSOs and/or persons as observers to the NECSA‐K meetings. The observers are CSOs or individuals working in the environment sector. Observers shall be free to contribute opinions/ views with permission of the Chair, but shall not be eligible to vote.

Members of NECSA-K are obligated to pay a onetime registration fee of Ksh. 5000 and an annual membership subscription fee of Ksh. 2500.

Members Autonomy

1. All members shall:

   1. Enjoy their institutional autonomy for all their acts and omissions, except when acting for or on behalf of the alliance.

   2. Respect the principles and rules of procedure of the NECSA‐K at all times.

   3. Enjoy same status and privileges with all existing members.

   4. Shall assume to act for or on behalf of the NECSA‐K when issued written authorization from the Executive Committee of NECSA-K

   5. Members that will have endorsed a binding decision and official position of the NECSA‐K will be required to respect and observe the decision and position issued by the NECSA‐K or under the authority of the Executive Committee.

Benefits to Members.

All NECSA-K members shall enjoy the following benefits:

Building partnerships and Engagement opportunities

NECSA-K is keen at establishing lasting partnerships and collaborations with the government and other stakeholders. Becoming a member of NECSA-K gives your organization to engage and partners with relevant government departments and with other stakeholders. 

The opportunity allows its members to network and build coalition / relationships for enhanced organizational development and growth. 

Amplify the Voice and accelerate the influence in environment and natural resources management

Partnering with NECSA-K gives its members an opportunity to support the NECSA-K mission while observing the guiding principles of the alliance in influencing policy and legal framework in Kenya. Being a NECSA-K member offers your organization to be the ambassador of NECSA-K in your County and region. 

Information and Best Practices

Through its interactive website, NECSA-K is able to share up to date information on important topics that affects its members. Through newsletters, NECSA-K members are able to learn and share best practices in environment and natural resources management. 

Learning and Exchange of Ideas, skills and knowledge

NECSA-K, members will have access to information on current and emerging issues NECSA-K provides an opportunity for members to co-creation and provide a forum for developing new concepts and ideas in environmental natural resources management. The idea shall foster innovation in key sectors in environment and natural resources management.

For queries on how to join the NECSA-K Alliance, please contact us through info@necsakenya.org