Who, why and how to become a member

WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER?

As a non-governmental regional organization grouping environmental NGOs, academic institutions, media and businesses, AFED membership is open to all those who subscribe to the goals of sustainable development in the Arab countries. The main requirement is acceptance and adoption of AFED’s mission statement, and a commitment towards endeavoring to help achieve AFED’s goals. Members are expected to actively support and participate in AFED programmes. Membership in AFED is institutional.

Individuals can only be members of specialized commissions, and will be considered associates.

Governmental national, regional or international bodies active in environment and sustainable development can join as observers. Individuals belonging to government bodies may join AFED’s board and commissions in their personal capacity.

Why BECOME A MEMBER?

AFED can provide members a platform through which to reach a wider audience, in both the public and private sectors, while allowing networking and exchanging environmental knowledge and data, through the sharing of experience and expertise. It also cooperates with similar initiatives around the world. Membership allows access to and participation in a unique network of leading and influential voices from across the corporate, media, academic, NGO, and public sectors, thereby allowing members to further their knowledge of emerging trends as well as business strategies. While serving a good social cause, working together in such a unique partnership allows members to better tackle the challenges of an increasingly complex world.

Corporate Member Benefits

Listing and linkage via AFED website and publications.
Acknowledgment of company’s environmentally-related events on AFED webpage and publications.
Opportunity to share experiences with other corporations carrying environmentally friendly programs, in and outside the region.
1-page feature for national members and 2-page for regional members published for free in EDM.
Free access to all AFED reports.
Opportunity for networking with other corporations, decision makers, powerful media, experts and Arab civil society, among AFED members and associates.
Free Invitations to participate in workshops, training programs, conferences and events.
Free invitations to attend the Forum Annual conference. (Regional members get 5 free registrations value $7,500 and National members get 3 free registrations value $4500)
Opportunity to join AFED’s specialized committees.
Priority to sponsor events, workshops and training programs.
Exposure through AFED’s media partners, via print, radio, and television.

NGO Member Benefits

Listing and linkage via AFED website and publications.
Acknowledgment of NGO’s environmentally-related events on AFED webpage and publications.
Opportunity for networking with other NGOs, corporations decision makers, powerful media, experts and Arab civil society, among AFED members and associates.
Invitation to participate in workshops, training programs, conferences and events.
Invitation to attend the Forum Annual meeting.
Opportunity to join AFED’s specialized committees.
Priority to sponsor events, workshops and training programs.
Exposure through AFED’s media partners, via print, radio, and television.
Free access to all AFED reports.

Media Member Benefits

Listing and linkage via AFED website and publications.
Receive special environmental editorial material for a monthly page, exclusive in the country of publication.
Receive early copies of AFED’s reports.
Acknowledgment of company’s environmentally-related events on AFED webpage and publications.
Opportunity to share experiences with other corporations carrying environmentally friendly programs, in and outside the region.
Opportunity for networking with other corporations, decision makers, powerful media, experts and Arab civil society, among AFED members and associates.
Invitation to participate in workshops, training programs, conferences and events.
Invitation to attend the Forum Annual meeting.
Opportunity to join AFED’s specialized committees.
Priority to sponsor events, workshops and training programs.

Observer Member Benefits

Listing and linkage via AFED website and publications.
Acknowledgment of agency’s environmentally-related events on AFED webpage and publications.
Free access to all AFED reports.
Free invitations to attend the Forum Annual conference.
Priority to sponsor events, workshops and training programs.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER?

Prospective members and observers must submit their applications to AFED’s Executive Committee, which will consider each case on the basis of the set criteria. Membership continues as long as a member fulfills the criteria and pays the annual dues as set by the Executive Committee.