This glossary explains concepts and words that you encounter when making use of CISU's services. It is continually updated.
Civic space is the political, legislative, social and economic environment which enables citizens to come together, share their interests and concerns and act to influence and shape their societies.
Climate Integration Tool is a tool for organisations that want to get off to a good start with climate actions. It is based on one or several sustainable development goals.
Eco-system based adaptation is a strategy for adaptation to climate change. It makes use of nature based solutions and eco-system thinking. It protects vulnerable local societies against extreme weather. Furthermore, it gives organic advantages that are important to human lives such as clean water and food.
The local leadership agenda promotes participation and involvement of target groups and local actors, increased funding and resources to local actors, and support to more equitable and people-led development.
Nature based solutions are actions to protect, sustainably manage or restore natural ecosystems that address societal challenges such as climate change, human health, food and water security and disaster risk reduction effectively and adaptively.
The project guide can be used as a reference point when preparing a new project or as a general training manual for the first three phases of project cycle management; analysis, project design and inception.
Short for Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse. Efforts that seek to prevent unwanted or offending physical, psycological, or verbal behaviour.
See this site for an introduction to PSHEA and ideas of how to work with it in your organisation or partnership.
Informal civil society are not formally registered, do not have bank accounts. Leadership structures can vary. Social movement is when more actors work in an alliance or network towards a shared purpose.
