Environmental and Climate Action South Sudan (E-CASS) is a national woman and youth-led non-governmental organization founded on August 20th, 2020 and dedicated to advancing community-driven environmental protection, climate resilience, conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and peacebuilding across South Sudan.
Our work sits at the intersection of:
• Climate action
• Environmental and wildlife conservation
• Food security and sustainable livelihoods
• Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
• Community resilience and disaster preparedness
• Environmental governance and peacebuilding
We recognize that climate change, poverty, environmental degradation, and conflict are interconnected challenges, requiring integrated and locally led responses. Through partnerships with communities, government institutions, civil society, and international partners, E-CASS implements evidence-based, locally driven environmental solutions.
Legal Status
E-CASS is officially registered under the NGO Act, 2016 of the Republic of South Sudan and operates in compliance with national laws and international humanitarian and development standards.
Institutional Capacity
E-CASS maintains a comprehensive institutional governance framework designed to meet international donor standards.
Our policy framework includes:
• Financial management and accountability systems
• Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies
• Anti-fraud, bribery and corruption policies
• Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) policies
• Environmental and Social Safeguards
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems
• Risk management and compliance frameworks
These systems ensure transparency, integrity, and responsible stewardship of donor resources.
A climate-resilient, ecologically restored, and environmentally just South Sudan where women and youth lead sustainable natural resource management and inclusive development.
- Women and Youth Leadership: E-CASS is proudly women- and youth-led, ensuring inclusive leadership in environmental governance.
- Community Ownership: Sustainable change begins locally. All programs are co-designed with communities.
- Integrity and Accountability: We uphold strong standards of financial transparency and ethical governance.
- Safeguarding: Zero tolerance for exploitation, abuse, corruption, or discrimination.
- Environmental Stewardship: Commitment to protecting South Sudan’s forests, wildlife, land, and water systems.
- Inclusion and Equity: Prioritizing participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups.