Networks/Initiatives

OSVSWA is one of the key members in the following networks(also founding member in some of the networks) and accredited to UN-CCD (Convention to Combat Desertification) .

• Avoidable Deaths Network :   (committed reducing Disaster Deaths)
An initiative of Leicester University, UK & Kansai University, Japan : OSVSWA is hosting the India Chapter of the network (ADN India) as well as working as the Research Hub for ADN

• National Alliance for Mercury Free Dentistry:
OSVSWA has initiated this national alliance with the aim to phase-out mercury amalgam from the dental practice. The alliance works in line with the Asian Center for Environmental Health based at Dhaka and the World Alliance for Mercury Free Dentistry based at Washington DC. The goal of the national alliance is to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic releases of mercury and mercury compounds.

• Global Network of CSOs for Disaster Reduction:
OSVSWA is a member of the GNDR since 2011 and involved in its programs i.e. Action at the Front Line (AFL), Views from the Front Line (currently working as the National Coordinating Organization – NCO for India to implement VFL 2019) and activities.

• National Network of NGOs on Drought & Desertification (National Chapter of RIOD – the international network:
OSVSWA is the key and active member to this network since its inception.

• South Asian Youth Climate Coalition :
OSVSWA has initiated this young network in the South Asia to protect its future generation.

• Asian Center for Environmental Health:
The Asian Center for Environmental Health works to build networks, awareness and governance on environmental health issues across Asia. OSVSWA is one of the founding member.

• No Toxics and Chemicals : We Care for You :
OSVSWA has initiated this national campaign with an aim to reduce the chemical hazards for a better health and environment

• L'Alliance Internationale pour les Objectifs de Développement Durable (AIODD):
OSVSWA is the country chapter (Antenna) for the AIODD. This international alliance is working on promotion of SDG globally.

• Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (GAELP initiated by UN Environment):
The Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint is a voluntary collaborative initiative to focus and catalyze the efforts of a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve international goals to prevent children's exposure to lead from paint and to minimize occupational exposures to lead paint. OSVSWA is a Member of GAELP.

• National Focus Group on Rural Road Engineering (National Chapter of IFG):
OSVSWA is the key and founding member of NFGI. Its vision and mission is to be the leading platform for articulating and disseminating information on Rural Roads Engineering within the context of poverty reduction

• GAIA:
GAIA is a worldwide alliance of more than 800 grassroots groups, non-governmental organizations, and individuals in over 90 countries whose ultimate vision is a just, toxic-free world without incineration. OSVSWA is a Member of GAIA and representing India.

• International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) :
The International Pollutants Elimination Network is a global network of NGOs dedicated to the common aim of eliminating pollutants, such as lead in paint, mercury and lead in the environment, persistent organic pollutants, endocrine disrupting chemicals, and other toxics. OSVSWA is a Member to this network.