WELCOME TO ONEWORLD

OneWorld is an African-based sustainable development consulting organisation focused on adaptive development within the context of a changing climate and resource constraints. We work at a science-policy-development interface with a view to building resilience to the challenge of climate change. As the region continues to develop, we constantly seek ways of supporting in-country and inter-regional objectives whilst accelerating the pace of change.

OUR AREAS OF FOCUS

OneWorld has developed skill and experience in translating the overwhelming evidence base of climate change and impact into realistic policy and institutional arrangements across four areas of expertise:

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CLIMATE CHANGE
Building and applying evidence of climate impacts for development, people and economies to inform inclusive policy strategies and financing solutions

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VALUING RESOURCES
Advancing governance and sustainable financing for water, land-use, and biodiversity resource development across administrative and political boundaries.

URBAN RESILIENCE
Facilitating sustainable urban densification, mobility and municipal governance reform for inclusive cities that secure development gains and enhance the lives of all citizens.
GREEN TRANSITIONS
Envisioning just transitions and transformational pathways for mobilising green and low carbon societies where all benefit from the gains.

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WHAT WE DO

Establish the EVIDENCE for change

  • Climate Risk & Vulnerability Assessments
  • Development Futures Assessment
  • Water Security Assessments
  • Policy & Institutional Mapping
  • Political Economy Analysis
  • Human Security Analysis
  • Sustainable Livelihood Development
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Climate Change & Health Assessments
  • Assessments of renewable energy potential
  • Energy security assessments
  • Low carbon development pathways
  • Transboundary assessments
  • Transboundary harmonisation assessments
  • Climate finance readiness assessments

Translate into POLICIES, STRATEGIES & ACTION PLANS

  • Feasibility Studies & Business Planning
  • Proposal Development & Financing
  • Regulatory & Legal Review
  • Multilateral Negotiation Advisory
  • Localising Multilateral Agreements
  • National & Regional Policymaking
  • Facilitate Public-Private Partnerships
  • Resource Mobilisation & Investment Planning
  • Building Climate Diplomacy Coalitions
  • Social Inclusion & Gender Mainstreaming
  • Green Growth Value Chain Development
  • Programme & Project Evaluation

Implement through CAPACITY BUILDING & KNOWLEDGE SHARING

  • Green skills & enterprise development
  • Training Programme Design & Implementation
  • Participatory Analysis
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Information Packaging
  • Publications
  • Process Facilitation & Strategic Dialogue
  • Institutional Strengthening
  • Knowledge Sharing Platforms & Products
  • Knowledge, Attitude & Practice Surveys

Read more about OneWorld’s training and capacity building expertise here. 

Deliver our projects in line with international best practice

  • Project Management & Reporting
  • Budgetary Compliance
  • Audit Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Programme Design
  • Publications Design & Delivery
  • Operations & Logistics Management

Why work with us?

LOCAL AND REGIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rooted in local situations and needs, OneWorld’s work is informed by, and intended for, the African development context

Stakeholder-driven Solutions

OneWorld is adept at managing critical relationships with key stakeholders that provide nuanced insight into local challenges and solutions

Capacity building

OneWorld offers thought leadership that builds capacity for informed decision making, operating as a catalyst for change

Knowledge dissemination

OneWorld offers thought leadership that translates complex technical and scientific issues into accessible information and applicable knowledge

Client Testimonial

The Danish Embassy  South Africa,  contracted OneWorld to assist with completing all programme documentation, the Inception Report and the financial arrangements with the Government of RSA for the DANIDA funded Renewable Energy Programme between Denmark and South Africa as required by Danida guidelines.

“During the six  month period, I found OneWorld to be a professional partner providing guidelines and solutions to the benefit of all partners concerned.”

 

Our Partners

Partners are organisations we work with regularly

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