CHINA  ASSOCIATION FOR NGO COOPERATION

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丨CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Protecting environment and tackling climate change is the common responsibility of the global community. Centering on activities such as ecological agriculture, afforestation, energy conservation and emission reduction, green commuting advocacy, climate change response, marine protection and low-carbon action, CANGO advocated and promoted public participation in protecting environment and tackling climate change and supported environmental social organizations for exploration and practice. Under China’s carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, CANGO will actively promote cross-border cooperation between enterprises and social organizations to contribute to the low-carbon economic transition.

Green Commuting and Low-carbon Action

In 2006, “Green Commuting: Walk in the Golden Autumn” was conducted in Beijing; In 2007, CANGO worked  with CSOs from 20 cities all over the country to launch the “Green commuting” Network in China; “Green Commuting Carbon Emission Reduction Calculator Online” was launched in 2008, and there were 81,670 citizens participating and 8,895,060 kg CO2 emission could be reduced. “Finding Green Commuting Icon” activity was launched in 2009, and “Visiting Expo Crossing the Yangtze River Delta with Green Commuting” City Roadshow began in Shanghai with 16 cities along the Yangtze River Delta to widely promote the idea of “Low-carbon Expo Green Commuting”. In 2010, we established a local green commuting network in Jiangsu province as a pilot and carried out advocacy activities in southern, central and northern Jiangsu Province. “Cool China-Low Carbon Action Plan for All” was launched in 10 cities and 5 provinces across the country of that same year and received high praise from Vice Premier Liu Yandong, the “Cool China” project has been included in Responding to Climate Change: China’s Policies and Actions by the State Council Information Office of the P.R. China for the fourth time in a row. In 2011, the “Green Commuting Data Research” activity was launched in 7 cities in China, including Shanghai, Nanjing, Xiamen, Jinan, Hefei, Xi’an and Lijiang. In 2013, "Low Carbon Action in China" thematic event was held in China corner during COP19 in Warsaw. In 2015, a series of thematic events like "Low Carbon Example Selection" and "Low Carbon Dialogue" were held. From 2017 to 2019, the“Low Carbon Chinese Academicians and Experts Trip”were held. Experts and academicians were organized to go to 19 provinces and cities to give lectures, discuss, consult, conduct field survey and take photos in various fields.The Low Carbon Case Collection was compiled, and a documentary and an album of Low Carbon China Travel were produced.

Marine Protection

The project of “Antarctic Ocean Protection” was conducted in 2008, and it was dedicated to advocating the establishment of ocean sanctuaries in the Antarctic and raising public awareness. Mr. Wang Yuheng, “Super Brain” (a variety show) guest; Mr. Li Guangjie, a Chinese actor; and Mr. Xi Zhinong, the first Chinese wildlife photographer were invited to act as the project’s “Antarctic Ambassadors” to participate in shooting a series of photo and video stories. The posters of the “Antarctic Ocean Protection” project were showecased at Beijing’s Nanluoguxiang Metro Station. In 2019, Global Marine Biodiversity Protection Project was implemented and the famous singer Ms. Tan Weiwei was invited to act as the “Global Ocean Ambassador”. Public service advertisements on marine protection, such as the Arctic Expedition and Finding Pauline were produced. We carried out online promotion activities as planned, including releasing the Chinese version of 30x30: A Blueprint for Ocean Protection.

The “Middle School Students Climate Change Education” project was established by CANGO in 2012. Through baseline research, teaching materials development, teacher training, small grants, media salons and creative competition and other activities, CANGO brought climate change education into the classroom, which has covered 32 pilot cities nationwide so far. We provided training on climate change knowledge and teaching method for primary and secondary school teachers and conducted creative competition of climate change, collecting more than 600 pieces of posters, micro-films, small repertoire, pictures, waste products such as handmade works. Also, teachers and representatives from social organizations were supported to visit Seoul and Gwangju of South Korea for exchange. The Story Collection of China Climate Change Education and the Climate Change Education Activity Guidebook were compiled. A climate change educational game was introduced from South Korea and the Climate Change Education Textbook was officially published.

Climate Change Education

Civil Climate Action Network

Established in 2007, Civil Climate Action Network (CCAN) has been committed to strengthening capacity building for CSOs and promoting information exchange and communication, collaboration and cooperation. As of the end of 2020, there were 39 members, covering 17 cities nationwide. Over the past 13 years, CANGO supported a total of 104 representatives from 22 social organizations to take part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference via holding side events, press conferences and bilateral civil exchanges and submitting position papers to the Secretariat of the United Nations, sharing with the international community the practical experience and policy suggestions of China's civil society organizations in dealing with climate change. When it comes to national policy research, publications such as the Research on NGO’s Working Strategy in the Field of Climate Change, the Low Carbon Life Handbook and the Low Carbon City Case Handbook were compiled. In terms of joint actions, since 2004, CANGO has begun to support network members to conduct activities relating to Low Carbon Day with the theme of waste classification, energy saving in colleges and universities and low carbon villages and so forth. In addition, CCAN held annual conferences each year to provide a platform for experience exchange and cooperation opportunity for network members.

Afforestation

From 2001 to 2004, with the support of Fengning Manchu Autonomous County government, 41,151 trees on 335 mu of desertificated land in Xiaobazi Township, setting a historical record of local afforestation. Additionally, technical training has been conducted many times to enhance local villagers’ awareness of caring for the ecological environment. According to the assessment data in 2007, more than 80% of the trees survived, achieving wind-break and sand-fixation effects, water and soil conservation. In the meanwhile, it increased the economic benefits of local farmers, improved the ecological environment and living conditions of the surrounding areas, and truly achieved the goal of "people-oriented, building a green home". Over the past decade, the total planting area of CANGO in Fengning County was 740 mu. In 2009, CANGO started the project of “Expo Green Commuting” in Shanghai, and adopted the construction of the "Expo Shady Parking Lot" of Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, expanded the "Expo Green Commuting Forest" by about 2,000 square meters. In Dacheng County, Hebei Province, 540 mu of "Green Commuting Forest" was planted, and more than 30,000 fast-growing poplars are planted.

Climate Change Adaptation in Rural China

The project of “Climate Change Adaptation in Rural China” was carried out between 2015 and 2017, which was dedicated to exploring how to introduce climate change adaption into the pilot projects of ecological agriculture and grass-roots rural construction,and constructed water diversion system in Mengyin County of Shandong province and Chifeng City of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region respectively. CANGO conducted 14 training courses on climate disaster adaptation and response, 10 training courses on planting and breeding techniques, 9 training courses on environmental health and garbage disposal and 9 training courses on sustainable life knowledge, benefiting over 1,400 villagers. Villagers showed active participation by using self-raised funds to build 6 more greenhouses and 1 more bio-gas digester for scale management. And 22 sanitary toilets were built, 500 sets of small disaster prevention equipment and 100 environmental waste bins were provided. CANGO organized and trained farmer volunteers to clear away the garbage, helping the target project villages to increase 10% of production and 15% of annual per capita income. CANGO organized 3 volunteer garbage removal activities and offered 2 volunteer training courses. Program outcome and best practice manual was also developed, and 32 seminars on project outreach were organized. More than 160 people took part in the study of advanced agricultural and animal husbandry technology across the region. As a pilot on civil climate change action, the project was presented on UN COP22 of 2016 in Morocco.

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Constitution of China Association for the Promotion of International NGO Cooperation
The Articles of Association was adopted by the 7th General Meeting on October 21, 2016.

 

 

Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 The name of this group is: China Association for NGO Cooperation, abbreviated as CANGO.
Article 2 The Group is a joint, national, non-profit social organization formed voluntarily by social organizations, social service institutions, foundations, enterprises and institutions, public welfare people and individuals, and has the legal personality of an independent association.
Article 3 The purpose of the Group is to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations, governments, enterprises and people who are enthusiastic about public welfare undertakings in social development, poverty alleviation, environmental protection and civil society interaction, support the capacity-building of grass-roots non-governmental organizations, provide technical support, advice and services, and promote the coordination and development of social construction. The Group abides by the Constitution, laws, regulations and national policies, as well as social ethics.
Article 4 The Group accepts the business guidance, supervision and management of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China, the registration administration authority, and the Ministry of Commerce, the competent business unit.
Article 5 Domicile of the Group: Beijing
Chapter II Business Scope
Article 6 Business scope of the Group:
（1） Promote cooperation and development between partners and civil society and civil society institutions in China's old, young, border, poor and other regions through contacts and exchanges with overseas non-governmental organizations, international multilateral and bilateral institutions, domestic and foreign enterprises, and individuals or organizations enthusiastic about public welfare undertakings (hereinafter referred to as partners);
（2） To raise funds for the economic development and social progress of the old, young, border, poor and other regions of China, accept various donations from partners, sign project cooperation agreements and relevant texts with partners on behalf of member organizations and recipient regions or units, and be responsible for coordination and supervision during the implementation of the project;
（3） Undertake the feasibility study, demonstration, design, management and implementation of economic development and social progress cooperation projects in China's old, young, border, poor and other regions, and submit project progress reports, financial reports and audit reports as required by the partners;
（4） Hold various domestic and foreign training activities and experience exchange meetings related to the assistance projects, promote human resources development, economic and technological development, and enhance self-development capacity;
（5） To establish partnerships with overseas non-governmental organizations, and provide consulting services and relevant conveniences for overseas partners to carry out cooperation activities in China in accordance with national laws and regulations;
（6） Participate in meetings and activities of relevant international civil society organizations, and hold international civil society organization cooperation seminars or other international seminars. To carry out overseas assistance and provide necessary technical support, financial assistance and project cooperation for non-governmental organizations in developing countries;
（7） Prepare annual reports, bulletins, special issues and video materials to publicize the achievements and experiences of cooperation between Chinese social organizations and overseas non-governmental organizations, international multilateral and bilateral institutions, domestic and foreign enterprises, and individuals or organizations enthusiastic about public welfare undertakings.
Chapter III Members
Article 7 Types of members of the Group: unit members and individual members.
Article 8 Members who apply to join the Group must meet the following conditions:
（1） Support the constitution of the group;
（2） Willing to join the group;
（3） Have certain influence in the business (industry, discipline) of the Group;
（4） Domestic social organizations or individuals who play a role in promoting the development of international civil society organizations and have special research achievements can become members of the Association upon application and approval of the Council or the Standing Council.
Article 9 The membership procedures are as follows:
（1） Submit the application for membership to the Secretariat;
（2） It is discussed and approved by the board of directors or the executive director meeting;
（3） The membership certificate shall be issued by the Council or the Standing Council.
Article 10 Members shall enjoy the following rights:
（1） The right to vote, stand for election and vote of the Group;
（2） Participate in the activities of the group;
（3） Priority in obtaining services of the Group;
（4） The right to criticize, suggest and supervise the work of the group;
（5） Voluntary membership and free withdrawal;
（6） Enjoy the information, materials, Chinese and English briefings, consulting and services provided by China Council for the Promotion of the People's Republic of China.
Article 11 Members shall perform the following obligations:
（1） Comply with the Articles of Association of the Group and implement the resolutions of the Group;
（2） Safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Group;
（3） Complete the work assigned by the group;
（4） Pay membership dues as required;
（5） Report to the Group and provide relevant information;
（6） In case of any major change in the organization, the personnel change, business change and immediate change shall be submitted to the China Council for the Promotion of the People's Republic of China within one month.
Article 12 When a member withdraws from the association, he/she shall notify the Group in writing and return his/her membership card. If a member fails to pay the membership fee or participate in the activities of the group for two consecutive years, it will be deemed as automatic withdrawal.
Article 13 If a member seriously violates the Articles of Association, he/she shall be expelled after being voted by the Council or the Standing Council.
Chapter IV Formation and Removal of Organizational Structure and Responsible Persons
Article 14 The highest authority of the Group is the General Assembly, whose functions and powers are:
（1） Formulate and amend the Articles of Association;
（2） Elect and remove directors and supervisors;
（3） Review the work reports and financial reports of the Board of Directors and the Board of Supervisors;
（4） Formulate and revise the membership fee standard;
（5） Decide on termination;
（6） Decide on other major issues.
Article 15 The general meeting of members can be convened only when more than two thirds of the members are present, and its resolution can take effect only after being approved by more than half of the members present.
Article 16 The general meeting shall be held every five years.
Article 17 The Board of Directors is the executive body of the General Assembly, leading the Group to carry out its daily work during the intersessional period, and is responsible for the General Assembly. If the council needs to change its term in advance or postponed for 5 years due to special circumstances, it shall be voted by the council, submitted to the competent business unit for review and approved by the society registration authority. The extension of the term of office shall not exceed 1 year.
Article 18 The functions and powers of the Council are:
（1） Implement the resolutions of the general meeting;
（2） Elect and remove the chairman, vice chairmen and executive directors; Appoint and dismiss the Secretary General;
（3） Prepare and convene the general meeting;
（4） Report work and financial status to the General Assembly;
（5） To decide on the admission and expulsion of members;
（6） To decide on the establishment, change and cancellation of administrative offices, branches, representative offices and entities;
（7） Decide on the appointment of the Deputy Secretary General and the principal heads of all agencies;
（8） To lead the work of all organizations of the Group;
（9） Formulate internal management system;
（10） Decide on other major issues.
Article 19 The board of directors can be convened only when more than two-thirds of the directors are present, and its resolution can take effect only when more than two-thirds of the directors present vote.
Article 20 The Council shall hold at least one meeting every year. Under special circumstances, it can be held in the form of communication.
Article 21 The Group shall establish a standing council. The Standing Council shall be elected by the Council, and its number shall not exceed one-third of the number of members. It shall exercise the functions and powers specified in Items 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Article 18 when the Council is not in session, and shall be responsible to the Council.
Article 22 The standing council can be convened only when more than two-thirds of the standing directors are present, and its resolution can take effect only when more than two-thirds of the standing directors present vote.
Article 23 The Standing Council shall hold a meeting at least half a year. Under special circumstances, the meeting can be held in the form of communication.
Article 24 The Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Group must meet the following conditions:
（1） Adhere to the Party's line, principles, policies and good political quality;
（2） It has great influence in the business field of the Group;
（3） The maximum age of the chairman and vice chairmen shall not exceed 70;
（4） The maximum age of the Secretary General shall not exceed 70 years old, and the Secretary General shall be full-time;
（5） Healthy and able to work normally;
（6） Have not been subject to criminal punishment of deprivation of political rights;
（7） Have full civil capacity.
Article 25 If the chairman, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the Group exceed the maximum age for service, they must be voted by the Council, submitted to the competent business unit for review and approved by the society registration authority before taking up their posts.
Article 26 The term of office of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Group shall be 5 years, and the maximum term shall not exceed two. If the term of office needs to be extended due to special circumstances, it shall be approved by more than two-thirds of the members in the general meeting, submitted to the competent business unit for review, and approved by the society registration authority before taking the post.
Article 27 The chairman of the board of directors is the legal representative of the group, who signs relevant important documents on behalf of the group. Under special circumstances, if authorized by the president of the manager, approved by the council, reported to the competent business unit for review, and approved by the association registration authority, the vice president or the secretary general can act as the legal representative. The legal representative of the Group shall not concurrently serve as the legal representative of other groups.
Article 28 The Chairman of the Group shall exercise the following functions and powers:
（1） Convening and presiding over the Council and the Standing Council;
（2） Check the implementation of resolutions of the General Assembly, the Council and the Standing Council.
Article 29 The Secretary General of the Group shall exercise the following functions and powers:
（1） Preside over the daily work of the office and organize the implementation of the annual work plan;
（2） Coordinate the work of each branch, representative office and entity;
（3） Nominate the deputy secretary-general and the main heads of all offices, branches, representative offices and entities, and submit them to the Council or the Standing Council for decision;
（4） Decide on the employment of full-time staff of administrative offices, representative offices and entities;
（5） Handle other daily affairs.
Article 30 The Group shall establish a board of supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is the supervisory body of the Group, which supervises the financial affairs of the Group on behalf of all members, supervises the performance of duties of directors and executive directors, and has other functions and powers specified in the Articles of Association.
Article 31 The Board of Supervisors of the Group is composed of three supervisors, with one chairman. The members of the Board of Supervisors shall be elected by the General Meeting. The term of office of the supervisors is the same as that of the directors, who can be re elected. The directors of the Group shall not concurrently serve as supervisors.
Article 32 Responsibilities of the Board of Supervisors of the Group:
（1） Supervise the Council's implementation of the resolutions and articles of association of the General Assembly;
（2） Review the financial audit process and results of the Group;
（3） Supervise the performance of the chairman or members of the board of directors, and have the right to ask for responsibilities and suspend for inspection;
（4） Put forward work questions and suggestions for improvement to the chairman or the council;
（5） Report on the supervision work to the General Assembly and the Council.
Article 33 The meeting of the Board of Supervisors shall be convened and held by the chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and the voting system shall be one person one vote. The resolution of the Board of Supervisors can take effect only with the consent of more than two-thirds of the supervisors. When the Board of Supervisors convenes a meeting of supervisors, a meeting record shall be formed. If supervisors have different opinions on a resolution, their opinions shall be recorded in the meeting record.
Chapter V Principles of Asset Management and Use
Article 34 Funds of the Group:
（1） Membership fees;
（2） Donation;
（3） Government funding;
（4） Income from activities and services carried out within the approved business scope;
（5） Interest;
（6） Other legitimate income.
Article 35 The Group shall collect membership fees according to the charging standards determined by the general meeting.
Article 36 The funds of the Group must be used for the business scope and business development specified in the Articles of Association, and shall not be distributed among members.
Article 37 The Group shall establish a strict financial management system to ensure that the accounting materials are legal, true, accurate and complete.
Article 38 The Group shall be staffed with accountants with professional qualifications. The accountant shall not concurrently serve as the cashier. Accounting personnel must conduct accounting and exercise accounting supervision. When the accountant is transferred or leaves his/her job, he/she must complete the handover procedures with the receiver.
Article 39 The assets management of the Group must implement the financial management system prescribed by the State and be subject to the supervision of the general meeting and the competent business department. If the source of assets belongs to state financial allocations or social donations or subsidies, they must be subject to the supervision of audit institutions, and the relevant information must be disclosed to the public in an appropriate way.
Article 40 The Group must accept professional financial audit before changing its term of office or legal representative.
Article 41 No unit or individual may misappropriate, privately divide or misappropriate the assets of the Group.
Article 42 The remuneration standards of full-time staff of the Group include post salary, social insurance, welfare benefits, etc. The standards are determined by the Council or the Executive Director in accordance with relevant national regulations.
Chapter VI Procedures for Amendment of the Articles of Association
Article 43 Any amendment to the Articles of Association of the Group shall be submitted to the General Meeting for deliberation after being voted by the Board of Directors.
Article 44 The revised Articles of Association of the Group shall be submitted to the competent business unit for review within 15 days after the approval of the general meeting, and shall take effect after being approved by the association registration authority.
Chapter VII Termination Procedures and Property Disposal after Termination
Article 45 If the Group needs to be cancelled due to the completion of its purpose or self dissolution or division, merger or other reasons, the Council or the Standing Council shall propose a motion for termination.
Article 46 The termination motion of the Group shall be voted by the general meeting and submitted to the competent business unit for review and approval.
Article 47 Before the termination of the Group, a liquidation organization shall be established under the guidance of the competent business unit and relevant authorities to clear up the claims and debts and deal with the aftermath. During liquidation, no activities other than liquidation shall be carried out.
Article 48 The Group shall terminate upon the cancellation of registration by the association registration authority.
Article 49 The remaining property after the termination of the Group shall be used for the development of undertakings related to the Group's purposes under the supervision of the competent business unit and the society registration and administration authority, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the State.
Chapter VIII Supplementary Provisions
Article 50 The Articles of Association was adopted by the seventh general meeting on October 21, 2016.
Article 51 The Board of Directors of the Group reserves the right to interpret the Articles of Association.
Article 52 The Articles of Association shall come into force as of the date of approval by the association registration authority.

丨OUR WORK

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