Join the Coalition

BRIDGES is a global sustainability science coalition comprising a diverse range of institutions and organisations dedicated to advancing sustainability knowledge and action. Its membership includes scientific institutions, networks, think tanks, libraries, museums, cultural and heritage foundations, Indigenous, traditional and local knowledge communities, governmental and non-governmental organisations, as well as other entities committed to sustainability.

The BRIDGES Coalition membership play a distinct yet complementary role to the BRIDGES hubs, which serve as the operational core of the programme, driving its essential activities. Coalition members may be brought in to strengthen hub capacities, particularly when there is a need for specialised expertise, such as in working groups, research initiatives, webinars, and other engagements. Together, the hubs and Coalition members form a dynamic, collaborative network dedicated to advancing sustainable socio-ecological regeneration at various scales.

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To join

To become a member of the Coalition, organisations and institutions must demonstrate that they align with the vision, spirit, and principles of BRIDGES. Our principles are outlined in the BRIDGES Terms of Reference (see BRIDGES_ToR_Annex 2/II/13/2,3, see Foundational Documents).

Members are also expected to prioritise the promotion of sustainability knowledge and action, and to be actively contributing to the collective effort to foster sustainable socio-ecological repair and recovery across scales—from local to global.

Organisations that share our commitment to transdisciplinarity, collaboration and are engaged in sustainability science, cultural heritage, policy development, regeneration, nature recovery and community-driven solutions for social transformation are encouraged to apply for membership in the coalition.

Eligibility for admittance to the Coalition:

1. Members must have legal standing or be part of an organisation or institution with legal personality that must guarantee the member entity’s compliance with BRIDGES’ rules, decisions and principles.
2. Applications must be endorsed at Director or Executive level with legal authority to act on behalf of the applying organisation.
3. Members must adhere to the vision, spirit, and principles of BRIDGES as outlined in BRIDGES ToR Annex 2.
4. Membership requires organisations demonstrate an established track record of engagement and action that aligns with the principles of BRIDGES as outlined in BRIDGES ToR Annex 2.

Conditions for membership:

The following outlines the expectations and obligations of Coalition members. Members commit to actively contributing to the BRIDGES’ mission following the conditions laid out in this section.

1. Organisations accepted into the Coalition must nominate
   • A named contact, responsible for regular and timely communications.
   • A coordinator, responsible for achieving membership obligations
   • NB: In some cases, this may be the same person.
2. The contact/liaison is responsible for -
   • ensuring information concerning BRIDGES events and activities is actively promoted and disseminated within their organisation and networks.
   • The coordinator is responsible for -
   • ensuring members (with appropriate specialisms and expertise) from their organisation will participate in BRIDGES’ working groups (a minimum of one member for one of BRIDGES working groups per year).
   • ensuring that members from their organisation regularly attend and contribute to BRIDGES events.
   • guaranteeing their organisation contribute annually to the BRIDGES blog and newsletter.
3. The contact or coordinator will attend the General Assembly, online or in person.
4. The organisation will provide an annual report to the IPO that details their contributions to BRIDGES events and activities and outline their anticipated actions for the following year, using the BRIDGES template provided.
5. Members who do not fulfil the expected conditions of membership shall receive notice to take remedial measures in the following year; if such measures are not undertaken membership can be withdrawn at the subsequent General Assembly.
6. Members that wish to withdraw from membership in the Coalition shall notify the International Programme Office in writing.