VISION
ELAC envisions a Philippine society governed
by laws that address the root causes of environmental degradation and
social injustice. As part of an interdependent global community, this
society manages natural resources through equitable and sustainable
means. This society upholds transparency, and participatory democracy
and governance, and recognizes indigenous and local cultures.
ELAC envisions a healthy environment that is managed in harmony with
ecological principles, and that allows both present and future
generations to enjoy an abundance of ecological goods and services
while preserving its integrity.
ELAC envisions communities that are empowered stewards of natural
resources. These communities are vigilant and assertive of their
environmental and human rights.
ELAC envisions a community development-oriented organization that
upholds participatory and gender-fair processes in society and just
labor practices. ELAC strives to establish a competent and
value-centered team.
MISSION
To fulfill this vision, ELAC’s mission is to
protect and assert environmental rights, and equitable access to and
control of natural resource use by communities through effective
developmental legal assistance, community-based resource management and
advocacy.
GOALS
- To empower communities to assert their rights
- To facilitate empowerment of communities in resource management
- To promote gainful & sustainable livelihoods
- To facilitate the establishment of mechanisms to allow participation of marginalized communities in community development
- To oppose environmentally destructive programs/activities and advocate for alternatives
- To advocate for just and responsive environmental laws and policies, and their effective implementation
- To build ELAC as a self-sustaining, cohesive organization of competent and dedicated staff and volunteers
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