The Centre Women and Environment is an educational
service centre for women on the environment. The foundation aims to
make a contribution to a sustainable society by supporting women who
are or want to be active in this field, by organising training and by
means of the nationwide network Women and Sustainability.
The central belief is that women can have a
valuable input on policy discussions around sustainability. They are
involved in the issues of livelihood, liveable cities, health and
security, now and in the future. For this reason it is important that
women are well represented in the arenas where decision-making
processes take place and where policy is formulated. VeM stimulates
women to extend and improve their skills in these arenas, by organising
courses on how to function in governing bodies, and on improving
debating and negotiation skills. Participation in the network
facilitates the exchange of experience and knowledge amongst women. VeM
works with women at local, regional and national level.