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.