Vision and Mission
ELI’s vision calls for “a healthy environment, prosperous economies, and vibrant communities founded on the rule of law.” What ELI does to help guide society toward that vision is described in its mission statement:
ELI fosters innovative, just, and practical law and policy solutions to enable leaders across borders and sectors to make environmental, economic, and social progress. ELI:
- Builds the skills and capacity of tomorrow’s leaders and institutions
- Researches and analyzes complex and pressing environmental challenges
- Promotes and disseminates the best thinking through print and electronic media
- Convenes people with diverse perspectives to build understanding through robust debate
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