Recognizing its international character and scope, ECA is being incorporated as a Swiss foundation. The emphasis is on supporting pragmatic, results-oriented programs worldwide, and matching people, partners, and resources to support local, regional, and national initiatives. ECA will use the Earth Charter and Agenda 21 as historical baselines to measure and celebrate progress. Our programs span three important areas: Networks, Development and Communications:

Networks Program – will embrace Earth Councils and related organizations and partners. The ECA will establish a network of experts and visionaries in many disciplines to collaborate and contribute to solutions as part of its Alliance Circle and affiliates.

Development Program – will generate funding from a combination of foundations, corporations, individual donors, and revenue generating projects to support collaborative programs and projects among the ECA Alliance Circle and affiliates.

Communications Program – will support collaboration with like-minded people and organizations, help to overcome fragmentation in the disciplines contributing to sustainability efforts, and drive initiatives, partnerships, and joint projects.