ESC: Building a Sustainable Future

Our mission is: to give meaning to natural and cultural elements so that they are loved and preserved. preserved. This means that we are a non-profit organization that aims to bring the natural and cultural heritage of the peoples of Europe closer to all people in order to conserve it, enhance its value and encourage respectful attitudes towards it. Thus, our actions are always framed in : - To be a reference point for people and institutions in the field of Communication, environmental volunteering, education and interpretation of heritage and thus promote the respect and conservation of it. - To defend all manifestations of heritage, both natural and cultural, so that they are transferred to society and put in value for their conservation. - To form a generation that is connected to its environment, that respects natural resources and is informed about the importance of respecting natural resources. awareness of the direct consequences of their lifestyles in order to motivate changes towards healthier and more sustainable habits. - To develop innovative and quality projects related to heritage interpretation, the enhancement of natural diversity, rural development, reconnection with nature and citizen participation and involvement, - Establish itself as a reference entity in land stewardship through projects such as ForestLab and the management of the Les Rodanes lodge in Vilamarchante. - To build an open, efficient, flexible and transparent organization formed by highly qualified professionals and volunteers committed to conservation and social communication. - To achieve a stable, balanced, committed to the territory and sustainable funding. - To seek innovation and continuous improvement of our services. - Improve the health of all citizens through food health strategies and reconnection with nature. - Maintain a commitment to rural areas in the guarantee of basic services and the enhancement of their heritage in schools. We believe that collaboration and networking, respecting our principles and values, are the most effective way to work and achieve impacts on the territory and society. This is why year after year we strive to find new synergies and spaces for collaboration, promoting one of our maxims: Think globally, act locally. Our audience is everyone, especially young people, but also students, families and older adults with concerns and capable of committing themselves to a change of course in the current environmental dynamics. It is necessary that young people and all people become involved in the conservation of nature, respect for the tangible and intangible heritage of our culture. We place special emphasis on the traditionally sustainable relationship between people and the natural environment in rural areas that are currently suffering depopulation processes. In this direction we are very committed to the conservation of this heritage through its transmission in schools.