About NSEN
Who We Are
The Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN) was established in 1991 as a non-profit organization registered provincially under the Society Act. We have a membership of over 40 environmental organizations whose common purpose is to conserve and enhance the natural environment and build a sustainable future for Nova Scotia.
We strive to support, strengthen, and promote the environmental work of our members by connecting them to each other, to governments, and to the general public. We are primarily funded by the financial contributions of our members, as well as occasional government grants for seasonal staff and projects.
What We Do
We regularly collaborate with NSEN members and special guests to deliver free public events and webinars on diverse environmental topics.
We organize annual government meetings between our members and the provincial Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
We facilitate the formation of environmental caucuses among NSEN members to provide a forum for discussion and collaboration on shared priorities.
We actively recruit local volunteers and connect them with our members through the NSEN Volunteer Hub.
We maintain an active social media presence to highlight our members and provide environmental content for our followers
We offer free subscriptions to our Eco-Connections e-newsletter, which distributes environmental news, events, projects and jobs on a monthly basis.
Mission
Our mission is to support and empower Nova Scotia's environmental community by facilitating communication, collaboration, education, and volunteerism.
Vision
Our vision is an environmentally-engaged province.
Purpose
Our purpose is to support our members in their efforts to achieve their environmental goals, by facilitating information exchange and by providing a medium for coordinated action.
Position
As a provincial, non-partisan umbrella organization, NSEN does not take political stances or endorse a political party. However, our member groups and issue-specific caucuses may choose to take a political stance on issues.
Objectives
The objectives of the Nova Scotia Environmental Network are:
To provide a medium of communication and promotion for our members through our website, social media, and monthly newsletter.
To facilitate communications and interaction between our members, affiliate networks, governments and the general public on environmental issues, policies and programs.
To carry out educational activities that develop community awareness of environmental topics and promote sustainability.
To bring our members together through caucuses and annual gatherings.
To act as a liaison between our members and provincial and federal governments.
To encourage our members to share information, resources, energy, and expertise.
To provide our members access to the programs and resources of the Canadian Environmental Network.