Commonwealth Human Ecology Council

Commonwealth Human Ecology Council

At a glance

Causes

  • Climate action
  • Education
  • Environment
  • International development

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
International

Objectives

The Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC) is a UK-registered international development and educational charity committed to pursuing sustainable solutions for the preservation and use of the planet’s natural resources. We aim to further the importance of a holistic and sustainable view of the world and a continuing emphasis on development through the implementation of human ecology and have over 50 years of experience creating lasting improvements for local communities across the Commonwealth.

Activities

The aim of the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC), an educational charity, is to further the importance of a holistic and sustainable view of the world and a continuing emphasis on development through the implementation of human ecology. CHEC's programmes strive to awaken the Commonwealth to the need for deeper human and ecological philosophies in order to achieve a wider coalition between all levels of society and the natural world on which they depend. 

CHEC is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited to COP through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Accredited to the Commonwealth Secretariat, a Member of the Commonwealth Consortium for Education (CCfE), and a member of British Overseas NGOs for Development (BOND).

Current opportunities

Are you passionate about sustainable development and the value of the Commonwealth of Nations in the 21st Century? We invite applications for the...