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Advocacy

The environmental problems we face today, such as climate change and the global demand for natural resources, are threatening the ability of vulnerable countries and communities to safeguard their environment and improve the quality of their lives.
 
We at FIELD believe that these countries and communities deserve a better deal, and see international cooperation as a way of achieving this.

We work to develop and strengthen international laws, agreements and institutions such that they promote sustainable development in vulnerable countries and communities. We help communities use legal procedures to allow them fair representation in the development and application of international environmental laws and enable them to protect their environment.
 
"We at FIELD believe that vulnerable countries and communities deserve a better deal."
 
FIELD draws up public legal opinions that advocate for environmental protection and sustainable development, and we are an active player in various international campaigning networks.
We help developing countries influence international negotiations on climate changeand biodiversity. This work includes promoting positions, developing strategic approaches and providing guidance for indigenous peoples and other groups.