Our
Mission
The Mission of the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Coalition on
Sustainability is to promote the long-term viability of its
ecosystem and communities.
Our
Vision
The Coalition-SGSL envisions the future in which the Southern Gulf
of St. Lawrence is environmentally, economically and socially
sustainable.
Our Core
Values
Sustainability Values: healthy communities;
ecological integrity; social and economic justice; and
democracy;
Democratic Values: Conducting all affairs of the
organization in a manner that respects a democratic tradition and
process, values fairness and transparency;
Professional Values: Providing leadership and service to
members and partners with competence, excellence, efficiency,
integrity and objectivity;
People Values: Demonstrating respect, fairness and courtesy
in all our dealings with the public and our members;
Our Mandate
The Coalition will provide services to:
- Facilitate communications, networking and information
sharing;
- Organize and/or facilitate meetings, workshops, forums or
working groups;
- Monitor the progress of implemented strategies, policies and
regulations;
- Assist communities to build their capacity for achieving their
sustainability goals;
- Facilitate access to expertise in the social, economic and
environmental/scientific disciplines;
- Promote awareness and education on sustainability as a way of
life.
Our
Story
The Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Coalition on Sustainability
(Coalition -SGSL) was formally constituted in November 1999.
Who we are
The Coalition-SGSL functions and receives its
direction from its members who volunteers in groups and from its
staff.
