Our Mission

The mission of I–SEA is to be an integral, positive force for individuals, organizations and communities striving to practice sustainability. This goal is achieved through educational projects, collaborations, communications and research. The three cornerstones of our work in the world include:

1. RESEARCH

Our commitment to socially engaged, leading edge research and community engagement is brought to life through our creative and innovative projects. From working with students, or directly with policy-makers in the community, we strive to see immediate, positive results of our research projects (Ex. Salt Spring Design Charrette, Sustainability Certificate projects, SSI Recycling Program feasibility study, etc.).

2. ACTION, LOCALLY & GLOBALLY

Our network of connections has enabled I-SEA to support over a hundred projects and educational events in BC. We work with other organizations to help them live their mission and reach the widest audience, and impact possible. Locally, this includes ASK SaltSpring, Castaways: reclaimed waste textiles into art, Transition SaltSpring Climate Action Plan Renewal, the Rural Islands Forum, the Agricultural Alliance Area Farm Plan Renewal, My Clothes, My World…. Another example is, through the collaboration with ClimateAccess.org, I-SEA has helped to facilitate the creation of a network of over 3000 global climate communicators.

3. EDUCATION & ACTION

I-SEA has developed beneficial relationships with some of Canada’s most forward looking Foundations such as the Trottier, Donner, Koerner, Ivey, Illahie, Willow Grove, SaltSpring, Raffi, Sitka, Roadburg, Dragonfly, Endswell, McConnell, Trace and Catherine Donnelly Foundations. As a result of this meaningful support, our mission of education about sustainability and climate is made manifest in deeply engaged and impactful research and communications projects carried out with thought-leading collaborating intermediaries-independent on-line Canadian journalism organizations that help educate Canadians by providing the facts and the stories of how others are dealing with climate and social change. We are so grateful to the journalists and the teams that power them. More than ever, we citizens need truthful information to make intelligent decisions about our planet, our nation and our communities.

At I-SEA we believe that independent, local and national journalism can support these goals of a healthy democracy, a healthy society, and a healthy environment.