About Us – ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE

Establishment and Focus:

ELIK was established in 2009 with a clear focus on environmental issues. It plays a crucial role in monitoring, analyzing, and documenting factors affecting the environment and people’s well-being. Additionally, the organization advocates for the observance and implementation of key legal instruments at both the National and International levels. The organization is led by experts in the field and collaborates with various stakeholders. This collaborative approach suggests a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to addressing environmental challenges

Our mission

Our mission is to light up people dimmed lives due to environmental disruptions. We aspire to be a beacon of hope, instilling a profound sense of support and reassurance akin to the presence of a Guardian Angel as individuals embark on their transformative journeys. We conduct comprehensive research to identify individuals in acute need of humanitarian assistance, facilitating timely alerts and information dissemination to governments, humanitarian organizations, and potential philanthropists during crises. Our rigorous data collection, analysis, and sharing initiatives aim to enhance authorities’ understanding and navigation of complex challenges, with a specific focus on matters related to internal displacement

Our Vision

To establish ourselves as the Premier Non-Governmental Organization in Kenya, dedicated to illuminating the lives of those impacted by environmental disruptions

OBJECTIVES

Illuminate Lives: To brighten the lives of individuals affected by environmental disruptions, offering a beacon of hope and profound support reminiscent of a Guardian Angel.

Humanitarian Assistance: Conduct comprehensive research to identify individuals in acute need, facilitating timely alerts and information dissemination to governments, humanitarian organizations, and philanthropists during crises.

Data-driven Insights: Undertake rigorous data collection, analysis, and sharing initiatives to enhance authorities’ understanding and navigation of complex challenges, with a specific focus on matters related to internal displacement.

Transformative Journeys: Support individuals on their transformative journeys, instilling a sense of reassurance and empowerment as they navigate the challenges posed by environmental disruptions.

Crisis Responsiveness: Respond swiftly to crises by coordinating with relevant stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, and providing assistance where it is most urgently needed

Research and Documentation:

Conduct in-depth research, document environmental factors, and maintain a knowledge base to inform policy decisions, legal actions, and community interventions.Collaboration and Networking: Foster collaboration with environmental experts, governmental bodies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to create a collective and coordinated effort in addressing environmental challenges.

Crisis Response:

Develop and implement strategies to respond to environmental crises promptly, providing assistance to affected communities and promoting resilience. By aligning its professional mandate and objectives, ELIK works towards fostering a sustainable and legally compliant environmental landscape in Kenya, contributing to the well-being of communities and the preservation of the natural environment

Capacity Building:

Enhance the capacity of communities, stakeholders, and decision-makers through awareness programs, education, and training on environmental issues and legal frameworks

Community Empowerment:

Empower communities to actively participate in environmental protection efforts, ensuring that their voices are heard, and they are equipped with the knowledge to safeguard their environments.

Policy Influence:

Engage in policy dialogue and advocacy to influence the development and implementation of effective environmental policies at local, national, and international levels.

Legal Compliance:

Ensure the adherence to environmental laws at the national and international levels, with a particular focus on the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and relevant legal instruments.