GWCN is dedicated to conserving and maintaining healthy oceans, coastlines, lands and the atmosphere for both people and nature.

Through research and conservation projects, clean-up campaigns, environmental education, and involvement in a range of important international committees, GWCN undertakes concrete steps for a more healthy life.

To this end, GWCN seeks to protect, preserve and improve the environment for the benefit of mankind through:

• the establishment of an international network of active environmental organizations and specialists
• the awareness raising of waste negative effects on the environment
•  the promotion of good waste management practices
•  the contribution to the advancement of research in waste management.