The planet Earth is facing many environmental challenges today which include: global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, urban sprawl, waste disposal, air pollution, water pollution, climate change among others. These environmental challenges affect people, animals and other living organisms on the earth. The consequences of the environmental challenges are increasing on earth hence the increasing attention on protection, sustainability concepts and practice in the business environment. This has made relevant researchers and professionals of all backgrounds and fields to develop their knowledge and skills on environment and sustainability challenges and how these concept and challenges affect the earth and their chosen area of work now and in the future.

EVI is environment and sustainability body formed to provide education, training and research on sustainability, food security and environmental services. EVI works to solve environmental issues, particularly the toughest emerging challenges. EVI believes that the most successful solution to any challenge facing the earth is based on the green economy, green energy, green agriculture, understanding the environmental risks and with cost effective implementation.