DONASUD is define as “individuals and groups who, in their personal or professional capacity and in a peaceful manner, strive to protect and promote human rights relating to the environment, including water, air, land, flora and fauna”.

Some of the environmental issues are deforestation, floral and fauna extinction or endangered species, soil erosion, soil water, noise, air and water pollution, desertification, spills, wildlife conservation, environmental health and rehabilitation, human settlement, flood, fuel-wood scarcity and alternative energy.