AFED can provide members a platform through which to reach a wider audience, in both the public and private sectors, while allowing networking and exchanging environmental knowledge and data, through the sharing of experience and expertise. It also cooperates with similar initiatives around the world. Membership allows access to and participation in a unique network of leading and influential voices from across the corporate, media, academic, NGO, and public sectors, thereby allowing members to further their knowledge of emerging trends as well as business strategies. While serving a good social cause, working together in such a unique partnership allows members to better tackle the challenges of an increasingly complex world.