Alternatives frames its work on the protection of the environment and the common good in a perspective of social and environmental justice.

It supports groups and communities working to defend their environment and natural resources while building resilience to the impacts of climate change. Alternatives fosters the convergence of traditional social movements, new citizen movements, and environmental and indigenous movements in support of local mobilizations for the protection of natural resources and the promotion of climate justice. Alternatives facilitates the transfer of skills and knowledge in agro-ecology, food and waste management, urban agriculture and proximity agriculture.