The Network's mission is
To support, assist and influence those who seek to conserve and improve the natural and built environments and to improve quality of life through the development and application of environmental science, technology and policy
The Global Network of Environmental Science and Technology (Global NEST) has been initiated as a response to the growing interest of the International community attending the conferences on Environmental Science and Technology, organised on a biennial basis by the University of the Aegean. This interest mainly concentrates on serving the above mission through common understanding and necessary action.
The Network has wide-ranging aims and objectives which cover:
- advancing the study of environmental science, technology and policy
- the widest-possible dissemination of knowledge in the fields of environmental science, technology and policy
- exchanging information between academics and between academia, business, industry, policy makers and the general public
- bringing together scientists, technologists, engineers and others for discussion of areas of concern
- influencing policy makers, business leaders and the general public
- liaising with and cooperating with other organisations worldwide with similar aims and objectives.
The Network operates through an Executive Committee and Regional Committees with delegates from member institutions, coordinating activities, conferences, and publications.
Core focus areas include water & wastewater treatment, air quality, waste management, climate change, circular economy, environmental policy, and emerging contaminants.
Organise biennial international conferences (CEST), publish scientific journals, host workshops, issue call for papers, and facilitate joint research initiatives.
Members receive discounted conference registration, subscription to journals, access to international expert networks, and opportunities to publish peer-reviewed papers.
Upcoming initiatives include expanding webinar series, establishing student chapters, and launching new collaborative research grants for early-career scientists.