The Environment Systems Branch (ESB) is an integral part of Development Alternatives, a non-profit corporate organization established in 1983 and registered under the societies act. It’s mission therein is to design an implement strategies for sustainable development, especially to improve the lives of poor.

   It designs environment and development management strategies, undertakes experimental and demonstration projects while carrying out field studies which include environmental impact assessments, environment management plans, environment and social policies, community development, food security in tribal ares, rehabilitation and resettlement, pollution prevention, cleaner production, waste management, natural resource management using GIS and remote sensing, and income generation through micro-enterprises and bio-diversity conservation.

   Environment Systems Branch works closely with the other branches of Development Alternatives which develop and disseminate appropriate technology and institutional systems for sustainable development.