The SEU is an umbrella for nearly 300 organizations and groups in Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Tadjikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Their activities are aimed at the harmonization of society and nature, conservation and rehabilitation of the cultural and natural environment, and against actions that destroy spiritual values and human health. Despite the difficulties, their programs operate in a democratic and inclusive manner.

The organisation of the Socio-Ecological Union, is aimed at maximising the cooperation of the intellectual potential