Environmental justice encompasses the concept that everyone—regardless of race, color, national origin, or income—has the right to the same environmental protections and benefits, as well as meaningful involvement in the policies that shape their communities. Everyone deserves clean air, water, and the right to a liveable present and future. 

Countless studies have proven the disproportionate environmental burden that faces already marginalized communities, and it is our duty to push for change that addresses the inequitable impacts of the climate crisis and interrelated systemic injustices. This involves prioritizing our efforts and solidarity with the communities that historically have faced the most harms and had the least say in the processes and policies that impact them. It also involves following the leadership of local Indigenous communities and upholding their right to rematriate and steward their ancestral lands and waters. 

No climate action is adequate if it does not center environmental justice!