»Intersectional Environmentalism

What is intersectional environmentalism? 

"[Intersectional environmentalism] is an inclusive version of environmentalism that advocates for both the protection of people and the planet. It identifies the ways in which injustices happening to marginalized communities and the Earth are interconnected. It brings injustices done to the most vulnerable communities, and the Earth, to the forefront and does not minimize or silence social inequity. Intersectional environmentalism advocates for justice for people + the planet." 

- Leah Thomas (Chapman Environmental Science and Policy Alumna)

Ways to advocate for intersectional environmentalism

Support organizations, advocates, and platforms working for climate and racial justice such as:

• Intersectional Environmentalist 
• Future Earth 
• Green Matters 
• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 
• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
• Chicks for Climate 
• Leah Thomas 
• Marie Beech 
• Isaias Hernandez 
• Jhánneu 
• Rachel Cargle

Support Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)-owned businesses! Some sustainable brands to purchase from:

• EcoVibe Style 
• BLK + GRN 
• Aya Paper Co. 
• Voodoo Vegan Food 
• Maya's Cookies
• Munchie's Vegan Diner 
• Happy Ice 
• Canviiy 
• Hanahana Beauty 
• Omi Woods 
• Soultanicals 
• Faubourg

Read articles on environmental justice and anti-racism learning such as:

• "Why Every Environmentalist Should be Anti-Racist" 
• The EPA Speaks on Environmental Racism
• Study: "Disproportionate Exposures in Environmental Justice and Other Populations: The Importance of Outliers" 
• "The Environmental Justice Movement" - NRDC