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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 inequality. Intersectional environmentalism advocates for justice for people + the planet."
- Leah Thomas (Chapman Environmental Science and Policy Alumna)
Take the Intersectional Environmentalist Pledge
(graphics credit to Leah Thomas / @greengirlleah)
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.
- Pur Home Clean
- Voodoo Vegan Food
- Maya's Cookies
- Munchie's Vegan Diner
- Happy Ice
- Canviiy
- Hanahana Beauty
- Omi Woods
- Soultanicals
- Elia Vintage
- Faubourg
Read articles on environmental justice and anti-racism learning such as:
Food Insecurity
What is food insecurity?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) describes food insecurity as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.” Food insecurity—the condition assessed in the food security survey and represented in USDA food security reports—is a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food. Hunger is an individual-level physiological condition that may result from food insecurity.
Food Insecurity Resources
- CalFresh, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program in California, is a nutrition program that helps households buy healthy foods. On a national level, it’s known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
- Chapman University has two food pantries to support students. One is located at the Orange Campus and the other is located at the Rinker Campus.
- Second Harvest Food Bank is a food bank that provides services in Irvine, CA. Visit the website to find out more information on the services available.
- OC Food Help includes a free food map for locations where anyone can receive free food in the community and CalFresh sign-up assistance. Another map that lists resources for food-insecure people is Food Finder.
- Saddleback Church Grocery Distribution has multiple locations, dates, and times for food distribution and food pickup.