Introduction: From the Courtroom to the Frontlines: A Roadmap for Advancing Environmental Justice
ABA Human Rights Magazine, Vol. 50, No. 1/2: Environmental, Energy, and Climate Justice (2024).
5 Pages Posted: 15 Nov 2024 Last revised: 15 Dec 2024
Date Written: October 30, 2024
Abstract
For years, the American Bar Association (ABA) has been a stalwart champion in the fight for environmental justice. Recognizing the disproportionate harm suffered by communities of color, low-income populations, and Indigenous communities from environmental hazards, the ABA has consistently used its platform to push for change. Now, with the passage of Resolution 514 and the creation of the Environmental Justice Task Force, the ABA is poised to take this work to the next level, but only with your help. The Task Force's "Blueprint for Advancing Environmental Justice" is a comprehensive plan for embedding environmental justice principles across the legal profession. It calls for training lawyers on these critical issues, providing resources to support their work, advocating for strong policies, and centering the voices of impacted communities. Crucially, it recognizes that environmental injustice is a systemic problem which requires a systemic response.
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