Environmental justice advocates for fair treatment and participation in environmental policy, especially for minority and low-income communities. It emerged from the Civil Rights movement, with the 1991 Summit shaping its core principles. The movement addresses global issues like environmental racism, climate change, and equitable resource distribution, aiming for distributional, procedural, and corrective justice.
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Environmental justice advocates for equitable treatment and meaningful participation in environmental laws and policies
Formulation of principles
The 17 Principles of Environmental Justice were formulated at the First National People of Colour Environmental Leadership Summit in 1991
Broadened definition of environment
The 17 Principles of Environmental Justice broadened the definition of environment to include where people live, work, and play
The environmental justice movement emerged from the Civil Rights movement and was galvanized by the First National People of Colour Environmental Leadership Summit in 1991
Environmental justice concerns stem from the inequitable distribution of environmental burdens, with marginalized communities often bearing the brunt of pollution and degradation
Hazardous waste dumping in less developed countries
The environmental justice movement has expanded to include international issues such as the dumping of hazardous waste in less developed countries
Gender and socioeconomic disparities
The environmental justice movement also addresses gender and socioeconomic disparities in environmental impacts
The Climate Justice Movement works towards an equitable allocation of climate change responsibilities and burdens worldwide
Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate exposure of ethnic minorities to environmental hazards, as seen in the siting of a hazardous waste landfill in Warren County, North Carolina in 1982
The siting of a hazardous waste landfill in Afton, North Carolina sparked protests and brought national attention to the issue of environmental racism
Environmental justice encompasses distributional, procedural, and corrective dimensions, addressing issues such as environmental racism, fair participation, and rectifying injustices
The United Nations has recognized the importance of environmental justice, with recent efforts to enshrine the "right to a healthy environment" in the UN Declaration of Human Rights
The advancement of embedding environmental considerations within the framework of human rights signifies a shift towards prioritizing health and well-being in policy development
The environmental justice movement continues to shape the work of grassroots organizations and influence international policies, advocating for a just approach to environmental stewardship
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The movement prioritizes the health of ______ populations, especially those from ______ and ______-income groups, to prevent them from being overly impacted by environmental ______.
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First National People of Colour Environmental Leadership Summit significance
1991 event; solidified environmental justice movement; led to 17 Principles of Environmental Justice.
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17 Principles of Environmental Justice purpose
Expand environment definition; include living, working, and recreational spaces; guide grassroots efforts.
