Environmental Justice Foundation

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Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to protect the natural environment and the people and wildlife that depend upon it. The organization is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and operates globally to address issues such as climate change, human rights, and environmental degradation.

History

The Environmental Justice Foundation was founded in 2000 by Steve Trent and Juliette Williams. The organization was established with the mission to empower people who suffer most from environmental abuses to find peaceful ways of preventing them. EJF combines investigations, campaigns, and film-making to document and expose environmental and human rights abuses.

Mission and Objectives

EJF's mission is to protect the natural environment and the people and wildlife that depend upon it by:

• Investigating and exposing environmental and human rights abuses.
• Campaigning for effective policies and laws.
• Promoting sustainable solutions and alternatives.
• Empowering local communities to defend their environment and rights.

Key Areas of Work

EJF focuses on several key areas, including:

Climate Change

EJF works to highlight the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and ecosystems. The organization advocates for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports the transition to renewable energy sources.

Human Rights

EJF addresses the intersection of environmental degradation and human rights abuses. The organization campaigns against forced labor, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation that are often linked to environmental destruction.

Oceans

EJF works to protect marine environments and the communities that depend on them. The organization campaigns against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing) and promotes sustainable fishing practices.

Forests

EJF aims to protect forests and the biodiversity they support. The organization campaigns against illegal logging and deforestation, and promotes sustainable forest management practices.

Campaigns and Projects

EJF runs various campaigns and projects to address environmental and human rights issues. Some of their notable campaigns include:

• Save the Sea: A campaign to end illegal fishing and promote sustainable fisheries.
• No Place Like Home: A campaign to highlight the plight of climate refugees and advocate for their rights.
• Cotton Campaign: A campaign to end forced labor in the cotton industry and promote ethical sourcing.

Publications and Reports

EJF produces a range of publications and reports to document and expose environmental and human rights abuses. These reports are used to inform policymakers, raise public awareness, and drive change.

Awards and Recognition

EJF has received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship and the Whitley Award.

See Also

• Climate change
• Human rights
• Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
• Deforestation
• Renewable energy

External Links

Official website

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