Environmental Justice & Climate Action

Tackling the climate crisis with solutions rooted in faith, equity, resilience, and sustainability.

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The climate crisis is here — and it’s not impacting everyone equally.

Low-income communities and communities of color are more likely to live near highways, factories, and flood zones. These neighborhoods often face higher pollution, limited access to clean water, and fewer protections from climate disasters.

Without urgent policy change, environmental harm will continue to deepen inequality.
75%

Of the Earth’s land surface has been significantly altered by human actions, including 85 percent of wetland areas.

≈90%

Of the world’s marine fish stocks are fully exploited, overexploited or depleted.

100-300 million People

Are at increased risk of floods and hurricanes because of coastal habitat loss.

For further insights on the environment, consider exploring the following resources:
UN Environment Programme (UNEP) – unenvironment.org
‍Global perspectives on sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental justice initiatives.

NAACP Environmental & Climate Justice Program – naacp.org
‍Advocating for environmental equity in historically marginalized communities across the U.S.

World Resources Institute (WRI) – wri.org
‍Research and data-driven insights on environmental policy, climate adaptation, and global sustainability.

Climate Justice Alliance – climatejusticealliance.org
A national coalition of frontline organizations advancing community-led solutions to the climate crisis.

The Nature Conservancy – nature.org
On-the-ground conservation work protecting lands, waters, and communities facing climate impacts.
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