Environmental Justice Foundation

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is an organization dedicated to the protection of the natural world and the defense of our fundamental human right to a safe environment. Founded in 1999 by Steve Trent and Juliette Williams, the EJF works internationally to inform political decisions and promote systemic, lasting reforms to protect the environment and human rights[1][3].

• Investigative Research and Film Production: The EJF uses video and new technologies to document threats to environmental security and human rights. Their hard-hitting reports and investigations aim to influence decision-makers and change laws and policies that have positive impacts on people and the planet[1][3].
• Support for Environmental Activists: The EJF supports activists, indigenous groups, affected communities, and independent journalists who are on the front lines of environmental justice. They provide specialized training and equipment to strengthen local engagement and amplify the voices of new environmental defenders[1][3].
• Campaigns: The EJF conducts campaigns in various areas, including marine, climate, forest, and wetland protection. They advocate against illegal fishing, deep-sea mining, and for the preservation of biodiversity and the protection of climate refugees[2][3].

• Marine Protection: The EJF fights for the protection of the seas by combating illegal fishing and deep-sea mining and promoting the preservation of biodiversity. They work to secure the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on healthy oceans[2][3].
• Climate Protection: The EJF's climate campaign aims to promote international action to decarbonize the economy, protect natural environments that serve as carbon sinks, and ensure climate justice for all. They particularly advocate for the protection of climate refugees[2][3].
• Forest and Wetland Protection: The EJF is committed to combating the destruction of forests and wetlands by conducting investigations and supporting local partners, journalists, and indigenous communities. They work to protect the Pantanal in Brazil and Canada's old-growth forests[3].

The EJF has a global team of over 100 staff in 16 countries and is led by founders Steve Trent and Juliette Williams. The organization is recognized as a registered charity in England and Wales and is supported by a UK board of trustees and an advisory council[1].

The Environmental Justice Foundation is committed to securing a peaceful, just, and sustainable future by viewing environmental security through a human rights lens, thereby mobilizing broader support and more actions to achieve its goals.

• 1 - https://ejfoundation.org/who-we-are
• 2 - https://ejfoundation.org/de
• 3 - https://ejfoundation.org
• 4 - https://ejfoundation.org/de/reports
• 5 - https://ejfoundation.org/reports/p2