Environmental Justice is...
"The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies."(epa.gov)
Columbia University Environmental Justice Commitment
As members of the Environmental Justice Committee as part of the Environmental Science and Policy cohort at SIPA, we are dedicated to suggesting and improving the current curriculum to be more inclusive and cognizant of environmental justice issues. Alongside our work we are supporting the ESP DEI committee, with minutes posted under projects. We want to make the ESP program and our community at SIPA more welcoming to students of all backgrounds and experiences and leave a positive impact on the community around Columbia. If you would like to suggest any projects, researchers, or events, or want to offer feedback, feel free to send us an email!