Environmental Justice and Equity: A call for a Just and Equitable Future

Shivi Bhatnagar

doi:10.55544/ijrah.5.1.9

Authors

Shivi Bhatnagar Independent Lawyer, Supreme Court, Delhi, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.5.1.9

Keywords:

Environmental justice, Environmental equity, Low- income community, redlining, hazardous waste

Abstract

Environmental justice and equity are fundamental principles that demand the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, colour, nationality or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. This paper examines the historical aspects of environmental injustice, analyses the disproportionate communities, and examines the critical role of community engagement and advocacy in achieving a just and equitable future.

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