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The Environmental Justice Leadership Forum (EJLF) is a national coalition of nearly 40 organizations in 22 states who work to ensure that a diverse grassroots perspective is reflected in federal, state, and local programming and policy decisions.

Organizations are based in red, blue, and swing states, including those in Appalachia, the Deep South, Northwest, Midwest, Northeast and Southwest regions. EJLF members represent Black, Latinx, Indigenous and low-income communities in large cities to rural areas. These groups are actively working together to advance key climate justice and environmental policy to ensure the protection and advancement of communities of color and low-income communities throughout the U.S. The EJLF is hosted by WE ACT for Environmental Justice.

"Meeting the Moment: Building Power from the Grassroots Up" The 2025 Environmental Justice Leadership Forum Convening is taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana this June 2025. The convening will bring together members from across 22 states to connect, build momentum, and grow critical skills. The agenda reflects the theme of the convening to address the current political moment for the environmental justice movement. As a forum, the group will reflect on policy advances we have made over the past few decades - and particularly the last administration - and will explore the challenges our communities are facing as well as the opportunities we have ahead to continue to advance our policy agenda.

Explore our spotlight on inspiring organizations dedicated to addressing and centering environmental justice in the effort to achieve a just transition and fight for the right to clean air, water, and land. Learn about our impactful work and innovative solutions driving progress for equitable policies and connect with your local organizations!