Jemez principles of environmental justice
The Jemez principles for environmental justice were developed through the Delegates to the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit held on October 24-27, 1991, in Washington DC. Read the full 17 principles at the button above. These are just a few of its themes on what environmental justice means:
Recognizing sacredness of Mother Earth, ecological unity and the interdependence of all species, and the right to be free from ecological destruction.
Public policy based on mutual respect and justice for all peoples, free from any form of discrimination or bias.
The right to participate as equal partners at every level of decision-making.
The right of all workers to a safe and healthy work environment without being forced to choose between an unsafe livelihood and unemployment.
The right of victims of environmental injustice to receive full compensation and reparations for damages as well as quality health care.
Opposes the destructive operations of multi-national corporations, military occupation, repression and exploitation of lands, peoples and cultures, and other life forms.
