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Our work is rooted in intersectional environmentalism, an inclusive approach to environmentalism that advocates for the protection of both people + the planet. Through this framework, we believe social + environmental justice are intertwined and environmental advocacy that disregards this connection is harmful and incomplete. IE focuses on achieving climate justice, amplifying historically excluded voices + approaching environmental education, policy, and activism with equity, inclusion and restorative justice in mind.

Intersectional environmentalism incorporates intersectional theory, created by Kimberlé Crenshaw, and is inspired by The 17 principles of environmental justice.

The term ‘Intersectional environmentalism’ was coined by our founder Leah Thomas in 2020 with the intersectional environmentalist pledge that reached over 1 million people. This pledge led to the creation of Intersectional Environmentalist as an organization.