Environmental Leaders’ Statement on Civil and Human Rights, Social Justice and an Inclusive Economy

The 'Environmental Leaders’ Statement on Civil and Human Rights, Social Justice and an Inclusive Economy' is a solidarity declaration by leaders of the U.S. environmental movement. The signatories argue that the protection of the planet is inextricably linked to the defense of human rights and social justice, condemning the rise of racist and violent acts following the U.S. election.

• Leaders of the U.S. environmental movement assert that a commitment to human rights for all is a necessary foundation for protecting the planet and ensuring the survival of the human race and other species.
• The signatories express condemnation of the increase in racist and violent acts in U.S. communities following the election, stating that such hatred and abuses of civil rights are incompatible with a sustainable and just future.
• The statement calls for the empowerment of marginalized groups—including women, people of color, immigrants, indigenous, disabled, and LGBTQi people—and advocates for the creation of a just and sustainable inclusive economy.
• The document specifically demands that President-elect Trump issue an inclusive statement and calls for the rescission of Steven Bannon's appointment as Chief Strategic Advisor and the withdrawal of Senator Jeff Sessions' nomination for Attorney General.

APA

Center for International Environmental Law (n.d.). Environmental Leaders’ Statement on Civil and Human Rights, Social Justice and an Inclusive Economy. https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Environmental-Leaders-Solidarity-Statement-Final-with-Signatures.pdf

Chicago

Center for International Environmental Law. Environmental Leaders’ Statement on Civil and Human Rights, Social Justice and an Inclusive Economy. n.d. https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Environmental-Leaders-Solidarity-Statement-Final-with-Signatures.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=Center for International Environmental Law |title=Environmental Leaders’ Statement on Civil and Human Rights, Social Justice and an Inclusive Economy |url=https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Environmental-Leaders-Solidarity-Statement-Final-with-Signatures.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{centerforinternationalenvironmentallawndenvironmental, author = {{Center for International Environmental Law}}, title = {{Environmental Leaders’ Statement on Civil and Human Rights, Social Justice and an Inclusive Economy}}, publisher = {Center for International Environmental Law}, url = {https://www.ciel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Environmental-Leaders-Solidarity-Statement-Final-with-Signatures.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }