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

The document is a solidarity statement from various U.S. environmental leaders who argue that hatred and human rights abuses are incompatible with a sustainable future. They pledge to advocate for clean air, water, and a livable climate while opposing structural racism and intolerance. The signatories specifically call on President-elect Trump to uphold the rights of all Americans and request the rescission of appointments for Steven Bannon and Jeff Sessions.

• The signatories argue that a commitment to human rights is a necessary foundation for environmental protection, stating that the two are inextricably linked for the survival of the human race and other species.
• The leaders pledge to advocate for environmental protections, including the right to clean air, water, and a livable climate, while simultaneously fighting against structural racism and for the empowerment of marginalized groups, including women, people of color, immigrants, indigenous, disabled, and LGBTQi people.
• The document condemns the rise of racist and violent acts in the United States following the election and asserts that inclusion and equality are required to create a just and sustainable future.
• The signatories demand that President-elect Trump issue an inclusive statement and specifically call 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

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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} }