The North Carolina Environmental Justice Network (NCEJN) is a grassroots, people of color-led coalition of community organizations and supporters that works with low-income communities and communities of color on climate, environmental, racial, and social justice issues. Founded in 1998, it focuses on community action, organizing, advocacy, research, and education to promote health and environmental equity in North Carolina.
Environmental justice, climate justice, public health, racial justice, workers’ safety, community organizing, clean industry, pollution prevention, and equitable access to natural resources and public decision-making
Primarily philanthropic grants, donations, and member/supporter contributions
Community-based organizations across North Carolina; its co-directors include Naeema Muhammad and Rania Masri; board and network partners include academics, lawyers, and justice-oriented organizations
Non-profit grassroots coalition
