Overcoming Environmental Racism by Knowing, Using, and Shaping Law in Kenya, Sierra Leone and the U.S.

Racial Equity 2030
Awardee
Namati

Namati, its partners, and members of the Legal Empowerment Network equip frontline communities with the power of law, so they can protect their own well-being and, ultimately, make systems of environmental governance more equitable.

Last Updated: August 2023
Competition Participation
Racial Justice 2030
Racial Equity 2030
Subject
Environmental justice
Current Work Location(s):
  • Kenya
  • Sierra Leone
  • United States of America
  • Kenya
  • Sierra Leone
  • United States of America
Priority Population(s):
  • Economically disadvantaged people
  • Indigenous peoples
  • People of African descent
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 13. Climate action
  • 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Executive Summary

Throughout the world, marginalized communities of color disproportionally suffer the impacts of climate change and other environmental harm. Yet, they have little say in the making and implementation of the environmental laws that most affect them. Namati and its partners will equip frontline communities with the power of law, so they can protect their own well-being and, ultimately, make systems of environmental governance more equitable. Globally, Namati and members of the Legal Empowerment Network will launch an international policy campaign and drive cross-border learning on grassroots environmental justice.

Organization Details
Lead Organization

Namati

website: https://namati.org/
Organization Headquarters
District of Columbia, United States of America
Organization ID
45-2796201
Number of Full-time Employees
101 to 300
Annual Operating Budget
$10.1 to 25 Million
Type
Nonprofit

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