Environmental Justice Foundation

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The Environmental Justice Foundation exists to protect the natural world and defend our basic human right to a secure environment. Check out our website ➡️ ejfoundation.org Sign up for our newsletter ➡️ https://ejfoundation.org/sign-up

EJF BBC News The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes
What is the right to reduce? It is the ability for individuals to reduce their consumption of plastics and materials through systems and practices that protect the health of people and planet.
It's time to fight for our right to reduce Environmental Justice Foundation
EJF "Walls of Death" investigation alleges extensive illegal driftnet fishing in Mediterranean swordfish trade Jason Holland published in Environment & Sustainablility An investigation by the Environmental Justice Foundation found illegal driftnets being openly stored in ports
Ahead of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Over 300 organizations around the world detail steps for a global coalition of ISDS-free governments. 1. Cancel or renegotiate treaties with ISDS 2. Engage collectively with other countries 3. Commit to no new ISDS provisions 4. Include provisions on cancelling ISDS in a future Fossil Fuel Treaty 5. Initiate negotiations for a multilateral treaty to eliminate ISDS globally
Global experts say no to ISDS. 300+ groups around the world call on countries to start freeing themselves from secretive tribunals
Pantanal A film by the Environmental Justice Foundation Nominee Santiago Wild 2026
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Environmental Justice Foundation logo, Protecting People and Planet A win for people and planet: Ghana has declared its first marine protected area Image of two people with a large bowl in the sea.
EJF Land & Climate Review The fires of Hormuz: how is Trump's war reframing the energy transition? In a guest feature, Environmental Justice Foundation CEO Steve Trent discusses how the Middle East conflict will reshape global energy systems. By Steve Trent 2 April, 2026 Image in the background of solar panels and wind turbines
"Local communities are the frontline defenders of our oceans... Together, we can ensure that both people and nature thrive." Léa Moutard Global Programme Coordinator - Environmental Defenders Environmental Justice Foundation
"This training empowers community members with the skills to monitor environmental threats, document conservation efforts, and amplify their impact through storytelling and local engagement." Xavier Ndjamo Coordinator Tube Awu
"Leaving such vast trawlers unmonitored opens the door to serious unreported fishing, with potentially devastating consequences for ocean life and coastal fishing communities. Scotland's introduction [of CCTV]... is a decisive step forward." Steve Trent CEO and Founder Environmental Justice Foundation
Looking for a job at the intersection of environmental conservation and human rights? EJF is hiring for a number of exciting new roles! Apply now.
Image of two artisanal fishers pulling up a net with fish
70% of interviewed crew members indicated that industrial trawlers are fishing with a modified net
Breaking the vicious circle How the trade in illegal bycatch from Ghana's industrial trawl fleet threatens artisanal fisheries Discover the key findings of our investigation EJF
"CCTV provides round-the-clock, verifiable eyes on the water, seeing where traditional monitoring goes dark. This makes it far harder for perpetrators to get away with crimes at sea; it's time now to deploy CCTV across every fleet around the globe." Steve Trent EJF CEO and Founder
Image of fishing vessels, one flying China's flag