What’s Next for 30×30 in the U.S.?

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Justice Outside has been sharing about the 30×30 initiative to protect 30% of our lands and waters by 2030 in our recent blog series because we want our communities and audiences to be informed and inspired to take action. Our message on 30×30 is clear: Black, Indigenous, and community of color leadership is the only… Continue Reading What’s Next for 30×30 in the U.S.?

Movement Network Coordinator

DOWNLOAD JOB DESCRIPTION AS A PDF Are you a people-centered person who is looking for an exciting opportunity to support a network for leaders that are prioritizing environmental justice and systematic change with an equity lens? This may be the optimal opportunity for you. Justice Outside shifts resources to, builds power with, and centers the… Continue Reading Movement Network Coordinator

Grantmaking & Program Manager – Liberated Paths: Delaware River Watershed (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Delaware)

DOWNLOAD JOB DESCRIPTION AS A PDF Are you passionate about shifting resources to communities of color who are working at the intersection  of racial and social justice and the environment?  Are you excited about joining a bold, women of color-led, innovative organization with a dynamic team that is deeply committed to its mission? If so,… Continue Reading Grantmaking & Program Manager – Liberated Paths: Delaware River Watershed (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Delaware)

Grantmaking & Program Manager – Liberated Paths: Southwest United States (Arizona & New Mexico)

DOWNLOAD JOB DESCRIPTION AS A PDF Are you passionate about shifting resources to communities of color who are working at the intersection of racial and social justice and the environment?  Are you excited about joining a bold, women of color-led, innovative organization with a dynamic team that is deeply committed to its mission? If so,… Continue Reading Grantmaking & Program Manager – Liberated Paths: Southwest United States (Arizona & New Mexico)

On Buffalo: Together in Love for Black People Everywhere; In Mourning, In Solidarity, and In Action

We are writing today to speak of our deep and abiding love for Black people, Black families, and Black communities everywhere. Last Saturday, May 14, 2022, ten beloved Black lives were taken from the community. Even as we grieve, we are strengthened by the power of Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. We know that… Continue Reading On Buffalo: Together in Love for Black People Everywhere; In Mourning, In Solidarity, and In Action

Oak Foundation Supports Justice Outside and Environmental Leaders of Color

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Justice Outside Expands Liberated Paths Grantmaking to the U.S. South Oak Foundation has announced a two-year $500,000 grant to Justice Outside, a national leader in the critical work of creating a more racially just, inclusive, and equitable environmental and outdoor movement. Oak Foundation funding will support Liberated Paths Grantmaking, a national program by Justice Outside… Continue Reading Oak Foundation Supports Justice Outside and Environmental Leaders of Color

What Are the Roles of Justice Outside and Other Environmental Justice Groups in 30×30?

As environmental justice advocates, our work within 30×30 is to ensure that Indigenous people and communities of color are truly at the center of the 30×30 work plan, designing solutions, prioritizing efforts, and redressing historic harms, using  their knowledge and expertise,  joy, and creativity to inform the work.² It’s clear that we cannot bring about… Continue Reading What Are the Roles of Justice Outside and Other Environmental Justice Groups in 30×30?

The Role of Indigenous, Racial Justice, and Environmental Justice Groups in the U.S. Federal 30×30 Work Plan

How Has the Biden-Harris Administration Committed To Indigenous and Racial Justice in the 30×30 Effort? In our 30×30 blog series, we’ve talked about the critical role that Indigenous leadership and racial justice have in 30×30 planning and implementation. In January 2021, President Biden recognized this fact in his Executive Order 14008, directing the Department of… Continue Reading The Role of Indigenous, Racial Justice, and Environmental Justice Groups in the U.S. Federal 30×30 Work Plan

Why Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color Should Be At the Center of 30×30 Conservation Efforts

Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color have a rich history of connection to the outdoors. All over the country, Communities of Color are fostering creativity, and connection with the land, air, water, and nature around us. Indigenous communities shaped how we protect our land and homes from wildfires. Black communities have led the movement for… Continue Reading Why Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color Should Be At the Center of 30×30 Conservation Efforts

What is 30×30?

30×30 is a global initiative built from the work of environmental justice advocates, scientists, and conservationists that calls for governments to designate 30% of the earth’s lands, waters and oceans as protected areas by 2030. With research on large-scale conservation targets going back in academic literature to the 1970s (studies that replicate the conservation knowledge… Continue Reading What is 30×30?

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