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Environmental justice
Environmental justice and the decolonization movement are deeply interconnected, as both confront the legacy of colonialism that has exploited land, resources, and communities—especially in the Global Majority World and among Indigenous peoples. Decolonizing environmental justice means recognizing and restoring Indigenous land rights, knowledge systems, and governance, while challenging extractive practices rooted in colonial and capitalist logics. It also calls for centering the voices of frontline communities in environmental decision-making and reparative action.
This list is ever-evolving, and will be continuously updated.
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Articles
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Deivanayagam et al. (2023). Envisioning environmental equity: climate change, health, and racial justice. (p. 64-75)
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Please take an extra look at Figure 1. Conceptual model
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Deivanayagam et al. (2022). Climate change, health, and discrimination: action towards racial justice. (pp. 5-7)
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Hickel, J. (2021). The anti-colonial politics of degrowth. (pp. 1-3)
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Álvarez & Coolsaet (2018). Decolonizing Environmental Justice Studies: A Latin American Perspective, Capitalism Nature Socialism
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Indigenous Climate Action: https://youtu.be/YooCa3A9c-0
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Climate Justice Explained: https://youtu.be/pHRu0VV-Dbw
Videos
Books
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Simpson (2017) . As we have always Done. Indigenous Freedom Through Radical Resistance
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Smith (2021). Decolonizing Methodologies
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​An essential for anyone doing research in decolonial contexts; critiques Western research paradigms.
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