The White House Council on Environmental Quality recently hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Environmental Justice in Action, showcasing the Biden-Harris Administration’s progress on advancing environmental justice.
The historic event brought together senior Biden-Harris Administration officials and environmental justice leaders from across the country to highlight progress, celebrate local efforts to create healthier communities, and catalyze further action to promote environmental justice for all.
During the Summit, the Biden-Harris Administration made key announcements to build on the most ambitious environmental justice agenda in history, including releasing:
- The Second Annual Environmental Justice Scorecard
- EnvironmentalJustice.gov – This one-stop resource provides information on the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions on environmental justice and links to tools, resources, and funding opportunities.
- The Environmental Justice Science, Data, and Research Plan
- Memorandum of Understanding for the White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council
A White House Fact Sheet provides greater details on the Administration’s announcements and actions. You can also watch a video of the summit here.