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North Carolina Environmental Justice Network (NCEJN) is a grassroots, people of color-led coalition of community organizations and their supporters who work with low-income communities and people of color on issues of climate, environmental, racial, and social injustice.

Our Work

Organizing & Advocacy

NCEJN supports communities impacted by environmental injustices by organizing workshops and conferences, offering training in community organizing, addressing communication needs, and facilitating networking across the state and beyond. We also support EJ Fellows and, when necessary, assist with litigation through an external legal team.

Infrastructure & Development

NCEJN strengthens organizational capacities by providing resources to community-based organizations, including financial opportunities through our Mini-Fund and workshops to enhance Network members’ ability to further develop their infrastructure and increase sustainability. As a Justice40 Hub, NCEJN offers grant-writing workshops.

Research & Education

NCEJN works with communities to determine how data can advance community advocacy goals, facilitates relationships with researchers, and leads community science efforts to address these data needs. We also provide environmental justice education and training for both communities and academics.

Be A Link In The Chain

WE ARE INVITING COMMUNITIES TO JOIN OUR NETWORK AND HELP FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.​

News & Events

On Radical Imagination for the PFAS Resolution We Deserve

Dominique Beaudry, Graduate Student at Duke University “If you’re from Concord, go get your thyroid checked!” a friend posted on her instagram. After noticing a lump in my neck, I

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On Engaging Youth in the EJ Movement

Doris T. Davis, Assistant Director. Concerned Citizens of Tillery The Concerned Citizens of Tillery (CCT), a non-profit social change organization celebrating 45 years of positive social change is one of

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EJ Lecture: Dr Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne

This year’s Environmental Justice lecture inspired by Dr Steve Wing – will feature Dr. Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne.   Both in-person and virtual options are available. The lecture will be

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