EJLRI identifies climate change as a key focus, because it exacerbates existing environmental and health disparities in urban communities of color and low-income communities. In response, EJLRI has implemented community-based climate solutions such as energy efficiency home weatherizations, the low-carbon Green DRIVE vegetable oil bus, and educational community forums to develop climate strategies and policies.
EJLRI's strategy for building community resiliency involves youth leadership development and collaboration with other environmental justice organizations. EJLRI conducts peer-exchanges with regional, national, and international organizations in order to cross-fertilize ideas and collectively develop and define innovative strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
