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The Environmental Justice Workgroup (Workgroup) informs regional government climate and social equity initiatives. The desired outcome is for communities systemically impacted by environmental injustices to have shared power in advancing sustainability efforts that affect their lives. The Workgroup believes “environmental justice and climate justice are achieved when transformative, collaborative actions are taken to adapt to climate change and address structural and systemic inequities—while upholding Tribal equity and values—so all people and nature can live harmoniously in healthy, safe, prosperous, and inclusive communities.”
Since 2024, the Workgroup has informed 25 different initiatives ranging from the County’s Food Justice Community Action Plan, Green Industries and High Road Jobs initiative, Climate Action Plan, Energy Access Resilience and Capacity study, the Office of Emergency Services’ Emergency Operations Plan, Public Health Services’ Climate Adaptation Plan, Pauma Tribal Farm, San Diego Air Pollution Control District policies, and more. Over 40 presenters have consulted with the Workgroup since its inception. The Workgroup feedback is directly incorporated into the effort they are advising on.
Workgroup members collaboratively create their priorities plan based on their lived experience and regional data. This informs what climate initiatives come forward to the group for advisement and the site visits the group takes together for increased awareness about a topic.
Reuniones y membresía
The 21-member Workgroup meets approximately eight times a year. Members serve two- or three-year terms.
The Workgroup includes a diversity of perspectives. It is comprised of residents from across the county, Tribal members, representatives from community-based organizations, academics and researchers, people of color, immigrants and refugees, elders, and youth.
The membership application period is now open through August 31, 2026. For more information about becoming a member, please visit https://engage.sandiegocounty.gov/ejw-2026 or contact us at osej@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Participación del presentador
Si pertenece a un gobierno local o a una agencia pública regional y desea recibir asesoramiento oportuno y relevante del Grupo de Trabajo, envíe su solicitud a través del Formulario de Solicitud de Presentadores, cuyo enlace encontrará a continuación. Le rogamos que espere hasta dos semanas para recibir una respuesta.
Consulte el formulario de inscripción para presentadores.
Nota: Para una participación efectiva con el Grupo de Trabajo, revise la Guía del presentador.
Contacto
Para preguntas o información adicional, comuníquese con la Oficina de Sostenibilidad y Justicia Ambiental enosej@sdcounty.ca.gov.
