The Environmental Justice Framework

A practical tool to support inclusive, just decision-making in environmental work.

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Environmental Justice Cycle
Overview of the Framework

An introduction to the framework’s core aims, guiding values, and circular structure used to support inclusive, just, and community-led environmental decision-making.

Inclusive Environments Research

Research findings that informed the framework, with a focus on environmental justice, equity, and inclusive decision-making across institutional and policy contexts.

Why Use the Framework?

How this tool helps embed inclusion, equity, and justice into planning, decision-making, and institutional processes across diverse sectors and community environments.

Guidance on Using the Framework

Step-by-step support to help you apply the framework clearly and effectively in your institution or setting, with guidance on each stage and reflection points included.

Framework Template

A downloadable tool to support users in recording insights, applying the framework stages, and reflecting throughout planning, delivery, review, and implementation.

Flowchart

A simplified visual guide to the stages of the Environmental Justice Framework, ideal for quick reference, onboarding, or orientation to the overall process.

Co-production Principles

Explains how shared power, mutual respect, and collaboration shape inclusive decision-making, and why co-production is central to the framework’s approach.

Lived Experience Lead

Outlines the role and value of lived experience leadership in shaping fairer, more grounded outcomes across environmental and institutional practice.

Beyond the Framework

Examples and ideas to extend inclusive practice into broader systems, policies, and organisational culture—supporting justice beyond specific project cycles.)

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