Intersectionality and Environmental Justice for Indigenous Peoples and Minorities

Jeremy Sarkin is Distinguished Research Professor of Law at NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal, and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Studies, University of London, UK.

• 1. Introduction 2. Understanding Environmental Justice, the Violence and Conflicts Caused by Environmental Injustices and Intersectionality 3. Environmental Justice and Intersectionality in the United States 4. Environmental Justice and Intersectionality in South Africa 5. Environmental Justice and Intersectionality in Canada. 6. Environmental Justice and Intersectionality in Israel 7. Environmental Justice and Intersectionality in Australia 8. Conclusion: Why Intersectionality Needs to Be Used Much More Often by Domestic Courts

"This groundbreaking book offers an insightful exploration of intersectionality in environmental justice, focusing on Indigenous and minority groups globally. Through rigorous research, comparative analysis, and case studies, it provides innovative insights into addressing systemic inequalities and environmental harm. A must read for scholars, policymakers, and advocates seeking equitable and sustainable solutions."Ntombizozuko Dyani-Mhango, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, South Africa. "Wise and deeply researched, this book offers a positive pathway for fighting environmental injustices by recognizing their universal nature and intersectional impact. Sarkin utilizes cross disciplinary analysis to identify common and interrelated environmental injustices impacting marginalized groups, including Indigenous Peoples, and argues for interconnected solutions to these injustices."Michael Stein, Harvard Law School, USA."In this new book, Jeremy Sarkin trains his critical eye on one of the most important challenges in environmental rights: how should we assess the many compounding and intersectional impacts of worsening environmental conditions on Indigenous Peoples and minority groups? Sarkin’s comparative lens focuses on how national courts in five countries have – and have not – adopted intersectionality to better understand, explain and address environmental injustices including climate change. Sarkin’s unique approach shines a light on this important but overlooked issue and shows us the path forward."Erin Daly, Widener University Delaware Law School, USA."Eminent human rights scholar Jeremy Sarkin has again produced another top-quality piece about a crucial theme for today’s world. He has studied the practice of national courts in five countries and their potential application to a variety of contentious environmental topics. His thorough legal analysis is complemented by rich insights from other disciplines. He is widely known for his excellent capacity to analyse complex themes, and his work is widely consulted."Stephan Parmentier, Faculty of Law and Criminology, KU Leuven, Belgium."Sarkin’s deeply researched scholarly work offers innovative socio-legal analysis of how intersectionality could transform environmental justice outcomes for minorities and Indigenous peoples. Through comparative examination of cases from the US, South Africa, Canada, Australia and Israel, it demonstrates how courts might better address systemic environmental injustices. Essential reading for environmental law scholars and practitioners."Damien Short, Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London, UK.