Jeremy Julian Sarkin is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Advanced Study, University of London, and also an Extraordinary Professor of Law, Department of Jurisprudence, University of Pretoria. He teaches courses on human rights and transitional justice as well as a doctoral course on the methodology of legal research. He has a BA LLB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School, and a Doctor of Laws degree on comparative and international law from the University of the Western Cape (UWC). He is admitted to practice as an attorney in New York and South Africa. He has served as an acting judge in the High Court in South Africa. He served as Chairperson-Rapporteur of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances for three years and member of the group for six years. He is a member of 23 journal editorial boards. He has published 22 books and more than 350 journal articles and book chapters. He has worked in the field of transitional justice for many years after being involved in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission process in South Africa.

• 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.