The HOC Applauds the Biden Administration’s Commitment to Climate Justice, Release of Ocean Justice Strategy
On Friday, December 8, the White House Council on Environmental Quality and White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released the first ever Ocean Justice Strategy, which builds on the Administration’s existing environmental justice commitments by proposing equitable and just practices to advance safety, health, and prosperity for communities residing near the ocean, the coasts, and the Great Lakes. This is a critical milestone for our pursuit to implement just and equitable ocean policy.
In response, Jenna Valente, Director of Advocacy for the Healthy Ocean Coalition, issued the following statement:
“The Healthy Ocean Coalition is heartened by the release of the nation’s first-ever Ocean Justice Strategy. By prioritizing justice and equity, this initiative acknowledges the disproportionate impact of human-caused climate change on the most vulnerable communities, and emphasizes the dire need for inclusive, locally led, and sustainable solutions. We’re looking forward to working alongside our partners in this work and the Biden Administration to ensure this strategy moves off the page and is implemented mindfully. We thank the Biden Administration for taking this crucial step forward in addressing the pressing challenges we face in achieving ocean climate justice.”
