Ensuring a just and inclusive approach to environmental governance is essential for sustainable development. The research project Transformative environmental justice (EnJUSTICE) explores how environmental policies and decision-making processes can be more equitable, addressing social and ecological injustices in the Nordic region.

EnJUSTICE examines how environmental benefits and burdens are distributed across different communities. In many cases, marginalised groups face disproportionate environmental risks while having limited influence over policy decisions. This project investigates how Nordic environmental governance can be transformed to promote fairer and more inclusive outcomes.

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By analysing policy frameworks, governance structures, and participatory mechanisms, the project identifies strategies to enhance environmental justice. It explores how different actors—including policymakers, indigenous communities, and civil society—can contribute to more democratic and transparent decision-making processes.

The findings from the EnJUSTICE project can inform policy reforms that strengthen environmental justice in the Nordic region. By highlighting best practices and identifying barriers to fair governance, the project supports the transition to a more sustainable and socially just environmental policy framework.