SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

West Coast Environmental Law harnesses the power of law to solve complex environmental challenges.

We are transforming environmental decision-making and strengthening legal protection for the environment through collaborative legal strategies that bridge Indigenous and Canadian law.

By putting the law in the hands of communities and creating legal risk for those who would harm our land, air and water, we are building the collective power to achieve a more just and sustainable future for all.

Global Youth Justice reduces the incidence and prevents the escalation of juvenile crime and incarceration rates around the world by advancing the global expansion of quality youth justice and juvenile justice diversion programs commonly referred to as youth court, teen court, peer court, student court and peer jury.  This is the mission and fundamental purpose of Global Youth Justice.  Global Youth Justice is the lead organization around the Globe advancing the quality expansion of these rapidly expanding youth-led and volunteer driven juvenile justice and youth justice diversion programs,

Today’s environmental challenges are greater than ever. But we live in a country of strong environmental laws—and Earthjustice holds those who break our nation’s laws accountable for their actions.

Due to the powers vested in its Charter and its unique international character, the United Nations can take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, such as peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, humanitarian and health emergencies, gender equality, governance, food production, and more.

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