Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice (DEIJ) Terminology Communications Guide
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This guide provides communication guidance on commonly used DEIJ terminology for organizations operating in the environmental field.
DEIJ in Action: A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Guide for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
This Guide was created based on an assessment of the state of diversity, equity and inclusion among environmental organizations in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and provides recommendations for how organizations working on environmental issues can increase DEIJ within their organizations.
Sample for Practice 1C: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan
This is a sample diversity, equity and inclusion plan from the accredited Sonoma Land Trust.
The Nature Conservancy in Washington - Equity Statement
This statement acknowledges inequities and makes commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion in management, conservation and business practices. It also includes a set of definitions and FAQ.
The Rise of the American Conservation Movement: Power, Privilege, and Environmental Protection
In this sweeping social history, Dorceta E. Taylor examines the emergence and rise of the multifaceted U.S. conservation movement from the mid-nineteenth to the early twentieth century.
Inclusion & Diversity Goals Toolkit
The Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Inclusion & Diversity Goals Toolkit includes example Inclusion and Diversity goals, milestones and metrics, along with descriptions of available training, examples of potentially non-inclusive behaviors and links to additional resources.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Framework and Resources for Change
A tool to help land trusts organize learning and grow critical Diversity, Equity and Inclusion competencies, no matter where they are in their learning journey.
Beyond Land Acknowledgment: A Guide
It’s easy for land acknowledgments to become yet another form of optical allyship. Instead of spending time on a land acknowledgment statement, we recommend creating an action plan highlighting the concrete steps you plan to take to support Indigenous communities into the future.
A Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
Native Governance Center co-hosted an Indigenous land acknowledgment event on Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2019. This guide to Indigenous land acknowledgments was created based on the panelists' responses and includes information on how to create an acknowledgment, factors to consider and action steps.
Finding value in 'fluff'
This blog argues that we shouldn't discount the power of "fluff" to reach new audiences, raise the profile of your organization and inspire readers to learn more about your work. It includes tips for how to share your stories with media outlets.