Department of Anthropology
Environmental Justice in Memphis and Beyond
Environmental justice is the meeting point of environmentalism and social justice. It is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, in the control of their environment.
17th Annual Environmental Justice Conference 2026
October 3, 2026 Save the Date: Environmental Justice in the Age of AI: Democracy, Civil Rights & Civic Engagement
Conference information and pre-registration
Previous Years EJ Conferences
- 16th Annual Conference: Building Advocacy to Achieve a Just Transition Saturday, October 5, 2019
- 2018 Environmental Justice Symposium, 2018: The Struggle for Environmental Justice in Memphis and Shelby County: Then & Now, November 5, 2018
- 15th Annual Conference, 2017: Defending Environmental Safeguards While Pushing for a Clean Energy Future, October 14, 2017
- 14th Annual Conference, 2015: Envisioning a Cleaner, Healthier Environment: A Grassroots Community Conference, November 7, 2015
- 13th Annual Conference, 2014: Community Health, Environmental Justice & Clean Energy, November 1, 2014
- 12th Annual Conference, 2013: Our Fragile Balance: Seeking Environmental Justice, November 9, 2013