Regional focus
The workgroup includes individuals and organizations representing diverse perspectives that guide work across the entire San Diego region. It includes a broad range of voices with residents, tribal members, community-based organizations, academics and researchers, and youth bringing diverse geographic and demographic perspectives.
This workgroup specifically focuses on environmental justice and sustainability efforts with communities, especially with people who have lived experiences and are often left out of sustainability conversations.
Meetings and membership
The Workgroup meets every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November) in 2025.
The membership application period in now closed. We will reopen in mid-2026.
Workgroup participation
The Workgroup can help inform equitable approaches for the development and implementation of climate policies, projects, programs, initiatives, and other services. If you are seeking early and meaningful advisement from the Workgroup please submit a request through the Workgroup Intake form. Please allow for 1 to 2 weeks for a response.
Workgroup presenter intake form
For effective engagement with the Workgroup, presenters or those considering presenting should review the Workgroup Presenter Guide.
Contact
The Environmental Justice Workgroup collaborates across governmental organizations to support environmental justice initiatives for the region.
For other questions, contact Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice staff at osej@sd.county.ca.gov.
