In response to the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at updating federal decision-making guidelines under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Ashfaq Khalfan, Oxfam America’s Climate Justice Director, said:
“As the U.S. continues to fall short in its climate commitments, this rulemaking represents a vital step in ensuring environmental justice and supporting the transition towards a just transition to renewable energy for all. Oxfam urges swift action in finalizing the proposed rule to strengthen NEPA's role in promoting a sustainable future for all.
“We strongly urge the administration to prioritize the involvement of frontline communities in decision making, protect their rights, and ensure comprehensive addressing of climate impacts throughout the NEPA process."