Who We Are - Coastal Defenders
Our Vision
Our Approach
Our vision at Coastal Defenders is to return people to place. We're helping to create a world where our human, animal + plant families are able to thrive in a healthy, sustainable environment. We strive to achieve this by creating impactful, equitable and sustainable pathways and projects advocating for policies and practices that protect
Our vision at Coastal Defenders is to return people to place. We're helping to create a world where our human, animal + plant families are able to thrive in a healthy, sustainable environment. We strive to achieve this by creating impactful, equitable and sustainable pathways and projects advocating for policies and practices that protect the natural world and promote climate, social and economic justice.
Our Approach
Our Approach
At Coastal Defenders, we take a holistic approach to protecting the planet for the next seven generations. We recognize that the health of the planet is interconnected with the health of society and the economy. Therefore, we work to promote solutions that address environmental, social and economic challenges simultaneously.
Since our fou
At Coastal Defenders, we take a holistic approach to protecting the planet for the next seven generations. We recognize that the health of the planet is interconnected with the health of society and the economy. Therefore, we work to promote solutions that address environmental, social and economic challenges simultaneously.
Since our founding in 2020, Coastal Defenders has made a significant impact on environmental policy and practice through the advocacy of a decolonized approach in the protection of our planet and most vulnerable.
Our Impact
Our Impact
In 2023 we meaningfully engaged with over 1300 BIPOC folks in environmental, social + restorative justice initiatives in our bi-coastal work on unceded Kumeyaay, Payómkawichum, Nanticoke + Lenni Lenape land + waterways.
Check out our gallery for some of our highlights in photos!
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that we occupy, reside and work on unceded Kumeyaay, Payómkawichum, Nanticoke + Lenni Lenape land + waterways. We respect the people of these nations as the rightful stewards of their territories by refuting colonization, recognizing the genocide committed by the United States, fighting against the systemic racism that remains pervasive in our society and supporting Indigenous resurgence.