Climate Justice

Climate justice recognises that the causes and impacts of climate change are unequal. The Global North has contributed most to ghg emissions, while marginalised communities, often in the Global South, bear the harshest consequences.

It’s inseparable from social justice, encompassing racial justice, gender equality, disability rights and labour rights.

Climate Justice calls for solutions that not only mitigate climate change, but ensure a transition that uplifts, includes, and leaves no one behind.

Marginalised communities are often situated in areas of higher pollution, with fewer resources to adapt to disasters.

• Indigenous communities, who depend on natural ecosystems, face threats from deforestation, land degradation, and scarcity.
• Women are disproportionately impacted by displacement, food insecurity, and health risks

Sustainability without justice risks reinforcing the same inequalities that caused the problem.

Expand our understanding of Climate Justice and how it intersects with our work

Confront the root causes of climate change – capitalism, industrialisation, consumerism

• Share our learnings within the festival community and beyond
• Embed these values into production, programming, and operations
• Re-energise our Sustainability efforts through collective responsibility and engagement

Amplify voices from the margins – honouring the legacy of those who have long practised earth stewardship 

Engage more people in our efforts

Integrate knowledge and practices into the Shambala ethos

Model changed behaviour through openness. 

Resource ourselves conscientiously. 

• Focus on reducing and re-using materials 
• Strict sourcing policy – see our Creative Production Guide – report progress openly.

Apply ‘Code of Ethics’ when engaging with new and current partners

Audit the organisations we work with

Signpost educational materials for use by our partners 

Work with / elevate Climate Justice charities and organisations.

Educate – signpost the Shambala community to further information, create a repository of resources around Climate Justice.

Be a platform for Climate Justice

• Engaging speakers from Climate Justice forums / indigenous communities & artists and contributors affected by Climate Justice to speak on the impact.
• Program content (talks and workshops) that explore the impact of Climate Justice, connecting artist programming to talk and workshop programming
• Develop internal training and knowledge building in core team and venue / project managers.

Invest in the land that the Shambala site is on – stewardship.

(for shared understanding and common language)

Global North – Wealthier, more industrialised nations, primarily in Europe and North America.

Global South – Nations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania, often historically marginalised by colonialism and inequality.

Stewardship – Caring for and managing the planet’s resources responsibly for the wellbeing of all.

Eco-centric – Recognising the intrinsic value of all living systems, beyond human benefit.

Just Transition – Moving toward sustainability in ways that protect and empower vulnerable communities.

Mainstream Sustainability – Market-driven approaches to sustainability that may overlook justice and equity.

Racial Justice – Working toward systemic change by addressing the root causes of racial oppression and its intersections with patriarchy, colonialism, and inequality.