In 2018, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) decided to engage with community and stakeholders about what environmental justice means for Victorians. This was the first time a government in Australia has engaged people about how to incorporate environmental justice into policy frameworks.
Capire supported DELWP to frame the conversation in a way all Victorians could understand and reach those in the community who would most likely be experiencing environmental injustices. To address the challenge of engaging people on a topic they may not have heard about before, Capire designed activities around possible case studies helping to connect the concept with real life scenarios.
A diverse range of Victorians took part in the discussion including local councils, young people, regional communities, people with a disability and Traditional Owners. Their insights have informed DELWP in their ongoing process to improve environmental justice outcomes in Victoria.
