2 September 2025 – The Earth Refuge Team
Since our founding in 2020, we have been laying the groundwork to develop solutions shaped by, and for, the individuals and communities most affected by the climate crisis.
We have always believed that effective legal solutions must be grounded in the lived realities and responsive to the needs of those most impacted. Today, that belief is taking clearer and more intentional shape in practice.
As we step into our next chapter with renewed clarity and purpose, Earth Refuge is evolving into what it was always meant to be: a collaborative platform where communities co-architect practical legal tools for navigating what is arguably the most existential reckoning of our time.
We remain guided by our core values and our unwavering commitment to climate justice, focusing on what matters most: equipping those most impacted with the legal knowledge and resources they need to create meaningful and long-lasting change.
Our work is taking root in many ways.
We support legal research by working on active cases where climate change affects human mobility, bridging legal frameworks with lived experience. Working in solidarity with affected communities, NGOs, and legal networks, we turn research into real change through legal support, policy work, and future social impact litigation.
Recognising the vital role of education, we partner with universities worldwide to educate the next generation of lawyers, offering practical learning opportunities and fostering collaborative problem-solving.
As we grow, we are bringing arts and culture into our work to engage our community – and particularly grassroots groups – in new ways. We seek to create inclusive spaces for learning, reflection, and connection.
We’re excited to share some of the key ways you can engage with our work:
Browse a collection of essential resources that shed light on climate displacement, legal responses, and community-led actions.
Explore and contribute to a growing, collaborative database tracking legal decisions related to climate (im)mobility.
Whether online or in person, our training and workshop sessions focus on the legal landscape of climate (im)mobility and are designed for grassroots groups, students, and practitioners alike.
If you’re interested in joining or co-hosting a workshop, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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We’re so glad you’re here, and grateful to have you with us as we build — together.
In solidarity,
The Earth Refuge Team