Sierra Club Environmental Law Program

The Sierra Club’s Environmental Law Program (ELP) utilizes strategic litigation to combat climate change, safeguard clean air and water, protect wilderness areas, and promote environmental justice. In the past year, ELP initiated over 200 legal actions challenging the fossil fuel industry’s harmful impacts. The program integrates legal advocacy with grassroots organizing, effective communication, and policy lobbying to ensure lasting environmental protections. ELP’s team of attorneys and staff collaborates with communities to build informed support, with the goal to make courtroom victories sustainable over the long term.