ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE NETWORK IRELAND LTD

What ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE NETWORK IRELAND LTD does

Environmental Justice Network Ireland Ltd (EJNI) is a non-profit research and advocacy organization established in 2021 and headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It promotes strategic collaboration between researchers, civil society organizations, lawyers, and local communities to address the root causes of environmental and social injustice on the island of Ireland. EJNI operates across four project areas: Linking the Irish Environment (all-island cooperation on shared environmental challenges), Environmental Democracy (climate governance and access to justice for a just transition), Justice, Rights and Nature (rights-based approaches to protecting nature), and All-Island Strategic Legal Exchange (using law to address environmental injustice).

Its core outputs are policy publications (consultation responses, briefings, and research reports), events and webinars, and co-produced toolkits such as the Manual for Environmental Justice jointly produced with Community Law and Mediation. EJNI distributes these via its website (ejni.net), social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, Bluesky), an email newsletter via MailerLite, and an external Linktree hub. There is no commercial product, no proprietary technology platform, and no AI/ML capability.

EJNI's business model is grant-funded: it does not sell products or services. Income derives from foundations including the European Climate Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, Community Foundation Ireland, and Community Foundation Northern Ireland, supplemented by commissioned research from bodies such as the UK Office of Environmental Protection and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. As a small organization (1-10 employees) led by Director Dr Ciara Brennan and Deputy Director Caitlin McIlhennon, EJNI functions as a convening and research body rather than a scalable commercial enterprise.

Name

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE NETWORK IRELAND LTD

Legal name

Environmental Justice Network Ireland Ltd

Website

https://ejni.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) is a Belfast-based non-profit that conducts research, advocacy, and legal collaboration on environmental injustice across the island of Ireland, serving civil society, researchers, legal professionals, and communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Advocacy Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Stakeholder Engagement, Indigenous/Tribal Consultation & Social Impact (SIA) (EUAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA), NEPA/EA/EIS & Public Consultation (EUAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Environmental justice
• Environmental advocacy
• Civil society research
• Climate governance
• Strategic legal exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

EJNI undertakes environmental justice research, advocacy, and legal collaboration across the island of Ireland and at EU level. It operates across four project areas (Linking the Irish Environment, Environmental Democracy, Justice Rights and Nature, and All-Island Strategic Legal Exchange) producing policy briefings, consultation responses, toolkits, conferences, and commissioned research for civil society, governments, and oversight bodies.

Product overview

Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) operates as a research and advocacy organization rather than a traditional software product company. The organization's primary offerings consist of its website platform (ejni.net) which serves as a publication hub and civil society coordination tool, the Manual for Environmental Justice (envjusticemanual.com) — an all-island toolkit for communities, campaigners, and researchers jointly produced with Community Law and Mediation — and a project proposal submission mechanism. EJNI undertakes environmental justice research, advocacy, and action across four thematic project areas: Linking the Irish Environment, Environmental Democracy, Justice Rights and Nature, and All-Island Strategic Legal Exchange. Publications are available as PDF documents covering topics such as EU climate governance, just transition, transboundary environmental rights, and strategic litigation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EJNI Website and Publications Hub EJNI's primary digital platform serving as a hub for environmental justice research, advocacy publications, news, events, and resources across four project areas: Linking the Irish Environment, Environmental Democracy, Justice Rights and Nature, and All-Island Strategic Legal Exchange. Targeted at NGOs, researchers, legal professionals, and citizens.
• Manual for Environmental Justice An all-island toolkit for communities, campaigners, and researchers on environmental justice, jointly produced with Community Law and Mediation and available at envjusticemanual.com. Provides practical guidance on environmental rights and legal processes for civil society and community audiences.
• EJNI Project Proposal Submission Process A project suggestion intake mechanism allowing external parties to submit new project ideas for EJNI consideration, reviewed for feasibility and alignment with organizational mission and values. Used by civil society partners to propose collaborative work.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SolidarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint briefing on MFF and a Just Transition published 23 March 2026. Collaborative advocacy on EU funding governance and just transition policies affecting Ireland and EU member states.
• Miller ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in study for UK Office of Environmental Protection (OEP) reviewing divergence in environmental regulation in Northern Ireland relating to nutrient management.
• Institute for European Environmental PolicycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in study for UK Office of Environmental Protection (OEP) reviewing divergence in environmental regulation in Northern Ireland relating to nutrient management.
• UK Office of Environmental ProtectioncoreOthersCommissioned EJNI to conduct research on nutrient regulatory divergence in Northern Ireland.
• Friends of the Earth Northern IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint submission to UN Special Rapporteur on human right to healthy environment ahead of Ireland visit. Addresses transboundary environmental rights issues on the island of Ireland.
• Community Law and MediationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint producer of Manual for Environmental Justice - an all-island toolkit for communities, campaigners, and researchers. Community law center also partners on projects and events.
• Climate Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of 'Demystifying the cost of environmental justice' conference in June 2024. Collaboration on legal costs and funding for environmental cases.
• Public Interest Litigation Support NI (PILS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of 'Demystifying the cost of environmental justice' conference in June 2024. Collaboration on environmental justice litigation support.
• Queen's University Belfast Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of 'Demystifying the cost of environmental justice' conference in June 2024. Academic partnership for environmental justice research and events.
• REScoop.eucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-author of briefing on public participation in National and Regional Partnership Plans across 17 EU Member States. Endorsed by 25 CSOs.
• CEE BankwatchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-author of briefing on public participation in National and Regional Partnership Plans across 17 EU Member States.
• Centre for Cross Border CooperationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy for expansion of EU Civil Society Platform membership to include CSOs based in Northern Ireland.
• European Movement IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy for expansion of EU Civil Society Platform membership to include CSOs based in Northern Ireland.
• European Environmental BureaucoreOthersEJNI joined as a Full Member in May 2026. Collaborative advocacy for progressive environmental policies in Europe.
• Feminist Communities for Climate JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint response to NI Fuel Poverty Strategy Consultation addressing intersection of gender and energy poverty.
• Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of Know Your Rights to Protest guide launch. Partnership on human rights and environmental justice.
• Friends of the Earth Northern IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of Know Your Rights to Protest guide launch. Partnership on environmental justice advocacy.
• Public Interest Litigation Support NI (PILS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of Know Your Rights to Protest guide launch. Partnership on environmental justice and protest rights.
• Northern Ireland Environment LinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioning organization for Linking the Irish Environment project. Represents 65+ environmental NGO members in Northern Ireland.
• Irish Environment NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioning organization for Linking the Irish Environment project. Represents 34 environmental NGO members in Republic of Ireland.
• Northern Ireland Human Rights CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned research on Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework. Research authored by EJNI Director and academic partners.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Environmental Pillar: Coalition of 28 Irish environmental NGOs working on sustainability policy. Comparable to EJNI as a civil society network focused on environmental advocacy and policy coordination, though RoI-focused rather than all-island.
• Centre for Environmental Rights: South African environmental law NGO using strategic litigation and advocacy to advance environmental rights. Comparable to EJNI as a non-profit combining legal advocacy, research, and civil society mobilization for environmental justice outcomes.
• Community Law and Mediation: Community law center providing legal services and advocacy; co-produces the Manual for Environmental Justice with EJNI. Directly comparable as a civil society organization working on environmental justice access in Ireland.
• Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland affiliate of a major environmental federation; directly comparable to EJNI as a NI-based environmental NGO doing advocacy, campaigns, and policy work, though much larger and more established. Frequently partners with EJNI on joint submissions and event co-organization.
• Northern Ireland Environment Link: Umbrella network representing 65+ environmental NGOs in Northern Ireland. Directly comparable to EJNI as an environmental civil society network, and is a commissioning partner for EJNI's Linking the Irish Environment project.
• Irish Environment Network: Network representing 34 environmental NGO members in the Republic of Ireland. Directly comparable to EJNI as the RoI counterpart for cross-border environmental cooperation and a co-commissioner of EJNI's Linking the Irish Environment project.
• Public Interest Litigation Support NI (PILS): Northern Ireland organization supporting public interest litigation including environmental cases. Directly comparable to EJNI as a NI civil society partner focused on access to justice, and a frequent co-organizer of EJNI events on environmental justice costs.

Broad incumbents

• ClientEarth: International environmental law charity using litigation and advocacy across Europe and beyond. Comparable to EJNI on strategic environmental litigation and law-based advocacy, but operates at far greater scale and geographic scope.
• European Environmental Bureau: Largest pan-European network of environmental citizens' organizations. EJNI joined as a full member in May 2026; comparable as a network-driven environmental advocacy organization operating at EU level, though substantially larger and EU-wide.
• An Taisce: Ireland's oldest and largest environmental charity, operating across the full island. Comparable to EJNI on environmental advocacy and policy research but with much broader scope (heritage, planning, climate) and substantially larger organizational scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ejni_online
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@environmentaljusticenetwor509
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/environmental-justice-network-ireland
• Instagraminstagram.com/envjnireland

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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