Building More Resilient and Equitable Communities in the Face of Environmental and Climate Injustice Human services agencies are designed to support the health and well-being of the individuals and families they serve—but all too often, climate and environmental injustices get in their way. Climate injustice considers the disparate impact climate change has on communities that have been historically underserved or disenfranchised and thus are less equipped to adapt to or mitigate climate risks.