Recognizing the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizing that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world, and that it is the responsibility of the United States Government to work with its global partners to promote environmental justice.

The resolution honors the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community. It underscores that climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable and disadvantaged communities both in the United States and globally. The resolution establishes that the United States Government has a responsibility to work with its international partners to advance environmental and climate justice. It emphasizes that all efforts to adapt to and mitigate climate change must include specific protections for and acknowledgment of harm to communities of color, indigenous peoples, and other frontline communities worldwide. The resolution calls for climate change mitigation to be a global endeavor, with the United States acting as a leader among the international community. It urges the U.S. government to expand collaboration with global partners to prioritize climate adaptation policies for these vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the resolution expresses the need for all countries to promote vulnerable community-focused adaptation across various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, and health. It encourages inclusive stakeholder engagement when developing policies related to environmental and climate justice. Finally, the resolution stresses that immediate, multilateral action is essential to drastically reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.