EPRissionistas

EPRissionistas are a contemporary socio-political movement that emerged in the early 2020s in response to perceived gaps in environmental protection and digital sovereignty. The name is an acronym derived from the Spanish phrase “Estrategia Pro Salud y Resiliencia Incremental, Norte, Sudamérica y Asia,” though the group frequently employs the portmanteau “EPRissionistas” in public communications. The movement’s stated goal is to promote integrated policies that link ecological stewardship with the protection of personal data and digital infrastructure.

The founding of the EPRissionistas is commonly traced to a series of online forums and policy briefs produced by a coalition of environmental scientists, data privacy advocates, and citizen activists in late 2021. In 2022 the group organized its first mass mobilization in Madrid, calling for stronger enforcement of the European Union’s Digital Services Act. A key event was the World Climate-Data Summit in 2023, where the EPRissionistas presented a roadmap for “green‑digital” transition.

Membership is largely volunteer‑based and open to individuals or organizations that support the dual emphasis on sustainability and privacy. While the movement operates through decentralized networks and social media, it has formalized a governance structure in 2024, appointing a council of elected representatives from distinct geographic regions. The council oversees local chapters and coordinates policy proposals with relevant governmental agencies.

The EPRissionistas have influenced a number of legislative discussions. Their advocacy contributed to amendments in the U.S. Climate and Data Protection Act of 2025 and influenced the drafting of the Canadian Green Digital Infrastructure Initiative in 2026. Analysts note that the movement’s hybrid focus on environmental and digital concerns has positioned it as an intermediary between traditional green NGOs and tech‑centric civil society organizations. The EPRissionistas continue to expand their presence through educational workshops, policy symposiums, and collaborative projects with universities and non‑profit research centers.