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Second Consultation on 2022 Declaration: Debrief
From 17 to 19 November 2021, UN Member States met in Nairobi for a second informal consultation on t...
The Stockholm +49 Summit
On October 20 and 21, world-renowned scientists, economists, lawyers, activists, and diplomats will...
Landmark Climate Case: Paris Agreement No Empty Shell
In a historical first, a dutch court condemned a corporation, rather than a government, for not doin...
UN Updates On Process Towards 2022 Declaration
UN-designated co-facilitators open a window of opportunity for dialogues between States and civil so...
Energy Watchdog Releases Report Outlining Pathway to 1.5°C
On May 17, the International Energy Agency released a landmark report outlining a global pathway to ...
Soon after Rejoining Paris Agreement, Biden convenes World Leaders for Earth Day
US President Joe Biden announced a "Leaders' Climate Summit" on Earth Day, April 22-23, to boost eff...
The Right to a Healthy Environment Makes Great Strides Forward
For years, civil society has been calling for universal recognition of the right to a healthy enviro...
Giving rights to nature : national developments entitling nature with subjective rights
At least 14 countries have recognized subjective rights to nature's elements so far. This trend goes...
Takeaways from UNEA 5.1 for the 2022 declaration
The first part of the 5th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.1) was held vir...