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Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 3 November 2022

Victims of toxic contamination in La Oroya take their voice before the Inter-American Court

The importance of the case goes beyond the Peruvian context and represents a historic opportunity to establish a key precedent for all of Latin America.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Public Participation | 3 November 2022

Headed for Egypt: What can we expect from COP27?

AIDA will participate in COP27 as an accredited observer, along with our allies, to advocate once again for strong progress on climate action.read more

Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 5 October 2022

With La Oroya case, the Inter-American Court may set a key precedent for protecting a healthy environment in Latin America

On October 12 and 13, the international court will hear the case of people affected by toxic pollution in La Oroya, Peru.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Toxic Pollution | 7 September 2022

An alliance for clean air in Latin America is born

The coalition will empower the efforts of citizens, academics, organizations and other actors, while contributing to the achievement of regional agreements.read more

Capacity Building, Climate Change, Human Rights | 6 September 2022

Session 3 of the 2022 GCF Watch International Webinar Series (part two)

We addressed key aspects of the proposals that are presented by accredited entities to become approved projects and reflected upon gender and indigenous peoples at the GCF.read more

Human Rights | 30 August 2022

Lessons on protecting the right to a healthy environment

AIDA has always worked to highlight the link between a healthy environment and fundamental human rights such as those to integrity, life, and health.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 18 August 2022

Brazilian court reaffirms the power of litigation to strengthen climate action

Brazil's imposition of climate litigation in the region is critical because the country is home to 65 percent of the Amazon, a key ecosystem for global climate regulation.read more

Accountability and Transparency, Capacity Building, Climate Change, Human Rights | 3 August 2022

Session 3 of the 2022 GCF Watch International Webinar Series (part one)

This session focused on key issues identified by CSOs during the series initial webinar.read more

Human Rights | 28 July 2022

AIDA applauds recognition of healthy environment as a universal human right

The decision adopted by the UN General Assembly is a call for States to recognize that environmental defense is essential for human existence on the planet.read more

Climate Change, Fracking, Freshwater Sources, Human Rights, Toxic Pollution | 8 July 2022

In regressive decision, high court endorses fracking in Colombia

The ruling does not exonerate national and local authorities from protecting the environment and respecting the fundamental rights of the population as they consolidate the mining and energy policy.read more

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