Blog | Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA)

Climate Change, Human Rights, Toxic Pollution | 29 October 2021

Science's call to action for climate and air

The IPCC's emphasis on these pollutants reaffirms the intrinsic relationship between climate and air, as well as the urgent need to implement effective and joint measures for their protection.read more

| 14 September 2021

¡Gracias totales!

We will continue to share this path towards climate and environmental justice, which is also social. I reiterate my deepest gratitude for so many lessons learned, opportunities and achievements.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 10 September 2021

The IPCC's Sixth Report: the stark reality we must face with agency and hope

Drastic reductions of greenhouse gases will only be possible with systemic changes at the government and corporate levels. We also need to adjust our narratives so as to not fall into hopelessness.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 18 August 2021

Climate change: are you part of the problem or part of the solution?

It’s our decision, as a society, to either continue business as usual, ignoring the IPCC, or to finally pay attention and act comprehensively towards the climate justice that the planet requires.read more

Oceans | 16 August 2021

Our responsibility in the conservation of fisheries resources

The promotion and adoption of responsible fishing practices, from catch to consumption, is a joint effort in which consumers play a fundamental role.read more

Accountability and Transparency, Human Rights, Large Dams | 11 August 2021

The IDB's opportunity to support the protection of the environment and human rights

Four projects financed by the IDB Group are or have been under scrutiny for the impacts of their implementation on indigenous and rural communities in three countries.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 29 July 2021

The GCF Watch international webinar series: Engaging with the GCF in different regions and countries

We talked about the ways in which people and communities can engage with the Green Climate Fund in their countries and regions.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 26 July 2021

Litigation to promote (and accelerate) climate action

Climate litigation has become a tool increasingly used by organizations and communities to hold governments and companies accountable for the climate crisis.read more

Climate Change, Fracking, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights | 20 July 2021

Reflections for a Bolivia free of fracking

Bolivia needs to profoundly transform the way energy is produced; the new system should be formed with a long-term vision and based on the respect for human rights and the protection of nature.read more

Capacity Building, Climate Change, Mining | 16 July 2021

Webinar "A Material Transition: Mining and the Renewable Energy Transition"

Presenting a report investigating the impacts of an increased demand for the minerals required to move away from fossil fuels.read more