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Freshwater Sources, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights | 28 April 2020

Inter-American Court upholds indigenous rights in Argentina

The Court's decision contributes to the consolidation of standards to protect the land of indigenous communities, as well as their rights to a healthy environment, water and culture.read more

Coral reefs, Oceans | 16 April 2020

What I learned from my internship at AIDA

I’m back in Berlin, but I plan to return soon to La Paz to see the birds, whale sharks, and other species that inhabit the area and are living proof of the valuable work of organizations like AIDA.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Oceans, Public Participation | 30 March 2020

International Environmental Law: History and milestones

International Environmental Law is a discipline that involves the whole world in the protection of a common good: our environment.read more

Oceans | 25 February 2020

Sharks in Colombia: The risks of weak regulation

Colombian regulations allow small-scale artisanal shark fishing, but prohibit industrial scale shark fishing. However, weak enforcement fails to adequately protect these magnificent creatures.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 24 February 2020

3 ways to maintain hope in the face of the climate crisis

Our actions can be divided into three areas: the individual, the community, and the citizen-consumer.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights | 12 February 2020

Why are women so important to the pursuit of environmental justice?

Women are more than simply the most affected by the climate crisis. They also are active participants with a vital role to play in preserving nature and seeking solutions for the health of our planet.read more

Freshwater Sources, Mining, Public Participation, Toxic Pollution | 27 January 2020

Learning from Mendoza, Argentina: “Water is not negotiable

When citizens are aware of the importance of nature and the scale of the dangers it faces, they will not yield.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 14 January 2020

Strengthening society’s call for climate action

Citizens, researchers, activists and community representatives reflected together. From their shared experiences, they demonstrated that the social crisis in Chile is also an environmental crisis.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights | 9 December 2019

Six measures to ensure our actions achieve climate justice

The reality is indisputable, which makes it imperative to include human rights as the crosscutting axis of our climate actions.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Toxic Pollution | 2 December 2019

Sacrifice Zones: The injustice of living in an unhealthy environment

The Sacrifice Zones are a very clear example of the structural problems afflicting our society: certain communities bear all the costs and enjoy none of the benefits. This is unacceptable.read more

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