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Climate Change, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights | 3 August 2023

Amazon Summit: 6 proposals for preserving the Amazon through regional cooperation

Joint regional and transboundary efforts are powerful enough to save a vital ecosystem for the region and the world.read more

Human Rights | 28 July 2023

A healthy environment: what is this universal right?

The triple crisis facing the world highlights the importance of guaranteeing the right of all people to live in a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.read more

Aerial view of the Ventanas Smelter in the commune of Puchuncaví, Chile.

Climate Change, Human Rights, Toxic Pollution | 21 July 2023

When the energy transition isn’t just: The case of Quintero and Puchuncaví in Chile

This region deserves the opportunity to shine again and to reach its full potential as a colorful coastal town and seaside resort with an identity rooted in agriculture, tourism and artisanal fishing.read more

Just energy transition and climate justice

Capacity Building, Climate Change, Human Rights | 18 July 2023

Session 3 of the AIDA’s 25th Anniversary Webinar Series

We discussed the path towards a just energy transition and climate justice. We explored what both concepts mean, what is needed to achieve them, and the tools and successes at our disposal.read more

Traditional village on floating Uros islands on lake Titicaca near city of Puno, Peru.

Climate Change, Human Rights | 29 June 2023

Climate finance: Questions and answers

Climate finance is a complicated topic, and so we offer you a glimpse of the basics.read more

Rear view of dad holding her little girl in arms and looking at their house with installed solar panels.

Climate Change, Human Rights | 15 June 2023

The dilemmas of a just energy transition

A valuable starting point is that everything that is carried out in favor of the energy transition must have a strong and decisive focus on the environment, human rights and gender.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Oceans, Public Participation, Toxic Pollution | 31 May 2023

Offshore drilling: Resisting a growing threat in Latin America

There are cases in the region that demonstrate a growing collective resistance to the blind advance of offshore drilling projects.read more

Indigenous Rights | 22 May 2023

Biodiversity and indigenous languages: one heritage to protect

To speak of protecting biodiversity and linguistic diversity becomes an exercise in speaking in defense of territory and environmental defenders.read more

Capacity Building, Freshwater Sources, Indigenous Rights, Oceans | 16 May 2023

Session 2 of the AIDA’s 25th Anniversary Webinar Series

We examined the main threats and opportunities, as well as the measures needed to effectively address the biodiversity crisis and safeguard the rights of indigenous and traditional populations.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 19 April 2023

Latin America's role in coal extraction and use

Analysis of the coal situation in Latin America -and the region's role in the much needed decarbonization- based on the cases of Chile, Colombia and Mexico.read more