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March 04 2023 Press releases Latin America

Agreement reached to advance High Seas Treaty

New treaty agreed to protect half the planet but formal adoption still required.

February 20 2023 Aida Publication

Open Letter from Civil Society Organizations to the President of the Inter-American Development Bank

We consider it essential that the Bank strengthen its practices and operations, facilitating the promotion and respect for human rights.

February 20 2023 Press releases Latin America

Decision time for world’s governments on new global treaty for the ocean

Today governments resume negotiations to finalize a new High Seas Treaty to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction.

February 03 2023 Blog Latin America, Brazil

Actions and reasons to preserve the Amazon

The Amazon and its care are emblematic of the intrinsic relationship and balance that must exist between a healthy environment and human existence.

January 30 2023 Blog Bolivia, Brazil

Urgent alert on human rights threats due to Pantanal degradation

It is time to join forces and take care of the enormous natural and cultural wealth of this biome that is so important for life.

December 22 2022 Press releases Colombia

Swiss OECD Point of Contact calls on Glencore to comply with due diligence on coal mine in Colombia

However, the Swiss NCP’s statement did not the main duty of its mandate—to ensure the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

December 21 2022 Blog Latin America

10 good news stories from 2022, for a sustainable future

We’re celebrating decisions at the local, national and international levels that help move us toward a more sustainable future for all.

December 15 2022 Blog Latin America

Toward environmental justice: 4 achievements for AIDA in 2022

These advances demonstrate the importance of collaboration and persistence. They are in turn precedents for litigation, advocacy and alliance-building.

November 17 2022 Press releases Latin America, Peru

Organizations, coalitions, academia, and specialists support victims of toxic contamination in La Oroya

Experts filed 15 briefs before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to support the case of residents of La Oroya against the government of Peru.