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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.

November 09 2022 Press releases Latin America

Global South statement on climate finance ahead of COP27

COP27 must reach agreements for an equitable, sufficient and sustainable finance that ensures a just transition.

November 03 2022 Blog Latin America, Peru

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.

November 03 2022 Blog Latin America

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.