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October 05 2022 Press releases Peru

With La Oroya case, the Inter-American Court may set a key precedent for protecting a healthy environment in Latin America

On October 12 and 13, the international court will hear the case of people affected by toxic pollution in La Oroya, Peru.

September 29 2022 Blog Latin America

Presentes: Here and now for climate justice

The challenge lies in demonstrating that when we talk about the energy transition we must also talk about respecting human rights and the rights of nature, and caring for all forms of life.

September 27 2022 Aida Publication

Governments of the world: Climate action is a legal duty

After decades of empty promises, it is time for real action and accountability.

September 07 2022 Blog Latin America

An alliance for clean air in Latin America is born

The coalition will empower the efforts of citizens, academics, organizations and other actors, while contributing to the achievement of regional agreements.

August 30 2022 Blog Argentina

The Mapuche: in defense of ancestral territory in Argentina

The Mapuche communities are tireless in their struggle. Their strength comes from what they protect. It comes from their intimate connection to the territory and all that it holds.

August 30 2022 Blog Latin America

Lessons on protecting the right to a healthy environment

AIDA has always worked to highlight the link between a healthy environment and fundamental human rights such as those to integrity, life, and health.

August 22 2022 Press releases Latin America

Ambition and urgency needed as high seas treaty negotiations near end

With only one week to go in the negotiations for a new treaty to protect two thirds of the ocean civil society is raising alarm about the level of urgency and ambition towards a robust outcome.

August 18 2022 Blog Latin America, Brazil

Brazilian court reaffirms the power of litigation to strengthen climate action

Brazil's imposition of climate litigation in the region is critical because the country is home to 65 percent of the Amazon, a key ecosystem for global climate regulation.

July 28 2022 Press releases Latin America

AIDA applauds recognition of healthy environment as a universal human right

The decision adopted by the UN General Assembly is a call for States to recognize that environmental defense is essential for human existence on the planet.