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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.

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.