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Climate Change, Human Rights, Oceans, Toxic Pollution | 24 October 2024

To defend the ocean's biodiversity is to defend human well-being

Statement by civil society organizations at COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).read more

Freshwater Sources, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 10 September 2024

Session 1 of the Transformative Global Experiences on Water Governance Webinar Series

We explored various strategies of resistance and defense following the tragedy caused by the failure of an iron mine tailings dam in Brumadinho, Brazil.read more

Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 20 June 2024

La Oroya v. Peru: Historic precedent on human rights and the environment

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights set an important precedent for state oversight of industrial pollution.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Oceans, Toxic Pollution | 4 June 2024

Maritime shipping: what’s being done to reduce emissions?

The sector therefore needs to decarbonize its activities by reducing its emissions, both in transport and in the loading and unloading of goods at ports around the world.read more

Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 24 May 2024

Warning of increased contamination in La Oroya and slow progress by the State to comply with the Inter-American Court ruling

The State's progress in implementing the international court's ruling has been slow and insufficient. Meanwhile, a high level of sulphur dioxide has recently been registered in the Andean city.read more

Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 15 April 2024

Community of La Oroya wins landmark ruling to stop environmental damage in Latin America

After more than 20 years, the residents of the town of La Oroya in the Peruvian Andes have found justice, opening a major new avenue for protecting a healthy environment throughout the continent.read more

Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 27 March 2024

5 milestones in the "Inhabitants of La Oroya v. Peru" case ruling

Our long-fought victory before the Inter-American Court sets important precedents for all communities seeking environmental justice in the Americas.read more

Accountability and Transparency, Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 22 March 2024

Inter-American Court ruling on La Oroya case sets key precedent for the protection of a healthy environment

The Court found Peru responsible for violating the rights of residents of La Oroya, who have been exposed to unsafe levels of toxic contamination for generations.read more

Climate Change, Human Rights, Toxic Pollution | 26 February 2024

Forest fires: How can we help prevent them?

It is essential that governments, businesses and citizens work as a team to protect forests and promote a culture that cares for the environment and all life.read more

Climate Change, Freshwater Sources, Human Rights, Oceans, Toxic Pollution | 30 January 2024

The triple planetary crisis: What is it and what can we do about it?

It refers to three interrelated problems: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Each of these problems is a crisis with its own causes and effects, but all three converge.read more

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