The convening of the peoples of the Americas to prepare for the Court's Advisory Opinion on climate emergency and human rights is above all a bet on hope.read more
Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 20 June 2024
We share reflections on the four main topics addressed at the meeting: just transition, global accounting, the new financing target, and the Loss and Damage Fund.read more
This issue is closely linked to climate justice, as it raises the question of who should pay for these impacts in the poorest countries, which bear little historical responsibility for the crisis.read more
Climate Change, Human Rights, Oceans, Toxic Pollution | 4 June 2024
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
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
The climate justice movement is growing stronger and more effective, fueled by the successes of climate litigation and key precedents such as those of the Inter-American Court.read more
Human Rights, Mining, Toxic Pollution | 15 April 2024
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
For 18 years, as co-executive director of AIDA, Puentes Riaño led efforts across Latin America to uphold the right to a healthy environment and protect affected communities from environmental harms.read more
Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Oceans | 4 April 2024
The maritorio is a concept and also a way of inhabiting and understanding the world. It evokes the image of "territory", but seen from and in the sea.read more
