A Groundbreaking Step for Climate Justice

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has clarified the obligations of States to protect people and communities from the harms of the climate crisis—setting a powerful precedent and offering critical guidance to courts around the world.
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PROTECTING OUR RIGHT TO A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. The Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense (AIDA) is the only regional organization of environmental legal experts who are both from and in Latin America. We use the power of international law to create sustainable solutions throughout the region.

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When the violation of the rights of Amazonian peoples in Brazil receives no response nationally, these communities find in AIDA a voice in the Americas.

Felicio Pontes, Attorney, Federal Public Ministry, Brazil