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United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders urges negotiating parties in Latin America and the Caribbean to expedite the conclusion of the regional agreement on Principle 10

30 Sep 2016 | Briefing note

In his last report submitted to the United Nations General Assembly, dated 3 August 2016 (A/71/281), the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders refers to the dangers faced by the defenders to a safe and healthy environment. In view of the situation in the region, the Special Rapporteur urges negotiating parties in Latin America and the Caribbean to expedite the conclusion of the regional agreement on Principle 10.…

Resolution on Principle 10 is adopted by the Second United Nations Environment Assembly

24 Jun 2016 | Briefing note

In the second United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) held in Nairobi (Kenya) between 23 and 27 May 2016, delegates and representatives from Member States adopted resolution 2/25 on the "Application of Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development in the Latin America and Caribbean Region."…

Grenada joins the Principle 10 regional process

6 Apr 2016 | Briefing note

During the third meeting of the negotiating committee of the regional agreement on access to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters in Latin America and the Caribbean, that took place in Montevideo, Uruguay, from 5-8 April 2016, Grenada signed on to the Declaration on the application of Principle 10.…

Ministers of the Environment of the region reaffirm essential nature of Principle 10

31 Mar 2016 | Briefing note

Gathered in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia) from 28 to 31 March 2016, on the occasion of the XX Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Ministers and Delegation Leaders reaffirmed that it is essential to promote the complete implementation of Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration, in line with the reality and national legislation, for which it becomes fundamental the strengthening of international cooperation and the creation of capacity in the countries of the region.…

UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment highlights process on Principle 10 in Latin America and the Caribbean in interactive dialogue with Human Rights Council

2 Mar 2016 | Briefing note

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, John H. Knox, participated in an interactive dialogue in the framework of the 31st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland on 2 March.…

Third International Course "Territory as an educational space" highlighted the 2030 Agenda and access rights in environmental matters

1 Feb 2016 | Briefing note

The technical secretariat of the Principle 10 regional process participated in the Third International Course "Territory as an educational space", held at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago between 11 and 29 January 2016, where it delivered a presentation on the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and access rights in environmental matters in Latin America and the Caribbean.…

ECLAC delivered course on environmental protection expenditures in Costa Rica

7 Jan 2016 | Briefing note

Organized jointly by the Ministries of Finance and of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica, the World Bank (Waves Project) and ECLAC, the workshop "Environmental Protection Expenditures of the General Government" took place from 27 to 29 January 2016 in San José (Costa Rica).…

United Nations Special Rapporteurs underscore access rights in Human Rights Council interactive dialogue

17 Sep 2015 | Briefing note

In the interactive dialogue on toxic wastes and safe drinking water and sanitation of the Human Rights Council held in Geneva on 16 and 17 September 2015, the Special Rapporteurs on human rights and hazardous substances and wastes, Mr. Başkut Tuncak (Turkey), and on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, Mr. Léo Heller (Brazil), highlighted the importance of the rights of access to information, participation and justice in environmental matters for their respective mandates.…

Invitation Green Aruba VI 27 & 28 October, 2015

1 Sep 2015 | Briefing note

Good day and welcome to Green Aruba VI! Over the past six years Green Aruba conference has evolved into an excellent platform for the exchange of information and knowledge of sustainable and best practices for the desired transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, more environmentally friendly energy sources and resources. Besides showcasing Aruba´s progress and challenges in regard to the accelerated penetration of renewables in the total energy mix, we would also like to exhibit the experiences and knowledge of other institutions and island nations in this field. Sharing the achievements on th…

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