On July 28, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) recognized the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. This recognition was achieved after decades of mobilization by ESCR-Net members alongside other civil society organizations, social movements and Indigenous Peoples. However, the importance of this victory depends on how the right is implemented. Our collective work is focused on advocating for its meaningful implementation that responds to communities’ needs and priorities, especially in light of dominant extractive economic models prioritizing profit over peoples.
11/26/2024
Article | Statements
COP29 in Azerbaijan exposed a stark failure to address the global climate crisis, delivering inadequate and unjust climate finance solutions. Despite urgent calls for trillions in reparative funding for frontline communities, Global North countries limited the agreement to a mere $300 billion by 2035, deepening inequities and prioritizing corporate interests....
