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.
