On Thursday July 28, the United Nations General Assembly recognized the right to live in a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a human right for ALL.
The recognition of the right to a healthy environment is under negotiation at the United Nations General Assembly.
The Global Pact Coalition is thrilled to announce our new partnership with the organization Green Amendment for the Generations.
The third and final consultation on UN General Assembly Resolution 73/333 resulted in the adoption of a high-level political declaration on March 8, 2022.
The declaration is intended for adoption at a special session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) from 3 to 4 March 2022.
In November 2021, a second consultation was held on UN General Assembly resolution 73/333.
“Each person shall have a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment”. This is the new amendment that the State of New York included in its Constitution on 2 November 2021.
In October 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution recognizing the right to a healthy environment.
Since 69 states signed a declaration in favor of the recognition of the right to a healthy environment, 2021 is on track to become a game-changing year to achieve the international recognition of this fundamental right.
in 2022, governments from around the world will adopt a high-level political declaration on the environment. For it to be as ambitious as possible, we have teamed up to form Pathway to the 2022 Declaration, a Blog by Jurists for Diplomats.