UN: ‘US sanctions on Iran damaging environment’
A report claims these are violating the human right of access to clean air and and a…
Tag: human rights
Disabled people ‘neglected’ by the majority of Paris Agreement countries
Researchers say governments are falling far short of their obligations to protect the rights of…
Activists arrested after protest at Scottish oil terminal
Protestors locked themselves to the entrance of the Nustar Clydebank oil facility
UN: ‘Climate change causing thousands to flee their homes’
Violence driven by warming temperatures is breaking out in Cameroon – leading to more than…
Climate Action Network Europe calls for release of environmental activists in Belarus
The organisation claims some of its local members have been detained unjustifiably and says it…
UN steps up commitment to protect environmental rights defenders
People defending the environment have faced violence, including killings and sexual violence,…
‘Climate apartheid’ will see millions of world’s poorest severely impacted
A UN Special Rapporteur has warned if current climate targets are met, tens of millions of…
Energy giants collaborate on human rights supply chain engagement
They aim to establish an industry framework for supplier assessments
UN launches Environmental Rights Initiative
Almost four environmental defenders are said to be killed per week - with the true total…
