Environmental Rights in ASEAN
Submissions are now open
until Tuesday 30 April 2024
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) established a Working Group to develop an environmental rights framework for ASEAN. Following the February 2024 meeting in Manila, a draft declaration was released for comment from stakeholders.
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) established a Working Group to develop an environmental rights framework for ASEAN. Following the February 2024 meeting in Manila, a draft declaration was released for comment from stakeholders.
To facilitate stakeholder consultations, ARIEL has established a website with background information and a submissions portal. The website is www.environmental-rights.net
ARIEL will review submissions made through this portal and prepare a paper for the next meeting of the Working Group in May 2024. ARIEL has used publically available materials from the AICHR and ASEAN websites and the Observatory on Environmental Rights.
UNEP Working Paper on Environmental Rule of Law and Human Rights in Asia Pacific
The UNEP Working Paper presents trends in the application of the environmental rule of law (EROL) and human rights in Asia Pacific, with special emphasis on the protection of environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs).
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction:
Prospects for Southeast Asia
On Thursday 30 May at 6:00 pm (PHT) we held a special webinar on BBNJ in Southeast Asia. Three leading experts discussed the recent Oceans treaty negotiations and what it will mean for the planet.
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Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction:
Prospects for Southeast Asia
Thursday 30 May at 6:00 pm (PHT) we held a special webinar on BBNJ in Southeast Asia. Three leading experts discussed the recent Oceans treaty negotiations and what it will mean for the planet.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling for Women in Environmental Law
Join us as for Part 2 of our Breaking the Glass Ceiling for Women in Environmental Law. Watch on YouTube.
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