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Beyond 2015 Reaction to the UN Secretary General’s synthesis report “The Road to Dignity by 2030: Ending Poverty, Transforming All Lives and Protecting the Planet”

13/01/2015

external publications, Global, Mexico, Millenium Development Goals

Implementing Principle 10 of Rio Declaration - FANCA

21/10/2014

Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development refers to the rights of access to information, participation and justice in environmental matters. Recently was held a workshop on best practices for its implementation, so that they can be replicated in all the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Central America, Global, Rights to water & sanitation

Climate Summit 2014

16/10/2014

16.oct.14 It is clear that the long- term solution to climate change lies in weaning the global economy off fossil fuels and onto a cleaner and more sustainable energy pathway in every country. But it is also clear that climate change is already wreaking havoc around the globe and that, in the short term, the world´s poorest and most vulnerable people need urgent support.

Climate change, Global

Latin American Statement for Global FRACKDOWN day - Freshwater Action Network Mexico

16/10/2014

16.oct.14 The development of hydraulic fracturing will have major consequences for the environment, society and energy sustainability in Latin America. Under the World Day Against Fracking (Global Frackdown), organizations of Latin American civil society warn about irreversible impacts that exploitation of unconventional oil through fracking is going to cause in the environment and society.

Central America, Climate change, Environment, Mexico, Rights to water & sanitation, South America

Realising the human rights to water and sanitation: A handbook

11/09/2014

Realising the human rights to water and sanitation: A handbook

The UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, Catarina de Albuquerque, is very proud to present her new publication: Realising the human rights to water and sanitation: A handbook

This Handbook is the product of six years of work by the first UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to water and sanitation. It explains the meaning and legal obligations that arise from these rights, translating the often complex technical and legal language into accessible information.

Complete handbook

Africa, Central America, Global, Mexico, Rights to water & sanitation, South America, South Asia