Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense: Human Rights and Environmental Law
| Climate Change | Human Rights | Marine Protection | Environmental Governance | Freshwater Preservation |
Climate change may be the greatest long-term threat to human communities and biodiversity. AIDA works to address the root causes and develop strategies for mitigation.
:: Learn More ::
Environmental health and human health are two sides of the same coin. AIDA defends human rights against environmental threats in the hemisphere.
:: Learn More ::
Fisheries and marine ecosystems are severely threatened worldwide. AIDA works to protect the fragile marine and coastal biodiversity of the Americas.
:: Learn More ::
AIDA builds capacity and expands opportunities for citizen participation by forging international alliances and equipping stakeholders with the tools to get involved.
:: Learn More ::
Clean freshwater is a cornerstone of human health and biodiversity. AIDA uses the law to safeguard freshwater from depletion and contamination.
:: Learn More ::Highlights
 |
Las Cruces puts the San Pedro Mezquital river at risk The Mexican government seeks to build a dam on one of the rivers that feeds the Marismas Nacionales. |
 |
The FIDH released a report on the situation in La Oroya The document makes a balance of the controversial case of industrial pollution in Peru. |
 |
AIDA and CEMDA joint report on the UPR of Mexico Comments on recommendations accepted by Mexico and human rights violations related to environmental issues. |
 |
AIDA is looking for a full-time attorney We are seeking an independent contractor in the Andean Region to work on our Freshwater Program. |
 |
April 2013 Belo Monte: A tale of spies and destruction in Brazil's Xingu River basin |
 |
March 2013 Costa Rica may be green, but faces challenges protecting its blue oceans |
 |
January 2013 A busy year in developing legal strategies to protect the environment |
 |
November 2012 The World Bank Group probes its mining investment in fragile Colombian wetlands |
