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.
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Environmental health and human health are two sides of the same coin. AIDA defends human rights against environmental threats in the hemisphere.
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Fisheries and marine ecosystems are severely threatened worldwide. AIDA works to protect the fragile marine and coastal biodiversity of the Americas.
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AIDA builds capacity and expands opportunities for citizen participation by forging international alliances and equipping stakeholders with the tools to get involved.
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Clean freshwater is a cornerstone of human health and biodiversity. AIDA uses the law to safeguard freshwater from depletion and contamination.
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Climate Change’s Human Rights Impact A report on climate change impacts on human rights in Latin America. |
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AIDA President named Peru Environment Minister AIDA congratulates Manuel Pulgar-Vidal for being named head of Peru’s Environment Ministry. |
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AIDA presents report at Durban AIDA presented a report detailing the negative effects of climate change on human rights to life, access to water, healt |
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Brazil Boycotts OAS Meeting Brazil refused to attend a closed hearing convened by the IACHR of the OAS |
Monthly Updates
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January 2012 Coral Dream or Disaster? |
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December 2011 Green Climate Fund: Hope for a New Year |
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November 2011 Brazil Dam Debate Takes Historic Turn |
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October 2011 Air quality regulation gathers steam |
