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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UN Representative on Indigenous Peoples asked to investigatethe human rights impacts of Barro Blanco Panamanian and international organizations require the suspension of the hydroelectric project. |
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Organizations raise concerns after the collapse of Colombia’s Mining Code reform We urge the government to stop granting mining permits and environmental licenses until a new code is in place. |
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The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations (UN) It represents a key tool to help improve the human rights situation in the hemisphere. |
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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. |
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June 2013 The Gulf of California: When breaking the law ceases to be an exception |
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May 2013 Human Rights Commission gets back on track in the Americas |
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April 2013 Belo Monte: A tale of spies and destruction in Brazil's Xingu River basin |
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March 2013 Costa Rica may be green, but faces challenges protecting its blue oceans |
