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The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have agreed to jointly boost the role of the circular economy towards achieving sustainable…
Speech prepared for delivery at the launch of the Report “Towards Zero pollution: launch of the Global Assessment of Soil Pollution report” Thank you to Dr. Qu Dongyu and to H.E. David Choquehuanca for your…
Speech prepared for delivery at Driving Change for the Planet – ChangeNOW Summit, convened by the INSEAD Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society Humanity is an astonishing species. We have made…
Nitrogen is a double-edged sword. The element is a key component in fertilizers and helps fuel the growth of essential crops like wheat and maize. But too much nitrogen can pollute the air, decimate soils and…
Speech prepared for delivery at the 154th meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives Ambassador Fernando Coimbra, Chair of the CPR Excellencies, colleagues I am pleased to address you today as we open…
A stroll along the beaches of Watamu, Kenya used to mean navigating a sea of garbage, including piles of plastic water bottles. The trash marred what was otherwise an idyllic setting on the Indian Ocean – and it…
The exposure of people to toxic and harmful substances without their prior informed consent is a human rights issue. Toxic chemicals affect our rights to health, life, food, adequate standard of living and more.…
Land is a cross-cutting issue that impacts directly on the enjoyment of a number of human rights. For many people, land is a source of livelihood, and is central to economic rights. Land is also often linked to…
The ocean is home to marine life and to our food. It supports our livelihoods, cultures and economies. Marine pollution damages these aspects of our lives, and infringes on the human rights attached to them. Ensure…
All types of waste and pollution may impact on human rights. For instance, from their manufacturing to use, trade and disposal, hazardous waste can have adverse impacts on human health and ecosystems - infringing…
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