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Women take Swiss government to court over climate change

Women take Swiss government to court over climate change

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Women take Swiss government to court over climate change

They claim climate inaction is threatening their human rights

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UN: ‘US sanctions on Iran damaging environment’

UN: ‘US sanctions on Iran damaging environment’

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UN: ‘US sanctions on Iran damaging environment’

A report claims these are violating the human right of access to clean air and and a sustainable environment

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UN says climate change is causing more gender violence

UN says climate change is causing more gender violence

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UN says climate change is causing more gender violence

It has been called a “threat multiplier for women and girls”

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Children worldwide call on UN to recognise their ‘right to clean air’

Children worldwide call on UN to recognise their ‘right to clean air’

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Children worldwide call on UN to recognise their ‘right to clean air’

There are predictions that by 2050, air pollution could be the leading cause of child mortality

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UN steps up commitment to protect environmental rights defenders

UN steps up commitment to protect environmental rights defenders

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UN steps up commitment to protect environmental rights defenders

People defending the environment have faced violence, including killings and sexual violence, smear campaigns and other forms of intimidation

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‘Climate apartheid’ will see millions of world’s poorest severely impacted

‘Climate apartheid’ will see millions of world’s poorest severely impacted

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‘Climate apartheid’ will see millions of world’s poorest severely impacted

A UN Special Rapporteur has warned if current climate targets are met, tens of millions of people will be impoverished, leading to widespread displacement and hunger

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Energy giants collaborate on human rights supply chain engagement

Energy giants collaborate on human rights supply chain engagement

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Energy giants collaborate on human rights supply chain engagement

They aim to establish an industry framework for supplier assessments

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UN launches Environmental Rights Initiative

UN launches Environmental Rights Initiative

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UN launches Environmental Rights Initiative

Almost four environmental defenders are said to be killed per week – with the true total expected to be higher – and many more harassed, intimidated and forced from their lands

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