News stories by Claudia Ituarte-Lima

  1. A Regional Agreement for a Healthy Eco-Sytem in Latin America & the Caribbean

    - Inter Press Service

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sep 08 (IPS) - In August 31st 2021, five Nations including Costa Rica - the country where the Escazú Agreement was adopted - announced publicly working towards a proposal for UN Human Rights Council to recognize globally the right to a clean, safe, healthy and sustainable environment at its 48th session in September.

  2. Why Empowering National Human Rights Institutions Helps on the Quest for Healthy Earth?

    - Inter Press Service

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada, Mar 24 (IPS) - We are living in a critical time. As we face existential environmental challenges from climate crises to the mass extinction of species, it is difficult sometimes to see solutions and new ideas. This is why we all need to celebrate and give visibility to creative and courageous efforts of people and organizations striving towards a healthy planet for all.

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