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The Aarhus Convention:An implementation guide. UN/ECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters
… is held by public authorities, including information on hazardous materials and activities in their communities, and … engage in particular activities, such as those relating to waste collection. Furthermore, it may cover entities … is held by public authorities, including information on hazardous materials and activities in their communities. 49 …
The Aarhus Convention: An implementation guide. Securing the public's rights through access to information, public participation and Access to justice for a healthy environment
… is held by public authorities, including information on hazardous materials and activities in their communities, and … measures to ensure that no storage or disposal of hazardous materials takes place in the lands or territories … concerned a plant for the treatment of toxic industrial waste, the ECHR held: Breaches of the right to respect for …
Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… that illicit dumping of toxic and dangerous substances and waste potentially constitutes a serious threat to the human … pollution of the natural environment, such as exposure to hazardous substances in the course of employment. … people, including through addressing risks associated with hazardous development activities, such as mining. National …
Framework principles on Human Rights and the environment
… can also include measures such as authorizing toxic and hazardous facilities in large numbers in communities that are … of the environment, including air and water; pollution, waste, chemicals and other potentially harmful substances … water or other resources, or the storage or disposal of hazardous materials.34 Relocation of indigenous peoples or …
Conservation with justice - A rights-based approach
… measures to ensure that no storage or disposal of hazardous materials shall take place in the lands or … on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade … Canadian citizens alleged that the storage of radioactive waste near their homes threatened the right to life of …