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Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… protect the environment, including access to information, public participation, and access to justice. At the end of this … (article 19 of the UDHR and article 19 of the (ICCPR), public participation in decision-making (article 21 of the …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Guidance on the Practical Application of the Espoo Convention

… (NGO), International Financing Institutions (IFI) and the public who are likely to become involved in the practical … knowledge and values of the different stakeholders and the public. EIAs in a transboundary context (henceforth … and the Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision- making and Access to Justice in …
17 Jul 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 1) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… of contents 1. Introduction Declarations Legal Status Public International Law 2. Sustainable Development … Transboundary Harm Examples Sovereignty 5. Transparency, Public Participation and Access to Information and Remedies Public
17 Jul 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

No Significant Harm and Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment

… Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the principle of public participation. These principles are presented as … instruments. Thirdly, it examines the requirements of public participation during an EIA under the 1998 Aarhus …
17 Jul 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Introductory presentation to the SEA Protocol

… 5 Introduction (3/4) The Protocol provides for extensive public participation in government decision-making in numerous … covering everything from oil refineries to ski-lifts. The public will not only have the right to know about plans and …
17 Jul 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders_2016 Report

… 2015, available from https://spdb.ohchr.org/hrdb/31st/public_-_UA_Brazil_09.10.15_(7.2015).pdf; end of mission … a broad range of actors, the Special Rapporteur launched a public call for inputs on the subject of environmental human … of the right of environmental human rights defenders to participation in the conduct of public affairs and …
17 Jul 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Mr. Michael Frost, Analysis on the situation of Environmental Human Rights Defenders

… rights. Michel Forst 6 © The Budapest beacon Michel Forst Public call for inputs on the subject of EHRDs. The Special … on human rights and to make environmental information public; to facilitate participation in environmental decision-making; and to …
17 Jul 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Framework principles on Human Rights and the environment

… to safe drinking water and sanitation, to housing, to participation in cultural life and to development, as well as … environment. 1. See Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision- Making and Access to … the rights of others, or to protect national security, public order, or public health or morals. These restrictions …
17 Jul 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

UN Treaty Handbook

… with the Secretary-General. In order to encourage wider participation in the multilateral treaties deposited with … in order to ensure that treaties in force are in the public domain. This Handbook, prepared by the Treaty Section … Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966, in time of public emergency, a State must immediately inform other …
17 Jul 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Unit 2 - the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context

… Objective and scope Obligation to notify and consult Public participation Content of EIA documentation Implementation and … environmental impact. The procedure must allow for public participation and preparation of an EIA. The affected …
17 Jul 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance