Human Rights-Based Approach and Biodiversity Date: 15 January 2026 Report A/HRC/61/36, presented by the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, examines progress in implementing the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment following its recognition by the Human Rights Council and General Assembly. The report stresses that environmental […]
An innovative approach by New Zealand to protect human rights
This analysis by Kay Windle gives insight into New Zealand’s legislation on human rights, water and the environment.
Environmental and Human Rights Protection in Niger
In West Africa, the Republic of Niger has laid down a structured legal, policy and institutional framework with a pathway for its citizens to achieve the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation and Human Rights to Healthy Environment. Read HR2W Legal Expert Chelsea Agbasiere analyses this and more on this blog.
Kenya’s Progress on Human Rights Governance
Kenya has made significant efforts to protect the human rights to water and sanitation and the human rights to a clean, safe, and healthy environment. This is HR2W expert, Chelsea Agbasiere’s analysis of Kenya’s legal framework.
Intergenerational Sustainability of the Environment in Uganda
Intergenerational Sustainability of the Environment in Uganda By: Grace Anarfi Wadieh “Every person has a right to a clean and healthy environment.” The Human Right to a Healthy Environment (HRHE) is a right is recognized under Article 39 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995), and it forms […]
South Africa’s Legal Protections for Water and Environmental Sustainability
Exploring South Africa’s Legal Protections for Water and Environmental Sustainability By: Grace Anarfi-Wadieh “Everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water.” This fundamental statement included in South Africa’s Constitution. South Africa has a commitment to guarantee the human rights to water and sanitation (HRWS), stating how […]
From Law to Impact: How Turkey Improved Water Access and Environmental Rights for its Citizens
From Law to Impact: How Turkey Improved Water Access and Environmental Rights for its Citizens by Chelsea Agbasiere As global attention intensifies around human rights, environmental justice and sustainable development, Turkey strategically positions itself legally, politically and institutionally as a leader for safeguarding the Human Rights to a Healthy Environment […]
The Power of Community: Human Rights in Water and Nature
World Water Week at Stockholm was full of events! Thursday August, 29th, we were excited to have our CEO, Amanda Loeffen, participate in one of the Talkshows hosted by SIWI to talk about the power of involving the community when it comes to decision-making and preserving the human rights to […]
Paving the Inclusive Path toward Water for All
Paving the Inclusive Path toward Water for All: Policies and Cases Supporting a Human Rights-Based Approach in Asia and The Pacific Everyone around the world—no matter their race, religion, creed, or gender—has a right to water and sanitation. Water, after all, is vital for survival. Water is a necessity. And […]
Water Policies to Support Investment in Humans and Nature
Water Policies to Support Investmentin Humans and Nature: A Compilation of Good Practices in Africa Good governance, supporting the HRBA, can reduce investment risk through greater sustainability. Inclusive decision-making with a wide range of stakeholders helps to strengthen local ownership, and encourage broader thinking and innovation for more sustainable design […]
