COVID-19 has shed light on humanity’s interconnectedness with nature. The protection of biodiversity is essential to prevent future pandemics and protect human health. With rising deforestation levels, the Amazon basin is a centre stage in this debate. Lacking a regional strategy to protect the rainforest, Amazon countries are failing to...
Global Climate Litigation Report 2020 STATUS REVIEW – UNEP
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Inter-American Commission calls on the Brazilian government to take measures to protect Indigenous communities from COVID-19
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How is COVID-19 affecting Amazonia?
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COVID-19 and its human rights dimensions
COVID 19 is a test of societies, of governments, of communities and of individuals. Now is the time for solidarity and cooperation to tackle the virus, and to mitigate the effects, often unintended, of measures designed to halt the spread of the virus. COVID-19 GUIDANCE Respect for human rights across...