Environmental rights

Another step forward for marine biodiversity.

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are defined zones in oceans, seas or other aquatic areas where human activities are regulated or restricted to ensure the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainability of marine resources. …

Seabed mining is a current global challenge that poses significant risks to biodiversity and marine ecosystems, especially in such fragile environments with such unique characteristics as the deep sea.

Seabed mining is driven by the growth of the world’s population …

The Earth Charter and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are important milestones in the global quest for social and environmental justice. Although different, these documents share fundamental values and complement each other in building a more harmonious future.

The Earth …

Twenty-five years ago, an important milestone in human history was launched: the Earth Charter. This document offers a global vision and proposes ethical principles to build a more just and peaceful society that respects all living beings.

La Carta de …

Faced with the challenge of climate change, responsible forest management has emerged as a key element for carbon neutrality. With 43.5% of the EU’s land surface covered by forests, it is crucial to transform this ecosystem.

Forests …

Achieving carbon neutrality is essential to combating climate change. Forests are vital to achieving this goal but global action is urgent.

Climate change is having a visible and frightening impact on many parts of the planet. Among its devastating …

Nature is in steep decline. Species populations and the natural spaces they inhabit are dwindling and degrading, with serious consequences for people and the planet. In some places, however, the picture is changing. In this article, we present successful cases …

After an interminable struggle, MEPs passed the Nature Restoration Law with 329 votes in favour and 275 against in February 2024, and the Council of the European Union gave the final go-ahead in June. The legislation entered into force on …

The planet has exceeded six of the nine scientifically established safety limits and has entered the “danger zone”. This is confirmed by a study published in Science Advances at the end of 2023, which suggests that the Earth is outside …

Mother Earth is clearly asking us all to act. Major systems on planet Earth, such as climate, water, and biodiversity, are no longer capable of being maintained in safe and stable conditions for all who inhabit them. Examples include …