Environmental rights

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 …

Now, before reflecting on the strategies being implemented by the European Union to prevent this practice and how consumers are dealing with this problem as agents of change, let’s really understand what this concept consists of. Basically, “greenwashing” …

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty that has sought to alleviate the climate crisis since 1994. With common premises, strategic lines and commitments, it establishes a global cooperation framework that includes 197 countries …