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Recent Aarhus Convention news

Strengthening environmental governance and upholding the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment  
EU Critical Raw Materials Act, now in force, stipulates application of UNFC and UNECE environmental treaties
UNECE tools shape SDG16 discussions ahead of HLPF and Summit of the Future 
UN Environment Assembly highlights rising global role of UNECE Multilateral Environmental Agreements to address triple planetary crisis   
UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders under the Aarhus Convention releases a position paper on state repression of environmental protest and civil disobedience
Executive Secretary to highlight global relevance of UNECE Multilateral Environmental Agreements at UN Environment Assembly
Advancing transparency, the rule of law and public participation regarding living modified organisms/genetically modified organisms
Tracking pollution reduction and breaking down silos across sectors
COP28: UN urges coordinated action to align soaring Critical Raw Materials extraction and use with sustainable development
Furthering accession to the Aarhus Convention in the Mediterranean Region
Promoting digital access to information in support of green and circular economy
UNECE tools can support EU critical raw materials supply and help address sustainability issues
Aarhus Convention Parties and civil society push forward actions to uphold environmental rights for all
After 25 years of the Aarhus Convention, States’ compliance with environmental rights obligations matters more than ever
Uzbekistan furthers its commitment to good governance, healthy environment and sustainable development
Ukraine introduces mandatory reporting by enterprises on greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants using UNECE legal tools
Guinea-Bissau accedes to the Aarhus Convention, opening new horizons for environmental democracy in Africa and worldwide
Enhancing access to justice to tackle climate change and pollution and protect biodiversity
Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee assists Parties with their plans of action to advance environmental democracy
UNECE Protocol on PRTRs: supporting access to information on plastic pollution and promoting green and circular economy
On visit to Turkmenistan UNECE Executive Secretary calls for stronger cooperation in the field of environment
Europe and North America must step up to make COP-15 a historic push for biodiversity
UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders presents his vision for mandate to ensure protection under the Aarhus Convention
Furthering the right to a healthy environment through effective public participation in decision-making
UN urges Europe to boost environmental ambition to fight planetary crisis