Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW): International environmental and human rights organizations have intensified advocacy during the 62nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC62), urging governments to recognize the growing impact of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss on fundamental human rights. Civil society groups participating in the session stressed that environmental protection and human rights are increasingly interconnected global priorities.
Organizations participating through the Geneva Environment Network highlighted issues including the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, climate justice, environmental defenders’ safety, and protection of Indigenous communities. They called for stronger international cooperation to address environmental degradation while safeguarding vulnerable populations most affected by climate-related disasters.
The participating NGOs also encouraged governments to strengthen environmental governance, improve climate adaptation financing, and ensure that development policies are consistent with international human rights obligations. Experts noted that climate change increasingly affects food security, public health, access to clean water, and sustainable livelihoods across many regions.
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