Description

The Escazú Agreement is a groundbreaking framework for environmental governance in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the intrinsic link between environmental protection and human rights. By ensuring the core principles of environmental democracy – the three rights of access to environmental information, public participation, and environmental justice – the Agreement empowers communities to assert their right to a healthy environment.

In this context, this Toolkit for Parliamentarians on the Escazú Agreement is designed to equip legislators with the necessary tools and resources to effectively advance climate governance and environmental democracy in the region. This Toolkit emphasizes the crucial role of parliamentarians in promoting accountability for environmental harm, safeguarding environmental defenders, and enhancing public engagement in environmental decision-making.

Ultimately, it seeks to strengthen the capacity of legislators to advance sustainable development and uphold human rights in the face of pressing environmental challenges.