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PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.

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Campaign for a Human Rights-based Approach to Climate Action (view all)

Key Recommendations on the Role of Parliamentarians for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters

Developed during the Parliamentary Caucus that took place within the framework of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean’s (ECLAC) Second Annual Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America & the Caribbean

PGA staff with Sen. Emilio Icaza, Dip. Ramón Barrios, Sen. Janelle Chanona

PGA convened the hybrid Parliamentary Caucus: Protecting Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters, jointly with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in its capacity as Secretariat of the Escazú Agreement.

OP-ED: Jamaican Senator Sophia Frazer-Binns on Environmental governance – A case for acceding to the Escazú Agreement

In an era of pending climate departure, with the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, which poses an existential threat to Small Island Developing States like Jamaica, environmental governance and management have taken on a new meaning.

Protection of the Oceans Campaign (view all)

Photo by Michael Olsen on Unsplash

The Insights by Lawmakers on Climate Action & Oceans series (#InsightsByLawmakers) highlight ongoing efforts, national experiences, lessons learned and good practices implemented by parliamentarians to advance the goals of these Campaigns.

Victoria Plan of Action (2023)

Victoria Plan of Action (2023)

At the conclusion of the 44th Annual Parliamentary Forum, parliamentarians adopted the Victoria Plan of Action to describe commitments and follow up actions.

Mobilization must be stronger. A huge international movement is taking shape, led by the States already calling for a moratorium.

Without oceans, no life on earth. The statement is clear.