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The GEN is at the side event to the 12th session of the #OEIGWG that will address #EnvironmentalJustice in the Binding Treaty, highlighting corporate impacts linked to conflict, ensuring accountability, protecting #EHRDs, and the right to a #HealthyEnvironment.

ISHR@ishr.ch

TOMORROW: Side event on #EnvironmentalJustice in the #UN Binding Treaty, co-sponsored by ISHR: 📅 Tuesday 13 October ⏲️ 9:00 am - 10:00 am CEST 🏡 Room XI, Palais des Nations, Geneva

GENeva Environment Network

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"A #BindingTreaty that does not expressly include the right to #HealthyEnvironment will be incomplete from the start.” UN @srenvironment.bsky.social Astrid Puentes urges States to adopt an ambitious instrument that strengthens corporate accountability, access to justice & #EHRDs protection.

13/10/26, 8:10 am1 repost4 likes

GENeva Environment Network

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#EHRDs from #SouthAfrica, #Indonesia, #Malaysia & #Lebanon shared testimonies of how a #BindingTreaty that protects right to #HealthyEnvironment can protect people & planet, esp as it relates to anti-SLAPP protection, gender justice, Indigenous Peoples' rights & corporate accountability in conflict.

GENeva Environment Network

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Emphasizing support for #BindingTreaty that delivers effective corporate accountability, envt. protection & access to justice, Terrence Tshisevhe of #SouthAfrica underscored need for it to protect #EHRDs, ensure just transition, prevent harm, close gaps & deliver justice.