Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

Starting activities at #COP17 #CBD @unbiodiversity.bsky.social ! I am glad to share the spaces where I will be participating and where you can find me. These days are an opportunity to work on the #biodiversity crisis, its urgency and importance must be reflected during the meetings.

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

FELIZ de compartir el nacimiento del #podcast: 🎙️ Voces por el derecho al ambiente sano. 🌳🪁: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/35uMglX... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v... YT: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... Deezer: www.deezer.com/us/show/1003... Y muchas plataformas más...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

Este proyecto del #LabJAC de #IBEROCDMX, del que soy directora, invita a voces de todo el mundo para hablar acerca de cómo viven y ejercen su derecho humano a un ambiente limpio, sano y sostenible.

Es también, parte del 5° aniversario del reconocimiento del derecho humano al ambiente sano como derecho universal.

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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.

In context of #CDENV 2nd meeting, I share the letter sent, urging to the @coe.int to expressly recognise the #humanright to a #healthyenvironment in a legally binding instrument. ✍🏽 @srtoxics.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social SR on Water and Sanitation ✉️ www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

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In celebration of this milestone, the UN @srenvironment.bsky.social has launched a website dedicated to inform, promote and educate about the human right to a #HealthyEnvironment, including its progress, status, related themes, topics and contexts. 🌿 healthy-environment.org

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

TODAY 🌱 we commemorate 5 years since the UN Human Rights Council expressly recognised that EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE must enjoy the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. #HealthyEnvironment 🔗 Statement: www.ohchr.org/en/statement...

@unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @katarinaschwarz.bsky.social @unwgbhr.bsky.social @unsr-judges.bsky.social @unsr-education.bsky.social @wgeid.bsky.social @koldocasla.bsky.social @bcarneyalmroth.bsky.social @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social

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Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

8 October 2026 marks five years since the UN Human Rights Council recognized the right to #HealthyEnvironmentForAll. The fruit of the work by thousands of people around the world, this milestone is a reminder of the work needed to implement the right. ▶️ tiny.cc/GENHumanRigh...

youtube.comVolker Türk, OHCHR: Voices commemorating the human right to a healthy environmentUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, joins the 5-year commemoration since the recognition of the human right to a healthy environment by the United Nations Human Rights…

I would also like to thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, for joining this commemoration with a message: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O8o... #5YearsHealthyEnviro

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

youtube.comVoices commemorating the human right to a healthy environmentIt has been 5 years since the UN Human Rights Council recognized the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. This milestone is an inter-generational result of 50 years of work by…

It is a privilege to share this joint message from colleagues and representatives of various institutions and States who gather TODAY to commemorate 5 years since the recognition of the human right to a healthy environment by the United Nations Human Rights Council🌳 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dJO...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

The milestone we experienced 5 years ago is the result of five decades of intergenerational and interdisciplinary work by thousands of people around the world. It is a clear example that working together and collaboratively is both possible and necessary! The next step now is: implementation.

@bcarneyalmroth.bsky.social @drdavidboyd.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @un-spexperts.bsky.social

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On the road to @unbiodiversity.bsky.social #COP17Armenia, @srenvironment.bsky.social Astrid Puentes stresses centrality of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment for the implementation of #KMGBF targets, especially Art. 8(j) on the protection of Indigenous Peoples' rights.

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At #HRC63, celebrations took place ahead of 5th anniversary of the recognition of the right to #HealthyEnvironment by the HRC. UN @srenvironment.bsky.social Astrid Puentes was present in events that addressed women EHRDs & conflict, cultural heritage & #SeaLevelRise. ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC63Environ...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

🪁 Businesses for clean air: Recording now available! On #CleanAirDay experts presented the scientific evidence on air pollution and how private actors can and must take action. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=taty...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

🏭 To breathe #CleanAir, we need businesses to take action. A healthier workforce and stronger public health systems could be possible. 🎥 Watch the recording of our webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=taty...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

#5YearsHR2HE 🎂🌿 I want to share with you some highlights of the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the recognition of the human right to a healthy environment, that I hope inspire you to act to advance this human right ⬇️ 🎥 Watch the recording of the event: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSjk...

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The recognition of the right to a healthy environment was achieved through coordinated advocacy by UN entities, special procedures, civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples, social movements, and youth activists.

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

Only by overcoming compartmentalization and bringing together different worlds, will we be able to face the challenges to come. @ciel.org @unep.org @fian-international.bsky.social @franciscansintl.bsky.social @conseildeleurope.coe.int @ishr.ch @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org @un-spexperts.bsky.social

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🌿🎂 This commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment was a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the many accomplishments but also, challenges and opportunities for the years to come.

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

🙌🏼THANK YOU to every single one of our panelists, co-organizers and co-sponsors for all of the support.

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The GEN was at the #HRC63 side event on "Gender, conflict, and environmental justice: The role of women human rights defenders", bringing together women human rights defenders who live at the intersections of gender, climate and conflict. @ishr.ch ▶️ ishr.ch/events/gende...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

23 Sept

Tomorrow! 🌱 Join us to celebrate 5 years since the UN Human Rights Council recognized the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Sep 24, during #HRC63 🕣 12:00–13:00 📍 Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations. 🔴 Live: bit.ly/5yearsHRHE 🕣 4:00 CDMX | 6:00 NY | 11:00 LDN

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

23 Sept

🎂 We will host a reception during the evening: ️🕣 17:30-19:00 hrs. Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des Nations. *** @ciel.org @unep.org @fian-international.bsky.social @franciscansintl.bsky.social @conseildeleurope.coe.int @ishr.ch @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org @un-spexperts.bsky.social

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

21 Sept

This Thursday! 🌱 Join us to celebrate 5 years since the UN Human Rights Council recognized the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Sep 24, during #HRC63 🕣 12:00–13:00 📍 Room Concordia 1, Palais des Nations. 🔴 Live: bit.ly/5yearsHRHE 🕣 4:00 CDMX | 6:00 NY | 11:00 LDN

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21 Sept

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18 Sept

#MaryRobinson Speaker Series last week hosted a powerful conversation on why protecting #CivicSpace, #democratic participation and #HumanRights #Defenders is essential to delivering a #JustTransition 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=iURq... 🙏 Business and Human Rights Centre @srenvironment.bsky.social

youtube.comMary Robinson Speaker Series | Human rights defenders powering the transition to green economiesYouTube video by Business and Human Rights Centre

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

14 Sept

Join me to celebrate 5 years since the recognition of the human right to a healthy environment! 🗓️Thurs. September 24 🕣12:00–13:00 hrs. 📍Room Concordia 1. Palais des Nations. During the 63 Session of the Human Rights Council. 🕯️Reception: Salle des Pas Perdues, Palais des Nations, 17:30-19:00 hrs.

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

14 Sept

In 2021, the UN acknowledged for the first time that everyone has the right to live in a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. 5 years later, where are we now? This side event aims to to foster a dialogue to celebrate, reflect on lessons learned, and identify priorities for the next 5 years.

youtube.comBusinesses for Clean Air: Advancing Human Rights Through ActionSeptember 7 is the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. To celebrate it, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment, Astrid Puentes…

12 Sept

🪁🎥 Webinar recording now available! Watch on YouTube the webinar we held last Monday with @WGBizHRs –– @fernanda_ho –– to celebrate the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: www.youtube.com/watch?v=taty...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

theguardian.comUlez led to better lung size and function among London children, study findsResearchers find capacity stunted by pollution restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone

12 Sept

As science has shown, effective air quality measures benefit children in the short term by improving their lung capacity, intelligence, and ability to learn. 💂🏻The case of London: www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🚕 The case of New York: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/c...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

5 Sept

🪁 On Monday we're celebrating #CleanAirDay ! Join us on this webinar to discuss recommendations and pathways for businesses to advance human rights, including clean air for all. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/BusinessAir_26 🗓️ Sep 7 🕣 7:00 CDMX | 14:00 London | 15:00 CET

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

31 Aug

🪁 Why are businesses important in tackling air pollution? On #WorldAirDay, I want to start a conversation about one key actor in pollution: businesses. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/BusinessAir_26 🗓️ Monday. September 7, 2026. 🕣 7:00 CDMX | 14:00 London | 15:00 CET

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

31 Aug

From reducing emissions to adopting cleaner technologies, the private sector can contribute to preventing air pollution and protect human rights. Join us on this live webinar to discuss recommendations and practical pathways for businesses to advance human rights, including clean air for all.

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

21 Aug

🪁 Why are businesses important in tackling air pollution? On #International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies , I want to start a conversation about one key actor in pollution: businesses.

bit.lyWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Business for Clean Air: Advancing Human Rights Through Action. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Organizers: • UN Special Rapporteur on Business and Human Rights • UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights Background: Clean air is an element of the human right to a clean, healthy and…

21 Aug

Join us on this live webinar to discuss recommendations and practical pathways for businesses to advance human rights, including clean air for all. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/BusinessAir_26 🗓️ Monday. September 7, 2026. 🕣 7:00 CDMX | 14:00 London | 15:00 CET

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

18 Aug

📢 This Friday, last day to send inputs for my next report on Environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs) and the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment 🔗EN bit.ly/SREnviro-EHR...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

18 Aug

This report aims to outline the obligations of States and non-State actors, under international law and human rights law, to protect EHRDs, contributing to the understanding of the situation of EHRDs from an individual and a collective perspective.

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

18 Aug

Key topics will be: 🟢 Regarding the situation of Environmental Human Rights Defenders 🟢 Policies, legislation and other existing measures of State and non-State actors for the protection of EHRDs 🟢 Other effective measures for protecting Environmental Human Rights Defenders.

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

17 Aug

📢 Este viernes, fecha límite para enviar contribuciones para mi informe sobre personas defensoras de derechos humanos y del ambiente y el derecho a un ambiente sano 🔗Todos los detalles en este link bit.ly/SREnviro-EHR...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

17 Aug

Temas clave: 1.Situación de las personas defensoras de DH y del ambiente 2.Políticas, legislación y otras medidas existentes para la protección de las personas defensoras ambientales 3.Otras medidas eficaces para la protección de las personas defensoras ambientales

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

14 Aug

📢 AUG 21st, deadline to send your inputs for my next report on Environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs) and the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment 🔗EN bit.ly/SREnviro-EHR...

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

14 Aug

Astrid Puentes, UN Special Rapporteur on Healthy Environment

14 Aug