Latin America and the Caribbean is the second most disaster-prone region associated to natural events in the world. In fact, one in four disasters recorded in the last 10 years occurred in our region (UNDRR, 2021), and studies predict that the frequency and intensity of natural hazards will continue to increase due to climate change. However, these events do not hit all … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day: The Unequal Impact of Disasters on Women
Access to a healthy environment, a new universal human right
In recent days, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution, declaring access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment a universal human right, something that was not included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948. This will change the nature of international law, urging countries, international organizations and the private sector to intensify … [Read more...] about Access to a healthy environment, a new universal human right