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On 8 October 2021, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a recognising that a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ welcomes this decision, which also recognises that environmental degradation, climate change, and unsustainable development are pressing and serious threats to the ability of present and future generations to enjoy human rights, including the right to life.

The resolution reaffirms obligations to respect, protect and promote human rights in environmental action, placing emphasis on addressing the needs of indigenous peoples, women and girls, and others in vulnerable situations.

A draws attention to the devastating and far-reaching impacts of climate change on human rights by establishing a dedicated Special Rapporteur. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ also supports this decision, in the expectation that the work of the Special Rapporteur will further efforts to mitigate the climate crisis and protect communities from its effects.

Together these decisions bolster Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s long-held vision to realise a just world that values and conserves nature. They build on decisions the Union took in , , and . Finally, they strengthen the implementation of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Programme which prioritises the realisation of just, inclusive, equitable and effective natural resource governance, conservation, and sustainable use of natural resources; to benefit people and nature.