The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities is actively focusing on integrating human rights perspectives into environmental issues. Recognizing the escalating impact of climate change, the Congress underscores the importance of community involvement in shaping national environmental strategies, framing these challenges as matters of fundamental human rights, including health, life, and privacy.
For over twenty years, the Congress has explored various facets of environmental quality, the implications of climate change on individuals, and the transition towards sustainable energy. The underlying principle of their work is the imperative for local and regional authorities to devise and implement strategic responses to environmental challenges, adapting their communities to these changes.
Current initiatives by the Congress include promoting an eco-conscious interpretation of the European Charter of Local Self-Government and proposing an additional protocol that would codify the rights of local bodies to partake in environmental decision-making processes. This is alongside revising the European Urban Charter II and the third installment of the Human Rights Handbook for Local and Regional Authorities.
The “Human Rights Handbook for Local and Regional Authorities” series is crafted as a hands-on guide for elected officials and administrative staff within local and regional governments. The latest volume delves into the environment and sustainable development, offering a detailed look at the intersection of human rights and environmental protection within international law, and how these levels of governance can advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It tackles a range of relevant topics including transportation, housing, sustainable economic practices, education, public procurement, and crafting local sustainable development strategies.
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