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