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Public participation

Introduction

power in your hands

The Aarhus Convention and its Protocol on PRTRs empower people with the rights to access information, participate in decision-making in environmental matters and to seek justice. They are the only legally binding global instruments on environmental democracy. Their powerful twin protections for the environment and human rights can help us respond to many challenges facing our world: from climate change and the loss of biodiversity, air and water pollution to poverty eradication and security. They provide a solid framework for governments to engage the public effectively in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs. Both treaties are open for accession by any UN Member State. To facilitate accession by non-ECE Member States to the Aarhus Convention, the Meeting of the Parties adopted decision IV/5 at its fourth session (ENG FRE RUS).

Upcoming Events

10 - 13 December

Palais des Nations
Geneva
Switzerland

12 - 13 December

Salle XXIV, Building E, Palais des Nations,
Geneva
Switzerland

18 - 19 February

Salle XXIV, E building, Palais des Nations,
Geneva,
Switzerland

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Recent Events

22 November

Salle III, A building, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland

20 - 21 November

Salle III, A building, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland

07 - 08 November

Salle XXIV, E building, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland

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