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We support strong laws and institutions for a healthy planet and healthy people.

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The Challenge

Without strong environmental laws and institutions, we will be unable to protect and restore our planet.

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Advancing the Right to a Healthy Environment

Promoting Environmental Rule of Law

Supporting the 2030 Agenda and "The future we want"

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Meeting global environmental commitments

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Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review

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Saving lives and truth: why protecting environmental journalists matters more than ever

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UN Environment Assembly advances collaborative action on triple planetary crisis

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At UNEA-6, Heads of State call for greater cooperation on the environment

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UN Environment Assembly opens with calls for stronger multilateral action

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