Press release – Kogruppe Klimakrise und Menschenrechte

Inter-American Court sets milestone in the global fight for climate justice

In a historic moment, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued its Advisory Opinion clarifying the specific obligations of states to address the climate crisis through...

Global: Countries must act fast to save the Sustainable Development Goals

With countries in danger of failing to meet their Sustainable Development Goals targets – and their human rights obligations – leaders attending the Financing...

Guaranteeing transparency and a seat at the table for those on the frontlines of the climate emergency: Recommendations for the host country agreement guiding COP30

Brazil’s democratic transformation presents a unique opportunity to set international precedents in environmental democracy. By reinforcing this commitment, Brazil can lead by example, influencing...

Ecuador: Justice has failed the Warriors for the Amazon, but their fight continues

Press release | First published: here | 26 March 2025 On 30 January 2025, Ecuador’s Constitutional Court dismissed an extraordinary action for protection brought...

Ecuador: Presidential candidates must put human rights at the center of their proposals

On the eve of the last presidential debate scheduled for March 23 and ahead of the April 13 presidential elections, Amnesty International published today...

USA: Chilling verdict against Greenpeace sets damaging precedent for protection and promotion of human rights and climate justice

In response to a U.S. jury in North Dakota ordering Greenpeace to pay at least $660m to the fossil fuel company Energy Transfer, having...

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Inter-American Court sets milestone in the global fight for climate justice

Global: Countries must act fast to save the Sustainable Development Goals

Guaranteeing transparency and a seat at the table for those on the frontlines of the climate emergency: Recommendations for the host country agreement guiding COP30

Ecuador: Justice has failed the Warriors for the Amazon, but their fight continues

Ecuador: Presidential candidates must put human rights at the center of their proposals

USA: Chilling verdict against Greenpeace sets damaging precedent for protection and promotion of human rights and climate justice

EU: Catastrophic changes proposed to key sustainability laws would erode human rights and environmental protections

Amnesty International responds to B.C. court ruling in Indigenous land defenders’ trial

Global: Nigerian residents take Shell to UK High court following 10-year fight for justice

USA: President Trump must respect human rights in his second term