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Communication on the Special Multisectoral Plan in Peru
The Special Rapporteur's public communication on the recently introduced Special Multisectoral Plan for comprehensive intervention for those exposed to heavy metals, metalloids, and other toxic chemicals, and detailing recommendations for its implementation.
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Communication on the effects of widespread agrochemical use on Sri Lankan farmers
Public communication of the Special Rapporteur on the alleged detrimental impact of the extensive use of agrochemicals on the health and livelihood of Sri Lankan farmers and their families, causing suffering, loss of life and impoverishment and violating a myriad of their human rights.
Amicus Brief
Greenpeace Nordic and Others v. Norway | ECtHR
Special Rapprteurs Marcos Orellana and David Boyd submitted an amicus brief to the ECtHR discussing how the Court can approach climate change cases under international law in a case involving petroleum production licensing.
Amicus Brief
Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz et. al. v. Switzerland | ECtHR
Amicus before the European Court of Human Rights adressing human rigths and the environment in relation to the rights of older persons and mitigiation efforts for climate change.
Amicus Brief
Duarte Agostinho and Others v. Portugal and 32 Others | ECtHR
Amicus before the European Court of Human Rights adressing human rigths and the environment in relation to the rights of the child and the State's insufficient actions on climate change.
Amicus Brief
CASO NO.974-21-JP | Ecuador Constitutional Court
Amicus (in Spanish) for case by indigneous communities regarding an oil spill, Dr. Orellana presented international human rights and environmental principles including the relevant legal instruments, positivie measures to prevent harm, and comprehesive reparation.
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