Operation Influencer: the consequences of environmental corruption
Corruption has no place in the green transition: it not only enables harmful projects, but also erodes public...
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In a Time of Democratic Drift, the Aarhus Convention Holds the Line
In an era when regulatory frameworks are being weakened and democratic accountability strained (Omnibus, anyone?), the Aarhus Convention...
From Outrage to Action: the New Support Portal for Environmental Defenders
What can you do when you see a river being poisoned, a forest cleared without notice, or an...
Keeping our society civil: Polite demands for a Civil Society Strategy
Across Europe, civil society is facing growing pressure. As democratic backsliding takes root in some corners, the need...
In it for the long haul: The promise of a Commissioner for Future Generations
When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her political guidelines in July, she pledged to appoint...
Upholding communities’ rights in the raw materials rush
In March 2023, the European Commission proposed the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) with an aim to boost...
Enforcement struggles to take root in Deforestation Regulation
New EU rules on deforestation are notable from an environmental democracy perspective. However, a closer examination of the text's access to justice aspect suggests that it may once again fail to take root.
Environment for Europe: looking back to look forward
On 5-7 October, environment ministers and high-level delegates from the UNECE region – covering the whole of Europe...
World’s First Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders now at the other end of the line
Aarhus Convention Series: Part Six The EEB and the Aarhus NGO community welcome the election of the world’s...
Climate laws that bite: an introduction to access to justice
When our governments make decisions that harm people and the planet, we must be able to challenge them....
