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Justice and Environment️ 2025-03-14T17:59:24+0000

The outputs of our Child Rights Project (ENRICH) are now available! On 18 February, 2025 J&E held an online webinar/event on child rights in the context of climate and environmental matters. Besides being highly attended from more than 20 countries, it featured some of the most important speakers in this field, from the United Nations via CRIN to CFJ-EN, just to name a few. And now you can both read the presentations and view the videos of the event. Just click on the links in the first comment. Also feel free to share your impressions with us, we are delighted to have your say. The project is funded by the European Union. 🇪🇺https://justiceandenvironment.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ENRICH-opening-event-agenda-final.pdf

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Justice and Environment️ 2025-03-12T09:00:11+0000

🌍 Great news from Naturvernforbundet on their partial victory in the Fjord lawsuit! The EFTA Court recently ruled that economic benefits alone cannot justify environmental harm, strengthening the case against dumping mining waste in Norway’s Førdefjorden. In other words, income for employees, owners, and the public cannot be considered an "overriding public interest." 🚨 Nordic Mining had planned to dispose of 250 million tons of waste into the fjord over 50 years. This is a move strongly opposed by environmental groups, who argue it would devastate marine life and violate environmental laws. ⚖️ This ruling will play a key role in the upcoming appeal hearing in June 2025, where environmental organisations will seek to overturn previous court decisions allowing the project. A victory could halt the waste dumping and set a precedent for stronger environmental protections across Europe!

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A Historic Victory – Could Save Førdefjorden - Fjordsøksmålet

Today, the EFTA Court delivered its judgement on the dispute in the…

Justice and Environment️ 2025-03-11T17:00:00+0000

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a crucial role in supporting communities facing environmental and social challenges like the one in Kisbér. When institutions fail to respond to citizens' complaints, NGOs such as Magyar Természetvédők Szövetsége- Föld Barátai Magyarország help local residents organise, seek legal protection, and continue their fight for their rights. Their support is often essential in raising awareness, providing legal advice, and pressuring authorities to ensure sustainable and fair solutions for communities affected by industrial pollution.

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Ellenszélben: Kisbér a bűz fogságában / MTVSZ kisfilm

[ENG below]Ellenszélben – Kisbér a bűz fogságában A Komárom-Esztergom megyei Kisbéren már…

Justice and Environment️ 2025-03-11T13:14:13+0000

🌍 The Council of Europe’s committee of ministers decided that Switzerland was not doing enough to respect a decision last year by the European court of human rights that it must do more to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and rejected the government’s plea to close the case.

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Switzerland told it must do better on climate after older women’s ECHR win

Council of Europe says Swiss government failing to respect human rights court’s…

Justice and Environment️ 2025-02-18T13:10:18+0000

🌍 Reminder! Join us at the Child Rights Conference – an inspiring online event exploring how a child rights-based approach can strengthen climate action! This EU-funded conference will bring together experts, policymakers, and advocates to discuss the intersection of child rights and climate justice. 🏛️🤝 📅 Tuesday, 25 February 2025 🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ys4cypkm #ChildRights #ClimateJustice #HumanRights #Sustainability #ENRICH #Conference

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Child Rights Conference

Justice & Environment will host a Child Rights Conference as part of…

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Justice and Environment️ 2025-02-14T14:08:59+0000

🌍 Milieudefensie / Friends of the Earth Netherlands is set to escalate its legal battle against British multinational oil and gas company Shell to the Netherlands’ Supreme Court. The environmental group is demanding a clearly defined carbon reduction target for the company and its products, arguing that without such a mandate, Shell will not take meaningful action to curb emissions. 💨 🏛️ The Supreme Court's decision in this case could set a significant precedent for corporate climate accountability in the Netherlands and beyond.

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Climate group to escalate legal battle against Shell in Dutch Supreme Court over specific carbon reduction targets

The environmental group Friends of the Earth Netherlands (FOE) is taking its…