A Universal Human Right to a Healthy Environment: UN General Assembly

To defend and improve the environment for present and future generations as an imperative goal of

 all humankind the United Nations General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on July 28,

 2022,declaring access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a universal human right.

The United Nations General Assembly ‘s historic recognition will serve as a catalyst for institutions,

States, and business to better respect, protect, and truly guarantee this human right.




The UN Secretary- General, Antonio Guterres welcomed the decision and urged the Member States

can come together in the fight against the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss

and pollution. It will help reduce environmental injustices and empower people,

especially those that are in vulnerable situations, including children, youth, women, and Indigenous

peoples.

What is the Triple Planetary Crisis?                                                                  

The humanity is facing three main interlinked issues related to climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

Climate Change- It refers to the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

Air Pollution- It is the most lethal pollution which is caused from traffic and factories to wildfires and volcanoes.

Biodiversity Loss- It refers to decline of biological diversity which includes plants, animals, and ecosystems.








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