Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense: Human Rights and Environmental Law
Organizations asked the IACHR urge Colombia to attend victims of forced displacement caused by "development" projects They also asked that the IACHR urge the State to declare a moratorium on mining and energy projects. |
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Organizations alert World Bank to risks of Colombian mining investment They explained illegalities and possible harms to people and the environment from Eco Oro Mineral’s Angostura mine. |
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Tri-national organization to investigate Mexico for environmental enforcement in Gulf of California development The Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) has recommended a thorough investigation. |
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Mexico illegally authorizes hydropower dam The permit violates national and international environmental and human rights laws. |
October 2014 Latin America should understand and prevent damage from fracking before permitting it |
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September 2014 Brazil guards dam, doesn't safeguard human rights |
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July 2014 The environment and human rights takes a legislative beating |
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June 2014 AIDA uses international law to protect reefs and mangroves in Mexico |