Right to a Healthy Environment at the CoE
@healthyenvcoe.bsky.social
Campaign for the Right to a Clean, Healthy & Sustainable Environment at the Council of Europe #HealthyEnvironmentForAll
Our letter: https://bit.ly/RtHE_CoE
Our letter: https://bit.ly/RtHE_CoE
📢 On 19 November, a key side event at the Palais des Nations will focus on children, youth & Aarhus rights, and the growing recognition of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. 🌿
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November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📢 On 19 November, a key side event at the Palais des Nations will focus on children, youth & Aarhus rights, and the growing recognition of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. 🌿
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Hear from all our panelists!
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October 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Hear from all our panelists!
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An additional protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights is crucial to protect all human rights from environmental degradation.
We cannot wait any longer for the @coe.int to align with the growing international momentum!
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We cannot wait any longer for the @coe.int to align with the growing international momentum!
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October 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
An additional protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights is crucial to protect all human rights from environmental degradation.
We cannot wait any longer for the @coe.int to align with the growing international momentum!
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We cannot wait any longer for the @coe.int to align with the growing international momentum!
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Two years after the @coe.int pledged action on human rights & the environment, it’s time to move past political statements.
At our @pace.coe.int side event, experts & leaders made it clear: Europe must start negotiations to legally protect the right to a healthy environment!
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At our @pace.coe.int side event, experts & leaders made it clear: Europe must start negotiations to legally protect the right to a healthy environment!
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October 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Two years after the @coe.int pledged action on human rights & the environment, it’s time to move past political statements.
At our @pace.coe.int side event, experts & leaders made it clear: Europe must start negotiations to legally protect the right to a healthy environment!
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At our @pace.coe.int side event, experts & leaders made it clear: Europe must start negotiations to legally protect the right to a healthy environment!
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Climate activist Niamh Purcell believes the @coe.int has one way to signal to young people it takes their demands for climate justice seriously.
Let's legally protect the right to a healthy environment, in a pledge for our shared humanity & future!
bit.ly/4nEpvFy
Let's legally protect the right to a healthy environment, in a pledge for our shared humanity & future!
bit.ly/4nEpvFy
September 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Climate activist Niamh Purcell believes the @coe.int has one way to signal to young people it takes their demands for climate justice seriously.
Let's legally protect the right to a healthy environment, in a pledge for our shared humanity & future!
bit.ly/4nEpvFy
Let's legally protect the right to a healthy environment, in a pledge for our shared humanity & future!
bit.ly/4nEpvFy
Join our Campaign & MP Aurora Floridia for a @pace.coe.int side event on why the @coe.int's protection of the right to a healthy environment matters!
🎤 Hear from @srenvironment.bsky.social @duycks.bsky.social ocial @saskiakluit.bsky.social it.bsky.social @sumarslan.bsky.social & more!
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🎤 Hear from @srenvironment.bsky.social @duycks.bsky.social ocial @saskiakluit.bsky.social it.bsky.social @sumarslan.bsky.social & more!
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September 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Join our Campaign & MP Aurora Floridia for a @pace.coe.int side event on why the @coe.int's protection of the right to a healthy environment matters!
🎤 Hear from @srenvironment.bsky.social @duycks.bsky.social ocial @saskiakluit.bsky.social it.bsky.social @sumarslan.bsky.social & more!
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🎤 Hear from @srenvironment.bsky.social @duycks.bsky.social ocial @saskiakluit.bsky.social it.bsky.social @sumarslan.bsky.social & more!
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Last June, Italian MP & @pace.coe.int member Aurora Floridia asked a critical question to the @coe.int Committee of Ministers:
❓Will European leaders finally launch the drafting of a legally binding instrument on the right to a healthy environment?
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❓Will European leaders finally launch the drafting of a legally binding instrument on the right to a healthy environment?
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September 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Last June, Italian MP & @pace.coe.int member Aurora Floridia asked a critical question to the @coe.int Committee of Ministers:
❓Will European leaders finally launch the drafting of a legally binding instrument on the right to a healthy environment?
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❓Will European leaders finally launch the drafting of a legally binding instrument on the right to a healthy environment?
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Also in attendance, Italian MP Aurora Floridia reminded us: “The protection of our environment is not only a scientific or political issue, but a deeply human one.”
The triple planetary crisis is sparing no place, no community. It demands urgent, united action.
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The triple planetary crisis is sparing no place, no community. It demands urgent, united action.
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September 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Also in attendance, Italian MP Aurora Floridia reminded us: “The protection of our environment is not only a scientific or political issue, but a deeply human one.”
The triple planetary crisis is sparing no place, no community. It demands urgent, united action.
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The triple planetary crisis is sparing no place, no community. It demands urgent, united action.
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Mr. Theodoros Roussopoulos delivered a hopeful speech at the opening of the Tournée du Climat exhibition in Strasbourg, calling for real ambition from Europe to protect our climate and biodiversity. 🌱
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September 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Mr. Theodoros Roussopoulos delivered a hopeful speech at the opening of the Tournée du Climat exhibition in Strasbourg, calling for real ambition from Europe to protect our climate and biodiversity. 🌱
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“The climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency. It is also a democratic test. When science is ignored, people suffer.”
We couldn't agree more with @pace.coe.int President Theodoros Roussopoulos!
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We couldn't agree more with @pace.coe.int President Theodoros Roussopoulos!
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September 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
“The climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency. It is also a democratic test. When science is ignored, people suffer.”
We couldn't agree more with @pace.coe.int President Theodoros Roussopoulos!
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We couldn't agree more with @pace.coe.int President Theodoros Roussopoulos!
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Also in attendance, Italian MP Aurora Floridia reminded us: “The protection of our environment is not only a scientific or political issue, but a deeply human one.”
The triple planetary crisis is sparing no place, no community. It demands urgent, united action.
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The triple planetary crisis is sparing no place, no community. It demands urgent, united action.
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September 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Also in attendance, Italian MP Aurora Floridia reminded us: “The protection of our environment is not only a scientific or political issue, but a deeply human one.”
The triple planetary crisis is sparing no place, no community. It demands urgent, united action.
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The triple planetary crisis is sparing no place, no community. It demands urgent, united action.
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Mr. Theodoros Roussopoulos delivered a hopeful speech at the opening of the Tournée du Climat exhibition in Strasbourg, calling for real ambition from Europe to protect our climate and biodiversity. 🌱
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September 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Mr. Theodoros Roussopoulos delivered a hopeful speech at the opening of the Tournée du Climat exhibition in Strasbourg, calling for real ambition from Europe to protect our climate and biodiversity. 🌱
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1/ ⚖️ A groundbreaking moment for climate justice!
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, affirming that everyone has a human right to a healthy environment.
A new legal compass has been set. 🧵
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, affirming that everyone has a human right to a healthy environment.
A new legal compass has been set. 🧵
July 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
1/ ⚖️ A groundbreaking moment for climate justice!
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, affirming that everyone has a human right to a healthy environment.
A new legal compass has been set. 🧵
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, affirming that everyone has a human right to a healthy environment.
A new legal compass has been set. 🧵
Climate justice win! IA Court on Human Rights elaborates legal obligations around a healthy climate as part of the right to a healthy environment.
Meanwhile @coe.int still debates whether it should recognise it.
Our answer? YES - we urge the Council to adopt a protocol to the European Convention!
Meanwhile @coe.int still debates whether it should recognise it.
Our answer? YES - we urge the Council to adopt a protocol to the European Convention!
July 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Climate justice win! IA Court on Human Rights elaborates legal obligations around a healthy climate as part of the right to a healthy environment.
Meanwhile @coe.int still debates whether it should recognise it.
Our answer? YES - we urge the Council to adopt a protocol to the European Convention!
Meanwhile @coe.int still debates whether it should recognise it.
Our answer? YES - we urge the Council to adopt a protocol to the European Convention!
Our campaign showed up in force at the #SB52 UN Climate Conference — joined by Elisa Morgera!
European states must do their homework too & start negotiations as soon as possible at the @coe.int to legally protect the right to a healthy environment! Their credibility is at play.
European states must do their homework too & start negotiations as soon as possible at the @coe.int to legally protect the right to a healthy environment! Their credibility is at play.
June 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll means saving lives—and strengthening the rights of people with disabilities.
@greenrightsco.bsky.social's @andreadpaulus.bsky.social
urges @coe.int to start work on a protocol to the ECHR to make a difference.
@greenrightsco.bsky.social's @andreadpaulus.bsky.social
urges @coe.int to start work on a protocol to the ECHR to make a difference.
June 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll means saving lives—and strengthening the rights of people with disabilities.
@greenrightsco.bsky.social's @andreadpaulus.bsky.social
urges @coe.int to start work on a protocol to the ECHR to make a difference.
@greenrightsco.bsky.social's @andreadpaulus.bsky.social
urges @coe.int to start work on a protocol to the ECHR to make a difference.
“Where there is a right, there is a remedy,” says @ciel.org's @camillapollera.bsky.social on #WorldEnvironmentDay
We need an additional protocol to the ECHR to legally protect our right to a healthy environment and provide these safeguards.
@coe.int Ministers, act now!
We need an additional protocol to the ECHR to legally protect our right to a healthy environment and provide these safeguards.
@coe.int Ministers, act now!
June 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
“Where there is a right, there is a remedy,” says @ciel.org's @camillapollera.bsky.social on #WorldEnvironmentDay
We need an additional protocol to the ECHR to legally protect our right to a healthy environment and provide these safeguards.
@coe.int Ministers, act now!
We need an additional protocol to the ECHR to legally protect our right to a healthy environment and provide these safeguards.
@coe.int Ministers, act now!
“No peace is possible without environmental justice,” says Pax Christi's Martha Inés Romero.
That's why Belgium & all @coe.int member states must support a new protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights to protect the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll!
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That's why Belgium & all @coe.int member states must support a new protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights to protect the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll!
@delphinedelieux.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
“No peace is possible without environmental justice,” says Pax Christi's Martha Inés Romero.
That's why Belgium & all @coe.int member states must support a new protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights to protect the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll!
@delphinedelieux.bsky.social
That's why Belgium & all @coe.int member states must support a new protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights to protect the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll!
@delphinedelieux.bsky.social
Every day in Scotland & Europe, the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll is violated—especially for communities in situations of marginalisation.
@ercscot.bsky.social urges @coe.int States to urgently begin the legal protection of the right as a cornerstone of equality & non-discrimination!
@ercscot.bsky.social urges @coe.int States to urgently begin the legal protection of the right as a cornerstone of equality & non-discrimination!
May 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Every day in Scotland & Europe, the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll is violated—especially for communities in situations of marginalisation.
@ercscot.bsky.social urges @coe.int States to urgently begin the legal protection of the right as a cornerstone of equality & non-discrimination!
@ercscot.bsky.social urges @coe.int States to urgently begin the legal protection of the right as a cornerstone of equality & non-discrimination!
No one should have to fight for clean air, safe water & a healthy planet!
We fully agree with Aurora Floridia, Senator and member of @pace.coe.int.
It’s time @coe.int Ministers commit to making a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll an enforceable right through a binding instrument!
We fully agree with Aurora Floridia, Senator and member of @pace.coe.int.
It’s time @coe.int Ministers commit to making a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll an enforceable right through a binding instrument!
May 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
No one should have to fight for clean air, safe water & a healthy planet!
We fully agree with Aurora Floridia, Senator and member of @pace.coe.int.
It’s time @coe.int Ministers commit to making a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll an enforceable right through a binding instrument!
We fully agree with Aurora Floridia, Senator and member of @pace.coe.int.
It’s time @coe.int Ministers commit to making a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll an enforceable right through a binding instrument!
In East Serbia, communities like Bor face water pollution and barren landscapes while mining profits take priority.
The @coe.int must legally protect the right to a healthy environment to guarantee the rights of people like student Dejan!
The @coe.int must legally protect the right to a healthy environment to guarantee the rights of people like student Dejan!
May 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
In East Serbia, communities like Bor face water pollution and barren landscapes while mining profits take priority.
The @coe.int must legally protect the right to a healthy environment to guarantee the rights of people like student Dejan!
The @coe.int must legally protect the right to a healthy environment to guarantee the rights of people like student Dejan!
Katarina & her unborn child face a bleak future due to pollution & vibrations from the Veliki Krivelj copper mine in Serbia.
The @coe.int must act now to protect the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll through a binding legal instrument - communities deserve action!
The @coe.int must act now to protect the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll through a binding legal instrument - communities deserve action!
May 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Katarina & her unborn child face a bleak future due to pollution & vibrations from the Veliki Krivelj copper mine in Serbia.
The @coe.int must act now to protect the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll through a binding legal instrument - communities deserve action!
The @coe.int must act now to protect the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll through a binding legal instrument - communities deserve action!
States must act now in a global environmental crisis.
Former UN Rapporteur @drdavidboyd.bsky.social urges @coe.int Ministers meeting in Luxembourg to start negotiating a binding instrument on the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll.
You've backed it at the UN, now make it real for Europe!
Former UN Rapporteur @drdavidboyd.bsky.social urges @coe.int Ministers meeting in Luxembourg to start negotiating a binding instrument on the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll.
You've backed it at the UN, now make it real for Europe!
May 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
States must act now in a global environmental crisis.
Former UN Rapporteur @drdavidboyd.bsky.social urges @coe.int Ministers meeting in Luxembourg to start negotiating a binding instrument on the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll.
You've backed it at the UN, now make it real for Europe!
Former UN Rapporteur @drdavidboyd.bsky.social urges @coe.int Ministers meeting in Luxembourg to start negotiating a binding instrument on the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll.
You've backed it at the UN, now make it real for Europe!
A liveable future for young people & children is a right, not a luxury!
As CRIN's Niamh Purcell says, legal protection of the right to a healthy environment would prove the @coe.int is serious about youth & climate justice.
Ministers in Luxembourg, we count on your allyship!
As CRIN's Niamh Purcell says, legal protection of the right to a healthy environment would prove the @coe.int is serious about youth & climate justice.
Ministers in Luxembourg, we count on your allyship!
May 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A liveable future for young people & children is a right, not a luxury!
As CRIN's Niamh Purcell says, legal protection of the right to a healthy environment would prove the @coe.int is serious about youth & climate justice.
Ministers in Luxembourg, we count on your allyship!
As CRIN's Niamh Purcell says, legal protection of the right to a healthy environment would prove the @coe.int is serious about youth & climate justice.
Ministers in Luxembourg, we count on your allyship!
The climate, pollution & biodiversity crisis is harming our health, says Denis Fernando of @friends-earth.bsky.social
At next week's @coe.int meeting, Ministers must support a binding instrument legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll - foundational to all human rights!
At next week's @coe.int meeting, Ministers must support a binding instrument legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll - foundational to all human rights!
May 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The climate, pollution & biodiversity crisis is harming our health, says Denis Fernando of @friends-earth.bsky.social
At next week's @coe.int meeting, Ministers must support a binding instrument legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll - foundational to all human rights!
At next week's @coe.int meeting, Ministers must support a binding instrument legally protecting the right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll - foundational to all human rights!