Women’s Major Group on COVID-19 and the environment: support real solutions that respect human rights
The Women’s Major Group has published this powerful statement in response to the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) President’s letter to UNEA’s Ministerial Declaration. The statement links the current coronovirus crisis to the ongoing climate and biodiversity crises. Key messages: Support meaningful real solutions that address root causes of environmental degradation while respecting human rights Outline methods and enable support for initiatives that respect nature and restore natural ecosystems including women, indigenous peoples and local communities’ initiatives Support People-responsive transformational change …
