Before COP30 in November, CRIN is critically reviewing the Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of States: two initiatives aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). How can UN climate talks ensure both children’s rights and human rights are centred when discussing societal, sectoral and economic change?
Read MoreThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is at a breaking point. In marginalising vulnerable States, Indigenous Peoples and civil society, while allowing the largest historical polluters to avoid legal obligations and accountability, the UNFCC is running out of trust. Effective multilateralism is essential to navigate coming crises without leaving anyone behind.
Read More“How far must we go for those who hold decision-making power to remember that the future we will inherit depends precisely on the decisions they chose not to make? What will it take for decision-makers to realise that climate justice is about children’s rights, too?” – Santiago Flores Medina
Read MoreThe HCA governs essential elements at the upcoming climate conference - such as security, visa access, participant rights, freedom of assembly and protection of personal data. These recommendations present concrete ways for enhancing civil society participation at COP30 by guaranteeing the inclusion of frontline environmental defenders.
Read More“El Acuerdo de Escazú representa una oportunidad clave para la democratización de la justicia climática en América Latina y el Caribe. Aunque su implementación se enfrenta a retos en la protección de los defensores y defensoras del medio ambiente, especialmente los jóvenes y los niños y niñas, sigue siendo una prioridad urgente. Aunque persisten obstáculos, avanzar en su ratificación e implementación efectiva, como en Colombia, puede romper el ciclo de violencia e impunidad, asegurando el derecho de las generaciones presentes y futuras a un medio ambiente sano. Con acciones concretas, el acuerdo puede convertirse en un motor para un futuro más justo y resiliente.”– Juan David Amaya
Read MoreCRIN has joined 250+ groups calling for immediate action to end high polluters lobby’s grip on UN Climate Talks at COP30 in Brazil. The coalition calls for immediate reforms, including the exclusion of polluting industry lobbyists, enhanced transparency standards and a revised COP Presidency selection process.
Read More“The Escazú Agreement represents a key opportunity for the democratisation of climate justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. While its implementation faces challenges in protecting environmental defenders, especially young people and children, it remains an urgent priority. Although obstacles persist, advancing its ratification and effective implementation, as in Colombia, can break the cycle of violence and impunity, ensuring the right of present and future generations to a healthy environment. With concrete actions, the agreement can become a driving force for a more just and resilient future.” – Juan David Amaya
Read MoreAfter two weeks of furious negotiations, COP29 concluded in Azerbaijan with a new finance goal that fails those most affected by the climate crisis, including children. In this piece, we break down this COP’s key outcomes, its controversies and emphasises the intersections of climate justice and human rights.
Read MoreAs we move towards the end of 2024, CRIN is looking back at the year in child rights climate litigation and looking ahead to what might come next. These reflections include State obligations to prevent harm caused by climate change under the European Court of Human Rights and in the International Court of Justice, growing national litigation related to environmental justice and the challenges children still face.
Read MoreThe words below come from passionate young people who advise and collaborate with CRIN, Alana, Plan International Netherlands, ChildFund Alliance, Child Rights Connect, Madhvi4EcoEthics and other children’s rights organisations on their work on children’s right to a safe, healthy and sustainable environment. They met ahead of COP29 to discuss key messages to COP negotiators.
Read MoreFrom local events to international meetups across the world, climate assemblies are becoming all the more common and pressing. Child Rights International Network, Youth Environment Europe and the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies came together to host a webinar that highlights the impact of children and young people in these spaces.
Read MoreThe UN General Assembly has adopted the Pact for the Future, an agreement between States for how they will work together to respond to some of the future’s biggest challenges. But what does it mean for children and children’s rights?
Read MoreThe CRIN team, alongside Yola from Black Girls Rising in South Africa and Kartik from India, attended the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi, where they shared insights on the event's focus on the triple planetary crisis and its significance for children's rights.
Read MoreThe Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is hearing a case on how human rights are protected, within the context of the climate emergency, under the American Convention on Human Rights (ACHR). We made a submission with the University of Nottingham Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC), as part of the ACRISL project, focusing on children’s rights.
Read MoreThe words below come from CRIN’s Climate Advisers - ten individuals under 18 who advise CRIN on its work on children’s right to a safe, healthy and sustainable environment. Like CRIN, they believe the climate crisis is a children’s rights issue. COP 28 is a key opportunity to ensure that children’s rights are integrated in climate decisions - and that their voices are given the platform and respect that they deserve. We implore you to truly listen to and respond to children’s voices and perspectives - they have rights, they care and their passion and knowledge can push us all to make strong and rights-respecting decisions at this critical time.
Read MoreDurant cet entretien, nous avons échangé avec les Jeunes Ambassadeurs pour le Climat (JAC), une association de jeunes Français visant à sensibiliser la population aux problématiques climatiques et environnementales.
Read MoreIn this interview we spoke with climate activist and law student Nicki Becker, we explore what the research tells us about the status of children’s climate justice in Argentina, but also what the reality is beyond the research and where the gaps are.
Read MoreEn esta entrevista con la activista climática y estudiante de derecho Nicki Becker, exploramos lo que la investigación nos dice sobre el estado de la justicia climática para los niños, niñas y adolescentes en Argentina, pero también cuál es la realidad más allá de la investigación y dónde se encuentran las brechas.
Read MoreIn this interview we spoke with Jeunes Ambassadeurs pour le Climat (JAC), an association of young people in France aiming to raise awareness and educate people on climate and environmental issues.
Read MoreCRIN’s goal at COP is to ensure that children’s voices, perspectives and knowledge are included and that children are able to participate in the decisions that impact them. But our stance is clear: there is no climate justice without human rights.
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