The Optimistic Environmentalist by David R. Boyd

Learn what the Special Rapporteur is mandated to do, and see resolutions related to the environment Current mandate holderĭavid R.

In March 2021 the Human Rights Council extended the mandate for another three years (resolution 46/7). Boyd as the Special Rapporteur for three years.

In March 2018, the Human Rights Council further extended the mandate (resolution 37/8) and appointed Mr. His mandate was further extended in March 2015 as a Special Rapporteur for another three years (resolution 28/11). John Knox was appointed the first Independent Expert on human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment for a three year term. The Human Rights Council established the mandate for the Independent Expert on human rights and the environment in 2012 (resolution 19/10). Learn about why a healthy environment is integral to fully enjoying a wide range of human rights About the mandate Conduct country visits and respond to human rights violations.Identify challenges and obstacles to the global recognition and implementation of the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

promote best practices of the use of human rights in environmental policymaking.

examine the human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

The mandate on human rights and the environment exists to: Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment Purpose of the mandate

The Optimistic Environmentalist by David R. Boyd