Briefing: War, mining and disinformation threaten fundamental right to healthy environment: UN expert Astrid Puentes Riaño

According to UN expert Astrid Puentes Riaño, conflict zones are experiencing significant environmental degradation, which poses a threat to the fundamental right to a healthy environment.

Mining activities in these areas frequently infringe upon the rights of local communities, exacerbating the situation and leading to further environmental harm.

Additionally, disinformation campaigns are undermining existing environmental protections, complicating efforts to safeguard ecological integrity and community rights.