Advancing the realization of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in the Amazon basin

The side event aims to show how the human rights framework is interconnected and applies to each of the five Summit pillars, demonstrating how rights-based environmental and climate action can be a catalyst for change. Discussions will also address current challenges in the Amazon rainforest, a region that requires transformative change, recognizing the deep interrelationship between humans and nature, and a holistic approach to sustainable development that ensures the ability of future generations to enjoy their human rights.