Fairly or unfairly, Latin America has developed a certain reputation when it comes to the protection of indigenous people and preservation of the environment. To many, its attitude is, at best, lax and, at worst, destructive. But that could soon change.
Through its three key aims – easily accessible information, public participation in decision-making, and active protection of indigenous people and the environment – the UN-backed Escazú Agreement between countries in South America and the Caribbean seeks to bring a new era of environmental governance and justice to the region.
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