Environment and sustainable development.
The third volume of the Human Rights Handbook is dedicated to the environment and sustainable development, as a safe and healthy environment is a prerequisite for the enjoyment of all kinds of rights, especially in the face of the challenges posed by climate change.
It presents the international legal framework for human rights and environmental protection, explains how sub-national authorities contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and covers the main challenges faced in this respect.
This volume addresses issues of transport, housing, sustainable economy, education, public procurement, and local strategies for sustainable development.
FOREWORD
Leendert Verbeek, President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe (2021-2024)
Harald Bergmann, Congress Spokesperson on Human Rights (2021-2026)
WHY A HUMAN RIGHTS HANDBOOK ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
WHY DEFEND THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
WHY IS THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT RELEVANT TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITIES?
COMMON LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
HOW CAN LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITIES PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
KEY CHALLENGES
MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT
DEFINITION
MESURES
RECOMMENDATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE AND HOUSING
DEFINITION
RESPONSES
RECOMMENDATIONS
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSION AND A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY
DEFINITION
RESPONSES
RECOMMENDATIONS
AWARENESS RAISING AND EDUCATION
DEFINITION
RESPONSES
RECOMMENDATIONS
SERVICES AND PROCUREMENT
DEFINITION
RESPONSES
RECOMMENDATIONS
LOCAL STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE
DEFINITION
RESPONSES
RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCE TEXTS AND FURTHER READING