This 3-hour self-paced course provides a general introduction to the relationship between human rights and the environment. Participants will also gain a greater understanding of the bases for the application of human rights to the environmental issues, and the procedural and substantive obligations relating to the environment.
The course is a collaborative effort between UNITAR and UN Environment, which expands the learning portfolio available on InforMEA platform. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a joint certificate UNITAR – UN Environment. All stakeholders interested to learn about the main aspects of Human Rights and the Environment can benefit from this course.
InforMEA is the UN Information Portal on Multilateral Environmental Agreements. User can consult treaty texts, decisions and resolutions adopted by Governing Bodies, country reports, national implementation plans and several other documents. The platform also provides free online courses on MEAs and environmental law and governance.
