“O amanhã é hoje”: film exposes the impacts of climate change on the lives of brazilians
Decree for a human rights seal for business
The guidelines outline promising mechanisms, but these are undermined, as companies are not obliged to commit
Brazil is the 97th country to assimilate the Arms Trade Treaty
Ratification of this mechanism comes into force more than five years after it was signed
Rio Doce disaster: three years on, no significant progress
See below: timeline produced by Conectas with the main facts
World Bank Revises Complaints Mechanism For Adversely-Affected Communities
Conectas has signed a letter outlining concerns with the current functioning of the Inspection Panel, suggesting guidelines for improvements
Failure to value the importance of the environment puts all at risk
Society has the right to its heritage and must not relinquish its natural capital
Rationale of pharmaceutical industry fosters inequality in access to medication
NGOs present criticisms and recommendations to ensure more democratic access to medication in developing countries
Unprecedented agreement signed includes protection of the environment and defenders