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#COP1Escazú: The First Conference of the Parties to the #EscazúAgreement starts TODAY, April 20th, in Santiago, Chile.

What is the importance of the Agreement and the #COP1Escazú for Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world?

🧵 A thread 🧵

https://twitter.com/eclac_un/status/1516542953719795714

#EscazúAgreement is the first binding regional environmental treaty for Latin America & the Caribbean:
⛳️ Granting people unique tools to take ownership for decisions affecting their lives;
⛳️ Protecting #EnvironmentalDefenders from threats and reprisals.
acuerdodeescazu.cepal.org/cop1/en/backgr…

#EscazúAgreement aims to ensure the rights of all people in Latin America & Caribbean to:
🌿 Have effective & timely access to information;
🌿 Meaningful participation in decision-making in matters that affect their lives & their environment, and
🌿 Access justice & #Remedy.

#EscazúAgreement confirms the need for defending environmental rights, with violence against defenders on the rise.
#LatinAmerica is still the most dangerous region in the world for environmental #HumanRights defenders.
ENFORCING #Escazu means protecting #EnvironmentalDefenders.

In 2020 #EscazúAgreement principles were integrated into the @the_IDB’s Environmental & Social Policy Framework thanks to civil society.

Read more about this critical action 👉acuerdodeescazu.cepal.org/cop1/en/news/m…

@the_IDB @GENetwork @eclac_un @cepal_onu @LacP10info @ActivaEscazu @FCD_Ecuador @CuencasSagradas @onamiap @aidesep_org @coicaorg #COP1Escazú offers an opportunity to lay the groundwork for effective implementation of the #EscazuAgreement by setting RULES for the Committee to Support Implementation & Compliance.

@eclac_un @cepal_onu

#ActivaEscazú #EscazúAHORA #VocesIndígenasenlaCOPEscazú

As the latest @IPCC_CH report reminded us, just a few weeks ago, the window to act on the climate, & environmental crises is closing fast.

#EscazúAgreement must be implemented to protect communities & the environment.