Regional processes and mechanisms are playing a growing and rapidly transforming role for environmental defenders in terms of new standards, collaborative efforts and plans. Yet, how effective are regional mechanisms in supporting and protecting environmental defenders in different parts of the world? What are the lessons in terms of the relevance and effectiveness of regional human rights and environmental protection mechanisms? How can ongoing experiences by civil society organizations and defenders help shape new and strengthened regional approaches? There is wide recognition of the different situations across regions as well as relevant lessons from ongoing initiatives.
As part of the University of Geneva research, studies are being conducted seeking to draw out lessons from regional protection mechanisms in Latin America, Asia and Africa. Building on previous Geneva Roadmap 40/11 efforts in relation to global human rights mechanisms, this series of workshops presents results from the ongoing research initiative spearheaded by the University of Geneva and its partners. As part of the Geneva Roadmap 40/11 Series, it aims to provide a platform for sharing experiences on regional protection mechanisms, with the 4 July workshops specifically focusing on mechanisms in Europe and Central Asia and on lessons from the Aarhus Convention and beyond.
A reception is taking place from 18:15 CEST.
