GLOBAL

COP27: too little, too late

Summit takes first step to make rich states pay for climate harm – but does little to stop them causing further damage

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

The COP27 challenge: demanding climate action in a repressive state

Egypt’s hosting of summit will subdue civil society voices just when they are most needed

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

UN Human Rights Council takes action on Russia

Unprecedented move followed by rights-abusing states winning Council seats through non-competitive elections

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Court action for climate justice: a growing movement

Climate activists score breakthrough victories in holding states and companies to account

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

UN General Assembly: no room for civil society?

Denial of access leaves out crucial partner for achieving UN objectives

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

UN: right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment recognised

Landmark resolution must now be followed by action

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Big challenges ahead for new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Volker Türk, a UN insider, takes office after opaque selection process

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Ocean Treaty: unfinished business

States need to get back to the negotiating table and commit to protect the world’s oceans

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Victory against anti-rights backlash at the UN

Civil society advocacy rewarded with renewal of mandate to protect LGBTQI+ people

Pride and politics: a renewed urgency to demands for LGBTQI+ rights

2022 Pride events defy anti-rights backlash and democratic regression