The event was a joint initiative between the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Council of Europe, FRA and the UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders and civil society organisations.
In her remarks on 4 June, FRA Director Sirpa Rautio underlined how human rights and environmental protection are inseparable as a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is essential to the enjoyment of rights.
She highlighted the need for better monitoring, building coalitions, holistic protection and sustainable funding.