EDO Submission to the Special Rapporteur on Climate Change in relation to Human Rights in the context of the Energy Transition
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Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Special Rapporteur on climate change in relation to human rights in the context of the energy transition, with particular focus on critical minerals and renewable energy infrastructure.
EDO’s submission addresses the three following areas:
- First Nations consultation and consent must be a priority for any transition project
- Australia must adopt the right to a healthy environment
- Importance of biodiversity protection in the energy transition
