UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right

Published on July 28, 2022

With 161 votes in favour, and eight abstentions*, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on Thursday, declaring access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, a universal human right.

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