ITF hails newly recognized human right to clean environment

By Yashika F. Torib

Aug 10, 2022 12:05 am

THE United Nations General Assembly has recognized a new human right — the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

The landmark vote on July 28, 2022 was backed overwhelmingly by 161 countries, with no votes against and only eight abstentions.

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