Council of Europe and the Environment

Council of Europe’s work on the environment.
#Environment #Biodiversity #Landscapes #HumanRights

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

At the Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders, participants are exploring ways to strengthen protection, participation, & environmental democracy across Europe.

From policy gaps to access to justice, the goal is turning discussions into practical recommendations.

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

🌍🌿After months of preparation, the First European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders opens its doors!
Over the next days, defenders, civil society, governments, European institutions & international orgs come together to share knowledge and tackle common challenges.

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

The agenda is set. #Strasbourg is ready.
Starting tomorrow, the First European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders will bring together voices from across Europe to exchange experiences and help shape future recommendations. #Environment #HumanRights

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

The 1st European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders starts tomorrow in #Strasbourg. One key question: how can Europe strengthen protection for environmental defenders? 🛡️This is among the issues that will shape discussions throughout the Forum.

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

📊 1st European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders (3-4 June) in numbers:
• 300+ participants
• ~280 environmental HRDs & civil society reps
• Reps from 46 CoE MS
• European institutions & intl orgs
Progress happens when defenders, institutions & governments unite.

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

🌿This week, 3–4 June, the first-ever European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders will bring people together to turn commitments on human rights and the #environment into real protections and meaningful action for environmental human rights defenders. #EHRDs

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

🌿The 1st European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders is happening 3-4 June! A space for #EnvironmentalDefenders & partners across Europe to exchange experiences, build connections & strengthen coordinated responses to shared challenges. #HumanRights #Environment

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

🌿Next week: 1st European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders
Environmental defenders play an essential role in protecting human rights, democracy and the environment.
Amid growing pressure and risks, the Forum will be a space to listen and strengthen collective action.

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

🌿"#BiodiversityDay is a moment to recognise that the future of our planet is shaped not only by global commitments but also by local actions."

Read the full statement from the Chair of the @coe #BernConvention Standing Committee here:

https://t.co/WKHavBO37s🌍 #EmeraldNetwork

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

Today in Chișinău, at the Ministerial Session of the @coe Committee of Ministers, Sweden signed the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law.

A strong signal - and hopefully one that many others will soon follow. Bravo Sweden 🇸🇪👏

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

The expression of interest form is now open to defenders until 10 May
👉https://t.co/os9IBD8cSD
#EnvironmentalDefenders #HumanRights #EHRD #CouncilOfEurope

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

🌿The 1st European Forum on Environmental Human Rights Defenders, co-organised by @CoE, #OHCHR, @FRA, and the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders under the Aarhus Convention, will be on 3–4 June in #Strasbourg. Expression of interest open to defenders👇

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

🌍 One Health Summit - One Planet

If you care about the future of global health governance and the link with environment, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.

Register ➡️ https://t.co/zUYdxBaI6Q to join us online tomorrow 10 April, 10:00 CEST

#OneHealthSummit

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

The @coe's new Steering Committee on the Environment (CDENV) met for the first time on 24-25 March.

Key topics: The CoE Environment Strategy, nature-based solutions, information integrity, environmental law & links between human rights & environment:

https://t.co/3KtduHrSve🌍

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

Moving from strategy to implementation, and from vision to results, the @coe steps up action on the environment with new Steering Committee on the Environment (CDENV), meeting in Strasbourg on 24–25 March 2026.

For more info - https://t.co/5QsIZTNxwQ🌱

[Council of Europe and the Environment @CoE_Environment]

Great news! Albania signed the @coe Landscape Convention (ETS No. 176)🏞️on 11 Feb 2026, supporting the CoE Environment Strategy and the Florence Declaration https://t.co/Mo5eOEbJ4O to protect landscapes for nature, culture, & communities.

#CouncilofEurope #LandscapeConvention

[Alain Berset @alain_berset]

At a time when international law and legal professionals are under growing pressure, this matters.
Thank you, MFA @paulocastrorangel, for signing on behalf of Portugal the @coe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer.
Our rights depend on those who defend them.

[Council of Europe Rule of Law @CoE_RuleofLaw]

📢Portugal is the 25th signatory to the @coe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer! 🎉
🌍After 8 ratifications & entry into force, states worldwide will be able to join the treaty!
Is your country a party? 👉https://t.co/kCS1olX0Tf

@PortugalCoE @CCBEinfo

[Alain Berset @alain_berset]

The storming and demolition of @UNRWA premises in East Jerusalem marks a grave and unprecedented breach of international law. All states, including Israel, must respect UN protections and the rules-based international order.

[Council of Europe @coe]

(3/7) 🧵 Venezuela

The crisis “cannot be reduced to a choice between condemnation and support.”

It signals a wider weakening of international law. Hope: peaceful, democratic transition via inclusive dialogue & credible elections.