Argentina Ratifies Escazú Agreement, Chile, El Salvador Reject It
In a promising win for environmental justice and human rights, Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies voted
Chile’s Ramps Up Climate Ambition
Chile released its updated climate pledge on April 9, charting a path to greenhouse gas neutrality at a time when urgent action is needed. By setting an early peak emissions target and proposing a date for greenhouse neutrality, Chile’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) represents a major upgrade from the nation’s previous commitments.
Escazú Agreement Gains Momentum as Panama, Nicaragua Ratify Treaty
In recent weeks, Nicaragua and Panama have agreed to ratify the Escazú Agreement, creating renewed hope that the treaty could go into effect this year and putting pressure on countries that have yet to ratify the agreement.