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The loss of biodiversity has direct impacts on human rights, particularly the rights of populations that rely on natural resources for their livelihoods, cultural identity, and survival.

Environmental degradation and pollution can compromise the quantity and quality of food available, thus affecting the human right to an adequate standard of food.

Access to environmental information enhances transparency and accountability in environmental governance and enables individuals and communities to protect their environmental and health rights.

Exposure to toxic substances and hazardous wastes can significantly undermine the right to the highest attainable standard of health, and states have obligations to prevent and remedy such exposures.

Environmental issues can have different impacts on men and women, due to varying social roles, rights, and opportunities, highlighting the importance of integrating a gender perspective into environmental policies.

Indigenous peoples have specific rights that are acknowledged internationally to protect their traditional lands and resources, which are often crucial for their survival and way of life.

The adverse effects of climate change have severe implications for the effective enjoyment of human rights, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those living in poverty.

An EIA is a procedure used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a proposed project, ensuring that decision makers consider environmental impacts when deciding whether to proceed with the project.

States have an international legal obligation to prevent transboundary environmental harm that can infringe upon the human rights of individuals in other states, reflecting the interconnected nature of environmental issues.

Environmental laws often include provisions that guarantee public participation in the environmental decision-making processes, emphasizing the democratic aspect of environmental governance.

Illegal environmental activities such as poaching, logging, and pollution can have devastating effects on human rights, including economic, social, and cultural rights.

Businesses have a responsibility to respect human rights and environmental laws, including taking proactive steps to ensure their activities do not harm the environment and infringe on the rights of individuals.

Conservation efforts must respect human rights, as strict protectionist policies can lead to the displacement of communities and violations of indigenous peoples' rights to land and resources.

The right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights.

Environmental health law is a field that encompasses the legal strategies and policies designed to manage the factors in the environment that affect human health and to ensure ecological sustainability.

Children are particularly vulnerable to environmental pollutants, which can have lifelong health impacts, making it essential to protect their rights to a safe and healthy environment.

International human rights law has evolved to recognize the right to a healthy environment as essential for the realization of other human rights, including the right to health, life, and an adequate standard of living.

Environmental degradation and climate change can force people to flee their homes, leading to the concept of 'environmental refugees' or migrants who relocate due to environmental factors.

Non-state actors, including corporations and international organizations, play a role in respecting, protecting, and fulfilling environmental human rights through their policies and practices.