Cases and Amicus Briefs

Global Toxics & Human Rights Project

Cases & Amicus Briefs

Case Communication on the Special Multisectoral Plan in Peru The Special Rapporteur's public communication on the recently introduced Special Multisectoral Plan for comprehensive intervention for those exposed to heavy metals, metalloids, and other toxic chemicals, and detailing recommendations for its implementation.

Case Communication on the effects of widespread agrochemical use on Sri Lankan farmers Public communication of the Special Rapporteur on the alleged detrimental impact of the extensive use of agrochemicals on the health and livelihood of Sri Lankan farmers and their families, causing suffering, loss of life and impoverishment and violating a myriad of their human rights.

Amicus Brief Greenpeace Nordic and Others v. Norway | ECtHR Special Rapprteurs Marcos Orellana and David Boyd submitted an amicus brief to the ECtHR discussing how the Court can approach climate change cases under international law in a case involving petroleum production licensing.

Amicus Brief Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz et. al. v. Switzerland | ECtHR Amicus before the European Court of Human Rights adressing human rigths and the environment in relation to the rights of older persons and mitigiation efforts for climate change.

Amicus Brief Duarte Agostinho and Others v. Portugal and 32 Others | ECtHR Amicus before the European Court of Human Rights adressing human rigths and the environment in relation to the rights of the child and the State's insufficient actions on climate change.

Amicus Brief CASO NO.974-21-JP | Ecuador Constitutional Court Amicus (in Spanish) for case by indigneous communities regarding an oil spill, Dr. Orellana presented international human rights and environmental principles including the relevant legal instruments, positivie measures to prevent harm, and comprehesive reparation.