CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -This reality was recognized by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with a unanimous vote that affirmed a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a human right – and a right for all, not just a privilege for some. The resolution, passed on 28 July 2022, has been a long time coming.

Detailed explanation-2: -In April, the UN Human Rights Council declared access to a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” a human right.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to recognition by the Human Rights Council, more than 150 countries recognize and protect the right to a healthy environment through their constitutions, national laws, judiciaries or ratification of international instruments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Article 48-A and 51A (g) thereby making the Indian Constitution the first in the world conferring constitutional status to the environment protection. Article 48-A: The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -The UN General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution recognizing the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a human right. The UNGA calls upon States, international organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders to “scale up efforts” to ensure a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for all.