Aarhus 5-MOP Maastricht 2014
In June - July 2014, fifth conference of the parties to the Aarhus Convention took place in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Delegates from 46 signatory states from Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia discussed current situation on access to the information, right to participate in decision making on environmental issues and right for independent justice. Arnika, together with partners from Kazakhstan, organized several events to draw public attention to deteriorating situation in post-Soviet countries and increasing disregard of citizens' rights.
As an illustrative example, we spread awareness on the Kok-Jailau case: a ski resort project that could seriously damage nature in the Tien Shan mountains national park. Although local people protest, authorities do not want to hear...
Side event: Does the Aaarhus Convention help the citizens of Eastern Europe and Central Asia protect their environment?
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Performance: Human rights of Nibbled Apples?
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See the pictures from the happening |
Come and taste an apple from Almaty, origin of apple and tulip. Come and a feel a state where the citizens are curious what will happen if they try to demand the rights secured by the Aarhus Convention.
Photo exhibition: Kok-Jeilau - endangered beauty
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