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The magnificent tapestry of life on Earth—our planet's biodiversity—is facing unprecedented threats. Learn about ELAW's work to defend biodiversity by improving legal frameworks that protect ecosystems and ensuring environmental and human rights laws are enforced.

Many nations are failing to meet the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) agreed to in the Paris Agreement's long-term global temperature goals.

Communities in Rivers State in the petroleum-rich Niger Delta have suffered for years due to leaking circa 1950s oil pipes and continuous gas flaring.

Cruise ship near Cozumel. PHOTO: CEMDA The island of Cozumel off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is surrounded by coral reefs that are home to more than 1,000 marine species. Cruise ship traffic in and out of three busy ports in Cozumel already threatens marine areas. Meanwhile, a private company has proposed a fourth cruise ship port that would […]

After 34 years at the helm, ELAW Executive Director Bern Johnson retired in June, passing the torch to Dr. Lalanath de Silva.

The Lumbini UNESCO World Heritage site has suffered for years from polluting cement plants, brick kilns, and other industries that have encroached on a Buddhist pilgrimage site.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) each recently determined that States must do more to address climate change. The IACtHR affirmed the human right to a healthy climate.

Last week, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling, ordering a Singaporean shipping company and related parties to pay US$1 billion initial compensation for environmental damage.