Human Rights and the Environment
International Training on Environmental Justice, Climate Justice, and Environmental Human Rights
Course Background
The right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is increasingly recognized as a fundamental human right.
Environmental degradation, pollution, and climate change disproportionately affect vulnerable and marginalized
communities, making environmental justice central to human rights advocacy.
This ECAS Institute training explores legal, policy, and ethical frameworks linking human rights and environmental
protection. Participants analyze real-world case studies on environmental conflicts, indigenous rights,
corporate accountability, and climate litigation.
Course Objectives
Understand the link between human rights and environmental protectionExamine international and national environmental rights frameworksAnalyze environmental injustices affecting vulnerable communitiesAssess corporate responsibility and environmental governanceStudy landmark environmental justice and climate litigation casesEvaluate impacts of pollution, deforestation, and climate changeDevelop strategies for environmental advocacy and policy reformWhat You Will Learn
Gain practical skills to advocate for environmental justice and human rights protection.
Environmental human rights principles and legal foundationsInternational treaties and environmental agreementsEnvironmental justice and public health impactsLegal tools for addressing environmental violationsCorporate accountability and sustainability governanceClimate justice and community-led solutionsGrassroots advocacy and civil society engagementTarget Participants
This course is designed for professionals working at the intersection of environment and human rights.
Environmental and human rights advocatesLegal professionals and policymakersGovernment and international organization staffNGO and civil society leadersCorporate sustainability and ESG professionalsResearchers, academics, and studentsTraining Modules
Module 1: Human Rights and the EnvironmentModule 2: International Environmental LawModule 3: Corporate Responsibility and Environmental JusticeModule 4: Environmental Activism and AdvocacyModule 5: Climate Change and Human RightsModule 6: Green Governance and Public ParticipationModule 7: Environmental Rights and Sustainable DevelopmentModule 8: Future of Human Rights and Environmental JusticeTraining Style
The course follows a participatory and practice-oriented learning approach, combining expert lectures,
policy simulations, legal scenario analysis, advocacy workshops, and stakeholder dialogues.
Guest speakers from environmental law and human rights fields provide real-world perspectives.
General Notes
Training manuals and reference materials providedCertificate issued upon successful completionCustomized institutional training availableContact: info@ecasiafrica.org
