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ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 		12.1
The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
12.2.b
The improvement of all aspects of environmental and industrial hygiene;
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
UNDRIP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 		29.2
States shall take effective measures to ensure that no storage or disposal of hazardous materials shall take place in the lands or territories of indigenous peoples without their free, prior and informed consent.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
29.3
States shall also take effective measures to ensure, as needed, that programmes for monitoring, maintaining and restoring the health of indigenous peoples, as developed and implemented by the peoples affected by such materials, are duly implemented.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
Escazú Agreement
Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean 		1
The objective of the present Agreement is to guarantee the full and effective implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean of the rights of access to environmental information, public participation in the environmental decision-making process and access to justice in environmental matters, and the creation and strengthening of capacities and cooperation, contributing to the protection of the right of every person of present and future generations to live in a healthy environment and to sustainable development.
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
4.1
Each Party shall guarantee the right of every person to live in a healthy environment and any other universally-recognized human right related to the present Agreement.
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
4.2
Each Party shall ensure that the rights recognized in the present Agreement are freely exercised.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
4.3
Each Party shall adopt the necessary measures, of a legislative, regulatory, administrative or any other nature, in the framework of its domestic provisions, to guarantee the implementation of the provisions of the present Agreement.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.e
information on the use and conservation of natural resources and ecosystem services;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.f
scientific, technical or technological reports, studies and information on environmental matters produced by academic and research institutions, whether public or private, national or foreign;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.h
information on environmental impact assessment processes and on other environmental management instruments, where applicable, and environmental licences or permits granted by the public authorities;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.a
the texts of treaties and international agreements, as well as environmental laws, regulations and administrative acts;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.i
an estimated list of waste by type and, when possible, by volume, location and year; and
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.b
reports on the state of the environment;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.j
information on the imposition of administrative sanctions in environmental matters.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.c
a list of public entities competent in environmental matters and, where possible, their respective areas of operation;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.z
Each Party shall guarantee that environmental information systems are duly organized, accessible to all persons and made progressively available through information technology and georeferenced media, where appropriate.
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.3.d
a list of polluted areas, by type of pollutant and location;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.4
Each Party shall take steps to establish a pollutant release and transfer register covering air, water, soil and subsoil pollutants, as well as materials and waste in its jurisdiction. This register will be established progressively and updated periodically.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
6.5
Each Party shall guarantee that in the case of an imminent threat to public health or the environment, the relevant competent authority shall immediately disclose and disseminate through the most effective means all pertinent information in its possession that could help the public take measures to prevent or limit potential damage. Each Party shall develop and implement an early warning system using available mechanisms.
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.1
Each Party shall ensure the public’s right to participation and, for that purpose, commits to implement open and inclusive participation in environmental decision-making processes based on domestic and international normative frameworks.
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.2
Each Party shall guarantee mechanisms for the participation of the public in decision-making processes, revisions, re-examinations or updates with respect to projects and activities, and in other processes for granting environmental permits that have or may have a significant impact on the environment, including when they may affect health.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.17.c
a description of the measures foreseen with respect to those impacts;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.17.d
a summary of (a), (b) and (c) of the present paragraph in comprehensible, non-technical language;
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.17.e
the public reports and opinions of the involved entities addressed to the public authority related to the project or activity under consideration;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.17.f
a description of the available technologies to be used and alternative locations for executing the project or activity subject to assessment, when the information is available; and
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.17.g
actions taken to monitor the implementation and results of environmental impact assessment measures.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.17.a
a description of the area of influence and physical and technical characteristics of the proposed project or activity;
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.17.z
The aforementioned information shall be made available free of charge to the public in accordance with paragraph 17 of article 5 of the present Agreement.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
7.17.b
a description of the main environmental impacts of the project or activity and, as appropriate, the cumulative environmental impact;
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
Protocol of San Salvador
Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural rights (Protocol of San Salvador) 		10.1
Everyone shall have the right to health, understood to mean the enjoyment of the highest level of physical, mental and social well-being.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
11.2
The States Parties shall promote the protection, preservation, and improvement of the environment.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
12.2
In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
ACHPR
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights 		16.1
Every individual shall have the right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical and mental health.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
16.2
States parties to the present Charter shall take the necessary measures to protect the health of their people and to ensure that they receive medical attention when they are sick.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
24
All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
ACRWC
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 		14.1
Every child shall have the right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical, mental and spiritual health.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
Maputo Protocol
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 		18.1
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
18.2
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
18.2.d
regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
Basel Convention
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal 		4.2.a
Ensure that the generation of hazardous wastes and other wastes within it is reduced to a minimum, taking into account social, technological and economic aspects;
 12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
4.2
Each Party shall take the appropriate measures to:
12.5 (12. Responsible consumption and production)

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled