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Event report – The EU and the Aarhus Convention: Taking Stock of Progress Towards Environmental Democracy

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Published: 6 November 2025. Written by: Nicola Sharman, Doctoral Researcher, University of Eastern Finland,Pielpa Ollikainen, University of Helsinki,Professor Päivi Leino-Sandberg, University of Helsinki On 23 September 2025 the 2035Legitimacy project convened a workshop in Brussels to examine the Aarhus Convention and the European Union’s position… Lue lisää »Event report – The EU and the Aarhus Convention: Taking Stock of Progress Towards Environmental Democracy

Access Denied: How EU Document Policies Undermine Environmental Rights

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Published: 14 November 2024. Writer: Tiina Paloniitty As a signatory of the Aarhus Convention, the European Union has committed to uphold transparency, public participation, and access to justice in environmental matters. Yet, recent data from EU Commission responses to document access requests reveal persistent challenges… Lue lisää »Access Denied: How EU Document Policies Undermine Environmental Rights

Does civil society have a voice in EU climate negotiation preparation?

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Published: 7 November 2024. Writer: Tuula Honkonen The European Union is strongly committed to transparent and participatory governance. However, preparation of its position for international climate negotiations is not transparent or open to civil society participation. Behind the Scenes: The EU’s internal coordination in climate… Lue lisää »Does civil society have a voice in EU climate negotiation preparation?