EXTENSION OF DEADLINE: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF SUBSTANTIVE INPUT FOR DEVELOPING THE CONTENT OF THE DRAFT OUTLINE OF THE GENERAL COMMENT ON THE RIGHT TO ENVIRONMENT
The Chairperson of the Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights Violations in Africa herby notifies State Parties, National Human Rights Institutions, civil society organisations, indigenous communities, academia, environmental and human rights experts, development partners, and other interested stakeholders of the extension of the deadline for the submission of substantive input for developing the content of the draft outline of the General Comment on the Right To Environment to 20th July 2026.
Link to the INITIAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Link to the Background Report and Draft Outline
HOW AND WHERE TO SUBMIT INPUTS
1. Deadline: 20 July 2026
2. Email submissions to: au-banjul@africanunion.org, copying Hezae@africanunion.org and reneelaryea@gmail.com
3. Format and language: Written submissions in English, French, or Portuguese, with clear referencing to specific sections of the background report and draft outline, where applicable.
4. Page limit: Concise contributions preferred (max. 5 pages).
