Summary: The consortium made a submission to the United Nations Working Group on just energy transition. The submission was in response to the question concerning the State’s duty to protect human rights. The submission highlighted the mechanisms that should exist at the State level to assess and ensure that extractive sector operations do not adversely impact human rights. The submission further explained whether the measures are effectively enforced and whether they provide the necessary coverage in light of energy transition plans, programs, and activities.

Start Date: May 3, 2023