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HI SCR244
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Hawaii engages, endorses, accepts, and adopts the Aarhus Convention to advance the United Nations Paris Agreement, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Aarhus Convention establishes frameworks for access to environmental information, public participation in environmental decision-making, and access to justice on environmental matters.
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Congress of the United States is urged to embrace the Aarhus Convention and prioritize environmental protection and environmental policy decision-making in national debate and practice.
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Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the UN Secretary General, UN Human Rights Commissioner, President and Congress, Hawaii congressional delegation, Governor, Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission Co-Chairs, and all county mayors.
Legislative Description
Engaging, Endorsing, Accepting, And Adopting The Aarhus Convention To Achieve The United Nations Paris Agreement, 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development, And Universal Declaration Of Human Rights.
Paris Agreement
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ohno, Woodson excused (2).
4/18/2022