On April 30, GAIA sent two submissions to the UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change, responding to her call for inputs on Human Rights in the Life Cycle of Renewable Energy and Critical Minerals. These inputs, one global and one specific to Asia-Pacific, highlight evidence-based risks and recommendations to reduce harm and advance a just transition in battery materials. The submissions propose a zero waste approach that centers reuse, repair, and redesign to protect human rights and environmental health. GAIA’s recommendations are intended to help shape the Special Rapporteur’s thematic report to the Human Rights Council.
