Explainer on Coal and Human Rights

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Jan 13, 2021

Explainer, January 2021

Coal is the single largest contributor of the world’s Co₂ emissions, which causes climate change and impacts the rights to health, food and water. Yet, Southeast Asia is critically behind in achieving the international target of phasing out coal by 2040. This document explains to Southeast Asian lawmakers key information and steps they can take to ensure adequate action is taken on the issue of coal and human rights.

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