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Brazilian Senate approves environmental rights for children
The Brazilian Senate has approved Bill 2.225/2024, referred to as the ‘Environmental ECA’, which establishes the right of children and adolescents to a healthy environment with absolute priority. The legislation, authored by Deputy Laura Carneiro, modifies the Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA) and the National Environmental Policy.
The bill mandates that the family, society, and the State ensure children's contact with the natural environment. It also amends the National Policy on Climate Change to require priority government action in mitigating climate impacts on younger populations. Key provisions include the right to nature-based education, free play in natural areas, and participation in environmental conservation efforts.
Priority for these guarantees will be given to children in early childhood and individuals with disabilities. The text also emphasizes special attention for rural populations and traditional communities. Within schools, the law establishes guidelines for accessibility, integration with green spaces, and disaster response planning to prevent learning disruptions.
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Alessandro Vieira · Brazilian Senate · Laura Carneiro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Statute of the Child and Adolescent
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The bill now awaits sanction by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · paraonline.com.br · mrnews.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The law makes priority government action mandatory to mitigate climate change impacts on children and adolescents. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · paraonline.com.br · mrnews.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The project provides for the participation of children and adolescents in environmental defense, conservation, and recovery. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · paraonline.com.br · mrnews.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The bill modifies the Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA) and the National Environmental Policy. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · paraonline.com.br · mrnews.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Priority for these guarantees will be given to children in early childhood and people with disabilities. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · paraonline.com.br · mrnews.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Senate approved Bill 2.225/2024, known as the Environmental ECA. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · paraonline.com.br · mrnews.com.br