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Escazu

The Escazú Agreement: Enhancing public participation on environmental matters in Argentina

Latin America has a wealth of vital natural resources, but it also struggles with deforestation, rapid biodiversity loss, pollution and climate change. In an era of escalating environmental challenges, this puts it on the front line of the battle for
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Cambodia

From brown to green: The environmental evolution of Cambodia’s Parliament

The Parliament of Cambodia is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact and promote eco-friendly practices in a good example of how to decarbonize a parliament. The adoption of solar power on the Senate’s premises efficiently cuts down on carbon
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Bundestag

The Bundestag Blueprint for Sustainability

In a world grappling with the pressing need to address climate change, the German Bundestag offers an interesting case study in how to reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact. The measures implemented by the Bundestag since July 2022 encompass
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UAE

Leading the way in sustainable governance – UAE's Federal National Council

As part of the IPU’s climate campaign Parliaments for the Planet, we are focusing on good climate practices by parliaments around the world which can be replicated elsewhere. The Federal National Council (FNC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is
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China

How to reach out to 1.4 billion citizens – Parliamentary outreach in China

This case study on parliamentary public engagement was written based on information provided by the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China. How does a parliament engage with its constituents in such a vast and populous country as China? How does
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Tanzania parliament

From tree-planting to banning plastic: The Tanzanian example

As part of its Parliaments for the Planet climate campaign, the IPU is collecting examples of good practice from parliaments around the world. In this case study, we focus on the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania. In
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austria youth

International Youth Day 2023: Educating youth for a sustainable future in Austria

To shape a more sustainable, equitable future, young people will need democratic skills. Here’s how the Austrians are leading the change.
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European Parliament

Greening Europe's heart: The European Parliament's climate action journey

As part of the IPU’s climate campaign Parliaments for the Planet, we are focusing on good climate practice by parliaments around the world which can be replicated elsewhere. The European Parliament, an IPU Associate Member, is a good example of
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Bangladesh parliament

Buildings fit for a parliament: The politics of parliamentary architecture

Parliament buildings are often statements revealing a country’s vision, traditions and culture. Here are the five types of plenary halls and their political significance. As former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill commented: “We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings
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korea

The Children’s Assembly in the Republic of Korea

Helping young people to learn about parliament is vital for the future of democracy. Parliaments have been engaging young people in recent decades in various ways, such as school tours, role play games, youth parliaments and competitions. The common aim
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DBT

German MPs show solidarity with their peers in danger abroad

In many countries, MPs face significant risks for simply doing their jobs. In some extreme cases, MPs who are critical of the governing powers are incarcerated, tortured or even murdered. Those responsible for such acts rarely face any legal consequences
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lithuania

Greening a parliament: How Lithuania’s Seimas is decarbonizing

Although the buildings that house Lithuania’s Seimas are relatively recent compared to the parliament buildings of some of its European neighbours (the construction of the first building began in 1976), the Seimas has still been able to take a number
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korea

Enhancing parliamentary expertise through policy seminars in the Republic of Korea

Parliaments often seek to reflect citizens' diverse ideas and expertise in their law-making and budgeting activities. By expanding contacts with experts and interested citizens on specific issues, parliamentarians can increase their understanding of the problems at stake and respond more
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glacier

How Bhutan is addressing climate change

The Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. The landlocked mountainous country has a fragile ecosystem with around 2,700 glaciers which are beginning to melt, causing floods and landslides. The country suffers from prolonged
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nigeria

Bringing fresh momentum to peace and security treaties

Renewed IPU efforts and advocacy have brought new ratifications to international treaties on peace and security, including both the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The ratification of such treaties does not necessarily bring
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djibouti

Connecting Djibouti’s MPs with their constituents

Democracy requires that MPs are connected with their constituents, explaining their work to them and ensuring that constituents’ needs are represented. In Djibouti, one of the hottest and smallest countries in Africa, the IPU has been helping with that two-way
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Parliament of Seychelles

Supporting Seychelles to legislate on climate change

Climate change is never far from the news in Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands east of the African mainland, whose economy and people depend heavily on their environment. Like many Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the country’s two key
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Parliament of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe launches Youth Caucus and new handbook

The Parliament of Zimbabwe has recently launched two initiatives to engage more youth and women in parliament. A new voluntary Youth Caucus has been set up to spearhead the inclusion of youth-related issues in the legislative process. The goal is
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History is made in Colombia with gains in diversity led by feminist movements

Elections in Colombia saw a political shift in 2022, and the greatest gains in terms of women’s representation in the Americas. The new government includes Francia Márquez, the country’s first Afro-Colombian vice-president and only the second woman to hold this
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australian parliament

Australia breaks records and tackles violence against women MPs

In 2022, Australia achieved record-breaking shares of women in both chambers of parliament, making it, along with New Zealand, the subregion with the highest average proportion of women MPs across both houses (46.4%). The Senate of Australia was the only
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