The Aarhus Convention

The Aarhus Convention is an international treaty that grants the public rights regarding access to information, public participation in decision-making, and access to justice in environmental matters. Adopted in 1998 in Aarhus, Denmark, it aims to empower citizens to engage in environmental governance. This means people can obtain information about environmental issues, have a say in related decisions, and challenge actions or omissions by public authorities that affect the environment. The convention promotes transparency and accountability, ensuring that environmental protection and public interests are prioritized in governmental processes.