This is an archived site that was created in 2015 through the research of WRI and its partners to show the extent of national legal protections of procedural rights to the environment. All country data may be viewed directly on each country’s page or by downloading the data in the About section. The interactive map will no longer be displayed on the site.

Discover examples of good practice from around the world to strengthen your country's laws.

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Can a concerned citizen bring an environmental case to court in your country?

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Which countries protect the public’s right to participate in decisions that impact the environment?

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Find out if your government shares air and water pollution data with you.

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In which countries does the public have a right to obtain environmental information?

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Tracking national progress in promoting environmental democracy in law and practice

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