Human Development Research Initiative

🌍 HDRI is proud to present our latest publication covering the policy brief, "Operationalising Nature's Rights: A Roadmap for Guardian Councils and Transboundary Governance," authored by Leoni Papantina and edited by Joud Hanoun. This critical research delineates a structural transformation in European environmental law, advocating for an ecocentric legal framework that recognises ecosystems as distinct legal persons and rights-holders rather than mere exploitable resources.

Held in the lead-up of COP30, Youth at COP30 — From Demands to Deliverables brought together young climate advocates and policy stakeholders to examine how can youth participation be translated into measurable impact. At a time when youth across Europe and beyond are calling not only for inclusion in climate negotiations but for tangible outcomes, the session examined practical strategies for influence, accountability, and engagement within and beyond the COP process. Our pa

Ambient air pollution is an emerging environmental issue affecting regions worldwide. According to the State of Global Air (SOGA) Report 2024, air pollution is a major health threats to all population with 8.1 million deaths globally (12% of total global death) , more than 700,000 deaths were children under five (15% of all global deaths due to air pollution), and 16,600 deaths for children on the age of 5-14 years – linked to air pollution. Children are more vulnerable to ai

This work explores the context of the energy transition in the coal mining industry. It specifically studies the case of La Guajira and...

There is an increasing academic consensus around the magnitude of the threats posed by climate change. The extent to which such threats...

The objective of this paper is to explore techniques to cope with the limited water access for the Za'atari refugee camp.