Entries by Comunicaciones Fundeps

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Public hearing: “Alternative to National Route N ° 38: Costa Azul Bridge – La Cumbre – Costa Azul Section – Cosquín”.

We present a document that addresses the legal and socio-environmental foundations related to the realization of the mountain motorway. Motivated by the great concern in the design, promotion and execution of public policies related to the protection of the right to a healthy and balanced environment, commenting on the legality and convenience of the project […]

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The MICI seeks to strengthen its institutional framework

During the month of April, the Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (MICI) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) published new guidelines for improvement in its Consultation Phase. It was a participatory process that involved different civil society organizations in the revision of the first draft. “Below, we offer a google translate version of the original […]

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Civil society met in the C20

We were participating in the C20 meeting, a civil society affinity group for the G20 process. In it, we coordinated the discussions of the investment and infrastructure work group, and participated in meetings with authorities. “Below, we offer a google translate version of the original article in Spanish. This translation may not be accurate but […]

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We present a report on NCDs to the Committee on the Rights of the Child

Together with FIC Argentina, the O’Neill Institute and the Chair of Food Sovereignty of the Nutrition School of the UBA, we present a report in which we warn the situation of chronic diseases in Argentina focusing on the particular situation of children and adolescents ; At the same time, we suggest to the State the […]

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#WeWantToBreathe: A campaign against pollution in the Suquía River

Neighbors and neighbors of Capilla de los Remedios join the claims for contamination of the Suquía River due to the poor functioning of the Sewage Treatment Plant (WWTP). The campaign #QueremosRespirar reflects the desperate request of the inhabitants who seek that this situation be reversed immediately. The reclamation of the neighborhood grouping, adds to the […]

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We demand transparency to designate who supervises the public management in Mendoza

NGOs demand transparency and participation in the appointment process of the Auditor General of the Office of Administrative Investigations and Public Ethics. “Below, we offer a google translate version of the original article in Spanish. This translation may not be accurate but serves as a general presentation of the article. For more accurate information, please […]

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We present comments on the draft treaty on business and human rights

On February 28, we presented to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OACNUDH) a report with comments on the draft ‘Elements‘ for the binding treaty on business and human rights. In 2017, during the third session of the Intergovernmental Working Group for the Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights, […]

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Information requests for the Mitigation Plan of the Bajo Grande plant

Last Friday, FUNDEPS together with Alida Weht, neighbor of the Chacras de la Merced district, presented information requests in the Municipality of Córdoba, in relation to the fulfillment of the Mitigation Plan implemented in the E.D.A.R. of Bajo Grande and in the area located downstream. On April 24, 2017, the Municipality of Córdoba declared an […]