Environmental justice for the poor? The case of the Aarhus Convention in the post-Soviet region

This policy brief discusses how environmental justice may contribute to achieving the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Among the most relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in this regard are SDG 1— no poverty — SDG 16—peace, justice, and strong institutions – and SDG 17 – partnerships for the goals. The cases analyzed in this policy brief show that the Aarhus Convention may be an effective tool for environmental NGOs and private citizens to remedy cases of injustice in the environmental sphere— cases that are also related to the livelihood and rights of the poor.