{"id":2275,"date":"2019-06-10T14:12:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T12:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unetxea.org\/medio-ambiente\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:01:43","slug":"environment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unetxea.org\/en\/environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ENVIRONMENT<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”.font16″]At UN Etxea, we promote training, awareness-raising, advocacy, research and social participation initiatives to place environmental sustainability at the heart of sustainable human development. We work from a human rights-based approach, advancing a just ecological transition, climate action and environmental protection as essential pillars of the well-being of both present and future generations.<\/p>\n

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION<\/h4>\n

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\n\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=””]We seek to raise awareness, foster engagement and empower citizens, particularly young people and educational stakeholders, to understand today\u2019s environmental challenges and actively participate in building more sustainable societies.<\/p>\n

We develop educational resources<\/a>, deliver training programmes and implement awareness-raising initiatives that encourage critical thinking, civic participation and commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

In addition, we promote environmental education and education for sustainability in the Basque Country in collaboration with other organisations and institutions, working in partnership with schools, universities, public authorities, civil society organisations and international networks.<\/p>\n

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CLIMATE JUSTICE<\/h4>\n

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\n\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=””]We work to highlight the close links between the climate crisis, human rights and global inequalities. We promote training, research and advocacy initiatives targeting a wide range of social and institutional actors, advancing a just ecological transition that leaves no one behind.<\/p>\n

Our goal is to contribute to the mainstreaming of climate action across public policies, development cooperation programmes and sustainability strategies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” row_content_width=”grid” content_text_aligment=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1595419521518{margin-top: 3% !important;margin-bottom: 5% !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1554191129491{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1789550315183{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #3399cc !important;}”]<\/p>\n

THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN, HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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\n\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=””]We promote awareness and advocacy of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment<\/a>, as recognized by the United Nations. We develop educational, awareness-raising and advocacy activities that help people understand the relationship between environmental quality, human rights and human well-being.<\/p>\n

We also support the conservation of biodiversity, ecosystems and the commons as essential elements for ensuring a dignified life for present and future generations.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1560416629958{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1244″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” rtl_reverse=”yes” row_content_width=”grid” content_text_aligment=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1595419505486{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_single_image image=”13864″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1554190991763{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1789553164790{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #3399cc !important;}”]<\/p>\n

OCEANS, SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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\n\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=””]We promote educational<\/a>, awareness-raising<\/a> and advocacy<\/a> activities that foster ocean literacy, climate education and a deeper understanding of the role of science in building sustainable societies. Through initiatives linked to UNESCO and United Nations programmes, we bring scientific knowledge closer to citizens and encourage informed participation in addressing current environmental challenges<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We also incorporate a gender equality perspective<\/a>, highlighting the contribution of women to science and sustainability.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” row_content_width=”grid” content_text_aligment=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1595419521518{margin-top: 3% !important;margin-bottom: 5% !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1554191129491{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1789555638239{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #3399cc !important;}”]<\/p>\n

WATER AND SANITATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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\n\t\t\t[vc_column_text css=””]We promote awareness and advocacy of the human right to water and sanitation through education, awareness-raising and advocacy activities focused on the sustainable and equitable management of water resources.<\/p>\n

We work in partnership with institutions, civil society organisations and local and international networks to bring global water-related challenges closer to citizens and promote sustainable solutions at the local level.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1560416629958{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”13868″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15″ equal_height=”yes” rtl_reverse=”yes” row_content_width=”grid” content_text_aligment=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1595419505486{margin-top: 3% !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_single_image image=”13872″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1554190991763{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1789556242822{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #3399cc !important;}”]<\/p>\n

BIOSPHERE RESERVES AND TERRITORIAL PARTICIPATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Within this framework, we support and promote initiatives such as Biosfera Naiz<\/em><\/a> in Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, fostering collaborative networks and strengthening local commitment to sustainability.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1558120192739{margin-bottom: 5% !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}” simple_background_color=”#ededed”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”RELATED NEWS” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

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