#Oceana #Philippines and other #civilsociety stakeholders initiated #litigation proceedings on 15 June 2021 with the nation's Supreme Ct.(w/court dates pending) against the #NSWMC for failing to effectively reg. #coastal and #ocean #plasticswaste. The Rule of Procedure for Environmental Cases allows citizen standing to file legal action to enforce #environmental laws based on a fundamental right to a 'healthy and balanced #ecology.' #SDG16
https://www.eco-business.com/news/the-philippines-plastic-lawsuit-highlights-limitations-of-un-pollution-pact/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=23%20March%202022%20newsletter&utm_content=23%20March%202022%20newsletter+Version+B+CID_6bf62615af3002241d9a83471bcbb9f7&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor
https://ph.oceana.org/press-releases/interest-groups-oceana-sue-government-agency-and-officials-indolence/