Access to justice for victims of climate change and environmental degradation remains limited, hindering their ability to hold governments accountable for their obligations. Strengthening access to justice through enhanced capacities and cross-institutional coordination between legal professionals and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) is crucial for achieving just transitions. 

Improved access to environmental justice facilitates more efficient enforcement of environmental laws that are inclusive and equitable. Prosecutors, lawyers, and NHRIs equipped with adequate knowledge and skills related to human rights and the environment, can more effectively investigate, build evidence-based cases, and pursue legal actions against individuals and entities responsible for environmental degradation and atmospheric pollution. Better engagement between prosecutors, lawyers, NHRIs and regional mechanisms encourages cross-sectoral collaboration, which is crucial for addressing the multidimensional aspects of environmental justice, as it involves legal, human rights, and environmental perspectives. In essence, cross-sectoral engagement facilitates a more holistic and comprehensive approach to just transitions, ensuring that economic, social, and environmental considerations are integrated. 

RAPP 2 aims to address climate change and environmental issues in Southeast Asia, focusing on climate change and air and water pollution. It integrates human rights and gender equality to ensure environmental protection efforts are socially equitable. Improved access to environmental justice facilitates more efficient enforcement of environmental laws and encourages cross-sectoral collaboration for a holistic approach to just transitions. 

RWI’s capacity-building efforts complement existing judicial training programs, targeting a wider range of justice stakeholders. These efforts aim to create an enabling environment for greater access to justice, bridging gaps between human rights, environmental, and judicial sectors.