First European forum of environmental Human Rights defenders

03June 2026

Strasbourg

Venue: Council of Europe, Palais de l’Europe, Hemicycle 

This Forum will enable environmental Human Rights defenders to strengthen cooperation and develop strategies among peers engaged in environmental action, while also engaging in dialogue with policymakers, representatives of international and regional organisations, and national human rights institutions. 

H.E. Mr Gabriel REVEL, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Monaco to the Council of Europe, will deliver opening remarks.