Maisa Rojas, Chile’s minister of the environment: “We are facing the worst environmental crisis in our history, and we need to face it in a united way. Therefore, we must move toward a form of development that contributes to well-being without exclusion, putting human rights at the center of public discussions, and guarantee that all people, of present and future generations, live in a healthy and sustainable environment. In this context, the Escazú agreement—the first and only environmental treaty in the region—is a powerful tool that guarantees the implementation of the right to access environmental information, participate in environmental decision-making processes and access to justice in environmental matters. We believe that the Escazú agreement will be a relevant contribution for the country, not only fulfilling a heartfelt demand from communities and social organizations, but also a useful tool to reduce socio-environmental conflict in our country. We are convinced it is for the benefit of everyone. The message for companies and investors in Chile is that…”