Michel Forst
Michel Forst is a notable French environmental advocate and the UN Special Rapporteur for environmental defenders under the Aarhus Convention. He has been a vocal critic of governmental actions against climate activists, emphasizing the importance of protecting their rights to peaceful protest. Forst has raised concerns about the treatment of activists in various countries, including Sweden, where he highlighted instances of harsh legal repercussions faced by individuals engaged in peaceful climate demonstrations. His work focuses on ensuring that states uphold international human rights laws that safeguard environmental defenders, especially in the context of the ongoing climate crisis.
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This issue has also been raised by United Nations special rapporteur on environmental defenders, Michel Forst, who has twice written to the Government insisting the application for discovery be opposed.
Quarry sues environmental activist who lodged planning objections against it – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-26
Michel Forst is a UN rapporteur who has criticized the treatment of climate activists in Europe.
Roger Hallam: "Sådana som jag kommer att ses som profeter”
Sweden· 2025-08-31
Michel Forst criticized Sweden's actions against climate activists during his visit.
Hemligt nätverk av klimatengagerade på myndigheterSweden· 2025-04-17
Michel Forst is the UN special rapporteur for environmental defenders under the Aarhus Convention.
FN kritiserar Sveriges agerande mot klimataktivisterSweden· 2025-03-05
