UN expert warns toxic waste mismanagement threatens broad human rights

The newly appointed UN independent expert on toxics and human rights told the Human Rights Council that poor management of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste endangers 'many, if not all' human rights. This is an early framing by a new mandate holder, not a specific incident, but it signals a likely push for stronger international accountability. The claim is broad and aspirational, with no concrete data or country focus yet.