A/HRC/RES/28/11 Recognizing also, conversely, that climate change, the unsustainable management and use of natural resources and the unsound management of chemicals and waste may interfere with the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, and that environmental damage can have negative implications, both direct and indirect, for the effective enjoyment of all human rights, Recognizing further that, while the human rights implications of environmental damage are felt by individuals and communities around the world, the consequences are felt most acutely by those segments of the population already in vulnerable situations, 1. Welcomes the work of the Independent Expert on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, including the clarification of important aspects of the human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, the progress in compiling good practices, the comprehensive, transparent and inclusive consultations conducted with relevant and interested actors from all regions, and the undertaking of country missions; 2. Also welcomes the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the issue of human rights and the environment; 3. Takes note with appreciation of the work undertaken by the United Nations Environment Programme in support of the mandate of the Independent Expert on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment; 4. Decides to extend the mandate of the current mandate holder as a special rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment for a period of three years; 5. Encourages the Special Rapporteur, in fulfilling the mandate: (a) To continue to study, in consultation with Governments, relevant international organizations and intergovernmental bodies, including the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Development Programme, and relevant multilateral environment agreements, human rights mechanisms, local authorities, national human rights institutions, civil society organizations, including those representing indigenous peoples and other persons in vulnerable situations, the private sector and academic institutions, the human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment; (b) To continue to identify, promote and exchange views on good practices relating to human rights obligations and commitments that inform, support and strengthen environmental policymaking, especially in the area of environmental protection, and in that regard to update and disseminate the compendium of good practices; (c) To promote and report on the realization of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, and to disseminate his or her findings by, inter alia, continuing to give particular emphasis to practical solutions with regard to their implementation; (d) To work on identifying challenges and obstacles to the full realization of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment and protection gaps thereto, including in the context of sustainable development; (e) To continue to contribute to and participate in, where appropriate, intergovernmental conferences and meetings relevant to the mandate; 2