An extraordinary plot to open up an uncontacted tribe’s territory for exploitation, and suppress evidence of the tribe’s existence, has been revealed in Brazil. The cover-up involves top officials in FUNAI, the government Indigenous Affairs Agency, who have been hand-picked by President Bolsonaro. It can now be revealed that they have: – arranged a secret meeting… Continue reading Cover-up: Brazilian government plot to open up uncontacted tribe’s territory revealed
Tag: Environmental Crime
HIGHEST NUMBER OF LAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS MURDERED IN 2019
Global Witness today revealed the highest number of land and environmental defenders murdered on record in a single year, with 212 people killed in 2019 for peacefully defending their homes and standing up to the destruction of nature. The NGO’s annual report also shed a light on the urgent role land and environmental defenders play in… Continue reading HIGHEST NUMBER OF LAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS MURDERED IN 2019
5 billion people around the world lack basic access to justice. These organizations are out to change that
Alessandra Bergamin By sharing the knowledge and skills needed to exercise basic rights, legal empowerment advocates are helping disenfranchised people fight pollution, gain access to clean water and sanitation, protect land rights and more. In 2007, an 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit Peru’s central coast, killing hundreds of people and injuring many more. In the port… Continue reading 5 billion people around the world lack basic access to justice. These organizations are out to change that
Asian governments & officials awarded for fighting environmental crimes
Customs, parks and law enforcement officials from China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, and Singapore have been named recipients of the 2019 Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards. The winners of the Awards are recognized by the United Nations and INTERPOL for their exceptional contribution to fighting transboundary environmental crime. The 2019 Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards are presented… Continue reading Asian governments & officials awarded for fighting environmental crimes
Environmental laws only look good on paper, UN says
From 2002 to 2017, there was a fourfold increase in the number of environmental defenders murdered, according to the report.
2017, the Deadliest Year for Land and Environmental Defenders as Agri-Business Most Linked to Killings
Global Witness reveals that at least 207 land and environmental defenders were killed in 2017– indigenous leaders, community activists and environmentalists murdered trying to protect their homes and communities from mining, agribusiness and other destructive industries. Global Witness annual figures show at least 207 land and environmental activists were killed in 2017 across 22 countries,… Continue reading 2017, the Deadliest Year for Land and Environmental Defenders as Agri-Business Most Linked to Killings
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