Tag: Environmental Defenders
Philippines remains among ‘deadliest country’ for environmental defenders
19 environmental activists were killed in the Philippines last year, making it the fourth deadliest country in the world
Climate activists slam ‘false solutions’ being promoted at Tokyo GX Week
The protesters urged Japan to “channel their financing to phasing out fossil fuel use domestically and overseas”
Thai authorities to charge park official in environmental activist’s murder
Ethnic Karen leader Por Cha Lee Rakcharoen, better known as Billy, went missing in April 2014
Photos: Pedal for People and Planet on World Environment Day 2022
Climate activists and bikers pedaled in the Philippine capital on Sunday, June 5, 2022, to mark this year’s World Environment Day
Thai retired teacher honored with ‘Green Nobel Prize’ for defense of...
Niwat, also known as Kru Thi among friends, distinguished himself for the uncompromising defense of the Mekong River
Sin against God, unprecedented crime against humanity
There is no doubt that images of what climate change looks like no longer belong to the future but are happening now
Attacks against environmental defenders quadrupled ahead of Philippine polls
The group Kalikasan PNE raised concern that election-related violence might be deliberately targeting defenders
Bishop invites financial institutions to heed call of Philippine Church leaders
Bishop Alminaza said majority of Philippine banks found to have been linked to coal and fossil gas companies and projects “remain mum"
Illegal fishers, loggers in southern Philippines turn environmental defenders
“I did all forms of illegal marine activities because the money was easy,” said the 49-year-old fisherman
SPOTLIGHT: Man who can’t speak gives voice to environment
Ramon Sta. Ana's words are slurred, but whatever voice is left of him, he uses to convince others to protect the environment
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