Tag: Global Witness
Philippines tops Asia in deaths of environmental defenders, says new report
The Philippines has been identified as the deadliest country for environmental defenders in Asia, according to the latest Global Witness report.
The Global Witness report...
Nearly 200 land and environment defenders killed in 2023, says NGO
"Activists and their communities are essential in efforts to prevent and remedy harms caused by climate-damaging industries"
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
Greenpeace calls for ‘urgent protection’ of Philippine environmental defenders
“Companies and governments must be held accountable for the violence and persecution of land and environmental defenders,” said Greenpeace
Philippines remains Asia’s ‘deadliest country’ for environmental defenders, says report
The Global Witness report ranked the Philippines third overall with 29 killings of environmental defenders in the past year
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