At night in the Ecuadorian Amazon, huge flames light up the darkness. Flames from the gas flares that tower over the oil wells and that, far from being a sign of progress, are living scars on the green lungs of our planet. Not only do they burn natural gas, needlessly wasting a non-renewable resource, but they also pollute the air, destroy biodiversity and threaten the lives and rights of nearby communities. Here, environmental justice has been a distant dream for over 57 years, while human rights burn with the gas. Weiterlesen
Honduras: Planned environmental law jeopardizes human rights
The parliament of Honduras is about to pass a law that would simplify the granting of environmental permits without taking human rights into account in the text. The last remaining discussion in plenary could take place in the next few days. Parliament must refrain from passing a law that could jeopardize the rights to a healthy environment, to information and to participation in public affairs. Weiterlesen
Human Rights in the Life Cycle of Renewable Energy and Critical Minerals
Amnesty International welcomes the important initiative taken by the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Context of Climate Change to report on the positive and negative human rights impacts of renewable energy development, including the extraction and re-use of critical minerals.
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Guaranteeing transparency and a seat at the table for those on the frontlines of the climate emergency: Recommendations for the host country agreement guiding COP30
Brazil’s democratic transformation presents a unique opportunity to set international precedents in environmental democracy. By reinforcing this commitment, Brazil can lead by example, influencing climate negotiations and establishing best practices for future COP hosts. Weiterlesen
Pakistan: Climate disasters increasing risks of death and disease amongst children and older people – new report
Pakistan’s healthcare and disaster response systems are failing to meet the needs of children and older people who are most at risk of death and disease amid extreme weather events related to climate change, Amnesty International said in a new report. Weiterlesen
The Amazon can wait no longer
By Warriors for the Amazon (Guerreras por la Amazonía) Weiterlesen
Human rights defenders working on climate change and a just transition
Amnesty International welcomes the opportunity to provide information in response to the call for input for the upcoming report on human rights defenders working on climate change and a just transition from across the world. Weiterlesen
Ecuador: 13 activists of the Guerreras por la Amazonía group (May 2025)
Because of their commitment to protecting the environment and human habitats, 13 female activists from the Amazon region are in danger. The girls and young women, aged between 10 and 19, belong to the group Guerreras por la Amazonía (GxA). Some of them come from indigenous communities. In 2021, with the support of the organization Weiterlesen
Honduras: Murder suspect charged and in custody
On September 14, 2024, environmental activist Juan López was shot dead in the municipality of Tocoa. The alleged perpetrator and two people accused of complicity are facing murder charges and are in custody. However, the masterminds behind the crime have not yet been identified. Amnesty will continue to urge the Honduran authorities to ensure full Weiterlesen
Paraguay: Free environmental defender
Vidal Brítez was detained on 26 March in Paso Yobái, Guairá as a reprisal for his defence of a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. The Prosecutor’s Office is pursuing alleged acts of serious coercion for an incident in which he did not take part. We are urging the Prosecutor’s Office to respect Mr Brítez’s procedural Weiterlesen