Historic judgment: Hamm Higher Regional Court rules on climate lawsuit against RWE
The lawsuit brought by Peruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya against the large corporation RWE has been running for a good 10 years now. His...
Inter-American Court sets milestone in the global fight for climate justice
In a historic moment, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued its Advisory Opinion clarifying the specific obligations of states to address the climate crisis through...
“Why we don’t give up”: For the protection of the environment without endangering lives!
Together for the human right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment: send your appeal to the Colombian government now! Weiterlesen
COP30 Climate Change Conference in Brazil – essential need-to-knows for human rights
The next United Nations annual climate conference, COP30, will take place in Belém, Brazil between 10 and 21 November 2025. It will bring together...
Fire in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon: girls and young women fighting for climate justice
At night in the Ecuadorian Amazon, huge flames light up the darkness. Flames from the gas flares that tower over the oil wells and...
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...
The Amazon can wait no longer
By Warriors for the Amazon (Guerreras por la Amazonía) 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...
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...
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....