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- 1Philippines deadliest in Asia for environmental defenders, report finds▼Philippines is the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders, report finds
A new report has found the Philippines to be the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders, with activists, Indigenous leaders and land defenders facing killings while protecting forests, land and natural resources. The findings put the Philippines among the most dangerous places worldwide for those defending the environment, prompting calls from rights groups for stronger protection and accountability for violence against defenders.
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An Australian court has rejected a bid by an Indigenous activist in a case connected to King Charles III, according to reports circulating in Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada, where the story is also drawing attention. The details of the legal argument and the court's reasoning have not been widely reported yet, and it is not clear what remedy the activist was seeking or what happens next.
- 3Indigenous Activists Demand Reparations After Deadly Nepal Floods●"Nepal Will Keep Seeing Disasters": Indigenous Activists Call for Reparations After Deadly Floods
Indigenous activists in Nepal are calling for climate reparations following deadly floods that struck the country, warning that 'Nepal will keep seeing disasters' without global action. They argue that countries least responsible for climate change, like Nepal, suffer the worst consequences and deserve compensation from major polluters to fund recovery and resilience efforts.