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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.
- 2Yale Environment Experts Share Five Climate Week NYC Takeaways▼Five Takeaways From YSE Experts at Climate Week NYC
Yale School of the Environment experts shared five key takeaways from Climate Week NYC, the annual gathering of governments, businesses and activists held alongside the UN General Assembly. Their highlights focused on the state of climate policy, finance and environmental action, offering an academic read on where global climate efforts stand.
- 3Activists occupy research vessel after New Zealand mineral survey●Attention-seeking environmental activists occupy research vessel following mineral survey off New Zealand
Environmental activists have occupied a research vessel following a mineral survey conducted off the coast of New Zealand. The action comes in protest against seabed exploration activities in the region, which campaigners say threaten fragile marine ecosystems. Details about the vessel's operator, the number of protesters involved, and whether authorities have responded remain limited.
- 4Water defenders gather at 'Abrazo de Mendoza' against environmental criminalization●“Abrazo de Mendoza”: defensoras y defensores del agua se reúnen frente a la criminalización ambiental Leer: https://www.
Water protectors and environmental activists are meeting in Mendoza, Argentina, under the banner 'Abrazo de Mendoza' (Mendoza Embrace), in response to the growing criminalization of environmental defenders. The gathering brings together activists to denounce legal persecution and harassment faced by those defending water resources, and to coordinate resistance and mutual support among affected communities.
- 5Activists rally to defend the coast at Santa Barbara's West Beach▼Activists stand up to defend the coast in environmental rally at Santa Barbara’s West Beach
Environmental activists gathered at West Beach in Santa Barbara, California, for a rally in defence of the coastline. Organisers and attendees called attention to threats facing the local shore and urged stronger protection of coastal resources. The event drew local coverage, with participants stressing that community action is needed to keep the beach and surrounding waters safe from development and pollution.