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Japanese and Korean industry push gas on Vietnam amid campaigner crackdown

Japanese and Korean industry push gas on Vietnam amid campaigner crackdown - 21 June, 2022

An InfluenceMap report spells out foreign pro-gas lobbying in Vietnam as environmental activists face mounting threats for speaking out against the government

It's time to put Indigenous Peoples first at the UN biodiversity talks

It’s time to put Indigenous Peoples first at the UN biodiversity talks - 21 June, 2022

As talks on a global deal to protect nature begin in Nairobi, Kenya, countries need to create a new conservation designation for Indigenous Peoples’ land

Hali Hewa episode 1: Youth and women

Hali Hewa episode 1: Youth and women - 15 June, 2022

Elizabeth Wanjiru Wathuti and Wanjira Maathai talk about attending Davos as a young African activist and the influence of professor Wangari Maathai on their lives and work

Tanzanian authorities seen opening fire on Maasai people in game reserve dispute

Tanzanian authorities seen opening fire on Maasai people in game reserve dispute - 10 June, 2022

Rights NGO Survival International has accused the government of “shocking violence” and evicting Maasai people from their land to make way for trophy hunting

'Politically motivated': Russian authorities seek to remove climate activist's citizenship

‘Politically motivated’: Russian authorities seek to remove climate activist’s citizenship - 9 June, 2022

Arshak Makichyan has been a vocal climate and anti-war activist in Moscow. Russian authorities are accusing him of having illegally obtained his citizenship

Introducing: The Hali Hewa Podcast

Introducing: The Hali Hewa Podcast - 9 June, 2022

Abigael Kima interviews key African players on the reality of climate change in Africa and what can be done about it in the run-up to Cop27 in Egypt

Island states say fund for climate disaster victims must be created by Cop27

Island states say fund for climate disaster victims must be created by Cop27 - 7 June, 2022

After three decades of frustration, vulnerable countries are determined the “Glasgow dialogue” on loss and damage must deliver more than just talk

'Furious and disappointed': African activists excluded from Stockholm+50 summit

‘Furious and disappointed’: African activists excluded from Stockholm+50 summit - 1 June, 2022

Several African climate activists have been unable to obtain Swedish visas for the major environmental conference despite spending time and money applying

Island states back Vanuatu's quest for climate justice at the UN

Island states back Vanuatu’s quest for climate justice at the UN - 24 May, 2022

Vanuatu is calling on the International Court of Justice to prepare a climate litigation toolkit, but first it needs a majority at the UN general assembly

Philippines inquiry finds polluters liable for rights violations, urging litigation

Philippines inquiry finds polluters liable for rights violations, urging litigation - 10 May, 2022

The national human rights commission found 47 “carbon majors” acted “immorally” and could be sued – giving fresh impetus to legal challenges

Vulnerable nations set to pilot loss and damage funding facility

Vulnerable nations set to pilot loss and damage funding facility - 25 April, 2022

Finance ministers from vulnerable nations have secured philanthropic funds to demonstrate how support for victims of the climate crisis could work

Migrant workers suffer heat stress during Ramadan in Arabian Gulf

Migrant workers suffer heat stress during Ramadan in Arabian Gulf - 21 April, 2022

Muslims find it hard to reconcile fasting with working outdoors in temperatures of over 35C, as heatwaves become increasingly common

The world's poorest have the strongest resilience, yet their voices remain unheard

The world’s poorest have the strongest resilience, yet their voices remain unheard - 1 April, 2022

Those on the frontline of the climate crisis have something to teach the world about climate resilience if they are given a meaningful seat at the table

Russia, China oppose 'human rights' in nature talks, amid slow progress to a deal

Russia, China oppose ‘human rights’ in nature talks, amid slow progress to a deal - 30 March, 2022

The draft biodiversity agreement references indigenous peoples’ rights but a proposal to streamline the text could strip more specific language from the targets

Carney, Kyte oversee carbon offset rules to address greenwashing concerns

Carney, Kyte oversee carbon offset rules to address greenwashing concerns - 17 March, 2022

Two initiatives will release standards for the voluntary carbon market this year, while campaigners denounce offsetting as a “scam” that delays real climate action

Will Nigeria's climate change law put the brakes on gas flaring?

Will Nigeria’s climate change law put the brakes on gas flaring? - 11 March, 2022

Nigeria has promised to end gas flaring by 2030 under its national climate plan but communities are sceptical, given previous unmet deadlines

Around the world, women are putting their lives on the line to defend the climate

Around the world, women are putting their lives on the line to defend the climate - 8 March, 2022

Extractive industries are associated with higher rates of violence against women. Solving the climate crisis and gender inequality go hand in hand

'They put a gun to my head': Colombian anti-fracking activist tells of ordeal

‘They put a gun to my head’: Colombian anti-fracking activist tells of ordeal - 4 March, 2022

In an exclusive interview with Climate Home, 21-year-old Yuvelis Natalia Morales speaks out on the activism that nearly cost her her life

Indigenous peoples in Guatemala demand sovereignty over oil and mining resources

Indigenous peoples in Guatemala demand sovereignty over oil and mining resources - 16 February, 2022

The case could set an international precedent for indigenous people to control resources on their land, which they say is critical to climate action

Debt-stricken Tunisian farmers 'ignored' as government rolls out solar megaproject

Debt-stricken Tunisian farmers ‘ignored’ as government rolls out solar megaproject - 11 February, 2022

Date growers see little benefit from the solar boom as they struggle with drought, pests and soaring electricity bills

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