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At least 146 land, environmental defenders killed or disappeared globally in 2024 – Report

The Global Witness has released a disturbing report titled "Roots of Resistance" which captures attacks and intimidation faced by land and environmental defenders across Africa as...

2,100 land, environmental rights defenders killed globally between 2012 and 2023 – Report

A new report released by Global Witness has revealed that at least 196 land and environmental defenders were killed in 2023 for trying to...

227 environmental activists murdered in 2020, says report

A Global Witness report released on Monday, September 13, 2021 reveals that 227 land and environmental activists were murdered in 2020 for defending their land and...

UK review must ban funding fossil fuels abroad, group insists

Responding to recent media reports that Boris Johnson has ordered a review into the UK’s funding of fossil fuels overseas, Global Witness, a not-for-profit, is...

Global Witness: Chinese miner’s role in Congo gold rush

Chinese-owned mining company exporting to Dubai gave armed groups AK-47s for access to gold, alleges Global Witness, an international NGO that works to break links between...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its...

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...