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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.
- 2International NGOs conference tackles climate, women's rights, social rights▼Climate risks, violence against women, social rights on the agenda of the international NGOs conference
An international NGOs conference organised under the Council of Europe framework has opened with a wide-ranging agenda covering climate risks, violence against women and social rights. Delegates are expected to debate how civil society can respond to environmental threats, protect women from gender-based violence and defend social protections, making the gathering a key forum for human rights advocacy in Europe.
- 3Climate groups say Bill C-39 guts Canada's environmental policy●# canada Bill C-39 dismantles Canada’s environmental policy ‘beyond anything we’ve ever seen,’ say climate groups While
Canadian climate organizations are raising the alarm over Bill C-39, arguing the legislation would dismantle the country's environmental protections to an extent they describe as unprecedented. Greenpeace campaigners say the bill hands cabinet unchecked discretion to override environmental laws, while Senator Clément Gignac has defended the measure. Critics warn the bill could let the government bypass existing environmental review requirements with minimal oversight.
- 4Water defenders gather at 'Abrazo de Mendoza' against criminalization▼“Abrazo de Mendoza”: defensoras y defensores del agua se reúnen frente a la criminalización ambiental Leer: https://www.
Water defenders and environmental activists are meeting in Mendoza, Argentina, at an event called the 'Abrazo de Mendoza', organized in response to the criminalization of environmental protest. Participants are denouncing legal persecution faced by those defending water resources, and the gathering is drawing attention from independent media covering human rights and environmental struggles in the region.
- 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.
- 6Activists Rally to Defend the Coast at Santa Barbara's West Beach●Activists stand up to defend the coast in environmental rally at Santa Barbara West Beach
Environmental activists gathered at Santa Barbara's West Beach for a rally in defense of the coastline. The event, covered by the Santa Barbara News-Press, brought together campaigners calling for protection of the local coast. Details on the specific demands, organizers, and size of the crowd remain limited.