Paper: The critical role of allied organizations in supporting ocean defenders
Learn more about our latest open access research on the role of allied organizations in supporting and safeguarding ocean defenders.
Future Funding Needs to Support and Safeguard Ocean Defenders
Ocean defenders play a crucial role in protecting marine ecosystems and human rights, yet face escalating risks and chronic underfunding. Strategic investment is urgently needed to strengthen their capacity, security, and networks. This brief outlines key funding priorities and recommendations for donors committed to safeguarding those defending our ocean’s future.
Our Beaches, Our Sea: Heritage of Fishing Communities, Usufruct of All Citizens
This report highlights the cultural, social, and economic significance of coastal areas for fishing communities and emphasizes their rights to these spaces. It critiques the Vizhinjam International Seaport (VIS) for disregarding these rights, citing environmental and social threats such as severe coastal erosion, loss of livelihoods, and biodiversity depletion.
ELAW – Legal and Scientific Resources
The Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) offers an extensive collection of over 600 legal and scientific resources covering a wide range of topics, including climate change, energy, oil and gas, pollution, and waste management, across various regions of the world. Their resource website allows users to filter content by topic, type, category, region, and country […]
Grassroots Justice Network Resource List
The Grassroots Justice Network hosts the largest online library of legal empowerment resources.
Workbook on Security: Practical Steps for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
This workbook introduces Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and some of the risks faced by defenders. It gives an overview of the required steps for producing a security plan.
