Defensores del Océano: Protectores del ambiente marino y de los derechos humanos
Este informe está dedicado a las y los defensores del océano en todo el mundo que se organizan, abogan y protestan por la protección del medio marino, de sus territorios y recursos, y de sus derechos humanos. Esperamos que contribuya a ampliar el conocimiento sobre su labor, a generar una mayor atención y a fortalecer el apoyo hacia quienes defienden el océano.
Ocean governance and the protection of ocean defenders
This book chapter outlines a research agenda that emphasizes the need for co-developed, ethical research to better understand governance gaps, human rights violations, and the role of civil society.
Ocean Defenders: Protectors of Our Ocean Environment and Human Rights
Check the recording of our second webinar on Ocean Defenders. Here we present the main insights of the report we published, together with key reflections from ocean defenders and human rights experts.
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.
Situación a tres años del ecocidio de Ancón: Impactos del derrame de petróleo de Repsol
A tres años del derrame ocasionado por Repsol y a pocas semanas de otro desastre ambiental en el norte del Perú, compartimos los resultados de 41 entrevistas realizadas con la comunidad de Ancón. Este trabajo busca revelar la realidad en la que viven y las preocupaciones que enfrentan más de 1,000 días después del ecocidio.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
This Report highlights the escalating violence against environmental human rights defenders, urges protective measures, and emphasizes the essential role of defenders in environmental sustainability and development.
Front Line Defenders: Global Analysis 2022
This report documents 401 killings of human rights defenders over the course of 2022 and across 26 countries. It highlights the critical struggles of those who fight for justice and human rights.
Legal Guide for the Defense of Ecosystems and Species of the Peruvian Sea
Empowering citizens to protect the Peruvian Sea: This guide provides tools and recommendations to defend Peruvian marine ecosystems and species, report threats, and promote accountability for sustainable management of marine resources.
Last line of defence: The industries causing the climate crisis and attacks against land and environmental defenders
This report emphasizes the urgent need to reform global business practices and establish strong legal accountability for corporate actions to eliminate the threats and violence faced by defenders. These individuals represent the last line of defense against climate breakdown, and their protection is essential for safeguarding both their land and our planet.
Environmental Human Rights Defenders: A Global Crisis
The ‘Environmental Human Rights Defenders: A Global Crisis’ Policy Brief seeks to increase attention to the violence and challenges environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs) face around the world and to identify possible solutions.
