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From the Heart: Thailand’s ‘Guardians of the Forest’ speak up, vow return to their ancestral home
“We want Thai society to understand that our people have lived in the forest for countless generations. We are not intruders. We are guardians of the forest.”
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Protecting the Oceans: why turning vegan can’t be the only answer
During my time as an Oceans campaigner at Greenpeace, I’ve sat in a tiny boat in the middle of the Indian Ocean, watching a fishing boat pull in miles of…
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100 Million Dead Sharks – it’s not all about Shark Fin Soup
Sharks are a critical part of the ocean ecosystem, vital for ocean health and our blue planet. We all have a part to play in protecting them.
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World’s first underwater climate strike calls for ocean protection
“Being from an island nation I know first-hand just how important healthy oceans are, not just to our climate but to the billions of people in the Global South who depend on them."
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Why industrial fishing companies shouldn’t manage the oceans
Industrial fishing is decimating wildlife populations and threatening food security for local communities. So why are governments hoping to solve the ocean crisis in discussions dominated by destructive fishing interests?
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Certification schemes such as FSC are greenwashing forest destruction
“After three decades of trying, certification has failed to prevent ecosystem destruction and rights abuses associated with key products such palm oil, soya and wood..."
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That ‘certified’ label? Not what you think it means.
FSC, PEFC, Rainforest Alliance Certified, etc... While certification has become increasingly popular globally over the past decades, deforestation and ecosystem destruction has continued.
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Destruction: Certified
Certification is not a solution to deforestation, forest degradation and other ecosystem conversion.
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When women take a stand to protect what they love
Meet six inspiring stories of Thai women who embody courage and show a deep passion for their community and the environment. There are many others like them who continue to make their mark, pave the way, and shine their light for others and the rest of womankind.
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New report links 2020’s record-breaking fires in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands to world’s biggest meat processor
The world’s largest meat processor JBS and its leading competitors Marfrig and Minerva slaughtered cattle purchased from ranchers linked to the 2020 fires that destroyed one-third of the Pantanal region of Brazil, according to a new report.