Indigenous Peoples’ lands are key to combating climate change, but corporate greed puts them at risk. Meet the land and environmental defenders fighting to hold them accountable.
Indigenous Peoples are guardians of the world’s forests, playing a vital role in preserving these crucial ecosystems. But as their land rights and livelihoods come under increasing threat, these defenders are standing strong, fighting for the land and working with organizations like Global Witness to expose the institutions responsible for its destruction.
Global Witness tracks reprisals against land and environmental defenders, exposing corporate wrongdoing and protecting the Indigenous communities that are essential to combating climate change. Their work reveals how industries like beef production, dominated by giants such as JBS, contribute to deforestation and human rights violations.
By shedding light on the financial institutions backing companies like JBS, Global Witness is exposing the impact of environmental damage and aiding defenders in their fight to protect and preserve our planet’s forests. With these wrongdoings on display, Global Witness can help bring justice to Indigenous communities and pressure governments to take action.
To keep our future safe, we must stand with Indigenous defenders and hold corporations accountable for their impact on our shared environment. This is only the beginning.
