LBO-2 highlights the critical roles played by indigenous peoples and local communities in maintaining and enhancing biological and cultural diversity, and outlines indigenous and local perspectives on the transformational changes needed in order to realise the vision of a world living in harmony with nature.
El Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente es una oportunidad no solamente para celebrar la naturaleza, sino a los pueblos y las comunidades que la protegen y custodian en el mundo entero.
Representatives from indigenous, Afro-descendent and peasant communities from 16 countries issued an urgent call for action: the Geneva Declaration. This calls for an end to the violence, killing and deliberate criminalisation of people defending their rights, lands and their communities.
A silent war is being waged against the indigenous people and local communities who are defending their lands against the expansion of industry. Environmental and human rights defenders face significant — and growing — risks, experiencing violence, intimidation and criminalisation as a result of their efforts.