An indigenous leader from Brazil protests against the destruction of their lands and people.
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While celebrating the millions on streets in London and Vancouver, we must not forget the sacrifices of people in the Global South.
Environmentalists and activists with posters “peace in the forest and an end to indigenous genocide” in protest of the rights of indigenous people, in São Paulo, Brazil, January, 2019.
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Indigenous peoples safeguard biodiversity better than any other group. But in 2018, 164 were killed defending the environment. It’s time for us to heed their knowledge, and protect their future.
Honduran Indigenous environmentalist Berta Caceres who was killed in March 2016.
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The reported number of deaths of people campaigning to protect the environment has tripled over a 15 year period.