Press Releases

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Press release | Sept. 29, 2022
A deadly decade for land and environmental activists - with a killing every two days

A deadly decade for land and environmental activists - with a killing every two days
Press release | Sept. 28, 2022
New investigation accuses central banks of financing deforestation

Three of the world’s largest central banks stand accused of investing in the destruction of climate-critical forests in Brazil, according to a new investigation published today.
Press release | Sept. 26, 2022
Shell and BP CEOs set to save a combined £640,000 through tax cuts, whilst average Brit saves just £400

Government tax cuts will further enrich oil & gas executives already pocketing millions through the energy crisis
Press release | Sept. 26, 2022
Brazil’s biggest palm oil producers Agropalma and Brasil Biofuels accused of serious human rights violations against communities in the Pará region

We're calling on international companies that purchase palm oil from Agropalma and BBF to urgently prevent any further harms to members of the Pará community.
Press release | Sept. 22, 2022
US gas export industry sees wartime windfall as lobbyists wish list becomes Biden policy

Powerful gas industry, with President’s support, exploits Russian war on Ukraine to boost profits
Press release | Sept. 21, 2022
Forests & Climate Leaders’ Partnership must focus on action to succeed

Global Witness responds to the UN's announcement of the newly formed Forests & Climate Leaders' Partnership (FCLP):
Press release | Sept. 14, 2022
In run up to tense Brazilian Presidential vote, Facebook still failing to prevent spread of election disinformation

A month after Global Witness exposes failings, half of tested disinformation ads still being approved
Press release | Sept. 13, 2022
“A ray of hope for the world’s forests” – European Parliament back stopping banks financing deforestation

MEPs also voted to protect indigenous communities and expand a list of deforestation-free products
Press release | Sept. 13, 2022
Revealed: how gas boiler companies are misleading the public about pipe-dream hydrogen heating

Most so-called “hydrogen-ready” boilers bought in the coming years will likely never use hydrogen
Statement | Sept. 12, 2022
Open Letter to the voluntary carbon market integrity initiative

Global Witness joins the Climate Land Ambition & Rights Alliance (CLARA) in calling into question the integrity of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative’s (VCMI) Provisional Claims Code of Practice.