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The Covid-19 crisis has had both immediate and long term impacts on economies and societies, from shrinking civic space and the erosion of protections for environmental activists, to calls for climate-wrecking industries to be bailed out rather than workers.

Blog Post | September 21, 2020
US COVID-19 bailouts gave bonuses to fossil fuel CEOs while workers and planet suffered

The U.S. response to COVID-19 has enabled an insidious pattern of fossil fuel companies receiving government handouts, despite struggling long before the pandemic.
Blog Post | September 16, 2020
Defending the environment in the time of COVID-19: increasing threats, clampdowns on freedoms and tragic losses

Land and environmental defenders across the globe already face killings, threats, harassment and criminalisation for peacefully protecting their homes and our planet. But this year, COVID-19 has made their situation even more precarious – and urgent action is needed
Press Release | August 05, 2020
Companies must be held accountable for COVID-related deaths

Global Witness condemns US Congress' proposal to absolve companies from liability for COVID related illness and deaths.

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Blog Post | June 30, 2020
There is no time to wait when it comes to our green recovery
Briefing Document | June 05, 2020
Strengthening Corporate Responsibility
Blog Post | May 21, 2020
Threats Against Cambodian Forest Defenders Escalate Amid COVID-19
Article | May 14, 2020
COVID-19 tracing apps must not interfere with human rights
Press Release | May 14, 2020
Investigation reveals serious concerns over Guatemala COVID-19 app
Article | May 13, 2020
Occidental’s lobbying pays off as it stands to benefit from coronavirus bailout
Press Release | May 07, 2020
Governments and business must stand up for land and environmental defenders now, so that they can help build a more resilient and fair future for us and our planet
Press Release | May 05, 2020
Organisations Urge Colombian Government to Protect Activists and Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic

Briefing Document | June 05, 2020
Strengthening Corporate Responsibility
Briefing Document | April 28, 2020
Responsible Sourcing

Press Release | August 05, 2020
Companies must be held accountable for COVID-related deaths
Press Release | May 14, 2020
Investigation reveals serious concerns over Guatemala COVID-19 app
Press Release | May 07, 2020
Governments and business must stand up for land and environmental defenders now, so that they can help build a more resilient and fair future for us and our planet
Press Release | May 05, 2020
Organisations Urge Colombian Government to Protect Activists and Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
Press Release | April 10, 2020
EU response to Coronavirus must not lock countries into a fossil fuel economy
Press Release | April 09, 2020
Coronavirus response packages from US Congress must include anti-corruption measures
Press Release | April 08, 2020
IMF: Make COVID-19 Funds Transparent, Accountable

Blog Post | September 21, 2020
US COVID-19 bailouts gave bonuses to fossil fuel CEOs while workers and planet suffered
Blog Post | September 16, 2020
Defending the environment in the time of COVID-19: increasing threats, clampdowns on freedoms and tragic losses
Blog Post | June 30, 2020
There is no time to wait when it comes to our green recovery
Blog Post | May 21, 2020
Threats Against Cambodian Forest Defenders Escalate Amid COVID-19
Blog Post | April 03, 2020
This is not business as usual – but what will replace it?