- The majority of the killings have occurred in the mining sector, where some 50 militants have lost their lives when heading for the mining sector. In 2019, 212 ecologists have lost their lives because of their militancy.
In 2019, 212 environmentalist militants died – there may be many more, because many murders are reported and no investigation. Since 2015, when the United Nations Summit on Climate Change (COP21) is half over, four environmental activists muertos.Son appear each week, data published by the NGO Global Witness.
In addition to the killings, the threats, arrests and prosecutions of those who are in favour of the environment must be added.
Half of the 2019 killings were carried out in Colombia and the Philippines – 64 in the first and 43 in the second. In general, two-thirds of the murders occurred in Latin America.
Especially in mining
The majority of the killings have occurred in the mining sector, where some 50 militants have lost their lives when heading for farms carried to that sector.
In addition, forestry is the main source of increased repression: Since 2018, attacks on those fighting this industry have increased by 85%.
The agro-industrial sector is also dangerous, particularly in Asia. In particular, it is about 80% of the repression being carried out against those who oppose the agro-industry.