227 Land & #EnvironmentDefenders were killed in 2020, according to a new report from @Global_Witness, making 2020 the most dangerous year on record for people defending their homes, land and livelihoods, and ecosystems vital for biodiversity and the climate.
 
The majority of these heroes were attacked defending the world’s forests—vital to curb the climate crisis—from deforestation and industrial development. Others died for their work protecting rivers, coastal areas and the oceans. More than one-third of the attacks were on Indigenous peoples.
 
We must #DefendTheDefenders if we are going to effectively tackle the interconnected crises of climate, biodiversity loss and human health.

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