25 July 2024 – Environmental Justice & Human Rights

25 Jul, 2024 | News Digests

How Israel is shrinking Gaza’s ‘safe zones’
Al Jazeera, 25 July 2024

Israel is declaring more and more of Gaza out of bounds for Palestinians — including parts it has called ‘safe zones’.

Transfemicide becomes a crime in a ‘watershed’ moment for Mexico City
The Guardian, 24 July 2024

Galvanized by the 2016 murder of trans sex worker Paola Buenrostro, activists applaud law as critical for feeling safe.

Forests face increasing climate-related stress amid growing demand for their products, FAO report warns
FAO, 22 July 2024

Climate change is increasing the susceptibility of the world’s forests to stressors such as wildfires and pests, according to a new flagship publication by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that emphasizes the role of innovation in achieving a sustainable future for the forestry sector.

As Europe Heats Up, Silencing Climate Activists is Emerging as a Troubling Trend
Human Rights Watch, 22 July 2024

As the climate crisis accelerates, some European governments are seeking to silence groups that are trying to raise the alarm.

World Court Finds Israel Responsible for Apartheid
Human Rights Watch, 19 July 2024

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on with consequences for human rights protections in Palestine under Israel’s 57-year occupation. The opinion stems from a request by the UN General Assembly to the court to consider the legal consequences of Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.