Our work would not be possible without the international network of partners that we collaborate with on our investigations and campaigns.
Global Witness works with a wide range of organisations and individuals across the globe, encompassing Indigenous Peoples, community action groups, investigative journalists, independent media and NGOs who share our commitment to a safe and just planet.
We believe in an equitable partner-led approach, where our campaign goals and investigative techniques are informed by the perspectives of those most immediately affected by the climate crisis.
Sumaúma is a journalist network based in the Amazonian state, Pará, where it amplifies Indigenous and forest community voices
Our commitment to partners
As an organisation that was founded in London, we recognise the cultural assumptions and distribution of power that we must work to unpick in all our partner-led efforts.
In particular, reframing our purpose to more closely address the climate crisis has meant acknowledging the intricate knowledge systems, practices and beliefs that Indigenous Peoples hold about the natural world.
We are committed to learning from and collaborating with Indigenous campaigners to inform our strategy.
Our partnership principles are that:
- We seek to amplify, not speak for.
- We aim not to lead, but to create shared goals and decision-making.
- We are learning to promote targeted and transparent information-sharing over an extractive approach.
- We are deepening our assessment of the history, language and power dynamics that underpin each collaboration.
- We are strengthening how we invite feedback to help us keep building progressive alliances that benefit the many, not just the privileged few.
To learn more about our partnerships work, or to enquire about a potential collaboration, please email [email protected].