Press Releases
UK government move to proscribe Palestine Action a dangerous affront to democracy
Global Witness has strongly condemned the move by the UK government to proscribe as a terrorist organisation the protest group Palestine Action.
03 July 2025
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Defamation charges dropped against Filipino environmental defenders Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro Global Witness is celebrating the decision by a Municipal Trial Court in the Philippines to dismiss state-brought defamation charges against Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro on 5 June 2025.09 June 2025
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Global Witness welcomes Sushma Raman to its board Joining the organisation’s board with immediate effect is seasoned human rights practitioner and social change strategist Sushma Raman02 June 2025
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New analysis shows TikTok pushing hard right content in Polish election The algorithm of social media platform TikTok is recommending twice the amount of far-right and nationalist right content to politically balanced users ahead of the Polish election runoff29 May 2025
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ExxonMobil, Chevron post monster oil production in hottest year in history In 2024, both ExxonMobil and Chevron hit new highs in oil production, exacerbating the crisis they publicly claim to be addressing28 May 2025
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EU confirms final step of anti-deforestation law, excludes major deforestation hotspots from "high-risk" status The anti-deforestation law remains a huge and hard-won step forward for EU consumers and climate action – now we can begin to shut the door on dirty commodities in Europe for good22 May 2025
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Reform voters among majority in UK that want higher taxes on fossil fuel polluters 71% of Reform-leaning voters favour higher taxes on big polluters like oil and gas firms to fund climate action15 May 2025
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EU anti-deforestation law appears to exclude major deforestation hotspots: Global Witness reaction Reportedly agreed benchmarking system looks set to fall short, with countries like Brazil and Paraguay not categorised as "high risk" despite deforestation crisis13 May 2025
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8 out of 10 of England’s most flood-prone constituencies are set to vote Reform, new study shows Eight out of the top 10 most flood-prone constituencies in England are projected to elect a Reform MP at the next general election, new analysis by Global Witness and Round Our Way shows06 May 2025
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JBS listing approval reveals deep failure in US financial regulation The decision to allow Brazil-based meatpacking giant JBS to list on the New York Stock Exchange exposes deep, systematic weaknesses in the US financial system and a failure to prevent harm to people and planet, Global Witness say23 April 2025