The Hidden Heroes: Environmental Defenders on the Frontlines of a Global War

In this powerful talk, a war reporter sheds light on the untold stories of environmental defenders—Indigenous communities and activists risking their lives to protect the world’s last pristine ecosystems. These unsung heroes, often living in conflict zones, are battling governments, multinational corporations, and violent cartels to defend mountains, rivers, and forests. With over 1,700 environmental defenders killed in the past decade, particularly in Latin America, the stakes couldn’t be higher. These defenders, though fighting in obscurity, are essential in the global effort to preserve biodiversity and combat environmental destruction. The speaker calls on the world to join this critical fight to save nature and our future.