TNC Mourns the Death of British Journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenist Bruno Pereira
The inseparable relationship between environmental conservation and human rights.
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We received with sadness and indignation the news of the death of the British journalist Dom Phillips and the indigenist Bruno Pereira, both recognized for their work in defending the conservation of the Amazon and the indigenous peoples and traditional communities that live there. We express our condolences and solidarity to the family at this difficult time.
Unfortunately, Dom and Bruno are the latest members of a painful list that already includes Dorothy Stang, Chico Mendes, José Gomes, known as “Zé do Lago”, Paulo Paulino Guajajara, among many others.
We at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are on a mission to create a world where people and nature thrive together. For this to happen, it is essential to respect and support the human rights of communities, so that they have an active voice and choice in decisions and actions that affect their lands, waters, livelihoods and culture. In this way, acts of violence, such as these, threaten the conservation of ecosystems, affect communities and intensify the risk of life among the most vulnerable.
As we value dialogue, we understand the important role of the free press and the ones fighting forequity, especially around under-represented groups, in the construction of a democratic, critical society with diversity of thought. Building a better future involves these people, as well as ensuring security and justice for all.
The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. Working in more than 70 countries and territories, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.