Ecuador is the latest country to tear up 'free trade' agreements that have so far cost the country $21 billion in damages awarded to foreign companies by 'corporate courts', and yielded next to nothing in return, writes Nick Dearden. So the outgoing President Correa did the only sensible thing: in one of his final executive acts this month, he scrapped 16 toxic trade and investment treaties.
… Ecuador rips up 16 toxic trade treaties Nick … Corporations EU US UK Finance Pollution Oil Ecuadorecuador-oily-hand-cut.jpg Ecuador is the …
The first country in the world write the 'rights of nature' or 'Pachamama' into its constitution is now being decimated by mining companies, argues JOHN SEED of The Rainforest Information Centre. The people of Ecuador, their government and the international community need to work together to preserve the country's unique ecosystems
… Why Ecuador's rich biodiversity is under threat … interests John Seed | 1st March 2018 Comment Ecuador Mining Biodiversity Rainforest … ra_fasciata_-rio_tiputini_yasuni_national_park_ecuador-8.jpg The first country in the world …
It was all going so well for Chevron - a New York court had ruled that a $9.5 billion judgment against it set by Ecuador's supreme court for massive pollution deep in the Amazon was corrupt and fraudulent. But then its star witness broke ranks and admitted, in another court, that he had lied, and the only bribes were coming from Chevron. Will Ecuador's pollution victims finally get justice?
… Chevron's star witness in $9.5 billion Ecuador oil pollution claim admits: 'I lied' … Amazon Watch | 28th October 2015 News Law Ecuador USA Corporations Oil Pollution Waste … a $9.5 billion judgment against it set by Ecuador's supreme court for massive pollution …
Fossil fuel subsidies have been reinstated in Ecuador following violent protests. Still, 'people's demands for a safe, stable economy and environment are not being listened to.'
… Lucy EJ Woods | 21st October 2019 News Ecuador Fossil Fuels Subsidies Editor’s Picks … Fossil fuel subsidies have been reinstated in Ecuador following violent protests. Still, … including cutting fossil fuel subsidies. In Ecuador, people are putting their lives at …
The outcome of a case to protect the Los Cedros Reserve from mining will set a precedent for all future Rights of Nature cases in Ecuador.
… Rights of Nature in Ecuador Rebekah Hayden | 6th November 2020 | News Ecuador Los Cedros Forest Mining Extractivism … for all future Rights of Nature cases in Ecuador. Los Cedros Reserve in north-western …
Ecuador's protected forests to define Rights of Nature and test jurisprudence in country’s Constitutional Court.
… Defending Ecuador’s Los Cedros forest Marianne Brooker | 14th July 2020 News Ecuador Mining Conservation Thought Leaders Los Cedros Ecuador's protected forests to define Rights …
Deep in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, a gigantic open pit copper and gold mine is planned in the heart of the Shuar peoples' territory. David Dene tells the story of a growing international campaign to uphold and defend the 'Rights of Nature', in Ecuador and beyond.
… Ecuador - upholding the Rights of Nature David … April 2014 Activism Forests Mining Ecocide Ecuador Indigenous Peoples kennecott-mine-utah-cut.jpg Deep in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, a gigantic open …
Ecuador's president, Rafael Correa, has personally attacked eco-defender Carlos Zorrilla in TV broadcasts for resisting a vast new copper mine in a precious area of pristine cloud forest, and opposing the advance of oil exploration into the Amazon. Fearful for his life, Zorilla is now seeking international support for his, and his community's, battle for land, water and the natural world.
… Letter from Ecuador - where defending nature and community … crime Carlos Zorrilla | 25th March 2015 News Ecuador Mining Ecocide Forests Commons Natural … Elisabeth Weydt via Rainforest Concern. Ecuador's president, Rafael Correa, has …
Ecuador's 'socialist' President Correa has unleashed a wave of repression at Andean communities seeking to protect their lands, forests and nature from open pit mining, writes Carlos Zorrilla. With most of biodiversity-rich Intag region conceded to international mining companies, the mood is one of rising fear and desperation in the countdown to next month's election.
… Ecuador's 'progressive' extractivism - mining, … dissent Carlos Zorrilla | 6th March 2017 News Ecuador Mining Politics Forests Indigenous Peoples intag-banner-cut.jpg Ecuador's 'socialist' President Correa has …
The people of Sarayaku in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest are a leading force in 21st century indigenous resistance, writes David Goodman, resisting the incursion of oil exploration into their lands, winning legal victories, and inspiring other communities to follow their example.
… | 30th March 2014 News Oil Indigenous Peoples Ecuador Climate Change Pollution Law … The people of Sarayaku in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest are a leading … deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador. Behind Gualinga, 400,000 people are …
Ecuador is facing an unprecedented confrontation between a 'progressive' left-leaning government and a national coalition of indigenous peoples determined to stop vast oil and mining projects taking place on their community land and villages.
… Ecuador's tribes declare 'national … mining David Dene | 24th May 2014 News Mining Ecuador Oil Indigenous Peoples Economics … Park. Source: http://www.ecohustler.co.uk/ . Ecuador is facing an unprecedented … place on their community land and villages. Ecuador's umbrella organization representing …
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Texas has ejected two indigenous men from Ecuador and rejected their 'gift' of posters showing rainforest oil pollution. Chevron was holding its annual general meeting at the museum.
… Texas Petroleum Museum rejects 'gifts from Ecuador' The Ecologist | 29th May 2014 News Oil Forest Indigenous People USA Ecuador Corporations oil-lake-ecuador-cut.jpg The Permian Basin Petroleum …
Ecuador's successful referendum should protect vital biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest.
… Ecuador: the fight has just begun Yasmin Dahnoun | 30th August 2023 | News Ecuador Yasuní National Park Amazon Rainforest … Editor’s Picks 22285708036_c381928fdb_k.jpg Ecuador's successful referendum should protect …
A Constitutional Protection Action could protect the Rights of Nature over the economic rights of transnational companies in Ecuador's Intag Valley.
… Sanctuary for life in Ecuador Rebekah Hayden | 25th September 2020 | News Rights Of Nature Ecuador Forest Mining BHP SolGold Latin … economic rights of transnational companies in Ecuador's Intag Valley. The Intag valley in …
The rights of nature and of indigenous communities are enshrined in Ecuador's constitution, writes Kevin Koenig. But down in the Amazon the government is going full speed ahead with oil extraction on indigenous territories whose owners are committed to keeping their forests and waters pollution-free. A mighty battle is brewing that looks certain to come to a head this year.
… Ecuador's next Amazon oil battle: Indigenous … Koenig Amazon Watch | 4th April 2016 News Ecuador Oil Indigenous Peoples Politics Amazon … of indigenous communities are enshrined in Ecuador's constitution, writes Kevin Koenig. …
A trip to the Achuar Indians of the Ecuadorian Amazon proved life-changing for Stephen Wallace. Their only desire is to enjoy what they have, and ensure that their children can do the same. But the threat of oil is casting a dark shadow of fear over their lives.
… In Ecuador's Amazon, a small tribe lives under a … May 2014 Comment Oil Fossil Fuels Consumerism Ecuador Religion Indigenous Peoples petroecuador-sign-cut.jpg A trip to the Achuar …
In law, the Shuar Arutam People of Ecuador's Amazon control their ancestral forests. But the government has allocated more than 38% of their territory to large-scale mining, and a gigantic hydroelectric dam is about to be built. Peaceful resistance has been met with a violent military occupation against a People whose only demand, set out in this Open Letter, is peace and justice.
… Rafael Correa: cease your violent attacks on Ecuador's Shuar Arutam People! Governing … Arutam People | 24th January 2017 Comment Ecuador Indigenous Peoples Mining Human Rights … In law, the Shuar Arutam People of Ecuador's Amazon control their ancestral …
Ecuador government urged not to give in to pressure from the US oil giant Chevron to drop record $18 billion fine for its part in the 'Chernobyl of the Amazon'
… Rainforest Climate Change Chevron OIl Spill ecuador.jpg After an 18-year long legal battle indigenous communities in Ecuador are closer than ever to justice Ecuador government urged not to give in to …
Ecuador's state oil company PetroAmazonas has, in secret, built a road deep into the heart of the world-famous Yasuni National Park in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, writes David Hill - violating promises and threatening uncontacted indigenous tribes.
… Ecuador: oil company has built 'secret' road … David Hill | 6th June 2014 News Transport Ecuador Amazon Oil Indigenous Peoples Forests up-to-60m-wide-cut.jpg Ecuador's state oil company PetroAmazonas has, …
The collapse of Yasuni Initiative has allowed pristine parts of the Ecuadorian Amazon to become vulnerable to oil exploration. As the drilling begins, Carla Shaw tells The Ecologist why she fears for more than just the environment ...
… Ecocide in Ecuador Carla Shaw | 27th October 2013 Comment … Initiative has allowed pristine parts of the Ecuadorian Amazon to become vulnerable to oil … remotest Shiwiar territories near the Peru-Ecuador border. It was the first time I had …
Indigenous communities in the Amazon are still awaiting justice for the damage inflicted on their environments and health by Texaco.
… Khaled Diab | 23rd May 2019 News Chevron Ecuador Corporate Power Human Rights Violations Change Makers chevron-ecuador.png Indigenous communities in the … said: “Chevron has ignored a ruling by the Ecuadorian Supreme Court ordering it to clean …
The struggle to save the Los Cedros Forest Reserve in Ecuador from mining will set huge precedent for biodiversity protections.
… | 26th November 2020 | News Los Cedros Mining Ecuador Rights Of Nature Forest Conservation … to save the Los Cedros Forest Reserve in Ecuador from mining will set huge precedent … since 19 October, with more than seventeen Ecuadorian and international scientists …
The fate of some of Ecuador's last remaining cloud forests and hundreds of livelihoods rests on the outcome of a trailblazing Rights of Nature case concerning two tiny amphibians.
… | News Intag Mining Copper Rights Of Nature Ecuador Amphibians Frogs Editor’s Picks Frog The fate of some of Ecuador's last remaining cloud forests and … that could stop mining development in most of Ecuador. The Long Nose Harlequin Frog, last …
More than $300m (£188m) has been promised to stop the exploitation of 846m barrels of oil below the Yasuní national park in Ecuador, one of the world's most biologically rich areas of rainforest, new figures show.
… deposited and $187m pledged to help protect Ecuador's biologically rich rainforest More … of oil below the Yasuní national park in Ecuador, one of the world's most biologically … rich areas of rainforest, new figures show. Ecuador's idea to leave the oil in the soil …