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Global: Governments ‘must not squander opportunity’ to show they stand on side of climate justiceThe advisory by the International Court of Justice is a vital opportunity to take concrete action and protect human rights. We call on governments to adopt the resolution in its current form and turn climate guidance into accountable and meaningful global climate action.
13 Feb 2026 Press release -
Global: The fossil fuel industry is endangering a quarter of humanity - new reportFirst-of-its-kind mapping with multi-country research reveals depth and scale of fossil fuel industry’s potential harm
13 Nov 2025 Press release -
Nigeria: Government must clear names of executed environmental activists Ogoni Nine30th anniversary of Ogoni Nine execution coincides with start of UN climate meeting COP30
10 Nov 2025 Press release -
UK: Court ruling on Shell oil spills in Niger Delta an 'important step forward' for devastated communities
Niger Delta, Shell, oil spills,
20 Jun 2025 Press release -
Nigeria: Pardon for executed Ogoni Nine activists ‘falls far short’ of real justiceExecution of the Ogoni Nine 30 years ago gave Shell and others licence to pollute Niger Delta
13 Jun 2025 Press release -
Shell’s toxic legacy impacting babies and pregnant peopleThe case was filed in 2015, and the Preliminary Issues Trial of Nigerian Law for Shell vs. Ogale and Bille communities began at the UK High Court on 13 February 2025 and finished on 7 March 2025.
26 Mar 2025 Blog post -
London: Shell must clean up its ‘toxic mess’ in Niger Delta‘Shell must take responsibility for the poisoning they have caused both directly and indirectly and commit to cleaning up their toxic mess’ - Peter Frankental
13 Feb 2025 Press release -
Fighting for Environmental Justice
I was eight when I first saw an oil spill. What is happening in the Niger Delta affects places far away from us like Australia, America, South America. I ask that Amnesty followers support the Ogoni people and other affected communities in their fight…
07 Feb 2025 Blog post -
UK: JSO mass-hearing a 'critical opportunity to rethink the crackdown on peaceful protest'The two-day hearing will see 16 Just Stop Oil activists seek to challenge historically draconian sentences for peaceful protest.
28 Jan 2025 Press release -
The Niger Delta25 Jan 2025 Campaign update -
USA: President Trump's executive orders on immigration and climate are 'racist' and 'reckless'Amnesty responds to the slew of executive actions announced by President Trump shortly after his inauguration as 47th President of the United States.
21 Jan 2025 Press release -
COP 29: Huge increase in climate finance needed to achieve urgent changeAmnesty delegates are available for interview at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan from Saturday 9 - Sunday 24 November
07 Nov 2024 Press release -
Global: Electric car industry rankings expose companies failing to protect human rights - New ReportElectric car industry rankings expose companies failing to protect human rights
14 Oct 2024 Press release -
Ecuador: Gas flaring is endangering the Amazon and the future of the planet - New ReportDespite a court ruling, the Ecuadorian government continues to allow dangerous flaring as it seeks to maintain oil production.
12 Aug 2024 Press release -
UK: lengthy jail sentences for environmental protesters is ‘draconian’18 Jul 2024 Press release
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UK: Greta Thunberg trial highlights 'alarming crackdown' on climate protesters01 Feb 2024 Press release
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UAE: authorities launch mass prosecution of human rights activists during COP2812 Dec 2023 Press release
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COP28: Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at critical climate talks 'warped'Lobbyists working on behalf of the fossil fuel industry at COP28 rises to at least 2,456, compared to 636 at last year’s summit
05 Dec 2023 Press release -
UAE: despite pledge to hold 'inclusive' COP, 64 dissidents still in Emirati jails24 Nov 2023 Press release
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Vietnam: Jail sentence for climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong condemned
Leading climate activist sentenced to three years in prison on trumped-up tax charge
28 Sep 2023 Press release
