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UNESCO study says 70% of environmental journalists report attacks, threat, pressure

"Between 2009 and 2023, 749 journalists covering environmental issues faced violence, arrests, harassment, and attacks worldwide, with over 300 incidents occurring from 2019 to 2023."
"44 environmental journalists were killed in the past 15 years, with only five cases resulting in convictions, alongside widespread physical attacks and censorship."
"A significant portion of journalists self-censored due to fear, exposure risks, or conflicts with stakeholders' interests when reporting on environmental topics.

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Hindustan Times

70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN

17 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Malay Mail

UN: 70pc of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure

SANTIAGO, May 3 — Seventy per cent of environmental journalists from 129 countries, polled in March, reported experiencing attacks, threats or pressure related to their job, Unesco said yesterday. Of those, two in five subsequently experienced physical violence, it said in a report released on World Press Freedom Day. More than 900 reporters were questioned for the poll. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation warned of an incre…

17 days ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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Noticias ao Minuto

Over 40 environmental journalists have been killed in the last 15 years.

The information was presented on Friday by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Of those crimes, only five were convicted, according to UNESCO, which co-edited the report with the International Federation of Journalists in the framework of the International Day of Freedom of Expression, which is due to be signed on May 3rd. The international organization also found that at least 749 environmental journal…

17 days ago·Portugal

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Observador

The president of Timor-Leste urges journalists to be "environmental watchdogs."

Given the younger layer who "" firsthand experienced the devastating effects of climate change, "" the president emphasized the importance of journalism in promoting transparency.

17 days ago·Portugal

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Publico

UNESCO reports that 44 environmental journalists were killed between 2009 and 2023.

Of the 44 journalists who were murdered in 15 countries while reporting on environmental issues, the report said only five cases resulted in convictions.

16 days ago·Portugal

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Le Monde

UNESCO study says 70% of environmental journalists report attacks, threat, pressure

UNESCO said at least 749 journalists and news media outlets reporting on environmental issues were 'targeted with murder, physical violence, detention and arrest, online harassment or legal attacks' between 2009 and 2023.

17 days ago·Paris, France

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