Colombia: Join LEAD to Protect Environmental Defenders

Colombia must join the new LEAD initiative to protect environmental defenders before COP30. Tell Minister Irene Velez Torres to commit today.

What to know:

  • Over 1,390 environmental defenders have been killed since 2015.
  • Colombia ratified the Escazú Agreement—but defenders remain at risk.
  • Urge Minister Irene Velez Torres to join LEAD and protect those who protect nature.

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