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In Sri Lanka’s northwest Kurunegala District, forest grounds managed by an ancient Buddhist temple were cleared, destroying valuable elephant territory.

Last week, more than 100 ELAW partners from 45 countries gathered in Bangkok for the 2026 ELAW Annual Meeting.

The Instituto Cordilheira recently filed an appeal to push for justice in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a territory riddled with a history of mining company abuses.

We are pleased to welcome our new ELAW Fellow, Izamar Rivera!

The current global political landscape poses a serious challenge to protecting the climate, ecosystems, and public health. At ELAW, we draw inspiration from our courageous partners around the world...

2026 ELAW Fellows Eliška Beranová and Jan Bakule are working to help the Czech Republic phase out coal by 2033, by accelerating the adoption of renewables and advancing community-based green energy.

November 2025 Team Gathering in Eugene, Oregon. PHOTO: Steve Repicky I am proud of all that our team and partners have accomplished in 2025 helping communities speak out for clean air, clean water, and a healthy planet. We are grateful for the allies who support our work and make it possible for ELAW to advance […]

In January, the District Court of The Hague found the Dutch government had violated the human rights of residents of Bonaire by treating them differently from residents of European Netherlands when it comes to protecting them from climate change.