Luciana Téllez Chávez
@lucianatellez.bsky.social
Senior Researcher on Environment & Human Rights, forestry lead at @hrw.org / Working with front line defenders to protect their forests and uphold their rights. https://www.hrw.org/about/people/luciana-tellez-chavez
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As new folks joined, I'll take this chance to introduce myself again. I research how large scale deforestation or forest conservation impact Indigenous peoples + other rural communities. In partnership with community members, we advocate for respect for their rights. My work> linktr.ee/lucianatellez
I was delighted to talk to @yessfun.com about working with Indigenous communities in the Amazon to expose the economic interests driving illegal deforestation in their territories 👇
my latest column for @sejorg.bsky.social is about cop30 and the importance of covering Brazil's Indigenous peoples beyond the global gathering.
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Tapping Into COP30 To Cover Indigenous Issues
COP30 negotiators from around the world gather next week in Belém, Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon River. Our Voices of Environmental Justice columnist Yessenia Funes says it’s a vital opportunity ...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I was delighted to talk to @yessfun.com about working with Indigenous communities in the Amazon to expose the economic interests driving illegal deforestation in their territories 👇
My colleague's quick take of our 54-page investigation in Malaysian Borneo 👇
If life off-grid in the rainforest sounds like paradise, away from modern anxieties, think again. Too often, such folks are very much on the frontlines of globalization. My Daily Brief today:
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Bulldozed by Globalization: Daily Brief
The international trade of wood products is too often tainted by human rights abuses and deforestation. In Human Rights Watch’s Daily Brief today, Andrew Stroehlein looks at one example in #Malaysia –...
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May 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
My colleague's quick take of our 54-page investigation in Malaysian Borneo 👇
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Le commerce international des produits dérivés du bois est souvent entaché de violations des droits humains et de déforestation.
Dans le #BriefDuJour, @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social prend l'exemple de la Malaisie (dont les csqcs s'étendent peut-être jusque chez vous) ⤵
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Dans le #BriefDuJour, @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social prend l'exemple de la Malaisie (dont les csqcs s'étendent peut-être jusque chez vous) ⤵
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Détruits au bulldozer par la mondialisation
La communauté de Rumah Jeffery, nichée au cœur de la forêt tropicale de Sarawak, en Malaisie vit grâce à la forêt mais ne possède pas de titre foncier bien qu'ils vivent à cet endroit aussi loin que l...
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May 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Le commerce international des produits dérivés du bois est souvent entaché de violations des droits humains et de déforestation.
Dans le #BriefDuJour, @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social prend l'exemple de la Malaisie (dont les csqcs s'étendent peut-être jusque chez vous) ⤵
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
Dans le #BriefDuJour, @andrewstroehlein.bsky.social prend l'exemple de la Malaisie (dont les csqcs s'étendent peut-être jusque chez vous) ⤵
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
Today @hrw.org published an investigation I co-authored with Matthew Reysio-Cruz, with support from the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association. Zedtee, a company member of the Shin Yang Group, logged an Indigenous territory in Malaysian Borneo without the community's consent.
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May 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today @hrw.org published an investigation I co-authored with Matthew Reysio-Cruz, with support from the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association. Zedtee, a company member of the Shin Yang Group, logged an Indigenous territory in Malaysian Borneo without the community's consent.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
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"Face aux bulldozers"
La compagnie malaisienne Zedtee a abattu des arbres sur les terres ancestrales de la communauté Rumah Jeffery sans leur accord dans l'Etat du Sarawak en #Malaisie en violation des lois de l'Etat.
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La compagnie malaisienne Zedtee a abattu des arbres sur les terres ancestrales de la communauté Rumah Jeffery sans leur accord dans l'Etat du Sarawak en #Malaisie en violation des lois de l'Etat.
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Malaisie : La filière bois est entachée d’abus liés à la déforestation
L’État malaisien du Sarawak a failli à sa responsabilité de protéger une communauté autochtone contre les activités d’une compagnie forestière sur ses terres ancestrales.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:11 AM
"Face aux bulldozers"
La compagnie malaisienne Zedtee a abattu des arbres sur les terres ancestrales de la communauté Rumah Jeffery sans leur accord dans l'Etat du Sarawak en #Malaisie en violation des lois de l'Etat.
hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
La compagnie malaisienne Zedtee a abattu des arbres sur les terres ancestrales de la communauté Rumah Jeffery sans leur accord dans l'Etat du Sarawak en #Malaisie en violation des lois de l'Etat.
hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
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🌍 10 years after Paris Agreement #COP30 must deliver bold action on climate & rights.
@hrw.org calls on Brazil to prioritize:
– Transition away from fossil fuels
– Forest protection & land rights
– Civic space
🔗 hrw.org/news/2025/04/23/cop30-should-deliver-bold-action-climate-and-rights
@hrw.org calls on Brazil to prioritize:
– Transition away from fossil fuels
– Forest protection & land rights
– Civic space
🔗 hrw.org/news/2025/04/23/cop30-should-deliver-bold-action-climate-and-rights
COP30 Should Deliver Bold Action on Climate and Rights
Today, Human Rights Watch sent a letter to André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) President-designate, and Executive Director Ana Toni, outlining priorities ...
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April 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🌍 10 years after Paris Agreement #COP30 must deliver bold action on climate & rights.
@hrw.org calls on Brazil to prioritize:
– Transition away from fossil fuels
– Forest protection & land rights
– Civic space
🔗 hrw.org/news/2025/04/23/cop30-should-deliver-bold-action-climate-and-rights
@hrw.org calls on Brazil to prioritize:
– Transition away from fossil fuels
– Forest protection & land rights
– Civic space
🔗 hrw.org/news/2025/04/23/cop30-should-deliver-bold-action-climate-and-rights
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ passing and marking Earth Day, I decided to reread the Laudato Si’ encyclical letter. I share here the abstracts I most appreciated. They remain as relevant today as they were in 2015. 🧵
April 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ passing and marking Earth Day, I decided to reread the Laudato Si’ encyclical letter. I share here the abstracts I most appreciated. They remain as relevant today as they were in 2015. 🧵
Reposted by Luciana Téllez Chávez
NEW: Western Australia’s child protection authorities are disproportionately removing children from Aboriginal families and placing them in out-of-home care.
Australia: Disproportionate Removal of Aboriginal Children
Western Australia’s child protection authorities are disproportionately removing children from Aboriginal families and placing them in out-of-home care.
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March 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
NEW: Western Australia’s child protection authorities are disproportionately removing children from Aboriginal families and placing them in out-of-home care.
Ever wondered what it's like for those communities that are already sinking? My colleague @ericarosebower.bsky.social has been to the front lines, in Solomon Islands, where community leaders are organizing to find dignified homes for the displaced. Her report 👇
Thrilled to join BlueSky and share a new @hrw.org report just launched today
‘There’s Just No More Land’: Community-led Planned Relocation as Last-resort Adaptation to Sea Level Rise in Solomon Islands
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‘There’s Just No More Land’: Community-led Planned Relocation as Last-resort Adaptation to Sea Level Rise in Solomon Islands
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“There’s Just No More Land”
The 66-page report, “‘There’s Just No More Land’: Community-led Planned Relocation as Last-resort Adaptation to Sea Level Rise in Solomon Islands,” documents why Walande community members made the dif...
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March 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Ever wondered what it's like for those communities that are already sinking? My colleague @ericarosebower.bsky.social has been to the front lines, in Solomon Islands, where community leaders are organizing to find dignified homes for the displaced. Her report 👇
Incredible news from Malaysia: the state of Sarawak will not award any new permits for oil palm plantations 'for now', a senior minister said on February 20. He said Sarawak aimed to mitigate deforestation, citing international scrutiny in particular from the EU.
www.thevibes.com/articles/new...
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March 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Incredible news from Malaysia: the state of Sarawak will not award any new permits for oil palm plantations 'for now', a senior minister said on February 20. He said Sarawak aimed to mitigate deforestation, citing international scrutiny in particular from the EU.
www.thevibes.com/articles/new...
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In an open letter alongside 39 other orgs, we are calling on the
@ec.europa.eu to ensure a robust EU Deforestation Regulation benchmarking system that evaluates environmental and human rights risks #EUDR
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@lucianatellez.bsky.social
@ec.europa.eu to ensure a robust EU Deforestation Regulation benchmarking system that evaluates environmental and human rights risks #EUDR
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@hrw.org
@lucianatellez.bsky.social
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January 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In an open letter alongside 39 other orgs, we are calling on the
@ec.europa.eu to ensure a robust EU Deforestation Regulation benchmarking system that evaluates environmental and human rights risks #EUDR
www.hrw.org/sites/defaul...
@hrw.org
@lucianatellez.bsky.social
@ec.europa.eu to ensure a robust EU Deforestation Regulation benchmarking system that evaluates environmental and human rights risks #EUDR
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@hrw.org
@lucianatellez.bsky.social
The Indonesian government wants to turn 20 million hectares of forest into areas for food and energy production and water reserves. It creates the illusion that Indonesia must decide whether to feed its people or save its rainforest, but...
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January 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The Indonesian government wants to turn 20 million hectares of forest into areas for food and energy production and water reserves. It creates the illusion that Indonesia must decide whether to feed its people or save its rainforest, but...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
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If you follow a plant based diet and take B12 supplements, please read this 👇 thanks for the PSA @georgemonbiot.bsky.social 👍
1. Please read this thread. It could make a difference to your health.
Before I went away, I had a strange, persistent tingling in the soles of my feet. When I looked it up, there were some benign explanations, and some alarming ones. I resolved to see the doctor when I returned. 🧵
Before I went away, I had a strange, persistent tingling in the soles of my feet. When I looked it up, there were some benign explanations, and some alarming ones. I resolved to see the doctor when I returned. 🧵
January 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
If you follow a plant based diet and take B12 supplements, please read this 👇 thanks for the PSA @georgemonbiot.bsky.social 👍
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Amid growing concerns about its existing air pollution problem, Turkish authorities have approved the expansion of one of Türkiye’s biggest coal power plants.
Together with HRW colleagues, we analysed air quality data and talked to residents in the area last year:
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Together with HRW colleagues, we analysed air quality data and talked to residents in the area last year:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
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Turkish Government Approves Coal Power Plant Expansion
Amid growing concerns about its existing air pollution problem, Turkish authorities have approved the expansion of one of Türkiye’s biggest coal power plants. The decision to greenlight two additional...
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January 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Amid growing concerns about its existing air pollution problem, Turkish authorities have approved the expansion of one of Türkiye’s biggest coal power plants.
Together with HRW colleagues, we analysed air quality data and talked to residents in the area last year:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
⬇️🧵
Together with HRW colleagues, we analysed air quality data and talked to residents in the area last year:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
⬇️🧵
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The world's biggest carbon offsetting registry, Verra, failed to properly investigate allegations of human rights abuses against Indigenous people in Cambodia, the NGO @carbonmarketwatch.bsky.social says.
SourceMaterial visited the project to investigate.
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SourceMaterial visited the project to investigate.
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Singapore’s 'blueprint for disaster' threatens global climate targets
An ambitious plan to re-engineer the carbon market could play havoc with net zero goals and raises questions about human rights.
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December 16, 2024 at 10:19 AM
The world's biggest carbon offsetting registry, Verra, failed to properly investigate allegations of human rights abuses against Indigenous people in Cambodia, the NGO @carbonmarketwatch.bsky.social says.
SourceMaterial visited the project to investigate.
www.source-material.org/singapore-ca...
SourceMaterial visited the project to investigate.
www.source-material.org/singapore-ca...
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The only offsets we believe in: working out so you can eat more holiday sweets.
December 23, 2024 at 5:03 AM
The only offsets we believe in: working out so you can eat more holiday sweets.
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NEW – Analysis: Only five proposals for coal plants remain across OECD’s 38 countries | @cshearer19.bsky.social
Read here: https://buff.ly/3VLKryH
Read here: https://buff.ly/3VLKryH
December 19, 2024 at 12:01 AM
NEW – Analysis: Only five proposals for coal plants remain across OECD’s 38 countries | @cshearer19.bsky.social
Read here: https://buff.ly/3VLKryH
Read here: https://buff.ly/3VLKryH
🧵 @hrw.org has been seeking accountability for Indigenous rights violations at a major carbon offsetting project accredited by Verra, the standard setter that issues two of every three credits in the voluntary carbon market.
www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
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December 12, 2024 at 12:26 PM
🧵 @hrw.org has been seeking accountability for Indigenous rights violations at a major carbon offsetting project accredited by Verra, the standard setter that issues two of every three credits in the voluntary carbon market.
www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
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The voluntary carbon market, an industry selling a false solution to the climate crisis, is also failing on human rights. Op-ed by Human Rights Watch(@hrw.org) and the Centre for Research on Multinational Companies (@somoamsterdam.bsky.social)
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Voluntary carbon market has failed the human rights test
Our organisations’ research showed that carbon projects can badly harm the communities they claim to benefit.
aje.io
December 11, 2024 at 9:10 AM
The voluntary carbon market, an industry selling a false solution to the climate crisis, is also failing on human rights. Op-ed by Human Rights Watch(@hrw.org) and the Centre for Research on Multinational Companies (@somoamsterdam.bsky.social)
aje.io/ail9tr
aje.io/ail9tr
The Milei government in Argentina just revoked a law that protected Indigenous communities from forced eviction. The measure argued this was necessary to protect private property and allow ‘productive activities’ but… www.infobae.com/politica/202...
El Gobierno derogó un decreto clave: finalizó la emergencia en tierras indígenas y ahora está habilitado para hacer desalojos
La medida se publicó en el Boletín Oficial. “Se ha hecho un uso abusivo, subjetivo y discrecional del reconocimiento previsto por la ley en cuestión”, se afirmó en el texto
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December 10, 2024 at 5:45 PM
The Milei government in Argentina just revoked a law that protected Indigenous communities from forced eviction. The measure argued this was necessary to protect private property and allow ‘productive activities’ but… www.infobae.com/politica/202...
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Chhoeung Chheng, a Cambodian journalist covering environmental and forest issues, was shot and killed by a suspected illegal logger in Siem Reap province. Suspect has been apprehended and confessed.
This has not been a good year for journos or the environment in Cambodia.
This has not been a good year for journos or the environment in Cambodia.
Alleged Shooter of Siem Reap Journalist Said To Be An Illegal Logger
Police arrested the suspect who confessed he shot journalist Chhoeung Chheng due to a personal conflict, which the victim’s editor said was known as an illegal logger in the area. Chheng had written a...
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December 7, 2024 at 2:38 AM
Chhoeung Chheng, a Cambodian journalist covering environmental and forest issues, was shot and killed by a suspected illegal logger in Siem Reap province. Suspect has been apprehended and confessed.
This has not been a good year for journos or the environment in Cambodia.
This has not been a good year for journos or the environment in Cambodia.
Today EU institutions came to an agreement to postpone the implementation of the EU Deforestation-Free Products regulation without altering its substance. It's a huge relief. The EPP and its far right allies tried to gut this milestone environmental legislation, and they failed. Serves them well.
EU deforestation law: Council and Parliament agree on its targeted amendment
The Council reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, postponing its date of application by 12 months.
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December 3, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Today EU institutions came to an agreement to postpone the implementation of the EU Deforestation-Free Products regulation without altering its substance. It's a huge relief. The EPP and its far right allies tried to gut this milestone environmental legislation, and they failed. Serves them well.
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@earthjournalism.bsky.social is offering grants to increase coverage of environmental crimes and sustainable solutions in the Amazon. Applications are being accepted from journalists in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador & Peru (highest preference for those in the Amazon) earthjournalism.net/opportunitie...
Story Grants to Strengthen Coverage of Environmental Crimes and Sustainable Solutions in the Amazon 2025
Internews’ EJN is offering story grants of USD 1,500 - 2,000 to journalists to produce stories on transnational conservation crimes in the Amazon Region and the threats faced by Indigenous peoples and...
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December 2, 2024 at 5:01 PM
@earthjournalism.bsky.social is offering grants to increase coverage of environmental crimes and sustainable solutions in the Amazon. Applications are being accepted from journalists in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador & Peru (highest preference for those in the Amazon) earthjournalism.net/opportunitie...
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Les projets de compensation carbone au #Cambodge violent les droits des communautés autochtones et la déforestation y reste massive. 🌳✊🏼✊🏿
Enquête de @france24.bsky.social avec @lucianatellez.bsky.social ⤵
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Enquête de @france24.bsky.social avec @lucianatellez.bsky.social ⤵
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November 28, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Les projets de compensation carbone au #Cambodge violent les droits des communautés autochtones et la déforestation y reste massive. 🌳✊🏼✊🏿
Enquête de @france24.bsky.social avec @lucianatellez.bsky.social ⤵
youtube.com/watch?v=EBiT...
Enquête de @france24.bsky.social avec @lucianatellez.bsky.social ⤵
youtube.com/watch?v=EBiT...
I spoke to @france24.bsky.social about our @hrw.org investigation into Indigenous rights abuses at one of the world's largest carbon offsetting projects, located in Cambodia. Our efforts to pursue accountability for rights violations are ongoing - watch this space. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZr3...
November 26, 2024 at 11:39 AM
I spoke to @france24.bsky.social about our @hrw.org investigation into Indigenous rights abuses at one of the world's largest carbon offsetting projects, located in Cambodia. Our efforts to pursue accountability for rights violations are ongoing - watch this space. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZr3...