Climate of Fear: The Silencing of Environmental Campaigners

The Autumn issue of Index magazine focuses on the struggle for environmental justice by indigenous campaigners. It features interviews with Yvonne Weldon, the first aboriginal mayoral candidate for Sydney, Kaya Genç, and Issa Sikiti da Silva, and Beth Pitts, who interviews two indigenous activists in Ecuador.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 29 September 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

The Autumn issue of Index magazine delves deeply into the relentless fight for environmental justice by indigenous campaigners. As we approach the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), scheduled to take place in Glasgow in November, we have made a conscious decision to amplify the voices of those who are often marginalized in these crucial discussions.

In an insightful interview, writer Emily Brown engages with Yvonne Weldon, the first aboriginal mayoral candidate for Sydney, whose unwavering determination is to champion a green economy. Kaya Genç conducts a thorough investigation into the conspiracy theories and threats faced by green campaigners in Turkey, shedding light on the perilous circumstances they navigate. Issa Sikiti da Silva unveils the harsh realities environmental activists in Uganda endure, exposing the openly hostile conditions they confront.

Our journey takes us to South America, where Beth Pitts interviews two indigenous activists in Ecuador. They discuss the alarming decline in their populations and the innovative methods they have adopted to safeguard their culture against the formidable forces of globalization.

Through these compelling narratives, Index magazine serves as a powerful platform for raising awareness and advocating for the rights of indigenous communities, who are tirelessly working to protect our planet and preserve their heritage for generations to come.

ISBN-13: 9781529793659