Environmental activism faces repression and criminalization globally, prompting activists to collaborate across borders.
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Environmental and economic concerns have overshadowed climate and environmental issues, with repressive laws and criminalization efforts aiming to silence those who highlight their importance. Despite this hostile climate, activists are increasingly collaborating across geographical and ideological boundaries. In Europe, there is a growing trend of repression against environmentalists through legal actions, such as strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP), while major events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have diverted attention to economic and security issues, sidelining climate concerns. Environmentalists argue that many governments are failing to meet Paris Agreement goals, and mainstream media often contributes to the criminalization of activists. In response, some activists are finding success through local initiatives and petitions, while others report increased polarization, threats, and state interference in justice across different countries. A call to action is emerging among European environmentalists to unite their efforts against the deteriorating attitude towards these issues. Examples from Ukraine and Georgia show that connecting environmental work with broader societal needs can foster support, though activists globally emphasize that the core struggle is maintaining democratic principles and human rights rather than just legal battles.
