We have signed a joint statement urging the UK Government to take immediate action to restrict the use of PFAS to protect the nation’s health. PFAS (per and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances) are a category of synthetic substances, nicknamed “forever chemicals”, because they do not break down in the environment. Valued for their non-stick and stain-repellent properties, they can be found in food packaging, cosmetics, cookware, waterproof clothing, carpets, mattresses and electronics.
Month: January 2022
Indigenous Sovereignty and Climate Justice
Indigenous Peoples make up 6% of the world’s population, and yet are responsible for stewarding 80% of its remaining biodiversity (United Nations). Since 2019, we have increasingly directed funds in support of indigenous communities in the fight to defend their rights and safeguard their ancestral land and knowledge.