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US Senate Resolution: Protecting Environmental Defenders and Ensuring Corporate Responsibility Abroad.

The US Senate condemns global violence and persecution against environmental defenders, urging the US government to prioritize their protection through diplomatic and aid efforts. This resolution directs federal agencies like the State Department and USAID to integrate defender safety into foreign policy and development programs. It aims to ensure US taxpayer funds do not support international projects that harm the environment or target activists.
Key points
Strengthening US diplomacy to publicly condemn and counter the persecution of environmental defenders worldwide.
Requiring free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) from Indigenous Peoples before approving projects affecting their lands and resources.
Calling for responsible conduct from US companies and investors operating abroad, particularly in fossil fuel, mining, and agribusiness sectors.
Committing the US government to use its influence in international financial institutions to prevent the funding of harmful projects.
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Additional Information
A resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
Print number: SRES 138
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-03-29