A resolution expressing concern about environmental crimes and attacks on the human rights of environmental and land defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean.

This resolution expresses the urgency of protecting biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean, ending impunity for environmental crimes, and protecting environmental and land defenders.

Urging governments in the region to pursue environmental justice and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples and other environmental and land defenders, the resolution also calls for U.S. efforts to support and assist governments in Latin America and the Caribbean in meeting regional and international standards and commitments toward those goals.

Bill 118 S.Res.142 is a resolution that addresses the issue of environmental crimes and attacks on the human rights of environmental and land defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean. The resolution expresses concern about the increasing number of incidents in which individuals who are working to protect the environment and defend their land are being targeted and harmed.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights of these individuals, who play a crucial role in safeguarding the environment and promoting sustainable development in the region. It calls on governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to take action to prevent further attacks on environmental and land defenders, and to hold those responsible for such crimes accountable.

Additionally, the resolution urges the United States government to support efforts to protect the rights of environmental and land defenders in the region, and to work with international partners to address the root causes of these attacks. It also calls for increased cooperation between governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector to promote environmental protection and respect for human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res.142 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to raise awareness about the threats faced by environmental and land defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean, and to encourage action to protect their rights and promote environmental sustainability in the region.