IPI documented 26 attacks and threats against environmental journalists in sub-Saharan Africa between October 2025 and March 2026. IPI warns that environmental reporting is increasingly linked to investigations into corruption, governance and natural resource management. The International Press Institute (IPI) documented 26 attacks and threats against environmental journalists in sub-Saharan Africa between October 2025 and March 2026. Beyond environmental reporting, many of the documented cases involved investigations into corruption and abuse of power, reinforcing the close relationship between environmental journalism and the watchdog role of the media in promoting transparency and democratic accountability. Monitoring and verifyingAs part of its Africa programme, IPI continues to monitor and verify attacks on journalists covering climate and environmental issues.