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The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

WASHINGTON, DC – In July, the Serbian government reinstated the permits for Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project, after canceling them in 2022 following public protests. The decision triggered demonstrations, with thousands of people taking to the streets of Belgrade over concerns that the mine would pose a threat to water sources and public health.

Sports have become an important tool for global connectivity: Prachanda

Badminton is a popular sport worldwide and played for generations.

Twelve Questions for Philanthropists

On the other hand, private giving is arguably the purest form of altruism. “Stealth” philanthropy also provides the freedom for

The World Needs Ocean-Based Climate Solutions

This omission represents a vital opportunity, which countries should seize as they prepare their NDC submissions before the February deadline.

We encourage Indian entrepreneurs to take advantage of investment opportunities…

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has urged India to open additional air routes, highlighting the potential to

Digital Financial Inclusion Strengthens Climate Resilience

Climate change and poverty are intertwined: we cannot effectively tackle one without addressing the other. Digital tools and access to

Responsible mining can advance global environmental goals

Regrettably, the application and enforcement of these measures remain largely confined to specific regions. By facilitating the cross-border exchange of

Digital financial inclusion strengthens climate resilience

More than one billion unbanked people live in the most climate-vulnerable countries, and improving their access to digital banking and

Public Guarantees Would Boost European Green Industry

Walter O. Ochieng is a physician and global health researcher at the Africa Institute for Health Policy. Tom Achoki, a

South Korea’s Impeachment Battle Is Democracy in Action

South Korea’s experience with impeachment is rare. A recent study I co-authored shows that there were only ten successful impeachments globally between