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Mining sector sees surge in human rights abuse allegations: report
The US and the European Union have intensified efforts to secure the minerals needed for a clean energy transition. But as investment grows, so does conflict throughout the sector.
Policy & Finance
Q&A: Why climate politics cannot be separated from Indigenous sovereignty and justice
As governments prioritise energy security and resource extraction, Indigenous leaders warn that land rights and consultation processes are increasingly being sidelined.
The Philippines has lined up tens of gigawatts of offshore wind projects on in service contracts, is preparing to auction 3,300 megawatts more, and already has 178 megawatts in early development – strong signs of growing interest. How much of this will actually get built, however, is uncertain amid social implications, high costs, geopolitical tensions, and the unclear role of Chinese players.
Food & Agriculture
Nepal farmers struggle as wildlife damage relief proves hard to access
Farmers in Nepal’s Madhesh province lose crops every year to wildlife, including nilgai antelopes, wild boars, deer and elephants, but complex paperwork and bureaucratic procedures make accessing compensation extremely difficult.
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Asia demonstrates least transparency on AI safeguards for workers: report
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Migrant fishers’ deaths expose unchecked power at sea: study
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Indigenous rights should be at the heart of climate commitments
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