Corruption News
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Italian firms defy EU rules to trade in illegal Myanmar timber, report saysItalian traders are exploiting the country’s inadequate enforcement to ship timber to the rest of Europe and circumvent the EU’s sanctions and timber regulations, the researchers wrote. -
Explainer: what is deep-sea mining?Prized rare metals sitting at the bottom of the sea could play a key role in creating an environmentally sustainable future on land, but scientists worry that deep-sea mining could irreversibly damage a vast and largely pristine ecosystem.
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What is the cost of Bhutan’s mining boom?The landlocked Himalayan nation counts on its mineral resources to develop, but environmental damage and corruption may be putting the country on the wrong path. -
Who gets to define sustainable palm oil?Leading palm oil producers Indonesia and Malaysia are actively promoting their own standards of sustainable palm oil production.
Corruption Opinion
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The impact of organised crime in fisheries extends far beyond the ocean– Organised crime in the fisheries sector occurs globally throughout the entire value chain, taking massive toll on human populations worldwide. How can we address these crimes? -
Firm priorities for fragile states– The rich world can no longer reassure itself that poor countries will avoid the worst of the Covid-19 crisis by virtue of their isolation. The pandemic is now hitting these countries especially hard, underscoring the urgent need for renewed global action. -
Rethinking business and human rights in transboundary river governance in South Asia– The transboundary rivers of South Asia are seeing increased business investments and infrastructure development. There is a growing need for the integration of businesses and human rights frameworks in water governance decision-making.
Videos
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Australia's activists call for fossil-free politics– Far too many Australian politicians receive financial support from, and give subsidies to, the fossil fuel industry, say climate campaigners. A new initiative by 350.org Australia calls for pollution-free politics in the country.
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Hong Kong’s ivory smuggling haven exposed– Non-profit groups WildAid and African Wildlife Foundation have released a video containing undercover footage, exposing ivory laundering in Hong Kong and the loopholes in its regulations on smuggled tusks.
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