(by Boshra Yazahmeidi) It was a major victory for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe of Dakota when on December 4 last year, the Army Corps of Engineers made the decision to prevent drilling under the Missouri River, which is close to Sioux lands. This victory was hard-won with months of protests that touched tens of …
International Clean Energy Conference Bridges Laudato Si’ with Catholic Investing
The ‘Connecting Laudato Si & Catholic Investments’ conference will be held on 27 January 2017 in Rome, Italy for one day only. Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to urgently develop policies to drastically reduce carbon emissions, the conference will examine links between fossil-fuel divestment, investments in community-based renewable energy, and Catholic organisations. Fourteen speakers are …
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Global Mining Survey Seeks Jesuit Participation
The Justice in Mining Network is conducting a survey of mining activity and related issues in communities where Jesuits have a presence either individually or through institutions. The purpose of the survey is to identify the key concerns around mining and its related impacts in areas where there is a Jesuit presence. The results will inform the Justice …
The Impact of Mining on Cultural Heritage
(by Kimberly Fraser) Australia has some of the oldest and most substantial rock art in the world. This rock art provides valuable insight into the rich history of the land before European arrival. The rock art found around the country is also extremely meaningful for Indigenous Australians and its preservation is vitally important for Australian …
Mining Firm’s $250m Claim against El Salvador Dismissed
(by Boshra Yazahmeidi) A multinational mining company that sued the tiny Central American country of El Salvador $250m for refusing to let it mine for gold has had its claim dismissed by the World Bank tribunal. In addition, the mining company has been ordered to pay $8m towards the $12m legal costs incurred by the …
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Non-Judicial Mechanisms Alone Are Not Sufficient For Redress
(by Boshra Yazahmeidi) Non-judicial mechanisms alone are not sufficient for redress, but can still play an important role in supporting communities seeking to protect their human rights. This was a key finding from a 5-year research project that has resulted in the publication of 19 reports. The project concluded that while non-judicial redress mechanisms cannot …
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