(This article first appeared in Relations no 786 (septembre-octobre 2016, p. 36-38)) By Gerardo Ducos The revival of the mining sector has been put forward as a way to boost the development of the country. Confronted to a failing State who offloads its responsibilities, when it comes to major stakes for the environment and for …
Review of The Sky’s Limit: Why the Paris Climate Goals require a managed decline of fossil fuel production
(By Kimberly Fraser) Leave it in the ground. That’s the two second take away from The Sky’s Limit: Why the Paris Climate Goals require a managed decline of fossil fuel production, a report released by Oil Change in collaboration with 14 other organisations from around the world. However, a reader would be remiss not to …
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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International Criminal Court Expands Priority to Include Cases of Environmental Destruction
(by Boshra Yazahmeidi) The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a United Nations-backed court that has historically ruled on cases of genocide and war crimes since it was set up in 2002. However, in what is a positive outcome for environmental defenders, the ICC declared its decision in September to expand its priority cases to include those crimes …
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