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The resistance of the Owukpa people to coal mining in Nigeria
Benue State, referred to as the Food Basket of the nation, is also known for its coal deposits in commercial quantities. It is home to the Owukpa community in Ogbadibo Local...
Rights of Nature and Resistance to Mining in Ecuador
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court created a national legal precedent by upholding the rights of nature for Los Cedros, on of the world’s most biodiverse regions.
Gender, Patriarchy and Extractivism
Introduction Extractivism creates both environmental and social injustices because it is rooted in systems of oppression, patriarchy, colonialism, white supremacy and capitalism....
Los Cedros: Rights of nature and anti-mining resistance in Ecuador
In November 2021, Ecuador’s Constitutional Court created a national legal precedent by upholding the rights of nature for Los Cedros, a cloud forest in the world’s most...
April @ Yes to Life No to Mining
As the scramble for critical minerals ramps up, with Trump leading the charge and Europe on his heels, communities in every region are renewing their dedication to the defence of...
Philippines: Behind the Mask of the Moratorium
Pala’wan People continue to fight mining in the Philippines
Minera multimillonaria canadiense escala amenazas en contra del pueblo de Carrizalillo, Guerrero
Originally posted on REMA's website 12th March 2025 El 31 de marzo de 2025 vencen los contratos de ocupación temporal de tierras que tiene la empresa minera Equinox Gold con el...
IRELAND: Sperrins Gold Mine Inquiry Suspended
A public inquiry into a major mining project in Northern Ireland was suspended shortly after starting due to breaches in laws protecting public participation. Local communities...
WEBINAR: Resistance to the Dirty Face of the Green Transition
Nickel Mining in Sulawesi, Indonesia Join our webinar on 5th March 9am GMT/10am CET/5pm Sulawesi where we’ll hear updates from our member the Sulawesi Alliance and Mama Kila, a...
Coordinador de medios sociales y comunicación digital
Cargo: Coordinador de medios sociales y comunicación digital (*1 día a la semana) Duración: 1 año (48 semanas renumeradas, 4 semanas no remuneradas) Lugar de trabajo: Trabajo a...
JOB ALERT: Social Media and Digital Comms Coordinator
Work for us! Role Title: Social Media and Digital Comms Coordinator (1 day per week*) Duration: 1 year (48 weeks paid, 4 weeks unpaid) Location: Remote working, based in the...
Resistencia a la Cara Sucia de la Transición Verde Sulawesi, Indonesia
El caso emblemático de Sulawesi pone de relieve cómo algunos se están llevando la peor parte de la «transición verde», y muestra lo sucio que puede llegar a ser lo «verde».