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Indonesia’s fast-growing nickel sector faces risks when environmental rules aren’t consistently enforced. The June Raja Ampat case — on small, legally protected islands — highlighted this gap.
New blog by Frenky Simanjuntak:
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/aft...
New blog by Frenky Simanjuntak:
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/aft...
After Raja Ampat, Can Indonesia Lead on Responsible Mining? | Natural Resource Governance Institute
In June 2025, a viral protest over nickel mining in Raja Ampat has forced Indonesia to confront a deeper question: how can the country’s green-energy ambitions coexist with its environmental laws?…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Indonesia’s fast-growing nickel sector faces risks when environmental rules aren’t consistently enforced. The June Raja Ampat case — on small, legally protected islands — highlighted this gap.
New blog by Frenky Simanjuntak:
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/aft...
New blog by Frenky Simanjuntak:
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/aft...
As #COP30 closes, the final outcome leaves transition minerals out of the text — a major gap for producer countries and frontline communities.
We’ve shared NRGI reactions on what this means for safeguards, equity and the road ahead.
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We’ve shared NRGI reactions on what this means for safeguards, equity and the road ahead.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
As #COP30 closes, the final outcome leaves transition minerals out of the text — a major gap for producer countries and frontline communities.
We’ve shared NRGI reactions on what this means for safeguards, equity and the road ahead.
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We’ve shared NRGI reactions on what this means for safeguards, equity and the road ahead.
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The new JTWP text at #COP30 cuts minerals despite their importance. But there’s still time for Parties to act.
📣 Join our COP30 Media briefing today: Why minerals still matter for COP30
🕞 15:30 PM (BRT) | Press Conference Room 2
🔗 Online: unfccc.int/event/natura...
📣 Join our COP30 Media briefing today: Why minerals still matter for COP30
🕞 15:30 PM (BRT) | Press Conference Room 2
🔗 Online: unfccc.int/event/natura...
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The new JTWP text at #COP30 cuts minerals despite their importance. But there’s still time for Parties to act.
📣 Join our COP30 Media briefing today: Why minerals still matter for COP30
🕞 15:30 PM (BRT) | Press Conference Room 2
🔗 Online: unfccc.int/event/natura...
📣 Join our COP30 Media briefing today: Why minerals still matter for COP30
🕞 15:30 PM (BRT) | Press Conference Room 2
🔗 Online: unfccc.int/event/natura...
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“Minerals are the backbone of the shift away from fossil fuels – leaving their governance out of just transition planning will undermine efforts to accelerate renewable energies by 2030 – a key target the COP has already set,” @antonio-hill.bsky.social advisor at @nrginstitute.bsky.social tells me.
November 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
“Minerals are the backbone of the shift away from fossil fuels – leaving their governance out of just transition planning will undermine efforts to accelerate renewable energies by 2030 – a key target the COP has already set,” @antonio-hill.bsky.social advisor at @nrginstitute.bsky.social tells me.
@antonio-hill.bsky.social de NRGI conversó en @es.france24.com sobre los avances en las negociaciones de la #COP30
➜ Destaca el creciente consenso para establecer un mecanismo que permita una salida justa y equitativa de los combustibles fósiles.
🎥 Mira la entrevista:
➜ Destaca el creciente consenso para establecer un mecanismo que permita una salida justa y equitativa de los combustibles fósiles.
🎥 Mira la entrevista:
Directo COP30 y el pulso político en la recta final de las negociaciones climáticas
Los ministros de Ambiente de algunos de los países que integran la COP30 llegaron a Brasil para la segunda y última semana de negociaciones, marcada por el pulso político de los temas más complejos…
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November 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
@antonio-hill.bsky.social de NRGI conversó en @es.france24.com sobre los avances en las negociaciones de la #COP30
➜ Destaca el creciente consenso para establecer un mecanismo que permita una salida justa y equitativa de los combustibles fósiles.
🎥 Mira la entrevista:
➜ Destaca el creciente consenso para establecer un mecanismo que permita una salida justa y equitativa de los combustibles fósiles.
🎥 Mira la entrevista:
🎥 Juliana Peña Niño de NRGI explica cómo, desde las riberas de los ríos hasta las discusiones de la #COP30, el mensaje es el mismo: escuchar a quienes habitan los territorios es necesario para lograr una transición justa y equitativa, porque son quienes viven sus efectos.
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🎥 Juliana Peña Niño de NRGI explica cómo, desde las riberas de los ríos hasta las discusiones de la #COP30, el mensaje es el mismo: escuchar a quienes habitan los territorios es necesario para lograr una transición justa y equitativa, porque son quienes viven sus efectos.
#COP30 Week 1 highlights:
🟦 Minerals enter UNFCCC text
🟦 Calls for a fair, funded fossil phase-out grow
🟦 Pathways must be shaped by countries’ priorities
More + Week 2 watch-outs →
More from NRGI at COP30: cop30.resourcegovernance.org
🟦 Minerals enter UNFCCC text
🟦 Calls for a fair, funded fossil phase-out grow
🟦 Pathways must be shaped by countries’ priorities
More + Week 2 watch-outs →
More from NRGI at COP30: cop30.resourcegovernance.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#COP30 Week 1 highlights:
🟦 Minerals enter UNFCCC text
🟦 Calls for a fair, funded fossil phase-out grow
🟦 Pathways must be shaped by countries’ priorities
More + Week 2 watch-outs →
More from NRGI at COP30: cop30.resourcegovernance.org
🟦 Minerals enter UNFCCC text
🟦 Calls for a fair, funded fossil phase-out grow
🟦 Pathways must be shaped by countries’ priorities
More + Week 2 watch-outs →
More from NRGI at COP30: cop30.resourcegovernance.org
La #COP30 debe enfocarse en los productores de petróleo, gas y minerales del Sur Global, actores clave para lograr transiciones justas
De combustibles fósiles → a economías justas
De extracción → a valor local
Descubre cómo NRGI participa en la COP30
👉http://cop30.resourcegovernance.org
De combustibles fósiles → a economías justas
De extracción → a valor local
Descubre cómo NRGI participa en la COP30
👉http://cop30.resourcegovernance.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
La #COP30 debe enfocarse en los productores de petróleo, gas y minerales del Sur Global, actores clave para lograr transiciones justas
De combustibles fósiles → a economías justas
De extracción → a valor local
Descubre cómo NRGI participa en la COP30
👉http://cop30.resourcegovernance.org
De combustibles fósiles → a economías justas
De extracción → a valor local
Descubre cómo NRGI participa en la COP30
👉http://cop30.resourcegovernance.org
Mineral governance as a pillar of climate action is now on the table at #COP30 negotiations.
Countries are backing fair, transparent & traceable supply chains under the Just Transition Work Programme.
📖 @ClimateHome COP30 Bulletin Day 3: www.climatechangenews.com
Countries are backing fair, transparent & traceable supply chains under the Just Transition Work Programme.
📖 @ClimateHome COP30 Bulletin Day 3: www.climatechangenews.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Mineral governance as a pillar of climate action is now on the table at #COP30 negotiations.
Countries are backing fair, transparent & traceable supply chains under the Just Transition Work Programme.
📖 @ClimateHome COP30 Bulletin Day 3: www.climatechangenews.com
Countries are backing fair, transparent & traceable supply chains under the Just Transition Work Programme.
📖 @ClimateHome COP30 Bulletin Day 3: www.climatechangenews.com
As #COP30 opens, the focus must turn to oil, gas and mineral producers in the Global South—essential to just transitions.
From fossil fuels → just economies
From extraction → local value
Explore how NRGI is engaging at COP30 👉 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
From fossil fuels → just economies
From extraction → local value
Explore how NRGI is engaging at COP30 👉 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
As #COP30 opens, the focus must turn to oil, gas and mineral producers in the Global South—essential to just transitions.
From fossil fuels → just economies
From extraction → local value
Explore how NRGI is engaging at COP30 👉 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
From fossil fuels → just economies
From extraction → local value
Explore how NRGI is engaging at COP30 👉 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
“It’s impossible to discuss energy transition without talking about critical minerals,” said President Lula
Minerals are central to a just transition, and must finally be recognized at #COP30.
🔗 Read our blog: resourcegovernance.org/articles/min...
Minerals are central to a just transition, and must finally be recognized at #COP30.
🔗 Read our blog: resourcegovernance.org/articles/min...
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“It’s impossible to discuss energy transition without talking about critical minerals,” said President Lula
Minerals are central to a just transition, and must finally be recognized at #COP30.
🔗 Read our blog: resourcegovernance.org/articles/min...
Minerals are central to a just transition, and must finally be recognized at #COP30.
🔗 Read our blog: resourcegovernance.org/articles/min...
🌍 NRGI at #COP30: powering just and equitable energy transitions in resource-rich countries.
🎥 Hear from NRGI President & CEO Suneeta Kaimal — and explore our priorities on fossil fuels and transition minerals →
🔗 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
#JustTransition #EnergyTransition
🎥 Hear from NRGI President & CEO Suneeta Kaimal — and explore our priorities on fossil fuels and transition minerals →
🔗 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
#JustTransition #EnergyTransition
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🌍 NRGI at #COP30: powering just and equitable energy transitions in resource-rich countries.
🎥 Hear from NRGI President & CEO Suneeta Kaimal — and explore our priorities on fossil fuels and transition minerals →
🔗 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
#JustTransition #EnergyTransition
🎥 Hear from NRGI President & CEO Suneeta Kaimal — and explore our priorities on fossil fuels and transition minerals →
🔗 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
#JustTransition #EnergyTransition
Join NRGI’s @NafiQuarshie at a @GreenpeaceAfric webinar to discuss how Africa can reshape mineral governance to ensure it delivers development.
📆: 29 Oct.
🕙: 10AM (WAT)
📍: online
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/events/critical-minerals-africa-dismantling-neoliberal-extractivism-sustainable-development
📆: 29 Oct.
🕙: 10AM (WAT)
📍: online
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/events/critical-minerals-africa-dismantling-neoliberal-extractivism-sustainable-development
October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join NRGI’s @NafiQuarshie at a @GreenpeaceAfric webinar to discuss how Africa can reshape mineral governance to ensure it delivers development.
📆: 29 Oct.
🕙: 10AM (WAT)
📍: online
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/events/critical-minerals-africa-dismantling-neoliberal-extractivism-sustainable-development
📆: 29 Oct.
🕙: 10AM (WAT)
📍: online
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/events/critical-minerals-africa-dismantling-neoliberal-extractivism-sustainable-development
Chile tiene la oportunidad de repensar la agregación de valor en cobre
En #CobreConValor, NRGI y @EsPublicoCL debatieron cómo avanzar hacia una minería con mayor valor agregado e innovación.
💬 María Paz González (@mariapazgp.bsky.social)
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/es/publicati...
En #CobreConValor, NRGI y @EsPublicoCL debatieron cómo avanzar hacia una minería con mayor valor agregado e innovación.
💬 María Paz González (@mariapazgp.bsky.social)
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/es/publicati...
October 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Chile tiene la oportunidad de repensar la agregación de valor en cobre
En #CobreConValor, NRGI y @EsPublicoCL debatieron cómo avanzar hacia una minería con mayor valor agregado e innovación.
💬 María Paz González (@mariapazgp.bsky.social)
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/es/publicati...
En #CobreConValor, NRGI y @EsPublicoCL debatieron cómo avanzar hacia una minería con mayor valor agregado e innovación.
💬 María Paz González (@mariapazgp.bsky.social)
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/es/publicati...
“The goal isn’t a perfect system, but to embed strong standards in laws, licensing & contracts before they’re locked in.” says Patrick Heller
At @devex.com #WBIMF25, he stressed the need for good governance to ensure the #CriticalMinerals boom is just.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/criti...
At @devex.com #WBIMF25, he stressed the need for good governance to ensure the #CriticalMinerals boom is just.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/criti...
October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“The goal isn’t a perfect system, but to embed strong standards in laws, licensing & contracts before they’re locked in.” says Patrick Heller
At @devex.com #WBIMF25, he stressed the need for good governance to ensure the #CriticalMinerals boom is just.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/criti...
At @devex.com #WBIMF25, he stressed the need for good governance to ensure the #CriticalMinerals boom is just.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/criti...
As demand for transition minerals grows, corruption continues to shape who benefits and who loses.
NRGI’s briefing examines how it runs through the mining value chain and how to confront it.
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
NRGI’s briefing examines how it runs through the mining value chain and how to confront it.
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
As demand for transition minerals grows, corruption continues to shape who benefits and who loses.
NRGI’s briefing examines how it runs through the mining value chain and how to confront it.
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
NRGI’s briefing examines how it runs through the mining value chain and how to confront it.
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
Young people are reimagining jobs, innovation & policy for a fairer energy future.
Join our webinar to explore how youth, especially in oil-producing regions, can drive the just transition.
🗓 21 Oct | 4 PM BST
💻 English + Spanish interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/power...
Join our webinar to explore how youth, especially in oil-producing regions, can drive the just transition.
🗓 21 Oct | 4 PM BST
💻 English + Spanish interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/power...
October 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Young people are reimagining jobs, innovation & policy for a fairer energy future.
Join our webinar to explore how youth, especially in oil-producing regions, can drive the just transition.
🗓 21 Oct | 4 PM BST
💻 English + Spanish interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/power...
Join our webinar to explore how youth, especially in oil-producing regions, can drive the just transition.
🗓 21 Oct | 4 PM BST
💻 English + Spanish interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/power...
“Previous mining booms enriched elites and left communities behind. This time must be different.” — Ibrahima Aidara, NRGI
200+ orgs urge #COP30 to put justice, rights & equity at the heart of mineral value chains.
🔗Read the letter: resourcegovernance.org/articles/glo...
200+ orgs urge #COP30 to put justice, rights & equity at the heart of mineral value chains.
🔗Read the letter: resourcegovernance.org/articles/glo...
October 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
“Previous mining booms enriched elites and left communities behind. This time must be different.” — Ibrahima Aidara, NRGI
200+ orgs urge #COP30 to put justice, rights & equity at the heart of mineral value chains.
🔗Read the letter: resourcegovernance.org/articles/glo...
200+ orgs urge #COP30 to put justice, rights & equity at the heart of mineral value chains.
🔗Read the letter: resourcegovernance.org/articles/glo...
How can Africa turn its mineral wealth into a fairer future?
It starts with tackling corruption and building transparency.
NRGI’s new briefing shows how:
✅ Due diligence
✅ Open contracting
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
It starts with tackling corruption and building transparency.
NRGI’s new briefing shows how:
✅ Due diligence
✅ Open contracting
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
October 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How can Africa turn its mineral wealth into a fairer future?
It starts with tackling corruption and building transparency.
NRGI’s new briefing shows how:
✅ Due diligence
✅ Open contracting
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
It starts with tackling corruption and building transparency.
NRGI’s new briefing shows how:
✅ Due diligence
✅ Open contracting
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
“Voluntary initiatives won’t cut it.”
In @climatechangenews.com, NRGI’s Juliana Peña Niño explains why UNEA7 must give Colombia’s minerals proposal real ambition and a binding path forward.
Reporting by @chloefarand.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/03/c...
In @climatechangenews.com, NRGI’s Juliana Peña Niño explains why UNEA7 must give Colombia’s minerals proposal real ambition and a binding path forward.
Reporting by @chloefarand.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/03/c...
October 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
“Voluntary initiatives won’t cut it.”
In @climatechangenews.com, NRGI’s Juliana Peña Niño explains why UNEA7 must give Colombia’s minerals proposal real ambition and a binding path forward.
Reporting by @chloefarand.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/03/c...
In @climatechangenews.com, NRGI’s Juliana Peña Niño explains why UNEA7 must give Colombia’s minerals proposal real ambition and a binding path forward.
Reporting by @chloefarand.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/03/c...
🚨 NRGI is hiring a Communications Director
We’re seeking a senior leader to shape the future of our global communications—linking insights to debates on climate, democracy & governance.
📍 Flexible (remote or any NRGI office)
📅 Apply by 10 Oct
🔗 bit.ly/4mQUFsm
We’re seeking a senior leader to shape the future of our global communications—linking insights to debates on climate, democracy & governance.
📍 Flexible (remote or any NRGI office)
📅 Apply by 10 Oct
🔗 bit.ly/4mQUFsm
October 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🚨 NRGI is hiring a Communications Director
We’re seeking a senior leader to shape the future of our global communications—linking insights to debates on climate, democracy & governance.
📍 Flexible (remote or any NRGI office)
📅 Apply by 10 Oct
🔗 bit.ly/4mQUFsm
We’re seeking a senior leader to shape the future of our global communications—linking insights to debates on climate, democracy & governance.
📍 Flexible (remote or any NRGI office)
📅 Apply by 10 Oct
🔗 bit.ly/4mQUFsm
Latin America’s national oil companies are central to the region’s economies, energy future and climate goals. Join our webinar tomorrow for lessons from Petrobras—as Brazil readies for #COP30.
📅 30 Sept | 10AM COT
🌐 ES/PT with EN interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/natio...
📅 30 Sept | 10AM COT
🌐 ES/PT with EN interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/natio...
September 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Latin America’s national oil companies are central to the region’s economies, energy future and climate goals. Join our webinar tomorrow for lessons from Petrobras—as Brazil readies for #COP30.
📅 30 Sept | 10AM COT
🌐 ES/PT with EN interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/natio...
📅 30 Sept | 10AM COT
🌐 ES/PT with EN interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/natio...
📢 Seminario web
Petroleras estatales y transición energética en América Latina: lecciones desde Petrobras
📅 30 septiembre | 10–11AM COT
🌐 ES/PT con interpretación al inglés
🔗 Inscripción: resourcegovernance.org/es/events/pe...
Petroleras estatales y transición energética en América Latina: lecciones desde Petrobras
📅 30 septiembre | 10–11AM COT
🌐 ES/PT con interpretación al inglés
🔗 Inscripción: resourcegovernance.org/es/events/pe...
September 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
📢 Seminario web
Petroleras estatales y transición energética en América Latina: lecciones desde Petrobras
📅 30 septiembre | 10–11AM COT
🌐 ES/PT con interpretación al inglés
🔗 Inscripción: resourcegovernance.org/es/events/pe...
Petroleras estatales y transición energética en América Latina: lecciones desde Petrobras
📅 30 septiembre | 10–11AM COT
🌐 ES/PT con interpretación al inglés
🔗 Inscripción: resourcegovernance.org/es/events/pe...
Mineral demand is surging. Without safeguards, communities & ecosystems will pay the price.
Colombia’s initiative at #UNEA7 is a chance to change course. With partners, we encourage it to submit its resolution by 29 Sept so it can be debated in Dec.
🔗 resourcejustice.org/statement-of...
Colombia’s initiative at #UNEA7 is a chance to change course. With partners, we encourage it to submit its resolution by 29 Sept so it can be debated in Dec.
🔗 resourcejustice.org/statement-of...
September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Mineral demand is surging. Without safeguards, communities & ecosystems will pay the price.
Colombia’s initiative at #UNEA7 is a chance to change course. With partners, we encourage it to submit its resolution by 29 Sept so it can be debated in Dec.
🔗 resourcejustice.org/statement-of...
Colombia’s initiative at #UNEA7 is a chance to change course. With partners, we encourage it to submit its resolution by 29 Sept so it can be debated in Dec.
🔗 resourcejustice.org/statement-of...
Latin America’s transition minerals can power not just the energy transition but a development transition.
At the UN #UNGA dialogue, NRGI’s @AnaCaroGE stressed:
🧩 Strong safeguards
🗣️ Civic participation
🌎 A strong voice in global forums
Watch ➡️ resourcegovernance.org/events/dialo...
At the UN #UNGA dialogue, NRGI’s @AnaCaroGE stressed:
🧩 Strong safeguards
🗣️ Civic participation
🌎 A strong voice in global forums
Watch ➡️ resourcegovernance.org/events/dialo...
September 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Latin America’s transition minerals can power not just the energy transition but a development transition.
At the UN #UNGA dialogue, NRGI’s @AnaCaroGE stressed:
🧩 Strong safeguards
🗣️ Civic participation
🌎 A strong voice in global forums
Watch ➡️ resourcegovernance.org/events/dialo...
At the UN #UNGA dialogue, NRGI’s @AnaCaroGE stressed:
🧩 Strong safeguards
🗣️ Civic participation
🌎 A strong voice in global forums
Watch ➡️ resourcegovernance.org/events/dialo...