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Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 4d

“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...

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 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

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 9d

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...

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 12d

📢 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...

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Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 13d

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...

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Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 13d

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...

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 15d

#ClimateWeekNYC is underway & NRGI is there this week.

📢 Later today: online webinar on NOCs & just transitions in Latin America (Spanish w/ English interpretation).
🔗 Register: resourcegovernance.org/events/petro...

More events ahead ➡️ resourcegovernance.org/nrgi-climate...

#CWNYC

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 16d

🌐 Tomorrow (online webinar) during #ClimateWeekNYC:

What role should national oil companies play in just transitions in Latin America’s oil-producing regions?

🗓️ 23 Sept | 9:30AM COT
🗣️ Spanish w/ English interpretation
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#CWNYC

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Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 19d

Let’s recharge together at #CWNYC. Join our reception to reconnect with partners, share ideas and build momentum for resource governance that centers equity and climate justice.

resourcegovernance.org/events/recha... #ClimateWeekNYC

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 19d

From bias in data to opacity in decision-making, AI in resource governance can go wrong. At our panel during #ClimateWeekNYC, we’ll explore what justice and collaboration look like in the age of AI.

resourcegovernance.org/events/ai-an... #CWNYC

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 20d

At #ACS2 in Addis, African leaders set out a bold vision for climate justice & mineral governance.

In this blog, NRGI experts stress why #COP30 must break its silence on transition minerals.

🔗: resourcegovernance.org/articles/addis-belem-delivering-justice-and-powering-africas-transition-ambition

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 20d

Join us, EITI and @fordfoundation.org for Engaging Communities in a Just Transition at #CWNYC, where we’ll explore how impacted people can shape value chains for the energy transition.

Find our more: resourcegovernance.org/events/engag... #ClimateWeekNYC

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 20d

We’re heading to #CWNYC 2025 next week! Dedicated, diverse and ready to push for resource governance that centers people. Find out more about what we’re doing in New York: resourcegovernance.org/nrgi-climate...
#ClimateWeekNYC

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 21d

Without strong governance, Africa risks repeating old patterns of dispossession in the energy transition.

In this article, NRGI experts highlight why #COP30 must elevate governance of minerals as a global priority.

🔗 : resourcegovernance.org/articles/what-cop30-must-deliver-africas-climate-future

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 22d

We’re at #ClimateWeekNYC next week!

From community voice and just transitions in oil-producing regions to tackling corruption in mining and governing AI, NRGI will spotlight how justice & governance must guide the transition.

Find our events + insights→ resourcegovernance.org/nrgi-climate...

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · 26d

“African govts must use COP30 to chart a just & equitable transition that responds to the needs of communities behind every oil field,” says Nafi Quarshie in Climate Home News.

🔗: climatechangenews.com/2025/09/11/addis-summit-trumpets-african-climate-solutions-while-quietly-backing-gas/

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · Sep 5

#AmazonDay is a chance to reflect on one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems.

But deforestation, illegal mining and oil drilling put people and nature at risk.

📸 Our exhibition “The Amazon in Transition” shows what communities are fighting to protect: nrgi.exposure.co/the-amazon-i...

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Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · Sep 5

How can Africa lead this era in a way that benefits its people?
✅ Use leverage wisely in mineral deals
✅ Strengthen regional collaboration
✅ Prioritize transparency and good governance

More: resourcegovernance.org/articles/west-turns-inward-can-africa-leverage-its-mineral-power

As the West Turns Inward, Can Africa Leverage Its Mineral Power? | Natural Resource Governance Institute

In the few months since Donald Trump returned to power, a flurry of decisions has made ‘restoring America’s mineral dominance’ a key priority for the administration. These range from strongarming…

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Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · Sep 5

Africa has substantial leverage in transition minerals. But will it deliver development?

At the High-level Dialogue, NRGI's Patrick Heller emphasized that the geopolitics of transition minerals present risks and opportunities for Africa.

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Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today at #ClimateWeek2! Join NRGI for two sessions:

1️⃣ 9:40 AM (EAT) – High-Level Dialogue on Africa and the Energy Transition

2️⃣ 3:00 PM (EAT) – Managing Risks of Declining Demand for Oil and Gas Producer Countries

More: resourcegovernance.org/nrgi-climate-week-2-and-africa-climate-summit-acs2

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

Forecasters project global oil & gas demand to peak before 2030.

At #ClimateWeek2, NRGI’s Nafi Quarshie joins other experts to discuss how African govts can prepare & respond.

🔗resourcegovernance.org/events/maximizing-opportunities-and-managing-risks-declining-demand-oil-and-gas-dependent-producer

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · Sep 3

On 1–2 Sept., the 4th UNFCCC Just Transition Work Programme (#JTWP) dialogue took place in Addis Ababa.

NRGI calls on parties to take on board the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals’ guiding principles.

🎥 Watch the video for voices from Addis.

Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · Sep 3

At #ClimateWeek 2 in Addis, NRGI’s Patrick Heller joins experts at the 3rd High-level Dialogue on Energy Transition to discuss how Africa can position its mineral wealth to drive prosperity.

Register: resourcegovernance.org/events/high-level-international-dialogue-africa-and-energy-transition

Reposted by Natural Resource Governance Institute

ClimateActionNetwork @canclimateaction.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌍At Africa Climate Week in Addis, developing countries are clear: #JustTransition must include critical minerals - crucial for tackling climate change - & energy access . ⚖️

The call will be on the table at #COP30 in Belém. ✊
#ClimateWeek2025

www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/02/s...

Push for minerals to be included in just transition

Developing nations want minerals production and energy access - not just fossil fuel workers - to be included in discussions on a fair low-carbon transition

www.climatechangenews.com

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Natural Resource Governance Institute @nrginstitute.bsky.social · Sep 3

NRGI is amplifying these priorities across Climate Week 2 and the Africa Climate Summit.

Learn more about our role:
👉 resourcegovernance.org/nrgi-climate...