Добыча золота в центре недавних политических потрясений в Кыргызстане
August 27, 2021
Один житель села Каныш-Кия Чаткальского района прокомментировал беспорядки. По его словам, жителей региона «беспокоит загрязнение …
Va pica Guvernul Cîțu testul ‘Roșia Montană’? Scrisoare deschisă semnată de 74 de organizații
July 5, 2021
74 de organizații active în domeniile protejării patrimoniului cultural, mediu, dezvoltare durabilă, tineret, social și anticorupție …
ONG-urile cer Guvernului să nu întreprindă niciun fel de procedură administrativă de blocare a candidaturii Roşiei Montane la UNESCO
July 5, 2021
Un număr de 74 de organizaţii active în domeniile protejării patrimoniului cultural, mediu, dezvoltare durabilă, tineret, social şi …
How shared mobility can curb the hidden costs of reducing carbon emission with electric cars
May 6, 2021
Mining raw materials such as cobalt or lithium for information and communications technologies (ICT) or decarbonized mobility comes with a hefty environmental, social, and human rights price tag. With Europe’s green and digital transformation topping the Portuguese EU presidency, besides driving innovations in the transportation sector, clear policies and funds are needed to encourage reduced resource consumption while making supply chains of these minerals fair and sustainable.
Südwind: Versagen von Unternehmen zeigt dringenden Bedarf nach Lieferkettengesetz
May 5, 2021
Südwind: Versagen von Unternehmen zeigt dringenden Bedarf nach LieferkettengesetznFreiwillige Konzernverantwortung weist grobe Mängel auf …
EU lithium and cobalt demand becoming harsh reality for metal-rich countries
April 9, 2021
Friday, April 9th, 2021nnThe European Commission estimates that for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage, it will need up to 18 …
EU green dream is a harsh reality for metal-rich countries
March 24, 2021
The tale of Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi copper mine highlights the potential toll on people and the environment in Central Asia from Europe’s rush for high-tech climate solutions. Source: EU green dream is a harsh reality for metal-rich countries
ICT metal mining case study at jadarite mine in Serbia
March 19, 2021
The Government of Serbia promotes Rio Tinto investment as a project of the century, “a project that will put Serbia on the map of high …
Europe’s Green and Digital Decade could be a raw deal for people and the environment in Serbia
March 17, 2021
The European Commission walks a tightrope with the EU Green Deal. Despite the long-term objectives of achieving a circular economy and reducing resource use, it plans to increase raw materials mining to meet the demand for the clean energy, renewables, and other high-tech solutions that are at the forefront of the EU’s green development plans. A planned lithium mine in Serbia, vehemently opposed by local communities, is a poignant example of this tension.
Jadar Lithium Mine, Serbia: A Raw Deal ICT metal mining case study
March 15, 2021
The Jadar River Valley in western Serbia has the potential to become home one of the world’s largest lithium mines, supplying 10% of the world’s demand and supporting the neighbouring EU’s digital transition agenda. The Serbian government, therefore, p
