December 02, 2023
Africa: COP28 - UN Chief Previews Panel On Management of Minerals Essential for Green Energy Transition
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday announced his plan to set up a panel aimed to ensure the move from fossil fuels towards renewable energy is just,… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Africa: UN Environment Agency Tackles Mercury-Tarnished Gold Mining Industry
Reducing mercury use by nearly 370 tons in nine countries, a UN environment agency initiative now plans to scale up efforts in 15 other affected nations, making conditions safer… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Chief Calls for Probe Into Deadly Armed Attacks On Mining Site
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to investigate deadly armed group attacks in Djugu Territory, Ituri… Read more »
April 25, 2022
Africa: Extractive Projects Cause Irreparable Harm to Indigenous Cultures, Speakers Tell UN Forum
The explosive growth of extractive operations around the world often plays out on indigenous people's lands without their consent, causing irreparable harm to their livelihoods,… Read more »