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A fair phasing out of fossil fuels for Africa
The transition to cleaner and safer energy is happening worldwide. To have a chance to limit global warming, the world needs to stop relying on fossil fuels. Shifting away from oil and gas needs to happen in a just and equitable way, with countries that bear the historical responsibility of the climate crisis acting first […]
Case studies: A fair phasing out of fossil fuels for Africa
In September 2024, PWYP held a webinar looking at the experiences and lessons from PWYP’s African national coalitions working, in a way or another, to progressively reduce their country’s dependence on oil and gas, in a way that is fair to everyone. Charles Ofori, Adam Anthony and Enebi Opawula, PWYP members from Tanzania, Ghana and […]
Statement in support of the people and communities of the DRC
Motion in support of the people and communities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) We, the members of the Publish What You Pay (PWYP) global network from more than 50 countries around the world, meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 18 to 20 February 2025, note with regret that the current war in the east […]
Reforming trade systems for transition minerals equity
As the world transitions to cleaner energy, the legacy of exploitation embedded in the global economy is undermining equity in transition minerals. Trade systems, rooted in colonial structures, continue to marginalise low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the communities hosting minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and copper—the resources the world needs to build cleaner energy systems. […]
Beyond economic solutions: Indigenous principles for a just transition amidst the climate crisis
After nine years, my people — and more than 600,000 individuals, organisations, and municipalities — are in court seeking justice against the iron ore mining company BHP. In 2015, a tailings dam collapsed close to Mariana in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, and we lost everything. My family, and countless others, lost our […]
The Missing Voices of the Energy Transition: Why Inclusivity is Key to Accelerating Change
The world is at a tipping point with climate change. The energy transition is not a distant ideal; it is a necessity that must unfold with urgency and intention. For this transition to succeed within the right timeframe and in the right way, it must be driven by a symphony of voices. It requires a […]
Mexico: Mapping Mines to transform communities’ lives
Background: The Opaque Mining Sector For years, the mining sector in Mexico was shrouded in opacity. The Ministry of Mining’s information was not public and the state owned all resources, meaning landowners had no rights over what lay beneath their land. Mining companies could start activities without any consultation and without even informing local communities. […]
Briefing: Managing the economic risks of the energy transition for fossil fuels exporting countries
Discover Publish What You Pay’s new briefing: Overcoming Oil Dependence – Managing the Economic Risks of the Global Energy Transition for Oil- and Gas-Exporting Countries Download the briefing What’s the briefing about? The global energy transition will drive down demand for fossil fuels, and will lead to lower prices for oil and gas. This presents […]
Civil society statement on the report launch of the UNSG’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals at #COP29
The launch of the report of the UN Secretary General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals marks an important and urgently needed step towards more just and equitable mineral value chains that respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples, workers, and local affected communities. Member states should endorse and commit to supporting the panel’s seven Guiding […]
COP29: repression epidemic regarding climate activists and human rights defenders
Baku, Azerbaijan – The world is in the throes of unprecedented repression regarding climate activists, human rights defenders, journalists, academics and others who express opposing views to their government, according to a new report, Climate Talks and the Chilling Effect: Repression on the Rise, released on the opening day of the latest round of UN climate negotiations, […]
Join the PWYP Global Assembly 2025 Photo Competition!
We want YOU to help showcase the powerful change happening across the PWYP network! Whether you’re attending the Global Assembly in Indonesia in person or not, this is your chance to share your story with the whole network. Enter the PWYP Photo Competition and share images that highlight the impactful work you are doing on […]