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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
COP29 side event: Advancing fairness in transition minerals supply chains
Join our COP29 side event in Baku: Advancing Fairness and Environmental and Social Responsibility in Transition Mineral Supply Chains: Experience from IRMA, PWYP, ResponsibleSteel, and the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals. We are looking forward to meeting you at this important discussion about making transition minerals truly beneficial for low- and middle-income […]
Voices for Justice: PWYP Members Make Their Mark at COP16
This morning, Colombia time, Publish What You Pay (PWYP) members and partners from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will start making their way through the corridors of COP16 in Cali. COP16 is the short name of the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, gathering the countries that have signed the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), […]
Civil Society Demands Attention to Human Rights and Climate Justice Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan
To find out more about the joint campaign for human rights at COP29, please visit Demand Rights at COP We, the undersigned civil society organizations, movements, groups and individuals, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year’s United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to […]
Briefing: How can Africa make the most of its transition minerals?
The latest research from PWYP suggests that Africa could boost its GDP by at least $24 billion a year and create 2.3 million jobs through transition minerals. African leaders need to come together and act urgently to ensure that the emerging transition minerals market is well-regulated, transparent, just and equitable. Here you can download the […]
Harnessing evidence and international support to uphold civic space in the Kyrgyz Republic
By gathering evidence about shrinking civic space and drawing on the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) as an effective platform to raise concerns, a diverse national and international movement helped protect civic space in the Kyrgyz Republic – sending a powerful message to governments worldwide. PWYP coalition member Nazik Imanbekova describes their shared achievements. In […]