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Why we need an OPEC for critical mineral producing nations
The most important UN panel you’ve never heard of will agree on a set of principles that could make or break the low carbon transition this week. At stake is the future ownership of the world’s critical raw mineral supply chains that the renewable energy revolution will need to break free of our fossil fuel […]
A joint call for Gubad’s release, one year after his arrest
Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the arrest of Gubad Ibadoghlu in Azerbaijan. PWYP, Crude Accountability, Amnesty International and other civil society organisations are jointly calling for his release. July 23 – We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the ongoing crackdown against civil society in Azerbaijan that has targeted a broad range of individuals, including […]
The Corporate Capture of Global Economic Governance: A feminist call for multilateralism, not multistakeholderism
This blog is part of a series commissioned by PWYP’s strategy sub-committee (made up of members of PWYP’s Global Council, Africa Steering Committee and Board). The proposals and positions of each guest author are not endorsed by PWYP; rather they have been invited to share them in order to prompt our collective thinking as we […]
Civil Society Recommendations for the UNSG’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals
Principles to Ensure Energy Transition Minerals Advance Justice, Equity and Human Rights “One principle shines from the heart of this initiative – and that principle is justice. Justice for the communities where critical minerals are found… Justice for developing countries in production and trade; and justice in the global energy revolution.” António Guterres, United […]
Meet our new Executive Director: From Madagascar’s national coalition to the PWYP International Secretariat
I first came across Publish What You Pay in 2019, shortly after joining Transparency International Madagascar (TI-MG) as Executive Director. Just a few months in, I received an invitation to attend PWYP’s Global Assembly in Dakar and I thought it was a mistake! Whilst TI-MG was an active member of PWYP, I wasn’t known in […]
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture #FreeGubad
On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26), Publish What You Pay and Crude Accountability express their deep concern about Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu’s health and well-being, and call on the Government of Azerbaijan to allow him to travel abroad immediately to receive medical treatment he urgently needs. Dr. […]
Wanted: a democratic and equitable transformation of the energy system
Image courtesy of Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung This blog is part of a series commissioned by PWYP’s strategy sub-committee (made up of members of PWYP’s Global Council, Africa Steering Committee and Board). The proposals and positions of each guest author are not endorsed by PWYP; rather they have been invited to share them in order to prompt our […]
The Kazakhstan–EU partnership on Critical Raw Materials
A Call for Transparency and Accountability This paper was written by Mariya Lobacheva (Echo/PWYP) and Tatyana Sedova (Transparency Accountability Consulting), and coordinated by Germanwatch. Download the paper The EU’s strategic raw materials diplomacy and partnerships are on the rise, especially as the EU has adopted the Critical Raw Materials Act to secure the supply for […]
Launching the #JustMineralsAfrica campaign
As global demand for the raw materials essential for a clean energy future soars, Africa, with its abundant reserves of transition minerals, faces a significant opportunity. If managed well, this could prevent repeating historical mistakes and abuses associated with mineral extraction. Just Minerals Africa is a collaborative campaign launched by various civil society organisations sharing […]
Overconsumption of transition minerals will cost us the earth
The world is scrambling for the critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition. Last week at the OECD Minerals Forum in Paris, representatives from government, business, and civil society discussed how to source them responsibly. But to avoid a repeat of past injustices and ensure a just energy transition, imposing strict sustainability requirements is […]
PWYP’s Annual Report 2023
PWYP’s Annual Report 2023 highlights the main achievements and impacts that the movement had collectively over the past year, as well as the state of our finances. Read the report 2023 was marked by significant achievements and collective efforts within the PWYP community. Major milestones included securing EITI provisions for the global energy transition and […]