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Metals for the energy transition

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Metals for the energy transition

Von Michael Reckordt / 18.04.2023 Comments Disabled

The paper investigates the role of metals in the energy transition, the impact of various sectors on metal demand, and the need for sector-specific reduction targets to ensure the sustainable [...]

Hot Metals for a Cooler Climate?

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Hot Metals for a Cooler Climate?

Von Michael Reckordt / 07.06.2022 Comments Disabled

So far, technological solutions have been the primary means of stopping climate crisis. The aim for many is to continue the current way of working and living with as few [...]

The reform of the Energy Charter Treaty fails to meet the EU’s objectives

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The reform of the Energy Charter Treaty fails to meet the EU’s objectives

Von Fabian Flues / 19.04.2022 Comments Disabled

Le traité sur la Charte de l'énergie (TCE) est un accord de commerce et d'investissement entre les pays d'Europe et d'Asie qui protège les investissements dans le secteur de l'énergie. Selon l'ECT, les entreprises qui produisent des combustibles fossiles peuvent [...]

Politically controversial, but weak in content: L'accord d'investissement Chine-UE

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Politically controversial, but weak in content: L'accord d'investissement Chine-UE

Von Merle Groneweg / 18.02.2022 Comments Disabled

The investment agreement between China and the EU is highly controversial – and its future uncertain. It is unclear whether and when it will be ratified by the European Parliament. [...]

40 human rights and environmental ONGs warn against unnecessary and harmful delays to new sustainable battery rules

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40 human rights and environmental ONGs warn against unnecessary and harmful delays to new sustainable battery rules

Von Michael Reckordt / 09.12.2021 Comments Disabled

40 human rights and environmental NGOs are concerned to see a recent Council text proposing delays of up to four years for the introduction of rules aiming at reducing batteries’ [...]

12 arguments pour une transition matérielle brute

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12 arguments pour une transition matérielle brute

Von Michael Reckordt / 15.04.2021 Comments Disabled

This booklet demonstrates the various issues connected to human rights, development and the environment caused by the extraction, the processing and the consumption of raw materials. Those problems cannot be [...]

Busting myths around the Energy Charter Treaty

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Busting myths around the Energy Charter Treaty

Von Fabian Flues / 15.12.2020 Comments Disabled

A guide for concerned citizens, activists, journalists and policy makers The Energy Charter Treaty, an investment agreement for the energy sector, has recently been in the spotlight. Pas d'autre traitement [...]

Alternatives for the ‘Energy and Raw Materials Chapters’ in EU trade agreements

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Alternatives for the ‘Energy and Raw Materials Chapters’ in EU trade agreements

Von Fabian Flues / 27.05.2020 Comments Disabled

How trade agreements could strengthen human rights and environmental protection in the raw materials sector The European Union is one of the largest importers of raw materials, with its companies [...]

Anchoring climate and environmental protection in EU trade agreements

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Anchoring climate and environmental protection in EU trade agreements

Von Fabian Flues / 18.05.2020 Comments Disabled

How trade agreements could contribute to a more sustainable world economy In this report, Ciaran Cross takes on the task of thinking through what it would mean to integrate effective [...]

Supply chain due diligence: China’s role in the international debate and setting of standards

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Supply chain due diligence: China’s role in the international debate and setting of standards

Von Merle Groneweg et Michael Reckordt / 06.01.2020 Comments Disabled

The debate on mandatory human rights supply chain due diligence is gaining momentum. Legal regulations are discussed extensively both at the international level as well as in Germany. Dans cette [...]