The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has been financing coal mining companies implicated in criminal corruption allegations - according to a Bankwatch analysis.
… EBRD - eyes wide shut to coal sector corruption The Ecologist | 17th December 2013 News Coal Fossil Fuels Energy Corruption EBRD MDBs Climate Change The … coal mining companies implicated in criminal corruption allegations - according to a …
New analysis of Burma's forestry and trade data points to a multi-billion dollar illegal logging and exports black hole - indicating widespread criminality and official corruption.
… widespread criminality and official corruption. An Environmental Investigation … - crimes only possible through institutional corruption on a huge scale." Endemic corruption Global buyers reported 22.8 million …
A new report reveals that Chinese-led criminal gangs are conspiring with corrupt Tanzanian officials and senior politicians to traffic huge amounts of ivory. The corruption even extends into the Chinese navy, diplomatic missions and Presidential entourage - all involved in the lucrative but illegal trade.
… to traffic huge amounts of ivory. The corruption even extends into the Chinese navy, … Point - Vanishing Point - Criminality, Corruption and the Devastation of Tanzania's … syndicates are ruthlessly exploiting rising corruption and weak governance in Tanzania to …
Precious Siamese rosewood has been illegally logged to the brink of extinction in the Mekong region to feed a voracious demand for luxury furniture in China which leaves a bloody trail of death, violence and corruption in its wake.
… leaves a bloody trail of death, violence and corruption in its wake. The illegal trade in … dollar industry fuelled by high level corruption, according to a new report … criminal gangs. Routes of Extinction: The corruption and violence destroying Siamese …
Revenues obtained from the often illegal extraction and supply of commodities such as timber and diamonds are directly bankrolling corrupt regimes and armed insurgency groups, and fund the purchase of weapons and other contraband goods that perpetuate cycles of conflict.
… say campaigners, who point to endemic corruption in many developing world … also increasingly being linked to conflict, corruption, civil strife and human rights …
After six months of denial Tanzania has finally admitted that its elephants have suffered a catastrophic 60% decline in five years. But they still refuse to accept it's caused by poaching for ivory, rampant corruption and 'above the law' smuggling networks.
… it's caused by poaching for ivory, rampant corruption and 'above the law' smuggling … traffic huge amounts of ivory - and that the corruption extends into the Chinese Presidency …
'We all live in Khimki Forest' has become the rallying cry of a local forest defense campaign. Goldman Prize winner Evgenia Chirikova describes what it's like to be green in Russia the why a culture of impunity and corruption risks destroying the country's natural heritage
… in Russia the why a culture of impunity and corruption risks destroying the country's … into offshore accounts, essentially [say anti-corruption campaigners] to one of Mr. Putin's … Beketov, who published articles exposing corruption in the Khimki forest project, was …
Soaring global demand for fishmeal primarily for animal feed or fish farms, including salmon, is wrecking havoc on the once abundant fish stocks of the southern Pacific
… Peru's vanishing fish stocks 'devastated' by corruption and growing fishmeal demand The …
An increase in natural disasters along Bangladesh's coastal belt is forcing communities to relocate to nearby districts and cities, many forced to live an uncertain life of poverty.
… cannot settle these refugees properly unless corruption within government, corporations and … mangrove-forest livelihoods under threat from corruption and resource exploitation A new …
A group of organisations fighting wildlife crime have come together to launch WildLeaks - the first global, secure online whistleblower platform dedicated to wildlife and forest crime.
… and citizen watchdogs to expose corruption and heighten public …
This month we look at efforts to tackle the 'resource curse', examine the growing conflict over wolves, find out what really lies behind our love affair with French baguettes, hear why some charities are suffering because of an unusual crime wave, and ask why the FAO are saying tribal people hold the key to tackling world hunger. To access this exclusive content plus other articles, log in and scroll down to the bottom of the page...
… in a cloak of secrecy - help tackle the corruption that has long been endemic in many …
Climate protestors claimed a big win after a successful 48-hour vigil outside the Daily Mail's London offices with Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett that won wide support from the Mail's own journalists. More events will follow in the run up to COP21.
Occupy Daily Mail claim 'historic' climate win The Ecologist | 27th October 2015 News Media Climate Change Corporations Politics COP21 candlelit-vigil.png Climate protestors claimed a big win after a …
The trial of the ex-Liberian President - accused of purchasing arms with funds from the illegal timber and diamond trade - could lead to a wave of prosecutions using the 'pillage' theory
… be significant.' Ken Hurwitz, senior anti-corruption legal officer at the Open Society's …
Just as Indonesia's forests are going up in flames, in part as a result of illegal logging on a massive scale, the country's Trade Minister has issued a regulation that would rubber stamp exports of illegal timber - also undermining a timber agreement with the EU that's due to come into force next month.
… Independent Forest Monitoring Network (JPIK) Corruption in high places coud derail flagship …
A 7-year old boy has been shot by park guards in Kaziranga national park, India, visited in April by Prince William and Kate, which operates a strict 'shoot first' policy. The incident highlights the government's wider efforts to evict tribal peoples from their forests in the name of conservation.
Guards shoot indigenous boy in India's 'shoot-to-kill' national park The Ecologist | 20th July 2016 News India Conservation Indigenous Peoples Human Rights diphlu-river-cut.jpg A 7-year old boy has …
Greenpeace has condemned as 'disproportionate and unjust' a one-year jail term, suspended for three years, handed down on two Greenpeace activists who exposed widespread corruption in the Japanese government's whaling programme
… Greenpeace activists who exposed widespread corruption in the Japanese government's …
In this month's newsletter we look at the fate of Britain's red squirrels and the world's polar bears, examine why Alaska's wild berries could hold vital health properties, report on allegations of corruption in Sarawak and - in a special investigation - uncover the 'slavery' behind our love affair with tinned tomatoes. To access your newsletter log in and scroll down to the bottom of the page
… health properties, report on allegations of corruption in Sarawak and - in a special …
Evgeni Vitishko fought against the illegal occupation of protected forest and shore line by Krasnodar's governor Alexander Tkachev, who used the land for construction of his private estate. Now he is paying the price.
… of human rights just as it ignored the corruption" , says WWF Russia. And now - …
Campaign groups on the verge of leaving international diamond trade body because of failures to prevent military takeovers of mines, worker deaths and systematic smuggling
Zimbabwe given 'one last chance' on diamond mining exports The Ecologist | 16th July 2010 News Mining Society Diamonds Africa diamondmining.jpg As many as 3.7 million people may have died in African …
Technology companies should be honest with customers about the origin of the metals in their products, says NGO Global Witness
Mobile phone metals fuelling Congo war The Ecologist | 17th February 2010 News Natural World Society Science And Technology Mobile Phones Congo Minerals drc picture.jpg Global Witness says mineral …
This month we examine the hurdles facing the creation of a Green Investment Bank, assess whether a new generation of stock exchanges can tackle global woes; meet the families tackling climate change and report on the mega port threatening Kenya's coastal communities... to access this exclusive content plus other articles, log in and scroll down to the bottom of the page...
January 2011 Printable Subscribers Newsletter The Ecologist | 11th January 2011 News Subscribers Newsletter familyactivism3.jpg2.jpg This month we examine the hurdles facing the creation of a Green …
A charge of 'criminal defamation' against Andy Hall, the Finnwatch migrant labour researcher who revealed the plight of migrant food sector workers in Thailand, was dismissed today. But with another three civil and criminal cases pending, he's back in court tomorrow.
… of long term planning and the rule of law. Corruption and abuse of power are all …
During the past decade or so, international trade agreements have been dramatically expanded to encompass affairs that had always previously been strictly matters of domestic concern.
… ) report Thirst for Control Corruption in France Although the southeastern …