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We support informed, inclusive decision-making about natural resources and the energy transition. Learn more: resourcegovernance.org
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“It’s impossible to discuss energy transition without talking about critical minerals,” said President Lula

Minerals are central to a just transition, and must finally be recognized at #COP30.

🔗 Read our blog: resourcegovernance.org/articles/min...
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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🌍 NRGI at #COP30: powering just and equitable energy transitions in resource-rich countries.

🎥 Hear from NRGI President & CEO Suneeta Kaimal — and explore our priorities on fossil fuels and transition minerals →
🔗 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
#JustTransition #EnergyTransition
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Join NRGI’s @NafiQuarshie at a @GreenpeaceAfric webinar to discuss how Africa can reshape mineral governance to ensure it delivers development.

📆: 29 Oct.
🕙: 10AM (WAT)
📍: online

🔗: resourcegovernance.org/events/critical-minerals-africa-dismantling-neoliberal-extractivism-sustainable-development
October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Chile tiene la oportunidad de repensar la agregación de valor en cobre

En #CobreConValor, NRGI y @EsPublicoCL debatieron cómo avanzar hacia una minería con mayor valor agregado e innovación.

💬 María Paz González (@mariapazgp.bsky.social)
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/es/publicati...
October 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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“The goal isn’t a perfect system, but to embed strong standards in laws, licensing & contracts before they’re locked in.” says Patrick Heller

At @devex.com #WBIMF25, he stressed the need for good governance to ensure the #CriticalMinerals boom is just.

🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/criti...
October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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As demand for transition minerals grows, corruption continues to shape who benefits and who loses.

NRGI’s briefing examines how it runs through the mining value chain and how to confront it.

🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Young people are reimagining jobs, innovation & policy for a fairer energy future.

Join our webinar to explore how youth, especially in oil-producing regions, can drive the just transition.

🗓 21 Oct | 4 PM BST
💻 English + Spanish interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/power...
October 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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“Previous mining booms enriched elites and left communities behind. This time must be different.” — Ibrahima Aidara, NRGI

200+ orgs urge #COP30 to put justice, rights & equity at the heart of mineral value chains.

🔗Read the letter: resourcegovernance.org/articles/glo...
October 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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How can Africa turn its mineral wealth into a fairer future?

It starts with tackling corruption and building transparency.

NRGI’s new briefing shows how:
✅ Due diligence
✅ Open contracting

🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
October 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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“Voluntary initiatives won’t cut it.”

In @climatechangenews.com, NRGI’s Juliana Peña Niño explains why UNEA7 must give Colombia’s minerals proposal real ambition and a binding path forward.

Reporting by @chloefarand.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/03/c...
October 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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🚨 NRGI is hiring a Communications Director

We’re seeking a senior leader to shape the future of our global communications—linking insights to debates on climate, democracy & governance.

📍 Flexible (remote or any NRGI office)
📅 Apply by 10 Oct
🔗 bit.ly/4mQUFsm
October 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Latin America’s national oil companies are central to the region’s economies, energy future and climate goals. Join our webinar tomorrow for lessons from Petrobras—as Brazil readies for #COP30.

📅 30 Sept | 10AM COT
🌐 ES/PT with EN interpretation

🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/natio...
September 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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📢 Seminario web

Petroleras estatales y transición energética en América Latina: lecciones desde Petrobras

📅 30 septiembre | 10–11AM COT

🌐 ES/PT con interpretación al inglés

🔗 Inscripción: resourcegovernance.org/es/events/pe...
September 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Mineral demand is surging. Without safeguards, communities & ecosystems will pay the price.

Colombia’s initiative at #UNEA7 is a chance to change course. With partners, we encourage it to submit its resolution by 29 Sept so it can be debated in Dec.

🔗 resourcejustice.org/statement-of...
September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Latin America’s transition minerals can power not just the energy transition but a development transition.

At the UN #UNGA dialogue, NRGI’s @AnaCaroGE stressed:
🧩 Strong safeguards
🗣️ Civic participation
🌎 A strong voice in global forums

Watch ➡️ resourcegovernance.org/events/dialo...
September 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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#ClimateWeekNYC is underway & NRGI is there this week.

📢 Later today: online webinar on NOCs & just transitions in Latin America (Spanish w/ English interpretation).
🔗 Register: resourcegovernance.org/events/petro...

More events ahead ➡️ resourcegovernance.org/nrgi-climate...

#CWNYC
September 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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🌐 Tomorrow (online webinar) during #ClimateWeekNYC:

What role should national oil companies play in just transitions in Latin America’s oil-producing regions?

🗓️ 23 Sept | 9:30AM COT
🗣️ Spanish w/ English interpretation
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#CWNYC
September 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Let’s recharge together at #CWNYC. Join our reception to reconnect with partners, share ideas and build momentum for resource governance that centers equity and climate justice.

resourcegovernance.org/events/recha... #ClimateWeekNYC
September 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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From bias in data to opacity in decision-making, AI in resource governance can go wrong. At our panel during #ClimateWeekNYC, we’ll explore what justice and collaboration look like in the age of AI.

resourcegovernance.org/events/ai-an... #CWNYC
September 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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At #ACS2 in Addis, African leaders set out a bold vision for climate justice & mineral governance.

In this blog, NRGI experts stress why #COP30 must break its silence on transition minerals.

🔗: resourcegovernance.org/articles/addis-belem-delivering-justice-and-powering-africas-transition-ambition
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Join us, EITI and @fordfoundation.org for Engaging Communities in a Just Transition at #CWNYC, where we’ll explore how impacted people can shape value chains for the energy transition.

Find our more: resourcegovernance.org/events/engag... #ClimateWeekNYC
September 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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We’re heading to #CWNYC 2025 next week! Dedicated, diverse and ready to push for resource governance that centers people. Find out more about what we’re doing in New York: resourcegovernance.org/nrgi-climate...
#ClimateWeekNYC
September 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Without strong governance, Africa risks repeating old patterns of dispossession in the energy transition.

In this article, NRGI experts highlight why #COP30 must elevate governance of minerals as a global priority.

🔗 : resourcegovernance.org/articles/what-cop30-must-deliver-africas-climate-future
September 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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We’re at #ClimateWeekNYC next week!

From community voice and just transitions in oil-producing regions to tackling corruption in mining and governing AI, NRGI will spotlight how justice & governance must guide the transition.

Find our events + insights→ resourcegovernance.org/nrgi-climate...
September 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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“African govts must use COP30 to chart a just & equitable transition that responds to the needs of communities behind every oil field,” says Nafi Quarshie in Climate Home News.

🔗: climatechangenews.com/2025/09/11/addis-summit-trumpets-african-climate-solutions-while-quietly-backing-gas/
September 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM