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The new JTWP text at #COP30 cuts minerals despite their importance. But there’s still time for Parties to act.

📣 Join our COP30 Media briefing today: Why minerals still matter for COP30
🕞 15:30 PM (BRT) | Press Conference Room 2
🔗 Online: unfccc.int/event/natura...
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🎥 Juliana Peña Niño de NRGI explica cómo, desde las riberas de los ríos hasta las discusiones de la #COP30, el mensaje es el mismo: escuchar a quienes habitan los territorios es necesario para lograr una transición justa y equitativa, porque son quienes viven sus efectos.
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
#COP30 Week 1 highlights:
🟦 Minerals enter UNFCCC text
🟦 Calls for a fair, funded fossil phase-out grow
🟦 Pathways must be shaped by countries’ priorities

More + Week 2 watch-outs →
More from NRGI at COP30: cop30.resourcegovernance.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
La #COP30 debe enfocarse en los productores de petróleo, gas y minerales del Sur Global, actores clave para lograr transiciones justas

De combustibles fósiles → a economías justas
De extracción → a valor local

Descubre cómo NRGI participa en la COP30
👉http://cop30.resourcegovernance.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Mineral governance as a pillar of climate action is now on the table at #COP30 negotiations.

Countries are backing fair, transparent & traceable supply chains under the Just Transition Work Programme.

📖 @ClimateHome COP30 Bulletin Day 3: www.climatechangenews.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
As #COP30 opens, the focus must turn to oil, gas and mineral producers in the Global South—essential to just transitions.

From fossil fuels → just economies
From extraction → local value

Explore how NRGI is engaging at COP30 👉 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“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
🌍 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
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
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
“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
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
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
“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
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
🚨 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
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
📢 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
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
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
#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
🌐 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
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
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
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