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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

At last week’s Trump–Xi summit, climate change was barely part of the conversation. Meanwhile, the U.S. is relaxing restrictions on methane, China remains heavily reliant on coal, and both countries continue expanding fossil fuel production. substack.com/@climaterigh...

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The Climate Summit that Could Have Been

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of nickel. For women living near Indonesia’s nickel mines and processing facilities, the clean-energy boom is changing everyday life—often in harmful ways. cri.org/indonesia-ni...

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Indonesia: Nickel Industry Threatens Women’s Rights

Women living on the frontlines of nickel mining and processing in Southeast and Central Sulawesi are experiencing severe and disproportionate impacts on their health, cultural traditions, and liveliho...

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What does Indonesia’s nickel boom mean for women living on its frontlines? Our new multimedia report and short film, “Busy Surviving: Women on Indonesia’s Nickel Frontier,” shares women’s stories of harm to their health, livelihoods, and cultural traditions. cri.org/story/busy-s...

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Women on Indonesia's Nickel Frontier

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join Climate Rights International and speakers from Indonesian human rights institutions and civil society groups for a conversation about the impacts of the nickel industry on women’s rights and what can be done to advance justice for local communities. Register here: bit.ly/WebinarNickelCRI

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

At least a dozen authors of the IPCC's upcoming report are linked to Saudi Aramco, the biggest emissions-producing company in history. In a world of massive climate disinformation funded by the fossil fuel industry, the IPCC must safeguard its institutional independence. substack.com/@climaterigh...

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The Saudi Fox in the Climate Henhouse

By Brad Adams

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ursula von der Leyen should demand that the companies driving the climate crisis start paying for the damage. Europe needs a Climate Fund financed on a polluter-pays basis to rebuild communities, protect people from climate disasters, and address climate-related damage. substack.com/@climaterigh...

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Von der Leyen Found the Words for the Damage. She Still Won't Say Who Should Pay for It: Time for an EU Climate Fund Based on the Polluter-Pays Principle

By Lotte Leicht

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We're excited to welcome Daniela Campello, Senior Lecturer in International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, to tomorrow's #ClimateWeekNYC conversation on Brazil's post-COP30 future, the Amazon, and Indigenous rights. Register: luma.com/jbjm7dk6

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We know prevention costs less than crisis response. So why is it often easier to mobilize after something goes wrong? Join us tomorrow for an interactive discussion on how funding, incentives and institutions shape climate and health responses. #ClimateWeekNYC Register here: luma.com/rmfk3qn4

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Methane is more than a climate problem; it’s also a human health and rights issue. Join Climate Rights International to explore how methane-producing activities affect communities through air pollution, health and safety risks, livelihoods. Register here: luma.com/e9mzkzau

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Don't forget to register for a #ClimateWeekNYC discussion with Brazilian experts on what the next presidential elections could mean for the Amazon, for Indigenous peoples and traditional communities, and for the global effort to confront climate change. Register here: luma.com/jbjm7dk6

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

During #ClimateWeekNYC, Climate Rights International is bringing together experts from science, policy, and advocacy to discuss how methane reductions can protect both the climate and communities. Register here: luma.com/e9mzkzau

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join us during #ClimateWeekNYC for a discussion with Brazilian experts on what the next presidential elections could mean for the Amazon and other threatened ecosystems, Indigenous peoples and traditional communities, and the global effort to confront climate change. Register here: luma.com/jbjm7dk6

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join CRI Researcher Dr. Cara Schulte and leaders across climate, health, public policy, and philanthropy to address the systemic and financial incentives that favor disaster remediation over early intervention. Register here: luma.com/rmfk3qn4

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The UK cannot claim climate leadership while approving new fossil fuel projects. After admitting this summer was the hottest on record, the UK government is set to approve a project that could generate up to 35.8 million tonnes of CO2— emissions the world cannot afford. substack.com/@climaterigh...

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The UK’s Hypocrisy on Climate Change

By Linda Lakhdhir

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join Climate Rights International for a #ClimateWeekNY panel exploring the human dimensions of methane pollution and why reducing methane from oil and gas is critical not only to slowing global warming, but to protecting the health of communities exposed to fossil fuel production. luma.com/e9mzkzau

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join Climate Rights International at #ClimateWeekNYC for a discussion with Brazilian experts on what the next presidential elections could mean for Brazil's climate and environmental policies, for Indigenous peoples and traditional communities, and for the global effort to confront climate change.

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Von der Leyen's State of the Union Is Her Moment to Make Polluters Pay for the Climate Crisis

By Lotte Leicht

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Brazilians will go to the polls on October 4, and the outcome could shape the country's climate and environmental policies for years to come. Join Climate Rights International for a discussion with Brazilian experts on what this moment could mean—for Brazil and the world. luma.com/jbjm7dk6

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Brazil at a Crossroads: From COP30 to the 2026 Elections · Luma

Brazilians will go to the polls on October 4, and the outcome could shape the country's climate and environmental policies for years to come—with far-reaching…

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join us on during Climate Week NYC 2026 for a panel discussion with Felix Horne, Senior Expert at Climate Rights International, exploring how methane reductions can deliver climate benefits while also taking account of health, livelihoods, and local knowledge. luma.com/e9mzkzau

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One Pollutant, Many Healthy Lives Affected: The Human Dimensions of Methane · Luma

Reducing methane from oil and gas is one of the fastest ways to slow near-term warming, but the discussion is usually limited to emissions numbers, technical…

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

With the EUDR taking effect in December, Brazil has an opportunity to act beforehand by strengthening public traceability, improving monitoring of indirect supply chains, protecting forests and human rights, and helping producers preserve access to the European market. substack.com/@climaterigh...

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EU Beef Ban Shows Why Brazil Must Prepare Now for New Deforestation Rules

By Daniela Ikawa

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

France's summer warns what happens when governments treat climate policy as ambition without delivery. Cutting emissions requires a vision and a plan to carry it out. Without both, heat deaths and inadequate preparedness become annual features rather than emergencies. substack.com/@climaterigh...

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Looking Back on a Scorching Summer in an Unprepared France (Part 2)

By Fabien Offner

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

On September 7, the world marks the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, a reminder that the air above us belongs to no single country. No government can demand clean air from its neighbors while pursuing policies that pollute the atmosphere we all share. substack.com/@climaterigh...

Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Although Nepal contributes less than 0.1% to global emissions, it faces severe climate risks. China has a responsibility to pay for climate adaptation in vulnerable countries while ensuring that affected communities can freely access and share critical information. substack.com/@climaterigh...

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Mass Deaths in Nepal and Tibet from Glacier Collapse Followed by Chinese Censorship

By Cara Schulte

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

China is increasingly turning to coal-to-chemicals to reduce reliance on imported oil and gas. This new generation of fossil fuel dependence could increase emissions, methane pollution, water stress, and human rights abuses while creating a dangerous model beyond China. substack.com/@climaterigh...

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China's Energy Security Gamble

By Felix Horne and Sophie Richardson

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

As Tuvalu and Ireland prepare to co-host the next TAFF Conference, we join 30 human rights organisations in calling for: - A dedicated human rights workstream - A high-level human rights dialogue to exchange good practices -The ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate change as a legal foundation

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We urge the Indonesian government and the provincial governments in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra to review logging, palm oil plantation, and gold mining operations that contributed to the catastrophic flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Senyar. cri.org/indonesia-en...

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Indonesia: Ensure Accountability for Sumatra Flood Deaths and Destruction

The Indonesian government and the provincial governments in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra should carry out long overdue reviews of logging, plantations, and gold mining businesses that were a ...

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Around the world, governments are tightening rules on methane pollution. The U.S. is moving in the opposite direction. Our new Substack examines proposed rollbacks to federal methane waste rules and what they could mean for communities, taxpayers, and the climate. substack.com/@climaterigh...

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Methane Is a Major Source of Emissions—and the U.S. Is Making It Easier to Pollute

By Sarah Sax

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A new offshore oil and gas boom is unfolding across Africa. Governments promise development, but coastal communities are already paying the price through lost fishing grounds, pollution, and growing climate risks. climaterightsinternational.substack.com/p/new-oil-pr...

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New Oil Producers, Old Dilemmas: Sub-Saharan Africa's Offshore Oil Bet Risks Coastal Communities and Climate Goals

By Fabien Offner

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This World Cup has been marked by extreme heat, canceled public events, and the threat of wildfire smoke. Yet, at the same time, FIFA has continued to showcase one of the world's largest fossil fuel companies as a global partner. climaterightsinternational.substack.com/p/the-world-...

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The World Cup Is Choking on Its Sponsor’s Emissions

By Felix Horne

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Brazil has begun building traceability mechanisms that could close this gap. Companies should use their purchasing power to help advance the protection of the Amazon forest and human rights. Our report explains how ↓ cri.org/brazil-new-e...

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Brazil: New EU Laws Raise the Stakes for Beef and Leather

Companies sourcing beef and leather from Brazil could lose access to the European Union (EU) market unless they can demonstrate compliance with sweeping EU requirements addressing deforestation, force...

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Cattle often pass through multiple farms before slaughter. And even companies that screen their direct suppliers often don’t know whether they have indirect suppliers linked to illegal deforestation, forced labor, or invasions of Indigenous lands.

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Companies that do not meet these requirements could face exclusion from the EU market, administrative penalties, and civil liability claims under national law in EU member states. For companies sourcing beef or leather from Brazil, meeting them could be a real challenge.

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Taken together, the laws will increasingly require companies sourcing cattle products from Brazil to be able to trace their supply chains and identify and address deforestation, forced labor, and other serious environmental and human rights risks.

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Our new report examines the combined impact these three supply-chain laws could impact companies that source beef or leather from Brazil.

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Why? Because the EUDR is only part of the story. Leather will still be covered by two other EU laws: the Forced Labour Regulation (FLR), and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). And beef from the same cattle will be covered by all three.

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

New CRI Report! The European Commission's decision to exclude leather from the EU Deforestation Regulation is a setback. But this exclusion isn’t final — and even if it goes through, European companies sourcing leather from places like Brazil are not off the hook. 🧵

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is 80% complete—but a new UK lawsuit aims to stop it before it begins operating. The case could redefine accountability for UK companies whose overseas projects fuel climate change and human rights abuses. climaterightsinternational.substack.com/p/turning-to...

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Turning to UK Courts to Stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline

By Linda Lakhdhir

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The global race for critical minerals is reaching Madagascar. A proposed U.S.-backed rare earth mining project has sparked years of protests, allegations of human rights abuses, and fears for one of the world's most unique ecosystems. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Madagascar: Feared Rare Earths Project in Limbo

By Fabien Offner

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

As Europe faces another wave of extreme heat, many are experiencing firsthand what it means to work, commute, and simply exist in dangerous temperatures. But for millions of workers around the world, this isn't an exceptional event—it's everyday reality. cri.org/reports/my-b...

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“My Body Is Burning”: Extreme Heat and Labor Rights in Bangladesh

Summers in Dhaka are unforgiving. Smog and dust cloud the sky, veiling the city in a muted haze. Hot air radiates off a canopy of tightly packed metal rooftops. The humidity is suffocating. Water, gas...

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Is Climate Justice Starting to Catch Up With Big Polluters? Three cases, three countries, three legal theories—and they may soon collide open.substack.com/pub/climater...

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Is Climate Justice Starting to Catch Up With Big Polluters? Three cases, three countries, three legal theories—and they may soon collide

By Lotte Leicht

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Final reminder, tomorrow at #LCAW2026, join us for a timely discussion on climate action, protest rights, and the growing criminalization of dissent across the UK, Europe, and the United States. 📅 June 26, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Doughty Street Chambers, London Register here: luma.com/gkybf1kd

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Silencing Dissent: The Criminalization of Climate Protest · Luma

The urgency of the climate crisis, and growing frustration with the failure of their governments to act, are driving many to use protest to press for necessary…

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

For the past decade, more than 10 football fields of forest have been cleared per day for avocados. CRI's report Unholy Guacamole documented how rising U.S. consumption fuels deforestation and violence against Indigenous communities defending their forests in Mexico. cri.org/reports/unho...

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Unholy Guacamole: Deforestation, Water Capture, and Violence Behind Mexico’s Avocado Exports to the U.S. and Other Major Markets

The report presents extensive new evidence linking major importers and supermarkets to this environmental destruction.

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

PFA uses satellite monitoring to screen orchards for recent deforestation and unresolved environmental violations. More than 70 packinghouses, over 90% of Mexican avocado exports to the U.S., are now certified and have stopped sourcing from recently deforested land.

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This week, 50+ environmental and food groups urged the largest U.S. grocery chains to stop selling avocados linked to deforestation. The ask is concrete. They should only source from packinghouses with PFA certification through Guardián Forestal's monitoring system. 🧵

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Join us at London Climate Action Week for a discussion on climate action, protest rights, and the criminalization of dissent in the UK, Europe, and the United States. Register here: luma.com/gkybf1kd 📅 June 26, 10:30 am–12 pm 📍 Doughty Street Chambers, London #LCAW2026 @hrw.org

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The World Cup should celebrate human achievement—not serve as a marketing platform for the fossil fuel industry. Fossil fuel companies are using football to normalize the products driving climate change and deadly air pollution. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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The World Cup Shouldn’t Be Selling Fossil Fuels to Our Children

By Felix Horne

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Climate Rights International @climaterights.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us at #LCAW2026 for "Building Resilience, Improving Gender Equity: Scaling Equitable, Community-Owned Climate Action," a panel discussion with CRI Founder Brad Adams, on how community-led approaches can help build more inclusive and effective responses to climate change. @lshtm.bsky.social

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