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Robert Pitman retweeted
📢 We are seeking a consultant to develop a draft citizen engagement strategy in the extractive sector.
The consultancy includes strategy design, stakeholder consultation and producing a public guidance note.
Apply by 22 July 👉 resourcegovernance.org/consu…
Robert Pitman retweeted
This isn’t a shortcut — it’s a step backwards.
The cost? Trust, transparency, and long-term value for people & planet.
Must-read from @RohiteshDhawan & @SuneetaKaimal via @ReutersSust
🔗 reuters.com/sustainability/b…
@NRGInstitute @transparencyUSA @FACTCoalition @BHRRC
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Robert Pitman retweeted
“Corruption doesn’t level the playing field — it rigs it.” ⚖️🛑
It rewards the unscrupulous over the responsible — and in mining, where lives, land & livelihoods are at stake, that’s dangerous. 🌍
Read more: reuters.com/sustainability/b…
@Ianpgary @pitmanrob @KeRafitoson
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Robert Pitman retweeted
Some #climate relevant news ahead of COP29: New analysis reveals that rich countries spend 6 times more on fossil fuel subsidies than on climate finance to vulnerable countries. data.one.org/data-dives/clim…
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🔴Gubad Ibadoghlu is a renowned economist and critic of the Azeri fossil fuel industry. Last year he was severely beaten by police and imprisoned on fabricated charges while visiting Azerbaijan.
We met her daughter @BayramovaZhala.
📹Watch her interview. #COP29 #FreeGubad
Robert Pitman retweeted
While thousands of people in #EquatorialGuinea continue to live in entrenched, grinding poverty and inequality created by Teodorin, oil company execs wine and dine him in NYC.
Robert Pitman retweeted
Decompressing after hectic Climate Week NY, so huge that it feels like we each get only a small slice. Some highlights from my slice. General impression first: feels like minerals equity has turned a corner, from being seen as fringe in climate circles to recognized as essential.
Robert Pitman retweeted
"At #ClimateWeekNYC we're promoting social accountability within producer countries. For too long, the #methane discussion has been driven at the global level & has been focused on investors & international institutions."
📺@pitmanrob + @tgikoli7
More: resourcegovernance.org/searc…
Robert Pitman retweeted
This new briefing shows #Pemex faces greater financial costs than ever if it fails to reduce GHGs. My colleagues @mfballe and @pitmanrob offer recommendations to close the gap between the NOC’s sustainability plan and its effective implementation.
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resourcegovernance.org/publi…
Robert Pitman retweeted
@NRGInstitute's President & CEO @suneetajan at IEA-COP29 Presidency High-Level Event on "Turning Methane Pledges into Action" @pitmanrob ensuring the perspectives of lowtomiddle income countries are reflected in thinking on global energy transition @EnvDefenseFund #ClimateWeekNYC
As Climate Week approaches, NRGI is gearing up to co-host discussions on crucial energy transition issues—from methane transparency and governance frameworks for energy & mining to the role of national oil companies in moving away from fossil fuels.
More: resourcegovernance.org/clima…
Robert Pitman retweeted
⛏️ New UN guidance calls for justice and equity to be at the center of transition mineral supply chains.
An important step, which @NRGInstitute is proud to have been part of. But lots of work ahead to ensure effective follow-through.
For more: resourcegovernance.org/artic…
Robert Pitman retweeted
Fascinating data analysis from the Economist looking at 7.5m US car crashes
The chart below shows likelihood of you dying in a car crash by weight of your car (grey line) and weight of other car (red line)
So it’s in our own self interest to get a heavier car (slight reduction in chance of our own death) but definitely not in society’s (big increase in chance other driver dies if our car gets heavier)
Potential case for additional tax for cars over 4000lbs (from that point on there’s little extra safety for the driver but a lot of risk for others)
Robert Pitman retweeted
🌍As we approach #COP29 the world is watching Azerbaijan
Dr Gubad Ibadoughlu was arrested a year ago on fabricated charges & still awaits trial
Last week his son delivered a letter signed by 25 UK lawmakers to the Azerbaijan embassy calling for his immediate release
#FreeGubad
Gubad was arrested over a year ago by COP29 hosts Azerbaijan on fabricated charges
He is still awaiting trial & has been prevented from seeking vital medical care while in detention
Today with UK lawmakers we call for his immediate release. #FreeGubad
theguardian.com/world/articl…
Robert Pitman retweeted
"#Nigeria must balance gas expansion with climate goals," says NRGI's @tgikoli7 on @ARISEtv with @aledeh, calling for stronger methane reduction frameworks toward net zero by 2060.
Full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=xCRgZ9Iu…
More insights in this briefing: resourcegovernance.org/publi…
Robert Pitman retweeted
🌍 Civic space violations threaten effective resource governance, especially in extractive industries. Learn how countries can protect civic space amid the energy transition in this post by @NxumaloPhesheya & @pitmanrob.
resourcegovernance.org/artic…
Robert Pitman retweeted
All eyes are on the UNSG's Critical Energy Transition Minerals panel this week👀
🤝210 organisations, including Indigenous Peoples groups, unions, climate & human rights groups, have developed recommendations for a just global energy transition
🔗pwyp.org/civil-society-recom…
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Robert Pitman retweeted
The UAE launched $30bn green fund ALTERRA at COP28 to much acclaim. Its stated focus would be "entirely on climate solutions".
Yet four months later a BlackRock fund backed by ALTERRA snapped up a gas pipeline in North America.
climatechangenews.com/2024/0…
Robert Pitman retweeted
A year ago, the #anticorruption expert Gubad Ibadoghlu was arrested in Baku.
🔇Repression of critical voices is increasing in #Azerbaijan. We can’t remain silent.
📢Gubad’s children are sending a message to people going to #COP29: speak up!
#FreeGubad
pwyp.org/a-joint-call-for-gu…
Robert Pitman retweeted
A glimmer of hope: Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu was granted house arrest, allowing crucial access to medical care.🌟
But he remains conditionally imprisoned and confined to Baku. Our fight for his freedom and open civic space in Azerbaijan goes on.
#FreeGubad
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