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Activists develop shared strategy to advance human rights and environmental protection

November 15, 2018

Julie Edwards, leader of the Justice in Mining Network, reports from the Thematic Social Forum on Mining and the Extractivust Economy which is running in Johannesburg 12-15 November. The Justice in Mining core group started the day with a meeting with Churches and Mining, a group started in Latin America to address criminalisation of leaders … More Activists develop shared strategy to advance human rights and environmental protection

Justicia en Minería: el Foro Social Temático sobre Minería y Economía Extractivista.

November 13, 2018

Ocho personas representantes de la red Justicia en Minería se encuentran en la ciudad sudafricana de Johannesburgo para participar en el Foro Social Temático sobre Minería y Economía Extractivista. En el Foro, se reunirán con más de 300 delgados de grupos comunitarios y religiosos de todo el mundo para discutir las problemáticas generadas por la … More Justicia en Minería: el Foro Social Temático sobre Minería y Economía Extractivista.

Justice in Mining Joins Twitter

November 8, 2018

Ahead of participation in the Thematic Social Forum on Mining and the Extractivist Economy next week, Justice in Mining has launched a Twitter account (twitter.com/justiceinmining), adding to its existing social media presence on Facebook (www.facebook.com/justiceinmining). As the account is brand new, the network is asking supporters to please follow, share and retweet to help increase … More Justice in Mining Joins Twitter

Justice in Mining Participates in Global Forum in South Africa

November 8, 2018

Nine members of the Justice in Mining network will travel to Johannesburg next week to participate in the Thematic Social Forum on Mining and the Extractivist Economy. The Justice in Mining representatives will join more than 300 delegates from faith-based and community groups around the globe to discuss issues arising from mining activity, including environmental … More Justice in Mining Participates in Global Forum in South Africa

Climate Risks for Mining

August 28, 2018

The nexus between climate justice and mining is not only about emissions. While the extractive industries significantly contribute to climate change via emissions and greenhouse gas, little attention has been on the risks climate change pose for existing and future mining activities and sites. In an article in “The Extractive Industries and Society”, Scott D. … More Climate Risks for Mining

Jesuit Curia Joins ‘Flights For Forests’ Initiative

August 8, 2018

If you have ever calculated your carbon footprint, you will have noticed that the footprint size jumps considerably when you include air travel. A round-trip flight from Europe to the United States, for example, generates about three tonnes of carbon dioxide per person. In total, the average European generates approximately ten tonnes of carbon dioxide … More Jesuit Curia Joins ‘Flights For Forests’ Initiative

Mining and environmental justice: The struggle for water, health, and human security in Honduras

July 24, 2018

By Fernando Serrano, Ph.D., Saint Louis University; Pedro Landa, ERIC Honduras Orlando Posadas, ERIC Honduras Mercy Ayala, ERIC Honduras; Gustavo Cardoza, ERIC Honduras What is the impact of extractive industries such as mining in Honduras? And how are people in poor rural communities responding? With the support of the US Jesuit Conference and the Jesuit … More Mining and environmental justice: The struggle for water, health, and human security in Honduras

Abandoned Mines: Can a negative legacy become a positive inheritance.

June 27, 2018

Research finds that there are more than 60,000 abandoned mines across Australia. Unlike other forms of human land use, by their nature the extractive industries are temporary and have a limited life span within one particular geographical area. Once the extraction has occurred, companies move on. As mining has been going on in Australia for … More Abandoned Mines: Can a negative legacy become a positive inheritance.

JESC joins Catholic international movement to divest from fossil fuels

April 25, 2018

The following release was issued by JESC on 25 April. Read more about divestment by Catholic organisations here. The Jesuit European Social Centre (JESC) has joined the joint movement to divest from fossil fuels, along with other Catholic organisations such as Caritas Internationalis, Catholic banks, bishops and others. A full list of institutions can be … More JESC joins Catholic international movement to divest from fossil fuels