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Africa: The potential link between natural resources exploitation, climate change and natural disasters
Author: Diana Nabiruma, The Observer (Uganda)
"Locusts, climate change and oil exploitation", 19 Feburary 2020...
- Related in-depth areas: Latest news on natural resources Natural Resources
Kenya: Companies allegedly discharge toxic effluent into Lake Victoria; includes companies' comments
An investigative report by the Daily Nation alleges that companies have been discharging toxic effluent into Lake Victoria, compromising local communities health. The report includes a joint study with the University of Nairobi's toxicology department...
Kiwasco & Kibos Sugar allegedly discharging toxic effluent into Lake Victoria compromising locals' health & right to food; companies' comment
Author: Paul Wafula, Daily Nation (Kenya)
"Shame of Kisumu water company destroying Lake Victoria"...
Author: El Nuevo Siglo (Colombia)
“Urgen etiquetar productos ultraprocesados” – 14 de febrero de 2020...
- Related in-depth areas: Últimas noticias legales
- Related companies: Organización Ardila Lülle Postobón (part of Organización Ardila Lülle)
Cambodia: European Branded Clothing Alliance urges Cambodian govt. to address human rights violations & EC to track progress with clear roadmap & timeline
Author: European Branded Clothing Alliance
"Statement on European Commission's Cambodia Decision", 13 February 2020...
- Related stories: Cambodia: EU partially withdraws trade preferences over rights concerns; stakeholders respond
- Related companies: European Branded Clothing Alliance
Cambodia: 20 business associations issue a joint letter expressing regret over European Commission's partial EBA withdrawal decision but commit to work closely with brands
Author: European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia & others
"Press Release: The Cambodian Private Sector Regrets the Decision by the European Commission to Partially Withdraw Preference Granted to the Kingdom of Cambodia under Everything but Arms Arrangement", 14 February 2020...
Cambodia: Adidas, H&M, & others review their business & investment strategies and implications of EC's partial EBA withdrawal decision
Author: Shaun Turton, Nikkei Asian Review
"Fashion brands weigh Cambodia strategy after EU curbs trade", 14 February 2020...
Cambodia: European Commission decides to partially withdraw Cambodia’s trade preferences affecting selected garment and footwear products, & all travel goods and sugar
Author: European Commission
"Commission decides to partially withdraw Cambodia’s preferential access to the EU market", 12 February 2020...
Victims of forceful eviction in Dominican Republic file suit against Fanjul in USA
Author: Corporate Accountability Lab
"Sugar companies sued for forcibly evicting sixty families from their homes in the Dominican Republic" 3 February 2020...
- Related in-depth areas: Latest Legal News
- Related companies: Central Romana Corporation
Evaluation of human rights impact of Bonsucro in India recommends addressing gender inequality & strengthening access to remedy
Author: Business & Human Rights Clinic, Columbia University
Bonsucro is a multi-stakeholder initiative (MSI)... that seeks “to promote sustainable sugarcane production, processing, and trade around the world” through its certification scheme and other initiatives... The growing and harvesting of sugarcane...
- Related in-depth areas: Gender, Business & Human Rights Latest news on natural resources