New findings from my Global Witness colleagues shows the UAE government has invited to #COP28 CEOs of fossil fuel firms that plan to invest nearly $800 billion in oil and gas production by 2030. globalwitness.org/en/press-relea…

Clip here from our friends at Climate Reality highlighting the imbalance of power at #COP28 between big polluters flooding the talks with 2,456 #fossilfuels lobbyists and those from small island states and affected communities whose voices must be heard. climaterealityproject.org/video/key-issu…

"While this morning's COP28 text signals support for the clear science that there is no space for fossil fuels in the future, it falls short in providing the fair scale, clarity and speed we truly need." - Chiara Martinelli, CAN EUROPE bbc.co.uk/news/live/worl…

Governments at #COP28 have finally agreed we must reduce fossil fuel use. But real climate action must mean no loopholes, no reliance on unproven tech and immediate phaseout, with massive financing for the transition from rich states and big polluters. theguardian.com/environment/20…

It's now or never. A chance for the EU to make banks stop financing climate breakdown won’t come around again soon; if it does, it will almost certainly be too late. Emmanuel Macron has just hours left to change course and do the right thing. #CSDDD euronews.com/business/2023/…

New from my Global Witness colleagues on how representatives of Saudi Aramco defied #UNFCCC rules on declaring their affiliation at #COP28, instead obtaining Saudi government badges and potential access to state to state negotiations too. #fossilfuels washingtonpost.com/national/2023/…

🚨GOOD NEWS: The UK gov is being taken to court over its disastrous decision to approve the Rosebank oil field We believe the decision is not just morally & economically wrong but unlawful; they must be held accountable Add your name to support the case: gwitness.org/3v5Sxry

"Taking big companies to court has been a near-impossible hill to climb, particularly for people in the Global South. By clearing away some of the barriers [to] taking legal action, this law can help turn the tide" - Arianne, Global Witness #CSDDD context.news/climate-justic…

"The only way you can sign up to a new sponsorship deal with a planet-wrecking #fossilfuel company in 2023 is by burying your head in the sand [and] pretending the #climatecrisis isn't happening." - Chris Garrard, Culture Unstained bbc.co.uk/news/uk-677661…

Good news! The UK 🇬🇧 has finally announced a ban on the import of five products like soy and beef if they are linked to illegal deforestation The UK government must now focus on shutting down the financial lifelines keeping deforesting companies going gwitness.org/3GM2i0r

We're featured in the latest episode of Earthrise Studio's POWER series Our Dominic Kavakeb explains how taxpayer money is playing into fossil fuel companies being so rich and powerful Make sure to check out the full video youtube.com/watch?v=sxal1d…

"Our investigation [shows] that social media platforms continue to [allow] hateful speech to flourish, endangering women and minorities, and enabling a toxic information ecosystem in a critical year for global democracy." - Prateek Waghre, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) globalwitness.org/en/press-relea…

How the fossil fuel industry is gaslighting us Literally... #InternationalEnergyWeek #BlueHydrogen #FossilHydrogen #ClimateCrisis

There's an oily whiff of reputation laundering about the breaking news that Saudi Aramco, arguably the world’s most destructive company and biggest polluter, will sponsor the next men's and women's football world cups. #sportswashing #fossilfuels bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

This reporting from DW News draws on a new Global Witness investigation into rare earths mining in #Myanmar. The mining is driving environmental destruction, conflict and human rights abuses . It underscores the need for strong supply controls to ensure a just energy transition.

Just took this photo of two non-native species in a canal by the railway line in north London. I thought I was photographing the red eared terrapin but ended up snapping a coot wrestling with what I think is a signal crayfish - another North American import.

Five Just Stop Oil protestors have received what are thought to be the longest sentences ever given in the UK for non-violent protest, in a shockingly disproportionate punishment. The UK Government must urgently end the criminalisation of activists. gwitness.org/3WpNA7Y

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: The following content contains graphic descriptions of torture and violence that may be distressing to some readers. Our trial monitor on the ground witnessed the trial held today during which Namatai Kwekweza Namatai Kwekweza🇿🇼 through her lawyers

🚨🇿🇼Ahead of the Summit of Heads State and Government of the SADC Secretariat in #Zimbabwe, the government of President of Zimbabwe is systematically clamping down on dissent. In an attempt to silence critical voices and dissuade potential protests, the security forces have arbitrarily detained

The humanitarian catastrophe unfolding across Gaza, Lebanon, and Israel demands immediate action. Alongside fellow organizations, I urge global leaders and the United Nations to secure an immediate ceasefire. Lives hang in the balance. #CeasefireNow. globalwitness.org/en/press-relea…