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The UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals has declared that “resourcing the energy transition requires a new paradigm rooted in equity and justice.” Now, more than ever, we need global collective action to bring these ambitions to life. Resource Matters' Cobalt Supply Chains { https://lnkd.in/equ7PpyD } is a due diligence tool designed to support this call for action. It helps to: 🔎Track and display cobalt transactions between companies, promoting greater transparency. 🚨Provide information to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring accountability at every stage. 📣 Raise civil society’s voice on pollution and human rights issues by increasing awareness both locally and through engagement with stakeholders throughout the supply chain. By empowering all actors with the information they need, we can work together to build a cobalt supply chain that aligns with the principles of equity, justice, and sustainability. 👉 Read the full CSO response to the Panel's report: https://lnkd.in/eWpQjaUj #JustMinerals #JustTransition

L’équipe de Resource Matters est bouleversée d’apprendre le décès à Nairobi de Me celine pegasus tshizena, Directrice de Plaidoyer au sein d’ AFREWATCH African Resources Watch et notre collègue au sein de la Coalition Le Congo N’est pas à Vendre (CNPAV). Nous rendons le plus grand hommage à Maître Céline pour sa voix forte en faveur des droits des communautés affectées et pour son combat contre la corruption et les détournements de fonds dans le secteur minier. Que son âme repose en paix, et que son héritage continue de guider nos actions dans la poursuite de la justice et des droits humains. Au nom de toute l’équipe de Resource Matters,  Jean Claude Mputu Ingole et Elisabeth Caesens

Le diagnostic réalisé a démontré que toutes les provinces sont potentiellement riches quant aux sources primaires de l’#électricité: sources hydrauliques, solaire, éolienne, biomasse. Quels sont les défis de l’électrification en RDC? Rdv, demain 19h sur X avec AL Kitenge, John Nsana Kanyoni, Catherine Mukobo de ACERD asbl et Ephrem Balole de Virunga Energies. https://lnkd.in/df6f2aiT

We have extended the deadline for 10 days to give you more time to perfect your submission. Resource Matters is looking for talented web designers to modernise our website. Submit your proposal before 10 August 2024. #WebDesign

Avec Reseau Mwangaza, nous avons récemment publié des rapports détaillés issus d’études diagnostiques sur le secteur de l’électrification en RD Congo. Ces rapports fournissent un état des lieux du secteur de l’énergie dans sept provinces. Les défis auxquels le secteur de l’électricité en RDC est confronté sont énormes. Prétendre les relever de manière exhaustive serait trop ambitieux. Le Reseau a identifié plusieurs de ces défis majeurs. Consultez nos rapports complets en suivant ce lien: https://lnkd.in/dKmdcKxJ #Energies

Publication of reports giving an overview of the energy sector in 7 provinces where Reseau Mwangaza member organisations are based in the DR Congo. These studies have been carried out since 2022 and updated in 2024. Join us this Friday to find out more. This presentation will be followed by a debate on the challenges of electrification in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ten years after the law liberalising the electricity sector. Where do we stand today? For those unable to attend, here is the link: https://lnkd.in/dZy2HudM

Quelques jours restants pour postuler et créer un site web exceptionnel pour notre équipe. Depuis 2017, Resource Matters œuvre pour que les ressources naturelles bénéficient à la population congolaise. Si vous êtes passionné par le web design et souhaitez contribuer à une cause importante, envoyez votre proposition avant le 31 juillet. https://lnkd.in/dRyVNVkg

The launch of the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals is a pivotal moment. We're proud to be a signatory of the Principles to Ensure Energy Transition Minerals Advance Justice, Equity, and Human Rights. These principles are crucial for a just, equitable, and human rights-focused energy transition. Here are the key aspects we stand for: 1. Local Content Requirements: Policies should ensure local communities benefit from employment, skills development, and business opportunities in mineral extraction projects. These benefits must be equitably distributed and free from corruption. 2. Transparency: Robust access to information laws should mandate the disclosure of revenue from mineral extraction and processing. This includes licenses, contracts, and project-level financial details to ensure transparency and accountability. 3. Anti-Corruption Measures: Both governments and companies must adopt zero-tolerance policies for corruption in mining and mineral processing. This includes strengthening institutional capacities to investigate and prosecute corruption. Join us in advocating for these transformative principles to create a just and sustainable global energy system. #EquitableDevelopment #EnergyTransition #HumanRights #ClimateJustice #RenewableEnergy #UN #Sustainability #Transparency #AntiCorruption #Inclusion

All eyes are on the UNSG's Critical Energy Transition Minerals panel this week👀 🤝 To help guide the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals, 210 Indigenous Peoples groups, unions, climate and environmental justice, child rights and human rights organisations have developed recommendations. 📜 We call on the UNSG Panel to adopt a transformative approach to transition minerals that contributes to a fairer world 🔗 Read the recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/dCDsw7it 🚨 In April 2024, UN Secretary General António Guterres launched a Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals to develop global principles to guide governments and companies. 🌍 🌐 This Panel has the opportunity to develop global principles to ensure that supplying the minerals needed to phase out fossil fuels don’t undermine justice, equity, and human rights. 🌱 To contribute to a just and equitable transition, those who extract and process minerals must respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples, communities and workers; protect water, biodiversity, and ecosystems across the world. 💧It is crucial to ensure producer countries and communities retain more of the value of resource development and see drastic increases in access to energy and fulfilment of all economic and social rights. 🗣️ The voices of communities, Indigenous leaders, women, and those with limited access to energy should be at the heart of these policies, including decisions on whether and on what terms extraction should proceed. EARTHWORKS Climate Action Network International Natural Resource Governance Institute SIRGE Coalition Human Rights Watch Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

🌟 CALL FOR TENDERS - WEBSITE REDESIGN 2024 🌟 Resource Matters is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for talented web designers and developers! Since its inception in 2018, our website has been a cornerstone of our digital presence. However, as we advance into an era of rapid digital and technological innovation, we recognize the need for a fresh, modern, and dynamic online platform that reflects our mission and work. We are seeking visionary professionals to redesign our website, ensuring it is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly accessible and user-friendly for all visitors. The revamped site should seamlessly integrate the current and future initiatives of our diverse departments, enhancing connectivity and engagement across the board. If you are passionate about web design and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, we invite you to submit your proposals for this transformative project. 🗓️ Deadline for Submission: 31 july 2024 #ResourceMatters https://lnkd.in/dRyVNVkg