Climate Rights International

The global race for critical minerals is reaching Madagascar. A proposed U.S.-backed rare earth mining project has sparked years of protests, warnings from UN experts, allegations of human rights abuses, and fears for one of the world's most unique ecosystems. Our latest Substack examines what's at stake. …imaterightsinternational.substack.com/p/madagascar-f…

As Europe faces another wave of extreme heat, many are experiencing firsthand what it means to work, commute, and simply exist in dangerous temperatures. But for millions of workers around the world, this isn't an exceptional event—it's everyday reality. Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable; it increases the risk of heat exhaustion, heatstroke, injury, and even death. As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves, protecting workers from extreme heat must be a priority. cri.org/reports/they-d…

Final reminder, tomorrow at London Climate Action Week, join us for a timely discussion on climate action, protest rights, and the growing criminalization of dissent across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We’ll be joined by: Linda Lakhdhir (Climate Rights International), Thomas Bell (Human Rights Watch), Jennifer Robinson (Doughty Street Chambers), Daniel Gorman (English PEN), and moderated by Brad Adams (Climate Rights International). 📅 June 26, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Doughty Street Chambers, London Spaces are limited — register here: luma.com/gkybf1kd #LCAW2026 @london_climate

Join us at London Climate Action Week 2026 for a discussion on climate action, protest rights, and the criminalization of dissent in the UK, Europe, and the United States. Register here: luma.com/gkybf1kd 📅 June 26, 10:30 am–12 pm 📍 Doughty Street Chambers, London #LCAW2026 @london_climate @hrw @DoughtyStreet @englishpen

The World Cup should celebrate human achievement—not serve as a marketing platform for the fossil fuel industry. Just as tobacco was once pushed through sports sponsorships, fossil fuel companies are using football to normalize the products driving climate change and deadly air pollution. Banning fossil fuel sponsorship alone won't solve the climate crisis. But advertising shapes social norms, influences public perception, and helps sustain industries that are incompatible with a livable future. Read more about it here: substack.com/home/post/p-20…

🌍 How can climate action strengthen both resilience and gender equity? Join us at London Climate Action Week 2026 for "Building Resilience, Improving Gender Equity: Scaling Equitable, Community-Owned Climate Action," a panel discussion where CRI Executive Director @BradMAdams will speak on how community-led approaches can help build more inclusive and effective responses to climate change. #LCAW2026 📅 Tuesday, June 23 🕠 17:30–19:00 BST (followed by a reception) 📍 @LSHTM 💻 In person or online No registration needed

Join us during #LCAW2026 for a panel on the growing tensions between climate action, protest rights, and the criminalization of dissent across the UK and Europe. Speakers include Linda Lakhdhir (Legal Director at Climate Rights International), Thomas Bell (Acting UK Director at @hrw ), Jennifer Robinson (Barrister at @DoughtyStreet), and Daniel Gorman (Director at @englishpen). The panel will be moderated by Brad Adams (Climate Rights International). Register here: luma.com/gkybf1kd 📍 @london_climate 📅 Friday, June 26 🕒 10:30 am- 12 pm 📍 Doughty Street Chambers, 54 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LS

🌎How can community-led climate action strengthen resilience, improve health & advance gender equity? Join us during #LondonClimateActionWeek to hear from CRI @BradMAdams & experts from research, policy & practice exploring inclusive approaches to climate action. lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…

Five leaders of Mother Nature Cambodia remain unjustly imprisoned in Cambodia. We join 73 international & Cambodian NGOs calling on PM @Dr_Hunmanet_PM to immediately release the #MNC5. Almost 2 years on from their wrongful conviction. Environmental activism is not a crime. cri.org/urgent-appeal-…

Join us at #LondonActionClimateWeek for a panel on protest rights, climate action, and the criminalization of dissent across the UK and Europe. As climate urgency grows, peaceful protest is increasingly restricted — raising urgent questions about democracy and climate justice. 📅 Friday, June 26 🕒 10:30 am- 12 pm Register here: luma.com/gkybf1kd

Colombia is moving toward national cattle traceability to tackle deforestation risks. There’s an opportunity for the region to learn from this and strengthen transparency across Amazon-linked supply chains. Our report "Curbing Cattle-Driven Deforestation and Rights Abuses in Brazil" shows why it matters: forced labor, Indigenous land invasions, and weak traceability still shape cattle-driven deforestation. “Here cattle are treated better than workers.” cri.org/reports/before…

Migrant workers face growing climate risks. In a new study published in @BMJPublicHealth, CRI's @BradMAdams and @CaraSchulte_ , with researchers at @LSHTM , find that efforts to protect these workers from climate-related health harms fall short of what's needed: …imaterightsinternational.substack.com/p/health-secto…

New research from the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights examines how rising temperatures are affecting garment workers and factory operations across India's major apparel manufacturing hubs. Extreme heat in global supply chains is a present reality. @NYUSternBHR bhr.stern.nyu.edu/wp-content/upl…

France could reopen its overseas territories to new oil and gas exploration, a move that would directly conflict with the country's international climate obligations. “French lawmakers should be providing leadership on climate action, not reversing it,” said CRI researcher Fabien Offner. cri.org/france-reject-…

On #WorldOceansDay, let's reflect on how climate change and fossil fuels are reshaping our oceans and inland seas, such as the Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water. The Caspian is shrinking fast, threatening water, biodiversity & human rights. There’s still time to act: cut methane, end fossil fuel expansion, and invest in a just transition. Read more: …imaterightsinternational.substack.com/p/the-caspian-…