Meeting the Moment: Our 2022 Annual Report
We’re so proud of what our team accomplishes day in and day out. In addition to singing their praises, our latest Annual Impact Report outlines the exciting plans we have in store for pursuing our vision of a world in which communities and individuals determine their own development paths, businesses respect their human rights and […]
Joint letter to incoming World Bank President
Inclusive Development International joined 16 other organizations to send a letter to the new President of the World Bank Group, Mr. Ajay Banga, expressing concern that the institution is moving ahead with its Evolution Roadmap and plans to scale up lending to address the global climate and other crises without adequate safeguards in place. We […]
A Guide to a New Grievance Mechanism for the Mining Industry, with Emphasis on Chinese Corporations
As of May 2023, people impacted by the mining industry have a new forum to raise environmental and social concerns. The new mechanism, called the Mediation and Consultation Mechanism for the Mining Industry and Mineral Value Chain, is also the first grievance mechanism applicable to many Chinese corporations engaged in the mining and mineral value […]
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Joins Growing List of Banks Distancing Themselves from East African Crude Oil Pipeline
In a significant development, Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced its non-involvement in financing the controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The decision comes in response to mounting pressure from climate activists and the StopEACOP coalition, highlighting concerns over the project’s impact on climate, nature, and human rights. MUFG’s withdrawal follows that of […]
Cambodian communities reach settlement with sugar industry actors after decade-long campaign for redress
Two hundred Cambodian families whose land was forcibly seized to make way for a sugar plantation in Cambodia’s Koh Kong province have reached a financial settlement with key sugar industry supply chain actors. The settlement comes following more than a decade of advocacy and legal action in pursuit of justice for communities driven from their […]
Organizational Sign-On Letter Calling for the Release of Dang Dinh Bach and Support of Civil Society in Vietnam’s Just Energy Transition
Dear Supporters of a Just Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in Vietnam, We, the undersigned climate justice and human rights advocates worldwide, call for the immediate release of prominent environmental lawyer, Dang Dinh Bach, who is serving a five year prison sentence in Vietnam on trumped-up tax evasion charges after advocating for the country’s movement […]
SMBC Ends Involvement as EACOP Financial Advisor, Taking a Stance Against Controversial Project
The StopEACOP coalition celebrates Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s (SMBC Group) recent declaration of non-involvement in the East African crude oil pipeline project (EACOP). SMBC’s decision comes on the heels of Standard Chartered Bank’s similar announcement, highlighting the growing concerns over climate change, the environmental impact associated with the project and the impact on frontline communities. This […]
Standard Chartered Takes a Stand: Refuses to Finance Controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Standard Chartered’s recent decision not to finance the $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, led by TotalEnergies, is a significant victory for the impacted communities and climate activists worldwide. The project has already resulted in violence, intimidation, and land use restrictions for project-affected people and frontline activists. The compensatory processes for the […]
Our comments on IFC/MIGA’s proposed ‘Approach to Remedial Action’
Inclusive Development International submitted comments urging the World Bank Group members to substantially strengthen their proposed ‘Approach to Remedial Action’ for communities harmed by their investments, in line with international human rights standards. In February 2023, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World Bank Group published their draft […]
Activists Call on AIG to Disavow Insurance Coverage of East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Outside of American International Group Inc.’s (AIG) headquarters, activists from Public Citizen, Climate Families NYC, Sunrise Movement NYC, and other groups called on the insurance giant to publicly commit not to provide coverage for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). As part of the action, the groups delivered over 50,000 petitions collected by Ekō, […]