Stories: Governance & Access

Athena Ballesteros explains how international climate finance could make or break a deal in Copenhagen.

Stopping the Resource Wars in Africa

Two upcoming Senate bills could have a big impact on the Democratic Republic of Congo, by exposing how its 10-year conflict is being funded.

The Access Initiative: a Network in Action

Here is a quick summary of recent progress by Access Initiative partners working to strengthen civil society, increase participation, and improve environmental policy choices.

Following the recent violence over natural resource use, Peru has an opportunity to balance economic development with human rights protections.

Financial stimulus plans could pose a threat to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) around the world.

Environmental and social performance is shaping a new breed of oil, gas, and mining companies.

The resignation of the Speaker of the UK House of Commons demonstrates the power of transparency.

Emergency spending for developing countries provides an opportunity to deliver green investments.

Global economic recovery plans are green—but not yet green enough.

As the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) celebrates its 50th anniversary, Latin America is struggling to address the financial crisis and climate change.