Mike Davis
@michaelpmdavis
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CEO @global_witness, tweeting on climate, environment, corruption, human rights and occasionally swimming too. Views are my own.
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Joined December 2015
The humanitarian catastrophe unfolding across Gaza, Lebanon, and Israel demands immediate action. Alongside fellow organizations, I urge global leaders and the @UN to secure an immediate ceasefire. Lives hang in the balance. #CeasefireNow.
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Global Witness joins Crisis Action in call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel and end to impunity amid a spiralling humanitarian catastrophe and escalating regional conflict
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🚨🇿🇼Ahead of the Summit of Heads State and Government of the @SADC_News in #Zimbabwe, the government of @edmnangagwa is systematically clamping down on dissent. In an attempt to silence critical voices and dissuade potential protests, the security forces have arbitrarily detained
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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 @namataik_ through her lawyers
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Five @JustStop_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. https://t.co/m6t23lVxNz
globalwitness.org
Five Just Stop Oil activists have been sentenced under the UK's draconian new protest laws criminalising civil disobedience. Will Labour reverse these laws?
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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.
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This reporting from @dwnews 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.
Europe's push towards clean energy may be quite murky. What connects Europe's wind turbines to rare earth minerals mined in conflict-ridden Myanmar?
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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
Fifa has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, Aramco.
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How the fossil fuel industry is gaslighting us Literally... #InternationalEnergyWeek #BlueHydrogen #FossilHydrogen #ClimateCrisis
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"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." - @prateekwaghre, @internetfreedom
globalwitness.org
New investigation into hateful content in the US and India reveals ineffective reporting processes.
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We're featured in the latest episode of Earthrise Studio's POWER series Our @DominicKavakeb explains how taxpayer money is playing into fossil fuel companies being so rich and powerful Make sure to check out the full video https://t.co/nGo4TG6CqH
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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 https://t.co/ow8CQgHIui
globalwitness.org
The UK government has finally announced its ban on imports linked to illegal deforestation, while our win in the House of Lords is paving the way for a new UK deforestation finance law.
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"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." - @TheGarrard, @Cult_Unstained
bbc.co.uk
The money will be used in a major renovation programme - but climate campaigners criticise the move.
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🚨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: https://t.co/DoG5OfydZa
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"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" - @ariannegriffth, @Global_Witness #CSDDD
context.news
A pioneering directive paves the way for people globally to take firms to court for environmental damage and human rights abuses
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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. @EmmanuelMacron has just hours left to change course and do the right thing. #CSDDD
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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
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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. https://t.co/iMHL5P7YDB
theguardian.com
Summit president hails ‘historic package to accelerate climate action’ but critics decry ‘litany of loopholes’ in final text
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"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." - @MartinellChiara, @CANEurope
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Clip here from our friends at @ClimateReality 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. https://t.co/n8dycd63Nt
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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
The UAE has invited fossil fuel bosses planning to produce more than 25 billion barrels of oil this decade into the heart of COP28, according to new analysis.
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