The mining industry conquering the seabed: a new Eldorado?
As part of the ecological transition, the mining industries do not intend to stop at soils and subsoils; they are now setting out to conquer the oceans and the seabed.
Finally a step towards respecting human rights for businesses – Carte Blanche, La Libre
The European system would finally make it possible to harmonize the different national legislation existing in this area. Affected companies will be obliged to prevent human rights and environmental violations throughout their value chains. “
Towards digital sobriety? – Brussels my Belgian, RCF.
Géraldine Duquenne, research and advocacy officer at Justice and Peace, invites us to think about digital sobriety in the show “Brussels my Belgian”, on RCF.
Pour Parler de Paix N°117 – Human rights: theory or reality?
No. 117 of our quarterly review.
The association's volunteers as well as its permanent team focused on the issue of human rights.
Will technology save the planet? – Carte blanche, L’Echo.
In this carte blanche for the newspaper L'Echo, Géraldine Duquenne, Research and Advocacy Officer at the Justice and Peace Commission, questions the systematic use of technology, its ecological impact, the limits it presents... but also to its alternatives.
Colonial past in Europe: time for accountability?
Since the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, former colonial powers have been questioning their past more.
Will technology save the planet?
Faced with the ecological crisis, our decision-makers are relying on technology and digital technology. What social project is behind all this?
Negotiations on the UN Treaty: the EU fails in its duty to protect human rights – Carte Blanche, Le Soir
Last month, the intergovernmental working group charged with developing a treaty to regulate business human rights met for the seventh consecutive year in Geneva. Despite the desire of certain States to move the process forward, the European Union contributed to its blocking.
The discreet approval of mass 5G or the crisis of our democracy: citizens call on their elected officials
We, Belgian citizens from all walks of life, would like to challenge our political leaders on the decision of the Council of Ministers in January 2021 to deploy 5G in Belgium.
Low Tech and sobriety as drivers of the ecological transition
Il est intéressant d’observer que le constat de l’impasse du modèle économique actuel est partagé par la plupart des acteurs de notre société. Tant les ONG que les institutions européennes ont conscience de la dangereuse trajectoire sur laquelle notre humanité se trouve. Mais c’est au niveau des solutions à apporter que les trajectoires divergent : […]
