Q&A: ‘The Global South is caught between powers trying to get their resources’

Political scientist and author Thea Riofrancos describes the challenges of critical minerals extraction for Latin American countries
Climate

The shape of a new climate politics emerges

Multilateral climate diplomacy looks increasingly defunct. Instead, geopolitics, trade and the power of the state matter more than ever, writes Sam Geall
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Photo story

Marine conservation lessons from Mozambique

A conservation initiative to ease overfishing is finding success by placing community at its heart and championing gender equity

Highlights

Donald Trump in a dark suit and red tie walks out from behind blue curtains, holding a piece of paper in his left hand. Article

What does a second Trump presidency mean for the ocean?

Some fear the wannabe whale psychiatrist heading for the White House will undo progress on climate action and marine protection
blue-footed booby on rocks Article

Mexico’s LNG ambitions face the Trump era and environmental concerns

Recent projects to export US natural gas worldwide via Mexican LNG terminals face uncertainty amid potential trade tensions and community pushbacks
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Analysis: Southeast Asia’s energy transition under a Trump presidency

China’s role will only become more important, but southeast Asian leaders will have difficult decisions to make, writes energy analyst Putra Adhiguna
Gustavo Petro and Xi Jinping shaking hands in front of Chinese and Colombian flags Article

Colombia juggles closer China ties and Trump tensions

Country looks set to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a possible boost for trade, investment and energy – but likely a source of frictions with its traditional US ally
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