Citizen Mobilization & NGOs

Introduction Switzerland, renowned for its neutrality and financial prowess, is once again the stage for a heated debate on corporate responsibility. The "Pour des multinationales responsables" initiative, relaunched in January 2025, builds on a 2020 effort that garnered popular support but failed at the cantonal level, resulting in a weak counterproposal focused on reporting rather than enforcement . This new...

A Vote that Endangers Brazil's Ecological Future The adoption of the "Devastation Bill" by the Brazilian Senate marks a dramatic turning point for environmental protection in the country. This law, approved by 54 votes to 13, aims to simplify and speed up licensing procedures for agricultural, mining, energy, and infrastructure projects, drastically reducing environmental requirements. Environmental defenders denounce this text as...