A film on the Ogoni people in the Niger delta in Nigeria who protested against environmental destruction and exclusion from the oil funds at the beginning of the 1990s. The Nigerian military bloodily oppressed the protests. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands displaced.

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative explains its approach of putting transparency and accountability at the center of resource management. Several examples display that these crucial factors lead the way for the wellbeing of citizens in resource-rich countries. Peter Sutherland, Chairman of the Board, BP: “Transparency seems to me to make […]

The major part of international migration does not take place across but within continents. This video highlights the main migration corridors, major destinations and remittance flows worldwide. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcoOENLfpUI

Nine European countries want to coordinate the generation of renewable energy using a huge high voltage grid in the North Sea. Offshore wind parks, solar power facilities onshore and hydroelectric power plants are set to be connected in the project.

An interview with Prof. Helmut Anheier, PhD, Dean at Hertie School of Governance, Berlin, who sheds light on the strengths and weaknesses of global civil society. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzrb4vXSzHM By Corina Murafa