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The People of Argentina say no to mining in glaciers

The People of Argentina say no to mining in glaciers

  By Julieta Vigliano, illustration  by Martin Colombo Argentina has an exemplary law protecting its glaciers. Promulgated in 2010, this law defines what glaciers are and explicitly prohibits mining, building infrastructure or industry in these
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Lands in Resistance: Mining and the voices of communities through the power of documentary cinema

Lands in Resistance: Mining and the voices of communities through the power of documentary cinema

Written by Francesca Serafini As part of the Right to Say No Campaign, we hosted the Lands in Resistance documentary screening and discussion that gave voice to those who rarely make it to the mainstream
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CLOSED - Become an ESC volunteer at CATAPA

CLOSED – Become an ESC volunteer at CATAPA

The deadline for this call has passed. CATAPA is opening up two ESC positions. This year we are looking for an international campaign & partners volunteer and a campaigner against planned obsolesence. Both volunteers will
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EU chooses metal over people

EU chooses metal over people

The European Union wants to mine new metals and minerals and ignores the plight of local communities. Its Critical Raw Materials Act came into force in May 2024. The goal: to make Europe more independent
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Have you heard about
PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE?

Products such as smartphones, laptops, printers..., have become an integral part of our daily lives.
However, the producers of these devices want to sell as many of them as possible.
Therefore, they often deliberately design products that break down faster and cannot be repaired or recycled. Both the consumer and the planet suffer as a result. The raw materials needed for this insatiable ICT hunger are extracted by the mining industry. Mining is extremely polluting with big consequences for the people and the environment. That is why we demand that our politicians urgently put a stop to the malpractices of planned obsolescence. Are you with us?

👉 Learn more about our CTRL ALT DEL campaign!

What do you know about mining?

There is an unlimited appetite for resources on a biophysically limited earth. The resource issues will be high on the international agenda in the next decades and plays, just like the energy shortage, a key role in the climate story. Play this video to know more.

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Catapa is currently working in Bolivia, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Find out more about the cases!

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