Amidst the ongoing protests against a controversial mining contract gripping Panama, demonstrators oppose the deal and advocate for alternative development paths. They beg the government to prioritize more sustainable industries such as agriculture, fishing, and tourism, rather than investing in resource-intensive mining operations.

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU outlined its next steps in phasing out the EU’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels, and adopted several other measures at its meeting on October 4, according to the Council of the EU.

With the COP27 climate change conference only months away, an international group of indigenous rights activists demanded “indigenous self-determination” from businesses and governments in the face of the growing green economy. The hybrid event, held as part of Climate Week NYC at The People’s Forum, also featured musical performances, food, storytelling, and spiritual ceremonies.

The US Senate put forward a proposed amendment on Sept. 21 calling for China not to be treated as a developing country and voted 96-0 in favor of the amendment. “The People’s Republic of China is not a developing country, and the United Nations and other intergovernmental organizations should not treat the PRC as such,” said Dan Sullivan, a senator from Alaska, in his remarks prior to the vote.