Extractivism
Extractivism refers to development models that rely on intensive exploitation of natural resources – such as mining, logging and water exploitation. In this category we deal with the consequences of such practices on local communities, ecosystems and social justice.
Questions about who benefits and who bears the consequences are at the center of our analysis. We also highlight community resistance, alternatives and opportunities for more sustainable development models.
Polecol is among more than 150 organizations from around the world that signed the letter addressed to the UN Secretary General, who we ask to immediately initiate the work of an expert group for a just transition in the sector of critical raw materials.
