The final round of talks to hammer out the detail of a Global Plastics Treaty opened in Geneva in early August – and almost two weeks later collapsed with no agreement at all, due in large part to the blocking tactics employed by a handful of petrostates and a multitude of lobbyists working to safeguard […]
A new report by EIA and our Indonesian partner Kaoem Telapak lays bare alleged deforestation, corruption and human rights violations by companies in Indonesia’s palm oil sector which all have one thing in common – the Fangiono family. The report A Family Affair – Ongoing allegations of deforestation, corruption and human rights violations in Indonesia’s […]
More than two-thirds of UK adults believe those producing or selling plastic products and packaging should bear the bulk of responsibility for tackling plastic pollution in the UK, according to a new survey for EIA. With the final round of UN talks in pursuit of a Global Plastics Treaty due to begin in Geneva next […]
Stricter controls on imports of plastic waste into Malaysia come into effect from today (1 July), effectively putting the brakes on ‘waste colonialism’ exports from other countries. The new rules, a landmark move to protect communities and the environment from plastic pollution, were introduced through the Malaysian Government’s Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) Order 2025, […]
At midnight today (9 April), the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission reached agreement on a long-awaited EU regulation to prevent plastic pellet losses in the environment, a major source of microplastics pollution. The decision came in the wake of yet another disastrous pellet spill in European waters off the English coast due […]
The recent court ruling against Greenpeace, ordering it to pay more than $660 million in damages for its role in the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by environmental organisations. This verdict underscores the need for collective action and the protection of environmental defenders worldwide. At the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA UK), […]