Malgré la crainte de représailles, les habitants de la ville de Fungurume ont courageusement choisi de partager leurs témoignages avec EIA et PremiCongo lors de notre enquête sur la mine Tenke Fungurume et l'usine de traitement du cuivre et du cobalt « 30k » en RDC.

Despite fears of retaliation, the people of the town of Fungurume bravely chose to share their stories with EIA US and PremiCongo during our investigation into the Tenke Fungurume mine and “30K” copper-cobalt processing facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Les véhicules électriques vendus comme une solution au changement climatique fonctionnent au cobalt, mais beaucoup d'entre eux ne sont pas vraiment propres.

China remains one of the largest markets for illegal wildlife products, but as it ramps up its enforcement efforts, traffickers find it easier to smuggle goods into the country through its border with Vietnam.

Many Alaskans are used to living alongside incredible wildlife. Even on the coast of the Cook Inlet Basin - one of the most densely populated parts of the state - people may spot an elusive Cook Inlet beluga whale swimming by.

Stopping illegal refrigerants is a vital step for climate protection. However, seized black market refrigerants are superpollutants that must be properly managed to prevent avoidable emissions and comply with regulations.

Cook Inlet is home to two-thirds of Alaska's human population and around 300 critically endangered beluga whales. For #MarineMammalProtectionDay, we joined our Alaskan partners for a deep dive into what it will take to save the Cook Inlet beluga whale. https://ow.ly/pecn50Yiev2

Climate change is having a major impact on whale populations around the world, but #DYK that whales can also impact the climate? Through natural processes like the "whale pump," whales keep the ocean healthy, which facilitates a more stable climate.

“Si no hay un ingreso legal de mercurio al país, ¿cómo se está produciendo oro aluvial en la Amazonía peruana? No se puede, a menos que se esté utilizando un insumo ilegal, lo que convierte esa producción en ilegal”, señaló Julia Urrunaga, nuestra directora en Perú: https://ow.ly/CPEr50YcWRq

"Para povos indígenas como os Munduruku, a presença de madeireiros ilegais não é apenas uma questão econômica, mas uma ameaça direta à vida, à cultura e à integridade de seu território." Leia mais em: https://ow.ly/5p5W50YbR3x

Our new blog reports back from a workshop in Ouesso, organized by CAD, where representatives from key administrative and civil society groups discussed the successful implementation and enforcement of a log export ban in the Congo Basin by 2028: https://eia.org/blog/locally-grown-logs/

Notre nouveau blog rend compte d'un réunion organisé par CAD, oú des représentants des administrations publiques clés et de la société civile ont discuté des moyens de garantir l'application réussies d'une interdiction d'exportation de grumes: https://eia.org/blog/des-grumes-a-la-croissance-locale/

Tokyo Police arrest suspects for illegal #ivory trade - traders are accused of selling unregistered tusks online #japan #stopjapanivory news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/n...

Our new investigation uncovered a massive illegal logging operation spanning 5,000 hectares of pristine forest across an Indigenous territory in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon: https://www.semafor.com/article/01/20/2026/eia-reveals-illegal-logging-operation-in-brazil

“The failure of EU and U.S. authorities to enforce laws prohibiting the import of illegal timber is driving fraud, rainforest destruction, and the invasion of Indigenous land in the Brazilian Amazon,” says Rick Jacobsen, our Senior Manager for Commodities Policy. https://ow.ly/5lXR50Y1bww

Nosso novo relatório “destaca a importância das leis da UE e dos EUA que exigem que as empresas que compram commodities de alto risco”, avalia Rick Jacobsen, Gerente sênior de Política de Commodities da EIA. https://reporterbrasil.org.br/2026/01/estudo-liga-hoteis-extracao-ilegal-madeira-amazonia/

The soundscape of the Arctic is changing as melting ice opens up once-inaccessible waters to human activity. We know that underwater noise pollution can be disruptive to marine life, but how will it impact the Arctic's unique acoustic environment? https://ow.ly/x7ix50Y4iVo

Customs officers are on the frontlines stopping the illegal trade in dangerous counterfeit and smuggled refrigerants that threaten ozone and climate protections under the #MontrealProtocol, endanger people and equipment, and undermine legitimate businesses.

Our new investigation documents a massive illegal logging operation in the Munduruku Indigenous Territory, in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, and traces timber from three other illicit logging sites into international markets.

During our investigations into illegal logging and timber laundering in the Brazilian Amazon, we found an unexpected source of evidence: TikToks posted by loggers working in the region.

A new report by our colleagues at EIA US documents a major illegal logging operation in Munduruku Indigenous Territory in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon and shows how illegal timber from the region is laundered into international timber supply chains. Read now https://loom.ly/ZHnNbtg

"Não ser possível provar que a madeira das obras de luxo seja exatamente a mesma retirada ilegalmente da Amazônia, o importante é revelar a ligação comercial entre grandes empresas estrangeiras e importadoras acusadas de ilegalidades." https://ow.ly/pSx750Y18Hy

Relatório da organização Enviromental Investigation Agency mostra como a madeira extraída ilegalmente no Pará pode ‘contaminar’ a cadeia produtiva de importadores na Europa e Estados Unidos. Saiba mais ao ler a reportagem completa👇 reporterbrasil.org.br/2026/01/estu...

Our new follow-up investigation into Brazil’s illicit timber trade finds that timber linked to forest crime is still flowing into EU and U.S. markets, despite laws prohibiting it, and shows the impacts on the Amazon’s rainforests and Indigenous peoples. eia.org/report/bootl...

Dangerous counterfeit and smuggled refrigerants undermine climate protections and pose serious safety risks. Issue 4 of our Illegal Trade Bulletin showcases three recent enforcement successes and why training matters for effective enforcement: eia.org/blog/illegal...

Happy holidays from EIA US! As we look back at the last year and look forward to 2026, the next generation of environmental advocates shared some words of wisdom with us about connecting with nature 💚 Support our work to create a better future for them: https://eia.org/donate/

We’re counting down to the end of 2025 by looking back at our biggest reports of the year! These investigations held some of the most powerful people and companies on the planet accountable for environmental crimes, human rights abuses, and other injustices around the world:

Evidence has long made it clear that legal ivory markets fuel demand for ivory, and that demand leads to elephants being poached for their tusks. Japan, as the only major legal market left, must make changes to its domestic ivory regulations and finally shut down the trade.

"Inventory in Japan is piling up" as domestic demand for ivory declines, says Japan Tiger and Elephant Fund director Masayuki Sakamoto, but because "demand from China and other countries persists," Japan's legal ivory industry often fuels black market trade overseas: ow.ly/Y5eC50XJIL2

Erasing facts and spreading misinformation on government websites can't hide the reality of the climate crisis. The impacts of rising temperatures and increasingly powerful natural disasters are already being felt by communities around the world - including in the United States.

To support the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants in New York State, NYSDEC is working with NASRC to offer financial assistance to help food retailers, food banks, and other businesses in disadvantaged communities make the switch to natural refrigerants!

Colombia is the deadliest country in the world for environmental defenders, yet activists are still working to protect their ecosystems and communities. @sjgrattan.bsky.social reports on how ADISPA advocates in the Amazon Pearl reserve confront those risks: apnews.com/article/colo...

"Namibia and other pro-trade rhino range states have amassed large stockpiles of rhino horn they wish to trade," our senior wildlife policy analyst Taylor Tench told BBC, but in a win for rhinos, CITES rejected proposals to lift the international ban. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30j7q6qjp9o

Our groundbreaking investigation into Colombia's oil industry earlier this year wouldn't have been possible without one brave whistleblower from the largest company in the country: Andrés Olarte Peña.

With global cooperation, vigilance and by strengthening crucial enforcement tools, we can stop the illegal trade of ozone-depleting substances and super pollutant fluorinated gases!

Congratulations to Andrés Olarte Peña on receiving the @ellsberg-award.org for his courageous choice to expose how Ecopetrol - Colombia's biggest and state-owned oil company - allegedly perpetuates environmental and human rights violations: ellsberg-award.org/awardee-2026/

A shocking court ruling in South Africa appears to allow private citizens to export rhino horns using an obscure exemption to international trade rules. Past attempts to open rhino horn trade have shown that this will only boost demand and further endanger rhinos around the world.

The jury has chosen Andrés Olarte Peña for the 2026 Award. After all other channels failed, he shared documents pointing to evidence of #Ecopetrol’s pollution, cover-ups, and actions against activists. Investigations by @eia-news.bsky.social & BBC. Press release: ellsberg-award.org/awardee-2026/

As we face an uncertain future together, we thank you for standing with us to combat environmental crime and injustice. Your donations – on #GivingTuesday and every day of the year – help us continue to protect the environment with intelligence: https://eia.org/giving-tuesday/#GivingTuesday

EIA is known for our hard-hitting investigations that expose environmental injustices around the world, but our campaigners do more than just write reports. For #GivingTuesday, check out a few of the success stories that we’ve contributed to throughout the year:

Underwater noise pollution is a major threat to marine life, especially in the Arctic. Shipping noise, unlike other sources, is relatively solvable - plus many measures to make vessels quieter may help the industry become more energy efficient too. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

In a victory for #rhinos and #elephants, the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP20) to CITES has voted overwhelmingly to reject proposals submitted by Namibia to overturn the bans on international commercial trade in rhino horn and elephant #ivory. https://loom.ly/t60qHZw#rhinos

This #BlackFriday, put your money towards a cause that matters. If you still need to get ready for the holidays, you can even make your donation to EIA in honor of a loved one: https://eia.org/giving-tuesday/

#GivingTuesday - the biggest celebration of generosity of the year - is coming up on December 2nd! Stay tuned to learn more of the ways that EIA US is protecting our environment with intelligence. We can't do what we do without your support: https://eia.org/giving-tuesday/#GivingTuesday

One of the big stories at CITES #CoP20 is Namibia's push to resume rhino horn and ivory sales, despite the fact allowing legal commercial trade in even one country has serious repercussions for wild rhinos and elephants around the world. eia.org/report/weve-...

Yahoo! Japan has taken some important steps to prevent illegal ivory sales on its platforms, but there are limits to what a private company can do. Ahead of CITES #CoP20, we continue to urge Japan's government to close its domestic ivory market for good. eia.org/blog/yahoo-j...

Private companies implement new measures to combat online ivory trade in Japan: https://www.wwf.or.jp/activities/opinion/6114.html

From 24 November to 5 December 2025, governments from around the world will gather for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (#CoP20) to the Convention on International Trade in #Endangered Species (#CITES). Here are the key issues: https://loom.ly/_Tdi7X8#CoP20#Endangered

What happens at CITES #CoP20 will determine whether decades of progress against poaching and illegal wildlife trade will continue. EIA campaigners will be there to ensure that the voices of wildlife, communities, and frontline defenders are heard. https://eia.org/blog/standing-at-a-crossroads/#CoP20

As #COP30 continues, 180 civil society organizations with the Notre Terre Sans Pétrole campaign urge the DRC to back up its commitment to being a climate solution country by protecting the Congolese people and environment from the threat of oil expansion. https://ow.ly/gl3P50XtK8U