Imagine your home is cracking because of gas extraction nearby... and when your government finally steps in to protect you, it gets sued by the gas companies ⚠️
Welcome to the upside-down world of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS).
In Groningen, the Netherlands, communities have lived with the consequences of decades of gas extraction by Shell and ExxonMobil.
And when the Dutch government closed the gas field, these companies used ISDS to claim billions in lost profits, while denying their responsibility for the harms caused and refusing to fully compensate affected communities.
ISDS allows foreign investors like big polluters to sue governments in private courts when public interest policies affect their profits.
This system is completely legal. Yet, most people have never heard of it. And it is standing in the way of public good, climate action and a just transition.
As governments gather in Santa Marta for the first conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, this reality cannot be ignored.
There can’t be a fossil fuel phase out as long as ISDS exists and protects Big Oil.
If governments are serious about phasing out fossil fuels, they must confront and dismantle ISDS. ⛔️
All eyes on the Netherlands, as a key player in this system and co-host of the Conference. 🇳🇱
Together with @bothends_org , we’ve developed a roadmap gathering legal options for states to curb or end ISDS in the context of a fossil fuel phase out. 🔗Access it via the link in our bio.
#santamartaconference #santamartacolombia #fossilfuelphaseout #groningen
Both ENDS is looking for a new member for the Supervisory Board (Raad van Toezicht) with experience in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (#JEDI), preferably with lived experience in the global South and experience in the governance of foundations.
Would you like to contribute, with this expertise, to safeguarding environmental justice and expanding civil society space worldwide?
Find out more: /en/Extra/Jobopenings/jobopening/81/Supervisory-Board-Member---JEDI
An unknown, but very legal tool is blocking climate action and the fossil fuel phase out:
👉 Investor State Dispute Settlement, or ISDS.
ISDS allows foreign investors - like big polluters - to sue states when public policies affect their investments and profits.
Billions have already been claimed by investors through ISDS. That’s taxpayer money.
And there’s one country that plays a major role in the ISDS system.
Ironically, that same country is co-hosting the First Transition Away from Fossil Fuels that starts next week:
The Netherlands 🇳🇱
If The Netherlands is serious about phasing out fossil fuels and supporting a just energy transition, it must take the lead in dismantling legal barriers like ISDS. 🚨
The legal options and precedents to curb or end ISDS already exist. Together with @bothends_org , we’ve developed a roadmap for states to do so in the context of a fossil fuel phase out. Check it out via the link in our bio.
#santamartaconference #fossilfuelphaseout
Congres Gender MPI: gendergelijkheid als drijvende kracht voor een groene transitie.
📅Vrijdag 10 april 2026
🕙10:00-15:00 uur
📍Den Haag
De groene transitie naar een duurzame economie is wereldwijd in volle gang. Hierbij stappen we over van fossiele brandstoffen naar groene energie. Voor een effectieve en eerlijke transitie zijn vrouwen in al hun diversiteit hierbij onmisbaar. Hun kennis, perspectieven en duurzame energieoplossingen maken het verschil.
Op 10 april gaan we hierover in gesprek met verschillende Tweede Kamerleden. Graag introduceren wij vandaag de eerste twee Kamerleden!
👩💼 Tweede Kamerlid @alishamuller_ (VVD) is opgegroeid in Almere en woont in Voorburg. Na haar studies politicologie en psychologie heeft zij gewerkt in de Tweede Kamer, het Europees Parlement en op het Ministerie van Defensie. Op 25 februari is ze benoemd als Tweede Kamerlid en namens de VVD mag zij woordvoeren op klimaat, energie en emancipatie.
👩💼 Tweede Kamerlid @suzannekroger_gl (GL/PvdA) zet zich met hart en ziel in voor klimaatrechtvaardigheid. Voor mens én natuur. Knalgroen en Felrood. Met energie, kennis, humor en volharding werkt ze aan concrete voorstellen voor een eerlijke en menswaardige samenleving binnen de grenzen van de planeet. In de afgelopen zes jaar was ze o.a. woordvoerder klimaat en energie, luchtvaart, internationaal spoor en vluchtelingen. Als Tweede Kamerlid zet Suzanne zich in de Kamer in voor een eerlijk en ambitieus klimaatbeleid.
👉 Klik op de link in bio om je aan te melden
Dit congres organiseren we samen met onze leden @75inq , @ActionAid_nl , @Bothends_org , @carenetherlands , @jkb_online , @mondiaalfnv , @newwomenconnectors en @wecf_nederland
Both ENDS is looking for a new member for the Supervisory Board (Raad van Toezicht) with experience in finance. This new member will act as treasurer and chair of the financial committee. Would you like to contribute, with this expertise, to safeguarding environmental justice and expanding civil society space worldwide?
Find out more: /en/Extra/Jobopenings/jobopening/79/Supervisory-Board-Member---Finance
Are you a communication professional who believes powerful storytelling can drive systemic change for people and the planet? Both ENDS would love to meet you! Find out more: /en/Extra/Jobopenings/jobopening/80/Communication-Officer-32-hrs-week-
Call for the Africa Women Leaders in Agroecology (AWOLA) Cohort 4 is now open for applications!!
This leadership program aims to create high level women leadership in Agroecology, sustainable agriculture and food systems transformation, who will influence and negotiate for the space of Agroecology in policies and programs across African countries. For more details about the initiative and to apply follow the link - https://lnkd.in/eHijSA9A
Nossa equipe esteve no Sítio Tigre, no município de Exu, Pernambuco, para conhecer de perto a história de Francisco Barbosa, o querido seu Nego. Agricultor experiente e guardião de saberes, ele construiu ao longo dos anos um sistema agroecológico que é referência de cuidado com a terra e convivência com o Semiárido.
Durante a visita, foi possível acompanhar de perto as práticas desenvolvidas em sua propriedade, onde a diversidade é marca principal. Seu Nego cultiva alimentos de forma agroecológica e mantém um viveiro de mudas, espaço dedicado à produção e multiplicação de plantas nativas, frutíferas e medicinais, contribuindo para a preservação da Caatinga e o fortalecimento da agricultura familiar na região.
Cada canteiro, cada muda e cada técnica utilizada carregam histórias, experiências e aprendizados construídos na prática do dia a dia. Ao compartilhar seus conhecimentos, seu Nego mostra que a agroecologia vai além da produção de alimentos: é também cuidado com a vida, com o território e com as futuras gerações.
A atividade integra o Projeto Both Ends e teve como tema “Mãos que Cultivam e Multiplicam Saberes e Sabores”, reunindo agricultores e agricultoras experimentadores do Sertão do Araripe. O encontro fortaleceu a troca de experiências, valorizou os saberes populares e reafirmou o protagonismo das comunidades rurais na construção de soluções sustentáveis e justas para o Semiárido.
Uma visita marcada pela partilha, pelo aprendizado coletivo e pelo reconhecimento da força de quem cultiva a terra com respeito, compromisso e esperança.
Na comunidade do Sítio Amaro, zona rural de Santa Filomena, vive Maria Zélia e sua família. Agricultora dedicada, ela cultiva com cuidado um quintal produtivo diverso e cheio de vida. Em sua propriedade, são cultivadas principalmente plantas frutíferas como manga, pinha, tamarindo, laranja, ata (timoia) e acerola, garantindo alimentos saudáveis e de qualidade para o consumo da família. 🌱
Além de fortalecer a segurança alimentar no lar, Zélia também cria galinhas e porcos e mantém o cultivo de diversas culturas na propriedade. A família reconhece a importância do apoio do Caatinga, especialmente diante dos desafios impostos pela seca. Segundo eles, o acesso às tecnologias sociais voltadas para a convivência com o Semiárido tem sido fundamental para enfrentar a escassez de água e manter a produção.
Com a assessoria técnica do Caatinga, Maria Zélia aprendeu a otimizar a produção, cuidar melhor do solo e planejar os plantios, garantindo diversidade de alimentos ao longo de todo o ano, mesmo em períodos de estiagem.
A atividade integrou as ações do Projeto Both Ends, fortalecendo experiências que valorizam a convivência com o Semiárido e o protagonismo das comunidades rurais. O momento foi marcado pela escuta, pela troca de saberes e pelo reconhecimento das mãos que cultivam e multiplicam saberes e sabores no território.
At Both ENDS, we believe that long-term partnerships rooted in trust can transform how resources flow to those who need them most. Our Dare to Trust initiative is a powerful example of what happens when funders truly let go of conditions and trust local actors to lead.
Thanks to the support of the Dutch Postcode Lottery, this year we provided unconditional funding to 14 partner organisations working with Women Environmental Human Rights Defenders (WEHRDs) around the world. No restrictive requirements. No predefined activities. Just trust.
And the results speak for themselves. From mental health support to collective care and other often underfunded priorities, WEHRDs used the resources in ways that were meaningful, effective and deeply rooted in local realities.
Read all their stories in our magazine! #linkinbio👆
This year the Both ENDS team visited Food Forest Ketelbroek, the pioneering project of Wouter van Eck and Pieter Jansen. What an inspiring place! Surrounded by fields of ryegrass, beets and potatoes, the food forest is a vibrant oasis full of birdsong, buzzing insects and wildlife: from hares and badgers to foxes, wild boars and… beavers.
The beavers? “They work for us,” Wouter joked. Their dams help retain water, allowing the forest to thrive even in dry years. A perfect example of how a food forest operates: doing things differently, persevering, and looking at possibilities rather than limitations. Even when rules and systems aren’t designed for it.
This mirrors the experience of many of Both ENDS’ partner organisations in the Sahel, Nicaragua and India, who also pioneer sustainable food production in systems not built to support them. Yet they move ahead, show that it works, and inspire others to follow.
Read more on our website via #linkinbio👈
Na comunidade do Sítio Teiú, vive Tereza Adriana e sua família, agricultora que cultiva, com dedicação e cuidado, um quintal produtivo diverso e cheio de vida. Em sua propriedade, ela planta principalmente hortaliças como alface, cebolinha, alho-poró e rúcula, garantindo alimentos saudáveis para o consumo da família. 🌱
Além de fortalecer a segurança alimentar em casa, Tereza é uma das agricultoras que comercializam sua produção na Feira Agroecológica da cidade, contribuindo para a renda familiar e levando comida de qualidade para a população urbana.
Com a assessoria técnica do Caatinga, Tereza aprendeu a otimizar a produção, cuidar melhor do solo e planejar os plantios, garantindo diversidade de hortaliças ao longo de todo o ano, mesmo em períodos de seca.
A atividade integrou as ações do Projeto Both Ends, fortalecendo experiências que valorizam a convivência com o Semiárido e o protagonismo das comunidades rurais. Foi um momento marcado pela escuta, pela troca de saberes e pelo reconhecimento das mãos que cultivam e multiplicam saberes e sabores no território.
