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Articles by Annabelle Willeme
Both ENDS: TotalEnergies financiers beware: EACOP is eating up money, nature and livelihoods
The EACOP is under construction from Hoima in Uganda to the port of Tanga in Tanzania. While a recent “first tranche” of lending for the project was recently finalised, the analysis of EACOP Ltd.’s recent financial disclosures indicates this amounts to only $755 million in total. This means the project companies now need to finance the whole remainder of the project’s $5.6 billion total price tag themselves.
Both ENDS: Shell's Silent Exit: Evading Accountability in the Niger Delta
Following Both ENDS & Kebekatche Women Development & Research Centre participation in Shell’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a formal follow-up in writing, the response received from Shell plc raises more questions than it answers.
Both ENDS: Both ENDS and partners demand Shell to clean up the Niger Delta before divesting
Recently, Shell sold its Nigerian subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to the Renaissance Group. The deal lacks any commitment to clean up the vast oil pollution or compensate the hundreds of thousands of people affected by Shell’s operations over decades. In March 2025, 190 civil society organisations worldwide sounded the alarm about this in a joint letter sent to Shell’ Executives. The company has yet to respond.
Summer is here! 7 places to escape the heat in Utrecht
To all those who thought the Netherlands didn’t have a summer worth speaking of, think again. With temperatures climbing to 30 degrees celsius this summer, it’s time to start thinking of the best summer escapes. Many of us are looking to spend the summer in the Netherlands. Here are the eight best places to chill out on a hot day in the lovely city of Utrecht, from canals to lakes. 🏊♂️ If you want to escape the city’s busyness (and heat), the Kromme Rijn river is your go-to.
Both ENDS: Impact of oil extraction on women's health in Bayelsa
"High levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in their blood and widespread contamination of water, soil, and food underscore a dire public health crisis. Despite being the first site of commercial oil discovery in Nigeria, the community suffers from pollution, inadequate healthcare, and neglect by both the government and oil companies like Shell.
Both ENDS: CBA18: International Conference on Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change
As shareholders in Brazilian mining giant Vale S.A prepare to gather online for the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), communities from Brazil to Indonesia criticize the company’s track record on human rights and environmental stewardship. They also point to the almost $50 billion in mounting lawsuits against the company as a risk factor that should serve as a warning sign to investors.
Both ENDS: Changing of the guard: Paul Engel and Leida Rijnhout on the unique strength of Both ENDS
Paul: “As the Board, we look with great pleasure at everything the people at Both ENDS do. It’s very inspiring. There’s so much going on! It’s quite a challenge to keep up with what everyone is doing. I greatly enjoyed the discussions in parliament, for example. Our experts know so much. It is very informative to listen to them and to understand better what it is you are going to vote for”. Leida: “That’s right! I have known Both ENDS for more than thirty years.
Both ENDS: Partners fighting for rights within Natural Resource exploration in Uganda
Kikandwa Environmental Association (KEA), an organization that Both ENDS has worked with, for example, is a community based organization that addresses natural resource management. By mobilizing the community to plant trees, and training them on agroecological practices, KEA has improved food and nutrition security, reduced poverty, and improved soil fertility and biodiversity.
7 things that will get you fined while cycling in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is often called a ‘cycling paradise‘. But to make sure it stays that way, there are a whopping 53 different ways you can get fined while biking in the Netherlands! I was cycling through the streets of Utrecht one evening when I was suddenly flagged down by the police. Before I knew what was happening โ BAM, a fine of โฌ55 for not having bike lights. I also got a โฌ90 fine for not carrying my ID, which I left at home for the day, together with my wallet.
Rotterdam drops €233 million on green spaces — and they look INCREDIBLE – DutchReview
While it has previously been referred to as ‘the ugliest city of the Netherlands’, Rotterdam is now leaving its legacy behind. The city has now invested €233 million to make seven different awesome green city improvements. Rotterdam doesn’t fit into the image of picturesque little houses and cute canals of most Dutch cities. During WWII, Rotterdam was bombed more than any other Dutch city.
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