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Bitget Secures El Salvador Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) License After BSP Approval

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has obtained the Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license from El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD), expanding its regulatory framework within the country. This development comes after the earlier acquisition of the Bitcoin Services Provider (BSP) license in 2024. El Salvador is one of the pioneering jurisdictions passing comprehensive legislation supporting the integration of Bitcoin and digital assets into its financial ecosystem and acting as its official currency. It has started to emerge as a hub for global crypto businesses.

With both the DASP and BSP licenses in place, Bitget gains the ability to offer a broad range of digital asset services within El Salvador. The DASP license covers operations such as spot and derivatives trading, staking, and other yield–based financial products alongside infrastructure that facilitates access to crypto–powered savings and investment solutions. Regulatory clarity in the region enables global platforms to expand under a well–defined legal structure, offering users a higher degree of operational transparency and institutional–grade safeguards.

“Our focus at Bitget is to enter countries with a regulated framework for crypto and provide our best services as we expand on our global regulatory strategy,” said Hon Ng, Chief Legal Officer at Bitget. “We are thrilled to be able to offer an array of products through this license, and we are honored by the trust of El Salvador's National Commission of Digital Assets. El Salvador has been ahead of many with its progressive and transparent approach to Bitcoin and digital asset regulation, making it an attractive jurisdiction for good quality Web3 companies aiming to operate responsibly at scale. Bitget will continue to support jurisdictions that offer clear frameworks and support the development of a secure, efficient crypto economy.”

El Salvador’s regulatory environment has gained attention for attracting global crypto firms. Popular crypto entities have already relocated strategic operations to the country. Bitget's licensing strategy aligns with this emerging shift and enables the platform to deliver its services without any disruption. This structure allows the platform to meet demand across both retail and institutional markets with greater legal and operational agility.

The development reflects ongoing trends in jurisdictional competition among nations seeking to attract digital asset innovation. El Salvador’s CNAD has become increasingly active in evaluating and approving service providers, signaling broader regulatory maturity in the region. As firms navigate evolving global standards, Bitget's licenses provide a bridge for cross–border growth and the ability to offer compliant financial products to its users worldwide.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real–time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world–class multi–chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

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1000 Miglia 2025, Official List of Accepted Cars

BRESCIA, Italy, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The wait is over: the list of cars that will participate in the 1000 Miglia 2025 has been drawn up by the Selection Committee that, year after year, has the task of choosing the cars that will take part in the “most unique travelling museum in the world”, as Enzo Ferrari defined it.

The over 400 crews selected will be from 29 countries: Italy is the most represented country, closely followed by Netherlands, Great Britain and the United States. As for the cars, 127 pre–war models will take part in the 43rd re–enactment of the Red Arrow. 78, on the other hand, are those that raced in the historic speed competition between 1927 and 1957.

In the exclusive parterre of cars, together with the prestigious collections of Ferrari (17), Bugatti (10) and Bentley (8), there are an impressive 18 pre–war Alfa Romeos. Not to be missed is a unique specimen such as the Biondetti Ferrari–Jaguar Special. On the subject of models, an Aston Martin DB 3 and two fascinating Porsche 550 Spyder RS deserve a special mention.

Awaiting the drivers of the next edition of the Most Beautiful Race in the World, scheduled from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 June, is a route of about 1900 kilometres divided into 5 days of competition, along an “figure–or–eight” route inspired by the first 12 editions of the 1000 Miglia speed race. The cities on the route are San Lazzaro di Savena, Rome, Cervia–Milano Marittima and Parma.

Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli, in pursuit of their fifth consecutive victory at the wheel of the splendid Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato from 1929, will have to watch their backs against expert crews such as Fontanella–Covelli, Aliverti–Polini, Turelli, Tonconogy–Ruffini and Erejomovich–Llnanos, just to name a few. Among the famous faces this year will be Joe Bastianich and Carlo Cracco, who for the occasion will be competing far from the kitchen: one at the wheel of a 1954 Porsche 356 1000 Speedster, the other as navigator in a 1927 Bugatti T40.

As per the regulations, each car participating in the race must have been previously certified by the Registro 1000 Miglia in order to guarantee its authenticity, as well as a standard of excellence worthy of the Most Beautiful Race in the World.

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بورصة BTCC ومؤسسة Red Eagle Foundation تجمعان 30,000 جنيه إسترليني للأطفال المحرومين في فعالية كأس الغولف الخاص بشركة كينت للإنشاءات Kent Construction Golf Cup بمشاركة أسطورة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز Matt Le Tissier

يتوفر مقتطف إعلامي مصاحب لهذا الإعلان من خلال النقر على هذا الرابط.

فيلنيوس، ليتوانيا، , April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — شاركت BTCC، أقدم بورصة عملات رقمية في العالم، بفخر مجدداً مع مؤسسة Red Eagle Foundation في إقامة فعالية Kent Construction Golf Cup ناجحة في 27 آذار/ مارس 2025 في نادي لندن للغولف London Golf Club الشهير. بصفتها الراعي الرئيسي للفعالية، ساعدت بورصة BTCC في جمع 30,000 جنيه إسترليني بعد خصم التكاليف لدعم الأطفال ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة والمحرومين والمصابين بأمراض ميؤوس من شفائها في جميع أنحاء المملكة المتحدة.

والآن في تعاونها الثاني مع مؤسسة Red Eagle Foundation، تواصِل بورصة BTCC رد الجميل ودعم القضايا التي تُحدث فرقاً. جمعت فعالية كأس الغولف الخاص بشركة كينت للإنشاءات Kent Construction Golf Cup 28 فريقاً من جميع أنحاء القطاع لحضور يوم مشوق من المباريات وجمع التبرعات على ملعب Heritage في نادي لندن للغولف London Golf Club.

تضمنت أبرز الأحداث عرضاً ترفيهياً قدّمه الممثل الكوميدي Aaron James، وجلسة أسئلة وأجوبة مع الناقد التلفزيوني الرياضي Scott Minto، وأسطورة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز Matt Le Tissier، ومبارة مشوقة شارك فيها لاعب الدوري الأوروبي السابق Steven Tiley. فازت شركة AIMIS بالجائزة الأولى، بينما حصلت شركة Clean Slate Demolition على المركز الثاني.

أعربت Aaryn Ling، رئيسة قسم العلامات التجارية في شركة BTCC، عن تقديرها لمشاركة Matt Le Tissier في هذه الفعالية. قالت Aaryn: “شراكتنا مع مؤسسة Red Eagle Foundation للمرة الثانية هي طريقتنا في رد الجميل. كان الدعم الذي قدّمه Matt Le Tissier استثنائياً ــــ فقد ساعد حضوره على زيادة الطاقة والتبرعات”.

ستستمر شراكة BTCC المستمرة مع مؤسسة Red Eagle Foundation، حيث يجري العمل بالفعل على المزيد من المبادرات الخيرية لدعم الأطفال المحرومين.

تعبيراً عن تقديرها لمجتمعها الوفي، ستُطلق بورصة BTCC أيضاً هدية تتضمن قميصاً يحمل توقيع Matt Le Tissier. ندعو المعجبين والداعمين إلى متابعة المزيد من التفاصيل على الحساب الخاص بالبورصة على منصة X (Twitter).

لمحة عن بورصة BTCC

تأسست BTCC في عام 2011 وهي بورصة رائدة في مجال تداول العملات الرقمية تلتزم بجعل تداول العملات الرقمية موثوقًا ومتاحًا. تُقدِّم BTCC، التي تتمتع بسجل حافل يمتد لعقد من الزمان، منصة آمنة لتداول العملات الرقمية من خلال حملاتها المجتمعية.

الموقع الإلكتروني الرسمي: https://www.btcc.com/ar–EG

منصة X: https://x.com/BTCCexchange

للاتصال: [email protected]


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IdentiFlight et Roc Conservation Tech s’associent pour œuvrer ensemble à la conservation des oiseaux grâce à l’IA dans les parcs éoliens d’Afrique du Sud

LOUISVILLE, Colo., 04 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boulder Imaging a annoncé son partenariat avec Roc Conservation Tech afin d’étendre la portée mondiale d’IdentiFlight et d’améliorer la conservation de la faune dans le secteur de l’énergie éolienne. Grâce à une volonté commune visant à rapprocher la technologie et la gestion responsable de l’environnement, Roc Conservation Tech jouera un rôle essentiel dans le développement de la présence et de l’impact d’IdentiFlight dans l’industrie de l’énergie renouvelable en Afrique du Sud.

Alors que l’Afrique du Sud est sur le point de connaître une révolution dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables, Roc Conservation Tech est particulièrement bien positionnée pour accompagner cette transformation. La société est spécialisée dans l’exploitation de la science des données et de l’ingénierie au service de la conservation, avec une expertise dans les systèmes de détection des oiseaux, les drones de conservation et la surveillance de l’environnement. Cette collaboration entre les deux parties contribuera à la mission d’IdentiFlight visant à réduire l’impact cumulatif de l’énergie éolienne sur la biodiversité. Le système IdentiFlight opère avec une précision de 99 % et réduit la mortalité des oiseaux dans les parcs éoliens de plus de 85 % dans 12 pays sur cinq continents.

« La nécessité de solutions énergétiques durables va de pair avec la responsabilité de protéger la biodiversité », a déclaré Dirk van der Walt, fondateur de Roc Conservation Tech. « Le secteur éolien sud–africain connaît une croissance rapide, mais il abrite des populations d’oiseaux diversifiées et vulnérables qui requièrent des mesures de conservation avancées. En collaborant avec IdentiFlight pour déployer ces systèmes dans les parcs éoliens sud–africains, nous contribuons à garantir que l’expansion des énergies renouvelables dans la région soit à la fois responsable et durable. »

« Des partenariats solides sont essentiels à la mission de Boulder Imaging et à la croissance continue d’IdentiFlight », a ajouté Don Mills, président et directeur des opérations de Boulder Imaging. « En collaborant avec Roc Conservation Tech, nous apportons une expertise locale et des ressources essentielles au marché sud–africain, renforçant ainsi notre capacité à servir nos clients de manière efficace et réactive. »

Développé par Boulder Imaging, IdentiFlight est un système avancé de détection de présence des oiseaux et d’arrêt intelligent conçu pour limiter l’impact des projets éoliens sur les populations aviaires. Grâce à une intelligence artificielle avancée et à une technologie de capteurs optiques, IdentiFlight détecte, classe et quantifie les risques pour les espèces sensibles telles que le vautour chassefiente, l’aigle martial, l’aigle de Verreaux et la grue de paradis. Si le risque de collision atteint un seuil prédéfini, IdentiFlight ordonne l’arrêt temporaire des éoliennes concernées, optimisant ainsi la production d’énergie tout en minimisant l’impact environnemental.

La première station IdentiFlight en Afrique du Sud a été installée en juin 2024. Ce système a déjà été entraîné à la détection et à la classification de plus de 20 espèces uniques avec une précision de plus de 98 %, y compris le vautour chassefiente, le busard grenouillard et le pygargue vocifère.

Rejoignez le mouvement pour une énergie éolienne durable
Pour en savoir plus sur la technologie de conservation innovante d’IdentiFlight, consultez le site www.identiflight.com.
Pour collaborer sur des projets de conservation et d’énergie éolienne en Afrique du Sud, consultez le site www.rocconservationtech.co.za.

À propos de Boulder Imaging

Fondée en 1995, Boulder Imaging développe et fournit des solutions innovantes en matière de vision industrielle et dʼintelligence artificielle qui révolutionnent le contrôle qualité. Grâce à sa vitesse, sa précision et son évolutivité sans précédent, ses systèmes dʼinspection permettent de relever les défis les plus complexes dans des secteurs tels que les matériaux architecturaux, lʼautomobile, les énergies renouvelables, les papiers sécurisés et les billets de banque. Boulder Imaging, dont le siège est situé dans le Colorado (États–Unis), sʼengage à développer la technologie de la vision industrielle pour répondre aux besoins complexes en matière de contrôle dans le monde entier.

Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.boulderimaging.com.

À propos de Roc Conservation Tech

Roc Conservation Tech a été fondée avec la vision d’intégrer les technologies avancées à la conservation environnementale. Reposant sur une expertise en ingénierie de contrôle et plus de 20 ans d’expérience industrielle, la société exploite la science des données et des technologies innovantes pour relever des défis environnementaux complexes. Spécialisée dans les systèmes de détection des oiseaux, les drones de conservation et la surveillance environnementale, Roc Conservation Tech aide les industries à croître de manière durable tout en protégeant la faune et en préservant les écosystèmes naturels.

Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.rocconservationtech.co.za.

INFORMATIONS DE CONTACT
Tawney Eisenbraun
Directrice du marketing et de la communication
[email protected]

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IdentiFlight und Roc Conservation Tech schließen sich zusammen, um Vogelschutz für südafrikanische Windparks mit KI voranzutreiben

LOUISVILLE, Colo., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boulder Imaging hat eine Partnerschaft mit Roc Conservation Tech angekündigt, um die globale Reichweite von IdentiFlight zu erweitern und den Schutz von Wildtieren im Windenergiesektor zu verbessern. Mit dem gemeinsamen Engagement für die Verbindung von Technologie und Umweltschutz wird Roc Conservation Tech eine entscheidende Rolle dabei spielen, die Präsenz und den Einfluss von IdentiFlight in der südafrikanischen Branche für erneuerbare Energien zu stärken.

Roc Conservation Tech steht kurz vor einer erneuerbaren Energierevolution in Südafrika und ist einzigartig positioniert, um das Land bei diesem Wandel zu unterstützen. Das Unternehmen hat sich auf die Nutzung von Datenwissenschaft und –technik für den Naturschutz spezialisiert und verfügt über Fachwissen in den Bereichen Vogelerkennungssysteme, Naturschutzdrohnen und Umweltüberwachung. Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den beiden Unternehmen wird die Mission von IdentiFlight fördern, die kumulativen Auswirkungen der Windenergie auf die Biodiversität zu mildern. Das IdentiFlight–System arbeitet mit einer Genauigkeit von 99 Prozent und reduziert die Vogelsterblichkeit in Windparks in 12 Ländern auf fünf Kontinenten um mehr als 85 Prozent.

„Der Bedarf an nachhaltigen Energielösungen geht mit der Verantwortung einher, die biologische Vielfalt zu schützen“, so Dirk van der Walt, Gründer von Roc Conservation Tech. „Südafrikas Windenergiesektor wächst rasant, doch hier gibt es vielfältige und gefährdete Vogelpopulationen, die fortschrittliche Schutzmaßnahmen erfordern. Die Zusammenarbeit mit IdentiFlight bei der Bereitstellung dieser Systeme in südafrikanischen Windparks wird dazu beitragen, dass der Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien in der Region sowohl verantwortungsbewusst als auch nachhaltig erfolgt.“

„Starke Partnerschaften sind für die Mission von Boulder Imaging und das kontinuierliche Wachstum von IdentiFlight von entscheidender Bedeutung“, kommentierte Don Mills, President und Chief Operating Officer von Boulder Imaging. „Durch die Zusammenarbeit mit Roc Conservation Tech bringen wir eine Fülle von lokalem Fachwissen und Ressourcen auf den südafrikanischen Markt und verbessern unsere Fähigkeit, unsere Kunden effizient und reaktionsschnell zu bedienen.“

IdentiFlight wurde von Boulder Imaging entwickelt und ist ein hochmodernes System zur Vogelerkennung und informierten Eindämmung, das die Auswirkungen von Windenergieprojekten auf Vogelpopulationen mindern soll. Mithilfe fortschrittlicher künstlicher Intelligenz und optischer Sensortechnologie erkennt, klassifiziert und quantifiziert IdentiFlight Risiken für gefährdete Vogelarten wie den Kapgeier, den Kampfadler, den Verreaux–Adler und den Blauen Kranich. Wenn das Kollisionsrisiko einen vorgegebenen Schwellenwert erreicht, sorgt IdentiFlight auf Wunsch für eine vorübergehende Abschaltung der betroffenen Windkraftanlagen – so wird die Energieerzeugung optimiert und gleichzeitig die Umweltbelastung minimiert.

Die erste südafrikanische IdentiFlight–Station wurde im Juni 2024 installiert. Dieses System wurde bereits darauf trainiert, mehr als 20 einzigartige Arten mit einer Genauigkeit von über 98 Prozent zu erkennen und zu klassifizieren, darunter der Kapgeier, die Afrikanische Rohrweihe und der Schreiseeadler.

Schließen Sie sich der Bewegung für nachhaltige Windenergie an
Um mehr über die innovative Umweltschutztechnologie von IdentiFlight zu erfahren, besuchen Sie www.identiflight.com.
Um an Naturschutz– und Windenergieprojekten in Südafrika mitzuwirken, besuchen Sie www.rocconservationtech.co.za.

Über Boulder Imaging

Das 1995 gegründete Unternehmen Boulder Imaging entwickelt und liefert innovative Lösungen für maschinelles Sehen und künstliche Intelligenz, die die Qualitätssicherung revolutionieren. Mit beispielloser Geschwindigkeit, Genauigkeit und Skalierbarkeit lösen die Inspektionssysteme die schwierigsten Herausforderungen in Branchen wie Architekturprodukte, Automobilindustrie, erneuerbare Energien, Sicherheitspapier und Banknoten. Boulder Imaging hat seinen Hauptsitz in Colorado und hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, die Technologie der maschinellen Bildverarbeitung voranzutreiben, um komplexe Inspektionsanforderungen weltweit zu erfüllen.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.boulderimaging.com.

Über Roc Conservation Tech

Roc Conservation Tech wurde mit der Vision gegründet, fortschrittliche Technologie mit Umweltschutz zu verbinden. Das Unternehmen, das auf einem Fundament aus Regelungstechnik und mehr als 20 Jahren Branchenerfahrung aufbaut, nutzt Datenwissenschaft und innovative Technologie, um komplexe Umweltprobleme anzugehen. Roc Conservation Tech ist auf Vogelerkennungssysteme, Drohnen für den Naturschutz und Umweltüberwachung spezialisiert und unterstützt Branchen dabei, nachhaltig zu wachsen und gleichzeitig wild lebende Tiere zu schützen und natürliche Ökosysteme zu erhalten.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.rocconservationtech.co.za.

KONTAKTINFORMATIONEN
Tawney Eisenbraun
Marketing– und Kommunikationsmanagerin
[email protected]

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IdentiFlight and Roc Conservation Tech Partner to Advance AI-Powered Bird Conservation for South African Wind Farms

LOUISVILLE, Colo., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boulder Imaging has announced a partnership with Roc Conservation Tech to expand IdentiFlight's global reach and enhance wildlife conservation within the wind energy sector. With a shared commitment to bridging technology and environmental stewardship, Roc Conservation Tech will play a pivotal role in growing IdentiFlight’s presence and impact in South Africa’s renewable energy industry.

On the brink of a renewable energy revolution in South Africa, Roc Conservation Tech is uniquely positioned to assist as the country enters this transformational era by specializing in leveraging data science and engineering for conservation, with expertise in bird detection systems, conservation drones and environmental monitoring. The collaboration between the two companies will promote the IdentiFlight mission to help mitigate the cumulative impacts of wind energy on biodiversity. The IdentiFlight system operates with 99 percent accuracy and reduces bird fatalities in wind farms by more than 85 percent in 12 countries across five continents.

“The need for sustainable energy solutions comes with the responsibility to protect biodiversity,” said Dirk van der Walt, founder of Roc Conservation Tech. “South Africa’s wind energy sector is rapidly growing, yet it is home to diverse and vulnerable bird populations that require advanced conservation measures. Partnering with IdentiFlight to deploy these systems in South African wind farms will help ensure that renewable energy expansion in the region is both responsible and sustainable.”

“Strong partnerships are essential to Boulder Imaging’s mission and IdentiFlight’s continued growth,” said Don Mills, president and chief operating officer of Boulder Imaging. “By collaborating with Roc Conservation Tech, we are bringing a wealth of local expertise and resources to the South African market, enhancing our ability to efficiently and responsively serve our customers.”

Developed by Boulder Imaging, IdentiFlight is a state–of–the–art bird detection and informed curtailment system designed to mitigate the impact of wind energy projects on bird populations. Using advanced artificial intelligence and optical sensor technology, IdentiFlight detects, classifies and quantifies risks to sensitive bird species such as the Cape vulture, martial eagle, Verreaux’s eagle and blue crane. If collision risk meets a predetermined threshold, IdentiFlight provides temporary shut down on demand to impacted wind turbines – optimizing energy production while minimizing environmental impact.

The first South African IdentiFlight station was installed in June 2024. This system has already been trained to detect and classify more than 20 unique species with over 98 percent accuracy, including the Cape vulture, African marsh harrier and African fish eagle.

Join the Movement for Sustainable Wind Energy
To learn more about IdentiFlight’s innovative conservation technology, visit www.identiflight.com.
To collaborate on conservation and wind energy projects in South Africa, visit www.rocconservationtech.co.za.

About Boulder Imaging

Founded in 1995, Boulder Imaging develops and delivers innovative machine vision and artificial intelligence solutions that transform quality assurance. With unprecedented speed, accuracy and scalability, its inspection systems solve the toughest challenges in industries including architectural products, automotive, renewable energy, security paper and banknotes. Headquartered in Colorado, Boulder Imaging is committed to advancing machine vision technology to address complex inspection needs worldwide.

For more information, visit www.boulderimaging.com.

About Roc Conservation Tech

Roc Conservation Tech was founded on the vision of merging advanced technology with environmental conservation. Built on a foundation of control engineering and more than 20 years of industry experience, the company leverages data science and innovative technology to address complex environmental challenges. Specializing in bird detection systems, conservation drones and environmental monitoring, Roc Conservation Tech helps industries grow sustainably while protecting wildlife and preserving natural ecosystems.

For more information, visit www.rocconservationtech.co.za.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Tawney Eisenbraun
Marketing and Communications Manager
[email protected]

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‘Energy Transfer’s Lawsuit Against Greenpeace Is an Attempt to Drain Our Resources and Silence Dissent’

By CIVICUS
Apr 4 2025 –  

CIVICUS speaks with Daniel Simons, Senior Legal Counsel Strategic Defence for Greenpeace International, about the lawsuit brought by an oil and gas company against Greenpeace and its broader implications for civil society. Greenpeace is a global network of environmental organisations campaigning on issues such as climate change, disarmament, forests, organic farming and peace.

Daniel Simons

In March, a North Dakota jury ruled that Greenpeace in the USA and Greenpeace International should pay damages of over US$660 million to Energy Transfer, which filed lawsuits alleging that Greenpeace instigated resistance against the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016 and 2017 and caused operational disruptions and financial losses. The protests were led by Indigenous communities, particularly the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and focused on water protection and tribal rights. Energy Transfer claims the pipeline was properly regulated and provides economic benefits. Civil society has condemned the legal action as a SLAPP – a strategic lawsuit against public participation – designed to silence criticism. Greenpeace is appealing.

What prompted Energy Transfer to take legal action against Greenpeace?

The route of the Dakota Access Pipeline crosses underneath the Missouri River a short distance from the reservation of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. In April 2016, tribal members set up prayer encampments to express their opposition to the construction. They worried that sites of cultural importance would be damaged, and that the pipeline might contaminate the river, the Tribe’s water source.

Energy Transfer took a number of provocative actions. It sued the Tribe’s chairperson and other participants in the Indigenous resistance, and not long after, bulldozed an area less than 24 hours after the Tribe had filed a declaration in court stating there were burial grounds and resources of cultural significance in the area. These events coincided with a huge growth in attention for and attendance at the camp.

Energy Transfer alleges that the Greenpeace defendants were somehow the masterminds, coming in and secretly organising everything that happened during the Standing Rock protests, and that this included trespassing, property damage and creating public nuisance. The company also accuses the Greenpeace defendants of defamation, complaining about nine statements in particular. Additionally, Energy Transfer claims Greenpeace’s actions delayed the refinancing of the pipeline’s construction loan, causing financial harm to the company.

What was Greenpeace’s actual involvement in the protests and its relationship with Indigenous communities?

Greenpeace – including Greenpeace Inc and Greenpeace Fund, both based in the USA, and Greenpeace International, a Dutch foundation – played only a limited role in the protests. Greenpeace Inc had some connections to the Indigenous communities at Standing Rock; as I understand it, the relationship was respectful but not extensive.

Greenpeace Inc supported the protests by funding five trainers from an independent Indigenous network to provide training on non-violent direct action for two weeks, conducting supply drives for the camps, providing short-term staff mainly to help with preparing the camp for winter and donating some lock boxes that protesters could use to form a human chain, although no evidence suggests they were ever used. It also published articles and co-signed two letters to banks containing the nine statements Energy Transfer now claims are defamatory. These statements had already been widely reported by media and United Nations bodies before Greenpeace’s involvement.

According to an Indigenous activist who testified in court, Greenpeace Inc was present but followed the lead of people on the ground. Its involvement was so minimal that most tribal nations at Standing Rock wouldn’t even have been aware of it. The activist described claims that Greenpeace controlled the resistance as ‘paternalistic’ and emphasised that many Indigenous leaders had the ability to run a complex movement and engage with media themselves.

Greenpeace International’s only relevant action was signing an open letter led by the Dutch civil society organisation BankTrack, alongside 500 other organisations. Meanwhile, Greenpeace Fund had no involvement in the Standing Rock resistance, yet Energy Transfer argues that sharing resources such as office space and contact details with Greenpeace Inc makes it liable.

How is Greenpeace defending itself and what impact has the lawsuit had on its operations?

We argue that Energy Transfer has greatly exaggerated our role in the protests and is attempting to recover costs that are all unrelated to our actions. There is just no evidence of any link between the Greenpeace defendants’ activities and the damages the company claims. And there is certainly no link to any act of violence or property damage.

Greenpeace International has also taken legal action in the Netherlands, using the new European Union anti-SLAPP directive for the first time to challenge what we view as an attempt to drain our resources and silence dissent. Defending ourselves has required significant financial and personnel resources. While Greenpeace has the capacity to fight back, there are concerns that such lawsuits could deter smaller or less experienced organisations from challenging the powerful US oil and gas industry – which appears to be one of the goals of this case.

What are the next steps in the legal proceedings and how do you see this case resolving?

While the jury has reached a verdict that decided the Greenpeace defendants must pay US$666 million for defamation and the other claims, the judge still needs to enter a final judgment. There are obvious issues with jury verdict and we are in the process of challenging those. Greenpeace Inc and Greenpeace Fund have already announced they will appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Greenpeace International is pursuing its case against Energy Transfer in the District Court of Amsterdam, with the first procedural hearing scheduled for 2 July.

The battle is far from over. Greenpeace is determined to defeat these claims and hold Energy Transfer accountable for filing repeated SLAPP suits. This fight extends beyond Greenpeace – it concerns the protection of freedom of expression. An attack on one is an attack on all, and we hope civil society will stand with us.

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Putting People First: Why SRHR Must Be Central to Health and Development Agendas

Credit: World Health Organization (WHO)

By Richarlls Martins and Rajat Khosla
GENEVA / RIO DE JANEIRO, Apr 4 2025 – As global leaders prepare to convene for the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in New York, April 7-11, the world finds itself at a critical crossroads. We can either recommit to human dignity, equality, and justice—or risk unraveling decades of progress in global health.

Central to this choice is the urgent need to prioritize sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as the bedrock of sustainable development. This is not just a health agenda—it is a human rights imperative.

Globally, over 164 million women still have an unmet need for modern contraception.1 Every day, more than 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth2 , and over 73 million induced abortions occur annually, of which 45% are unsafe,3 the vast majority in low- and middle-income countries.

The UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, has appealed for $1.4 billion to safeguard the rights and well-being of women, girls and youth in 57 crisis-affected countries in the coming year. Credit: UNFPA/Ralph Tedy Erol

In many countries, young people—especially girls—continue to face systemic barriers to accessing comprehensive sexuality education and adolescent-friendly health services, undermining their autonomy and well-being.

In Brazil, we have made significant strides over the past decades. The country’s Unified Health System (SUS) has played a critical role in expanding access to maternal and reproductive health services, including free family planning, prenatal care, and safe delivery services.

Brazil’s National Policy for Comprehensive Women’s Health Care and the Stork Network (Rede Cegonha), launched in 2011, have aimed to ensure a continuum of care for women before, during, and after pregnancy.4 These initiatives represent the kind of people-centered, rights-based approaches we need more of globally.

Yet the work is far from over.

Despite improvements in access to care, Brazil continues to face deep inequalities. Maternal mortality remains disproportionately high among Black, Indigenous, and low-income women. Unsafe abortions persist as a major public health issue, particularly in regions where access to legal services is limited or stigmatized.

Adolescents—especially in rural areas and marginalized communities—often encounter barriers to sexual and reproductive health information, including fear, judgment, and lack of confidentiality.

In 2024, the Brazilian government launched the Alyne Network, a restructuring strategy for the former Rede Cegonha, whose goal is to reduce maternal mortality by 25% in the country. In addition to expanding actions focused on maternal and child health, with an investment of R$400 million in 2024 and R$1 billion in 2025, the new program seeks to reduce maternal mortality among black women by 50% by 2027.

The initiative pays tribute to the young black woman Alyne Pimentel, who died at the age of 28, while pregnant and the victim of medical negligence. The young woman’s case led Brazil to become the first country condemned for maternal death by the Global Human Rights System worldwide.

The CPD offers a pivotal opportunity to galvanize political will and place SRHR at the center of health and development agendas—not just in Brazil, but globally. As governments assess progress on the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), it is essential that they reaffirm the full spectrum of SRHR as non-negotiable and indivisible from broader development goals.

Investing in SRHR yields powerful dividends. For every dollar spent on modern contraceptive methods, governments can save up to $3 in maternal and newborn health care costs.5 Women and girls who can make decisions about their bodies and reproductive lives are more likely to finish school, participate in the workforce, and contribute to economic growth.

In fact, evidence shows that fulfilling the unmet need for contraception alone could prevent 70,000 maternal deaths annually and reduce unintended pregnancies by over 70%.6

Moreover, SRHR is a gateway to gender equality, resilience, and social inclusion. It is also a matter of justice. For populations pushed to the margins—people of color, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities—SRHR is too often the frontline of discrimination.

In Brazil, we have seen how the lack of culturally sensitive care and structural racism in health services deepen health disparities. Addressing these inequities demands intersectional policies and intentional investments in inclusive systems of care.

Brazil has the tools—and the responsibility—to lead. Through its National Commission on Population and Development, Brazil is working to align national priorities of population issues with the Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 3 on health and well-being and SDG 5 on gender equality. But this leadership must be mirrored and matched globally.

At this year’s CPD, we call on all countries to:

    ● Reaffirm SRHR as a core component of universal health coverage and the right to health;
    ● Expand funding for integrated, rights-based sexual and reproductive health services;
    ● Ensure youth-led participation and accountability in policy-making processes;
    ● Protect human rights defenders and health providers from discrimination and violence.

The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) and National Commission on Population and Development of Brazil stand united in this call. SRHR is not a siloed issue—it is central to health, equity, and the full realization of human potential.

In a world shaped by crisis—whether conflict, climate change, or pandemics—we must not lose sight of the simple truth: When people, especially women and girls, have control over their own bodies, they build stronger communities, healthier economies, and a more just world.

Let CPD 2025 be remembered as the moment we put people first—by putting SRHR at the heart of our global commitments.

1 World Family Planning 2022 Meeting the changing needs for family planning: Contraceptive use by age and method. UNDESA. 2022. https://www.un.org/development/desa/pd/sites/www.un.org.development.desa.pd/files/files/documents/2023/Feb/undesa_pd_2022_world-family-planning.pdf

2 Trends in maternal mortality 2000 to 2020: estimates by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group and UNDESA/Population Division. World Health Organization, 2023. Geneva. 9789240068759-eng.pdf

3 WHO Factsheet: Abortion. Updated 17 May 2024. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abortion

4 Santos YRP, Carvalho TDG, Leal NP, Leal MDC. Satisfaction with childbirth care in Brazilian maternity hospitals participating in the Stork Network program: women’s opinions. Cad Saude Publica. 2023 May 8;39(5):e00154522. doi: 10.1590/0102-311XEN154522. PMID: 37162113.

5 Adding It Up: Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health 2019. Guttmacher Institute. 2019. https://www.guttmacher.org/report/adding-it-up-investing-in-sexual-reproductive-health-2019

6 ibid

Dr. Richarlls Martins is President of National Commission on Population and Development of Brazil (CNPD). Rajat Khosla is the Executive Director of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH).

IPS UN Bureau

 


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