Keno Bischoff: Conflict Minerals and Global Justice, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Blurb

Raw materials are the foundation of modern societies-from smartphones and electric cars to renewable energies. But their extraction often involves bitter conflicts: between investors and states, between corporations and local communities, between economic interests and fundamental human rights. This book takes readers from the jade mines in Kachin (Myanmar) to the cobalt regions of the Congo and copper projects in Latin America. It shows how international arbitration tribunals (ISDS), state approval procedures, and new standards for "responsible mining" are shaping the future of the raw materials industry-and why the rights of indigenous peoples and the demand for sustainable development often fall by the wayside. With numerous case studies and an interdisciplinary perspective, the book bridges the gap between human rights, environmental issues, and global economic policy. It is a guide for anyone who wants to understand how value chains are changing in the age of climate change, the energy transition, and ESG rules-and what opportunities and risks this brings. A thought-provoking, well-researched, and accessible work for anyone who no longer wants to overlook the dark side of raw materials. Bremen University Press has published over 5, 000 specialist books in various languages since 2005. 1st edition 2025