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Celebrating outstanding reconciliation in education initiatives in Australia
Thu, November 30, 2023
Australia program
Schools and early learning services leading the way for fostering knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions were celebrated at the Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards in Canberra last week.
Read moreCollective action critical to address the governance challenges of the energy transition
Thu, November 16, 2023
Natural Resource Governance
Improved governance of natural resources will be a keystone of a successful energy transition over the next decade. That’s why BHP Foundation is supporting Governance Action Hub, a new project designed to empower locally-led coalitions to reduce corruption and improve development outcomes in resource-rich countries.
Read moreHow can private lands contribute to the urgent need for conservation?
Thu, October 19, 2023
Environmental Resilience
Tierra Austral Foundation has participated in the collaborative process to inform the “Effective Biodiversity Conservation: 30 Urgent Measures for 2030” report, that provides significant proposals to enhance public policies and protect the biodiversity of Chile.
Read moreA second chance for Afghan women in Chile
Tue, October 3, 2023
Education Equity
“I’m the Afghan girl the Taliban wanted to chain. I’m the girl they wanted to imprison, who can’t study or work in that society. So, my crime and that of other Afghan women is to fight for our freedom,” 22-year-old Zahra Karimi.
Read moreWhat we’re learning about partnering for progress
Thu, September 14, 2023
As one feedback mechanism, last year we asked partner organizations to share their thoughts with us through a third-party, anonymized survey informed by The Partnering Initiative's Fit for Partnering Framework, in the spirit of encouraging honest feedback. Twelve months later, we went back to partners to playback their feedback and share progress on actions taken in response.
Read moreOne solution won't end corruption, but many could
Thu, September 7, 2023
Natural Resource Governance
With US$1.5 trillion estimated to be paid in bribes by businesses and individuals each year, transparency and oversight in beneficial ownership and public procurement play a critical role in the fight against corruption in the extractives sector.
Read moreSustainable development for 16 fishing communities along Chile’s coast
Mon, August 28, 2023
Chile program
The livelihoods of more than 140,000 fisherfolk along Chile’s 4,000 miles (~6,000km) coast are dependent upon sustainable fisheries and face an increasing challenge in reconciling conservation with the ability to generate a sustainable livelihood.
Read more”I've learned that I can be a leader in my community”
Thu, August 3, 2023
Environmental Resilience
The Awajún School of Governance reached a major milestone, graduating its first class of 54 young students from five Indigenous communities in Alto Mayo (San Martin region), Peru. Graduates have the tools to play a more active role in the decision-making processes in their community.
Read moreIndigenous self-determination is a right BHP Foundation actively supports
Thu, July 6, 2023
Canada program
The BHP Foundation partners with Indigenous organizations and local communities in many parts of the world to actively support self-determination.
Read moreExponential increase in demand for transition minerals: risk and opportunity
Fri, June 30, 2023
Natural Resource Governance
Never has extractive industry transparency been more critical than in shaping the energy transition, as resource rich countries will face an exponential increase in demand which will lead to wealth generation. This presents both huge risk and opportunity.
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