For more than 15 years, we have worked with communities in Cerro de Pasco, one of the world’s most polluted mining cities. Our studies documented heavy metal contamination in water, soil, air and children’s exposure, helping communities demand health protection, remediation and accountability.

Indonesia’s nickel boom is powering the global EV battery supply chain, but communities in Sulawesi are living with the pollution it leaves behind. Together with local partners, we monitor environmental contamination and document the human rights impacts of mining, smelting and industrial expansion.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, we are documenting the hidden costs of copper and cobalt mining for communities living near large-scale mines. Our analysis found widespread air, water and sediment pollution — evidence that communities can use to demand clean water, health assessments and remediation.