Who should bear the costs of damage caused by climate change? What are the responsibilities of states to protect their people from harm? A forthcoming opinion from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights could shape climate policies across the Americas. www.justiceinitiativ…

A new authoritative legal opinion on climate change and the marine environment “compels states to take proactive and cooperative measures to protect marine ecosystems.” www.justiceinitiativ…

$50 billion is flowing to communities across the U.S. as payouts from the pharmaceutical industry that is accused of fueling the opioid overdose crisis. This money should go to proven, effective solutions—not to ineffective punishments. www.youtube.com/watc…

She spent nine years in a prison in Colombia. Today, @ccardona2202 of our grantee @MujeresLibresCo works to improve lives and opportunities for other women behind bars and when they’re released. www.opensocietyfound…

The international financial system remains tilted in wealthy countries’ favor. This leaves poorer countries paying much higher interest rates to borrow badly needed funds, including to deal with climate change’s effects, writes @williamsruto. www.project-syndicat…