In the heart of the Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the act of mining for gold has historically been synonymous with conflict, exploitation, and the funding of militia groups. However, a decade-long project spearheaded by ethical trade activist Greg Valerio MBE is beginning to rewrite…
Date: September 22, 2026 Author: Zaki Laïdi Section: Politics & World Affairs Main Facts The political landscape of the Federal Republic of Germany is undergoing a profound and potentially destabilizing transformation. Recent electoral outcomes in eastern German states have sent shockwaves through Berlin and Brussels, confirming the steady, unyielding rise…
NEW YORK — As developing nations grapple with compounding macroeconomic imbalances, severe debt distress, and narrowing pathways to sustainable growth, the architecture of international financial rescue is facing an unprecedented stress test. Against this turbulent global backdrop, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has initiated its official Review of Program Design…
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. For many corporate sustainability officers and supply chain managers, the arrival of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation feels less like a regulatory milestone and more like an impending financial storm. Much like navigating the complexities…
For years, the "range anxiety" conversation in the electric vehicle (EV) sector has been dominated by a singular, persistent fear: the charging experience. For millions of prospective buyers, the prospect of plugging in has been synonymous with broken hardware, cryptic software, and the dread of being stranded on the side…
