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Climate disasters are becoming more frequent, costly, and deadly. At the same time, economic insecurity is fueling unrest that divides societies.

The green transition can be a vital catalyst for countries to become more equal and prosperous, while protecting the planet—but right now, just a few countries are benefiting from that transition, while the Global South bears the costs.

Lower income countries are providing labor and commodities (e.g. cobalt from Democratic Republic of Congo, nickel from Indonesia, and lithium from Chile), while the Global North turns them into high-value products which it sells back to the Global South while retaining the profits.

This value-chain colonialism aggravates entrenched inequality from decades of neoliberal policy imposed on much of the world.

Our director of economic and climate prosperity, Laura Carvalho, explains how Open Society is focused on addressing this imbalance and supporting countries to cultivate new economic models that deliver climate goals, sustainable jobs, and social justice.

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Inside Open Society looks at the leaders who are advancing Open Society’s mission to promote rights, equity, and justice around the world. With a commitment to amplifying local knowledge, these leaders are supporting innovative solutions to help democratic and open societies thrive.

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