David Pred

Co-founder and Executive Director of Inclusive Development International. Advocating for land and human rights, climate justice, corporate accountability.

[David Pred @preddavid]

This is so brilliant.

[BankTrack 🦋 @banktrack.bsky.social @BankTrack]

🎁 Today is 20 years to the day since the launch of the #EquatorPrinciples, so we made them a birthday present: their very own online complaints channel!

Presenting https://t.co/BXmkKVNRCZ 😊

More in the 🧵👇

[ETO Consortium @ETObligations]

📢 Workshop
Distribution of Responsibility in Protecting Human Rights

📅 26 & 27 June 2023

Extraterritorial obligations in context of 1) business & human rights & 2) climate change.

👇 Program & registration 👇
https://t.co/ANOmyzl1Zo

[David Pred @preddavid]

I urge the US @StateDept, @IFC_org, @ADB_HQ and others invested in a #justenergytransition for Vietnam to insist on Bach’s immediate release and inclusion of Vietnamese civil society in this process that is so crucial for the future of the planet. @SecBlinken #FreeBachNow

[David Pred @preddavid]

Today I'm joining the global solidarity #hungerstrike for Dang Dinh Bach, who was wrongfully imprisoned in Vietnam for his #climate advocacy. The strike follows Bach’s own spirit of non-violence in striving for peace & awareness of suffering around the world. #StandwithBach

[David Pred @preddavid]

We have not forgotten him, and we know that a #justenergytransition is only possible with justice for and inclusion of environmental defenders.

[Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt]

We are proud to join the global coalition #StandWithBach calling for Dang Dinh Bach’s release & civil society protections in Vietnam. A #JustEnergyTransition cannot happen when #Climate leaders are in jail. Sign & share the petition➡️https://t.co/dlazMjEIgn #FreeClimateLeaders

[Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt]

In a new policy brief, @JMilgroom, Asmita Kabra & @BrookeWilmsen dispel 5 harmful myths about development-forced displacement & resettlement, including that the resulting harms can be adequately mitigated.
https://t.co/Mz4mqnWSH5

[The CCR is on bsky (@ccrjustice.org) @theCCR]

Today we’re joining the global solidarity #HungerStrike calling for Bach’s and other environmental defenders’ release. A #JustEnergyTransition cannot happen if #Climate leaders are in jail. #StandWithBach Join, share and sign the petition https://t.co/Tf5V5e8A1X

[Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt]

The SMBC news comes just days after Standard Chartered also reversed course, following a due diligence assessment of #EACOP that no doubt raised numerous red flags.
https://t.co/1UJplJc1yy

[Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt]

We’re looking for a senior corporate accountability advocate & leader to join our team as Legal and Policy Director.

Please consider applying and/or share with your networks. https://t.co/yKHbk5BNeG

[Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt]

We recently submitted recommendations to @IFC_org/@MIGA on how to strengthen their proposed ‘Approach to Remedial Action’ for communities harmed by their investments. Bottom line: it needs a lot of improvement. More here & in 🧵:
https://t.co/vgGNm2EO7f

[Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt]

We collaborated on this new report from @RecourseTeam showing just how far @IFC_org has to go with their Paris Alignment plans.
https://t.co/ChHEelMGtw

[Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt]

And @IFC_org’s recent commitment to stop funding new coal must be followed with a commitment to get out of coal entirely, including captive coal projects like the Obi Island and Morowoli nickel processing facilities in Indonesia
https://t.co/gxqeuzKVqL

[Inclusive Development International @inclusivedevt]

“It makes no sense to finance ‘just’ energy transition in #Vietnam when the country’s environmental leaders who have championed the transition are being imprisoned for their efforts.” Our Board member Bruce Shoemaker calls on ⁦⁦@WorldBank⁩ to ensure justice in the #JETP.

[David Pred @preddavid]

And those are not rhetorical questions. I want answers and I expect that the US House Financial Services Committee will be keen to get them as well before they approve IFC’s next general capital increase. @RepMaxineWaters @USTreasury @SecYellen

[David Pred @preddavid]

My questions to @Diop_IFC: 1) Why did IFC sign an NDA with its client binding @CAOoffice in the middle of an investigation of child sexual abuse? 2) Will IFC now assume the litigation risk so CAO can complete this investigation? 3) Will IFC commit to never do this again?

[David Pred @preddavid]

My questions to @Diop_IFC: 1) Why did IFC sign an NDA with its client binding @CAOoffice in the middle of an investigation of child sexual abuse? 2) Will IFC now assume the litigation risk so CAO can complete this investigation? 3) Will IFC commit to never do this again?

[NomoGaia @NomoGaia]

Spring Meetings @WorldBank aren’t often full of bombshell moments.

But @inclusivedevt calling out @IFC_org for muzzling its accountability mechanism (CAO) in an NDA to stop it reporting on child sexual assault was a stunner.

https://t.co/aGcoCyGRgO

[David Pred @preddavid]

Looking forward to moderating this panel tomorrow and learning from @IFC_org how it proposes to bring its 700+ financial intermediaries into alignment with the #ParisAgreement. Tune in! @RecourseTeam @TrendAsia_Org @PMCJ_ph

[Trend Asia @TrendAsia_Org]

Tomorrow!

We will share the stage with an IFC representative, urging them to align its investments with the Paris Agreement, at the “Bringing IFC Into Alignment with the Paris Agreement” Panel. 🌏

For friends outside of DC, watch the discussion live at https://t.co/BgQcYIb1OC

[Recourse | @re-course.org on Bluesky @RecourseTeam]

NEW: Our report on the IFC’s financial intermediary investment finds:

🏭 IFC clients backed new coal in 2021, despite pledging to cut coal exposure

🛢️Numerous clients exposed to oil and gas

🔍 Projects disclosed only after board approval

More here: https://t.co/UOKOaKP7fm