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Oman's economy has relied on oil and gas for decades. Now, the country is investing heavily in green hydrogen and renewables, whilst also rolling out one of the most significant social protection reforms for workers seen in the region in recent decades. IHRB's Sarah Mostafa-Kamel speaks to Rumaitha Al Busaidi, an Omani scientist and environmental advocate, and Anfal Al Alawi, an energy sector and worker welfare expert in Oman's energy industry, about the lessons Oman's example hold for other countries in managing this transition.

What do companies need to know about AI's impact on human rights, and how can it be harnessed as a force for good? Ray Eitel-Porter is a global expert in AI governance, safety and ethics who advises multinational companies and the public sector, and is a member of IHRB’s International Advisory Council. He’s also the author of “Governing the Machine: How to Navigate the Risks of AI and Unlock its True Potential”.   IHRB’s Salil Tripathi caught up with Ray to discuss the positive differences AI could make to human rights, as well as current challenges it presents, such as bias getting baked into the system, the struggles faced by communities impacted by data centres, and how to be prepared for further automation in the workplace. Their conversation covers key tips for companies and governments trying to get AI right.  Ray and Salil also discuss what’s called the oversight paradox, the idea that humans become less able to responsibly oversee AI over time as they lose experience once tasks are automated.

IHRB's Head of Just Transitions, Haley St Dennis, and IHRB Research Fellow, Judy Hofmeyr, discuss the concept of ‘distributive justice’ - what is it really, how does it relate to the other forms of justice at the heart of any just transition, and why it can be a useful tool to help business practitioners involved in transition decision making.

IHRB’s Salil Tripathi speaks to Mary Harvey, CEO of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, and Minky Worden, Director of Global Initiatives at Human Rights Watch. With the 2026 World Cup underway, they discuss whether FIFA's human rights framework is being upheld in practice.

IHRB's Salil Tripathi speaks to Anita Ramasastry, Professor of Law at the University of Washington, about whether the UNGPs have been effective at strengthening corporate accountability, and how they might evolve in the years to come.

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights were adopted 15 years. In this episode, IHRB’s Salil Tripathi speaks to Jane Nelson, the Director of the Corporate Responsibility Initiative at Harvard Kennedy Business School, about whether, in the current climate, the UNGPs are out of touch or more relevant than ever, and how both states and business actors can implement the Principles in the years ahead.

IHRB’s Salil Tripathi hears from Froydis Cameron-Johansson, a consultant who has spent nearly 30 years working with oil, gas, and mining companies. In this episode, you’ll hear why it’s so important to treat consultation with communities as an ongoing relationship and why FPIC (Free Prior and Informed Consent) goes far beyond getting a legal permit.

IHRB’s Francesca Fairbairn speaks to Mark Dickinson, outgoing General Secretary of Nautilus International, and Nathan Smith, a ship inspector with the International Transport Workers' Federation, to find out more about dark fleets. Together they examine the weaknesses in international maritime law that allow dark fleets to thrive, and the human cost borne by the seafarers on board.

A recent legal case involving Dyson and 24 migrant workers is being called a landmark moment for business and human rights—but why? After the UK Court of Appeal allowed the case to be heard in the UK, despite the alleged abuses taking place at a supplier factory in Malaysia, big questions are being raised about corporate accountability overseas. In this episode, IHRB's Salil Tripathi is joined by Anna Triponel, the founder of Human Level, and Oliver Holland, a partner at law firm Leigh Day unpack what this case means and why it matters.

In this episode of Voices, IHRB’s Haley St. Dennis brings you closer to the world of agroforestry in Brazil. Haley speaks to Isabel Britez of Belterra, a B Corp working with farmers to turn climate and deforestation risks into real opportunities for resilient business and thriving rural livelihoods.

IHRB’s new CEO Brandee Butler is joined by Michael Clements, the newly appointed CEO of the Business and Human Rights Centre, for a conversation about leadership, and the shifting landscape for business and human rights.

In this episode of Voices, IHRB’s Haley St Dennis and Ainara Fernandez discuss an emerging housing model in Catalonia, which is aligning decarbonisation efforts with solutions to address issues like affordability and extreme temperatures. Can Catalonia’s housing model be a blueprint for just transitions in other housing markets around the world?

Solar power is reshaping life for Gujarat’s salt farmers. Haley St. Dennis talks with SEWA’s Reema Nanavaty about the partnerships and training behind this just transition—and how women like Manguben are moving from debt to becoming solar technicians and community leaders. This episode features an audio story from IHRB’s JUST Stories project.

How can the business and human rights agenda move forward amid the climate crisis, ongoing conflicts, and growing political divides? Join Brandee M. Butler, IHRB’s new CEO, and John Morrison, founding CEO, for a reflective and inspiring conversation about the future of business and human rights.

In a special two-part series , join IHRB’s new CEO, Brandee M. Butler, and outgoing CEO, John Morrison, for a reflective and illuminating conversation on their work to strengthen respect for human rights in the business world - and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.