Social Responsibility

Shell and Norwegian energy firm Equinor have unveiled plans to merge their offshore oil and gas businesses in the UK sector of the North Sea, marking a significant step in the energy sector. The joint venture, which will be equally owned by both companies, aims to strengthen energy security and continue fossil fuel production, navigating the UK's evolving energy landscape. The new entity, based in Aberdeen, Scotland, is set to become the largest independent oil and gas producer in the UK North Sea once the merger is completed, probably by the end of next year, pending the regulatory approval. Shell…

National dialogue processes typically arise in contexts of polarization or institutional deadlock, when different actors need to open channels of communication to build minimal agreements. In Latin America, these processes have on various occasions been supported by international organizations that provide methodology, contextual analysis, and facilitation spaces.In El Salvador, one such initiative recently entered a new phase following the conclusion of the mandate of UN Special Envoy Benito Andión. At that point, the process moved beyond the phase of direct UN support and came to rely more heavily on national actors. Within that technical team, Loreto Ferrer participated in institutional…