The Corner House

Description

The Corner House is a not-for-profit organization based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1997. It supports democratic and community movements working for environmental and social justice.

Its work covers themes such as agriculture, biotechnology, climate, corporate accountability, corruption and dams. It also looks at energy, trade, health, gender and the role of international financial institutions and export credit agencies. It follows specific cases including large dam and pipeline projects in countries such as Turkey, Sudan and Russia.

It researches and publishes briefing papers, reports, articles and legal analysis on these issues. Its publications may be freely reproduced and distributed as long as the source is acknowledged. It has also pursued legal action, including a judicial review, to challenge a UK government decision on corporate accountability.