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This report by the IAI Directorate details the implementation of the IAI Open data policy and principles and the development of the IAI open data portal, including partnerships with academic institutions and international bodies to promote open science and South-South cooperation.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues for the integration of a circular economy into cobalt and lithium supply chains to support green energy technologies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights how recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing can mitigate supply shortages, reduce environmental degradation, and create sustainable jobs.

This Synthesis Note by the Center for International Environmental Law examines the obligations of States to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights within the context of climate change, specifically focusing on authoritative guidance provided by United Nations human rights treaty bodies (HRTBs) in 2018.

This research paper examines whether Canada's international trade obligations, specifically under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement and CETA, hinder or facilitate sustainable public procurement. It concludes that while trade agreements do not impede sustainable procurement, they do prohibit 'buying local' and discourage favoring specific social groups. The paper argues that the primary barriers to sustainability are not regulatory, but rather relate to agency capacity, funding, and political will.

This executive summary details research by the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) and the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) into the soap, detergent, and cosmetics value chains of South Africa and Zambia. The document compares the industrial maturity and competitiveness of both nations, identifies barriers to growth for small and local firms, and proposes strategic interventions to increase regional production and reduce import reliance.

This case study analyzes the forestry value chain in South Africa, Mozambique, and Tanzania to identify opportunities for regional integration and growth. It highlights the structural differences between South Africa's plantation-dominated sector and the natural forest resources of Mozambique and Tanzania, while proposing regional policy initiatives to improve data, skills, and community participation.

This research paper proposes a methodology for estimating in-use vehicle fuel economy in sub-Saharan African cities, using Nairobi as a case study to address data gaps caused by incomplete official records and the prevalence of informal transport.

The BioStartUp programme in Peru, implemented by GIZ through PerúBioInnova, provides an incubator and a 'navigator' tool to support start-ups utilizing biodiversity for nutrition and cosmetics. The initiative helps entrepreneurs overcome legal and market barriers, resulting in improved business models for seven start-ups and the establishment of the USIL Ventures incubator.

This research paper examines agro-processing value chains across five SADC countries—South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, and Mauritius—to propose policies for regional industrialization and climate change adaptation, with a specific focus on the sugar and soya sectors.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute analyzes development finance for energy sectors in 37 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) between 2002 and 2016, utilizing data from the OECD Development Assistance Committee and the World Bank.

This research paper describes a study using a calibrated SWAT model to simulate baseline river flows and assess future climate change impacts across 11 sub-basins of the Tonle Sap Lake Basin in Cambodia.

This report, authored by Dr. Ranajit Sahu and published by the Centre for Environmental Rights, analyzes emissions monitoring data from Eskom power stations between April 2016 and December 2017. The study identifies thousands of exceedances of Atmospheric Emission License (AEL) limits for particulate matter (PM), sulfur oxides (SO2), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), attributing these failures in part to a lack of modern pollution control technologies and unreliable reporting practices.

This report by Carbon Trust Assurance Limited provides a pre-issuance verification of Nedbank Limited's Sustainable Development Goals Issuance Framework and Guideline for Sustainable Asset Selection. The assessment confirms that the proposed green bond, intended to finance wind and solar energy projects in South Africa, conforms to the pre-issuance requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1.

A brochure by the Lake Winnipeg Foundation and IISD proposing a $5 million interim retrofit for Winnipeg's North End Water Pollution Control Centre to reduce phosphorus loading into Lake Winnipeg by 70%, as a faster alternative to a planned $1.8 billion full upgrade.

This case study profiles Kivu Green Energy (KGE), a recipient of the "Energy Access Booster" award, and its efforts to address severe energy deficits in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) through the deployment of solar-based mini-grids.

This report describes the first phase of an Arctic Council project led by the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) Working Group. The project focuses on inventorying Arctic wetlands and reviewing scientific knowledge to support sustainable development and resilience in the circumpolar Arctic.

A research paper quantifying tropical deforestation emissions from 2010–2014, finding that agriculture and forestry expansion caused ~2.6 gigatonnes CO2 per year. The study highlights that 29%–39% of these emissions were driven by international trade, with cattle and oilseeds as primary drivers and the EU and China as major importers.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) denouncing the murder of Sergio Rojas, a Costa Rican indigenous defender of the Bribri territory of Salitre.

Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) condemns the assassination of Sergio Rojas, an indigenous defender of the Bribri of Salitre territory in Costa Rica, who was shot 15 times on March 18, 2019. The murder followed complaints filed by Rojas regarding land seizures by non-indigenous persons and occurred despite 2015 precautionary measures from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). ATALC demands an investigation into the perpetrators and an explanation for the lack of protection for indigenous rights defenders.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) condemning the murder of Sergio Rojas, a Costa Rican defender of indigenous rights and Bribri territory.